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RFK Advance | Atlanta II

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Atlanta II Event Info:
Date: Saturday, June 28
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Hampton, Georgia
Format: 260 Laps, 400.4 Miles, Stages: 60-160-260
TV: TNT Sports
Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Friday: 5:05 p.m. ET, Cup Qualifying (TruTV, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 7 p.m. ET, Cup Race (TNT Sports, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Pace Laps:

  • The newly rebranded EchoPark Speedway hosts race No. 18 on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule this weekend, the first track to host its second date on the calendar this season.
  • There have been five different winners across seven total races on the newly reconfigured Atlanta track.
  • Last season’s spring race saw a record number of lead changes at the track, 48, and there has been a final lead change with two or fewer laps to go in five of the last six Atlanta races.
  • Jack Roush has 13 wins all-time in Atlanta, including six in the NASCAR Cup Series.
  • RFK Racing put all three Fords in the top 10 last weekend at Pocono, with Buescher (4th) leading the way while Preece (8th) and Keselowski (9th) rounded out the top 10.
  • It marked the second time this season that RFK Racing has placed three cars inside the top 10 (also Michigan).

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

17 Team Info:
Driver: Chris Buescher
Crew Chief: Scott Graves
Partner: Kroger / Cinnamon Toast Crunch

60 Team Info:
Driver: Ryan Preece
Crew Chief: Derrick Finley
Partner: Solomon Plumbing

Keselowski at Atlanta
Starts: 21
Wins: 2 (2017, 2019)
Top-10s: 11
Poles: —

  • Keselowski makes his 22nd Cup start at Atlanta this weekend where he is a two-time winner with an average finish of 16.3.
  • Keselowski won at the now Superspeedway’s first race in 2017 after starting fifth, and again in 2019. He is one of four active drivers with multiple wins at Atlanta.
  • Overall, he’s led laps in 11 different Atlanta races and finished in the top-10 11 times.
  • He carries an average starting position of 15.2 into the weekend with a career-best effort of P2 in 2014. Overall, he has seven top-10 starts, including a P9 starting spot earlier this season.
  • He also has eight Xfinity Series starts with six top-10s including two P2 finishes. In the Truck series, he’s made four career starts.

Buescher at Atlanta
Starts: 14
Wins: —
Top-10s: 4
Poles: —

  • Buescher makes his 15th Cup start in Atlanta where he has posted four top-10s and a best finish of seventh (twice – 2021, 2022). He also finished ninth in 2019 and 2024.
  • Buescher has an average qualifying position of 17.1 and has qualified inside the top 10 in three of the last five Atlanta races.

Preece at Atlanta
Starts: 9
Wins: —
Top-10s: —
Poles: —

  • Preece makes his 10th Cup start in Atlanta where he has best finish of 16th in the spring race last season.
  • He holds an average starting position of 22.2, including a P11 starting spot in the spring earlier this season.

RFK Historically at Atlanta
Cup Wins: 6 (Mark Martin, 1991, 1994; Kurt Busch, 2002; Carl Edwards, 2005, 2005, 2008)

  • RFK at Atlanta: RFK has 284 starts at AMS in NASCAR’s three major touring series totaling 13 wins, 60 top fives, 115 top-10s and nine poles while leading 3,267 laps and turning over 111,000 miles.
  • AMS/RFK History: RFK competed in its first NASCAR event at AMS on March 20, 1988, finishing 31st after getting involved in an early crash. Just three years later the organization claimed its first win there in the fall of ‘91 with the No. 6 Ford. RFK won its first of seven NXS races at the track in the spring of ’97. The team’s top outing at AMS came in the fall of 2005, when the organization placed four cars inside the top seven, with three cars finishing in the top five including race winner Carl Edwards. Altogether, in the two races at AMS in 2005, RFK posted six top-five finishes and two wins.
  • Spring Forward: All but one of RFK’s Cup wins at AMS came in the fall, with the only spring win coming in 2005. Three of RFK’s seven NXS wins came in the fall.

RFK Atlanta Wins

1991-2 Martin Cup

1994-2 Martin Cup

1997-1 Martin NXS

1998-2 Martin NXS

2000-1 Martin NXS

2002-2 Busch Cup

2005-1 Edwards Cup

2005-1 Edwards NXS

2005-2 Edwards Cup

2008-1 Kenseth NXS

2008-2 Edwards Cup

2011 Edwards NXS

2012 Stenhouse NXS

Last Time Out & Where They Stand
Pocono: Buescher 4th; Preece 8th: Keselowski 9th.

Points Standings (17: 14th, 60: 17th, 6: 31st): Buescher sits 38 points above the cutline while Preece for sits 20 points behind Alex Bowman for the final playoff spot. Keselowski is in 31st after a top-10 finish at Pocono.

Niece Motorsports NCTS Race Advance: Lime Rock Park

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NIECE MOTORSPORTS
NCTS RACE ADVANCE: LIME ROCK PARK
Event: LiUNA! 150 (100 laps / 147.8 miles)
Round: 15 of 25 (Regular Season)
Track: Lime Rock Park
Location: Lakeville, Connecticut
Date & Time: Saturday, June 28 | 1:00 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90

Team Stats & Notes

  • New Venue Vibes: This weekend’s LiUNA! 150 will be the inaugural running of a NASCAR national series race at Lime Rock Park. It will also be the first Truck Series race held in the state of Connecticut, expanding the series’ reach.
  • Niece Motorsports Road Course Stats: Niece drivers have made a total of 42 starts on six different road courses (Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, Circuit Of The Americas, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Watkins Glen International, Daytona International Speedway, and Sonoma Raceway). The team has won two pole awards (Carson Hocevar – Sonoma, 2022 & Ross Chastain – COTA, 2023) and have earned three top-fives and nine top-10 finishes.

No. 42 J.F. Electric / Utilitra Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Matt Mills | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett

  • Mills’ Lime Rock Stats: Matt Mills will make his first-career start in any series at Lime Rock Park on Saturday.
  • Mills’ NASCAR Road Course Stats: Mills has raced on two road courses in a truck; first at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in 2023 and later at the Circuit Of The Americas in 2024. He picked up his best result at Mid-Ohio, finishing 22nd. In seven NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) starts, Mills’ best effort was a 19th-place finish at the Daytona road course in 2021.
  • Shiplett’s Lime Rock Stats: Mike Shiplett will call his first race in any series at Lime Rock Park on Saturday.
  • On the Truck: Mills’ No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from longtime partners J.F. Electric and Utilitra, who will serve as his anchor partners for the entire 25-race season.
  • Recapping Pocono: Matt Mills and the No. 42 team brought home a 20th-place finish at Pocono Raceway. Mills found it difficult to make up track position as he was mired in traffic, and picked up some slight damage in a mid-race incident. The J.F. Electric team made repairs and kept Mills on track to finish the race inside the top-20.
  • Points Rundown: Mills remains 19th in the points standings heading into the 15th race of the year. The driver currently is 10 points behind Jack Wood in 18th and has a 13-point lead over Dawson Sutton in 20th. With four races left to run in the regular season, Mills is 159 points below the Playoffs cutline.
  • Quoting Mills: It’s been a while since you’ve raced a road course, so have you done any special work to prepare for Lime Rock & Watkins Glen?

“Between running on the simulator and working in the Wise Program, it’s been extremely helpful having those resources to be able to go over everything. Obviously, iRacing too has been helpful in getting in as many laps as we can in different vehicles since we don’t really know what to expect in the trucks. I feel like Niece Motorsports has been a pretty solid team on the road courses the past few years, so having that notebook to build off of will be great. I think specifically for this weekend, the name of the game is going to be survival. We need to qualify well and get what we can without being too greedy.”

About J.F. Electric: J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor that provides engineering expertise, backed by construction and installation know-how in a diverse range of service offerings, from utilities and commercial projects, to industrial and telecommunications customers. When having a long family history in an industry, a company not only builds on its knowledge and experience, it takes pride in cultivating a solid understanding of client needs, all the while nurturing strong relationships with its employees. Evolving through five generations of the Fowler family, J.F. Electric has matured into a well-managed and thoughtfully diversified electrical contractor which is poised to continue its growth and expansion into the future.

About Utilitra: Utilitra is a woman-owned firm specializing in utility and technology solutions with a diverse team of specialized professionals. Utilitra is committed to solving their client’s unique challenges, whether one expert or a team of experts is needed. By adapting to the needs of their respective industries, Utilitra has built a range of services for their utility and technology partners.

No. 44 Trim-Tex Drywall Solutions Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Josh Bilicki | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers

  • Bilicki Joins the Team: NASCAR veteran, Josh Bilicki, will make his debut with Niece Motorsports on Saturday. Bilicki, who has competed in over 225+ starts in the top-three national series, is an accomplished road course racer in other disciplines. He is slated to compete in one other race for the team at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL in October.
  • Bilicki’s Lime Rock Stats: Josh Bilicki will make his first-career start in any series at Lime Rock Park on Saturday. He has driven the track several times before in track days / testing with other series, but has never raced here before.
  • Bilicki’s NASCAR Road Course Stats: Bilicki has only made one other road course start in a truck, which came at Sonoma Raceway in 2022. In NXS competition, Bilicki has competed on 10 different road courses (Road America, Watkins Glen, Mid-Ohio, Charlotte ROVAL, Indianapolis RC, Daytona RC, COTA, Portland, Chicago, and Mexico City), earning three top-10 finishes in total. He has also raced in several Cup Series events at different venues.
  • Rogers’ Lime Rock Stats: Wally Rogers will call his first race in any series at Lime Rock Park on Saturday.
  • On the Truck: Bilicki’s No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from Trim-Tex Drywall Solutions and Lemons Of Love.
  • Recapping Pocono: Conner Jones and the No. 44 team were forced out in an early Pocono exit due to a crash on lap 47. After starting 22nd, Jones was moving forward before getting collected, but the damage proved to be too severe to continue. He was credited with a 31st-place finish in his second outing with the team.
  • Owner Points Rundown: Following Jones’ crash in Pocono, the No. 44 team dropped to 17th in owner points. Heading into Lime Rock, the team is currently 12 points behind TRICON Garage’s No. 15 entry in 16th and 35 points ahead of ThorSport Racing’s No. 88 entry.
  • Quoting Bilicki: You’ve made some laps around here before, so how do you expect this weekend’s race to play out?

“Lime Rock is a track I’ve been to, but never raced at before. So, I feel good going into the track. There’s been a lot of sim work here, and it almost feels like it’s a backwards short track where you’re turning right. There’s only one left-hand corner here, but it’s really tight. I think the lap times are going to be under a minute. I think there’s going to be attrition, with guys using their bumpers because it’s such a tight track. Hopefully, we can qualify up front and stay there out of the mess all day and bring home a good result for the No. 44 team.”

About Trim-Tex: Trim-Tex Drywall Solutions, a world recognized manufacturer of drywall corner bead and accessories, is no stranger to the motorsports industry. Along with their CEO, Joe Koenig, Trim-Tex has been involved in the motorsports industry as a sponsor, team owner, and a competitor for nearly three decades.

About Lemons of Love: Lemons of Love is a nonprofit organization that delivers care packages to individuals undergoing cancer treatment to provide comfort and support. Each package is thoughtfully filled with items that help ease the side effects of chemotherapy and remind recipients they’re not alone. In addition to care packages, Lemons of Love offers free programs and resources to build community and spread hope.

No. 45 DQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Kaden Honeycutt | Crew Chief: Phil Gould

  • Honeycutt’s Lime Rock Stats: Kaden Honeycutt will make his first-career start in any series at Lime Rock Park on Saturday.
  • Honeycutt’s NASCAR Road Course Stats: Honeycutt has only competed in one prior road course race in a truck, which came at the Circuit Of The Americas in 2023. In his lone NASCAR road course race, he finished 15th.
  • Gould’s Lime Rock Stats: Phil Gould will call his first race in any series at Lime Rock Park on Saturday.
  • On the Truck: Honeycutt’s No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from DQS Solutions & Staffing, who will serve as his anchor partner for the majority of the season.
  • Living Life: There have been lots of reasons to celebrate in the Honeycutt household. On Monday, Kaden celebrated his 22nd birthday, and in just a few weeks, he and fiancée, Jessica, will get married before the series’ next outing in Indianapolis.
  • Recapping Pocono: Kaden Honeycutt and the No. 45 team matched their season-best showing with an impressive third-place finish. Honeycutt started off strong on the front row, and maintained track position through the first stage. With stage finishes of second and sixth, Honeycutt nabbed a total of 15 extra points on the day.
  • Points Rundown: Honeycutt’s third-place finish in Pocono vaulted him up to sixth-place in the championship points standings, up two positions from the previous week. Entering Lime Rock, he is five points behind Grant Enfinger in fifth, and 15 points ahead of Tyler Ankrum in seventh. The driver is currently ninth in the Playoffs standings with a 45-point advantage over the cutline.
  • Quoting Honeycutt: You don’t have a ton of road course experience, so what have you been doing to get acclimated to this type of racing?

“Thanks to Chevrolet, Scott Speed, and Josh Wise, I’ve been getting some help on the simulator. We’ve been going over Lime Rock and some characteristics there to see what we can do to be successful there. It’s all right-hand turns except for turn two, so we’ll be running right for 100 laps. I think it will be a very interesting race to see, and it looks like the track is pretty narrow. Passing zones will be pretty small, and I think everyone should unload pretty fast because of how simple the track layout is. Once we get through practice to see what kind of speed we have, I’ll dive into finding out what I can do to be better. You can always go faster on road courses, so it’s all about maximizing. But, the big thing is to stay on the track, and that should lead to a good day. We don’t have really big expectations, so hopefully we can exceed those and be fast.”

About DQS Solutions & Staffing: Guided by a mission to achieve excellence and adaptability, DQS partners with clients to create custom solutions that address unique business challenges. Recognized as Michigan’s fastest-growing company and #22 in the nation on the Inc. 5000 list, DQS drives industry growth while giving back through its nonprofit, Foundation for Pops, and partnerships like the River Rouge School District.

About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team founded by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2025, the team celebrates its 10th consecutive season competing in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) where it fields the Nos. 41, 42, 44 and 45. Since its founding in 2016, Niece Motorsports has garnered nine wins, 50+ top-fives, 100+ top-10s, 200+ top-15 finishes and made five playoff appearances. At its 80,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Salisbury, NC, Niece Motorsports is a trusted build shop for the Chevrolet Silverados of multiple NCTS teams as well as a customizable fabrication shop for any manufacturing needs.

Follow the Team: To keep up to date with the latest team news, visit niecemotorsports.com or connect on Facebook and Instagram (@NieceMotorsports) as well as X (@NieceMotorsport).

Ford Gearing Up For Run at Sixth Straight Atlanta Cup Pole

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ATLANTA/LIME ROCK

Friday, June 27 — NASCAR Xfinity Series @ Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. ET (CW)
Saturday, June 28 — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series @ Lime Rock, 1 p.m. ET (FS1)
Saturday, June 28 — NASCAR Cup Series @ Atlanta, 7 p.m. ET (TNT)

All three of NASCAR’s top series are in action this weekend as the regular season continues to wind down. The NASCAR Xfinity and NASCAR Cup Series drivers will be making their second trip to EchoPark Speedway, formerly known as Atlanta Motor Speedway, this season while the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series competes at Lime Rock Park for the first time.

LOGANO LOOKING FOR ATLANTA REPEAT

When Joey Logano won the second race last year at Atlanta Motor Speedway it was a foreshadowing of how the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs would start and finish. Logano used a push from his Team Penske teammate, Ryan Blaney, on an overtime restart to win the postseason opener and secure a spot in the Round of 12. The victory was Logano’s second of the season and third overall after he captured the All-Star Race earlier in the year. The Connecticut native went on to close the playoffs with a win at Phoenix Raceway and secure his third series title.

QUALIFYING DOMINANCE

When it comes to qualifying at EchoPark Speedway in recent years, no manufacturer has been more dominant than Ford, which has captured the NASCAR Cup Series pole five straight times. The Blue Oval hasn’t only won the pole, but it has swept the front row in each of those qualifying sessions. Team Penske has led the way during this three-year stretch as all three drivers – Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney and Austin Cindric – have qualified in the top 10 for each race. The organization has also had at least one driver start on the front row in each of the last five events. Here’s a list of Ford’s qualifying success since 2023.

FORD POLE STREAK AT ECHOPARK

  • Ford has won the last five NASCAR Cup Series poles at EchoPark (Joey Logano, Aric Almirola, Michael McDowell twice, and Ryan Blaney).
  • Blaney won the pole for the race earlier this year.
  • Ford has swept the front row in five straight EchoPark qualifying sessions (Blaney/Cindric (2025-1), McDowell/Blaney (2024-2), McDowell/Logano (2024-1), Almirola/Blaney (2023-2), Logano/Cindric (2023-1).
  • Team Penske has had at least one driver start on the front row in each of the last five races (Blaney and Cindric, 2025-1; Blaney, 2024-2; Logano, 2024-1; Blaney, 2023-2; Logano and Cindric, 2023-1)
  • Ford swept the top eight spots in the 2023 spring race.
  • Ford swept the top six spots in the 2023 summer race.
  • Ford swept the top five spots in the 2024 summer race.
  • Ford swept the top five spots and nine of the top 10 in the 2025 spring race.

INAUGURAL IN-SEASON CHALLENGE

There will be 10 Ford drivers competing in the inaugural In-Season Challenge, which kicks off this weekend in Atlanta and concludes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The head-to-head competition will result in the winner receiving $1 million. Ford participants: Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Austin Cindric, Brad Keselowski, Chris Buescher, Ryan Preece, Josh Berry, Zane Smith, Todd Gilliland and Noah Gragson. There are two first-round matchups that pit Ford drivers against each other: Chris Buescher vs. Todd Gilliland and Zane Smith vs. Austin Cindric. Whichever driver finishes the best in each matchup will advance to the next round.

KESELOWSKI GETS FIRST CUP WIN FOR MUSTANG

In 2019, Brad Keselowski gave Mustang its first NASCAR Cup Series victory as he held off Martin Truex Jr. at the finish line to win the Folds of Honor 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Keselowski, who was battling an illness all weekend and had Austin Cindric standing by in case he needed relief, led the final 33 laps to post his 28th career victory. In all, Ford led 177 of the 325 laps and won for the third straight year at the 1.5-mile track.

MAYER WINS FORD DRIVING 4 A DIFFERENCE

Sam Mayer’s seventh place finish in Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Pocono Raceway helped him win the inaugural Ford Driving 4 A Difference presented by the Gene Haas Foundation. The four-race event involved all five of Ford’s series drivers, who were supporting their favorite charities. For finishing first, Mayer earned $20,000 for the Starkey Hearing Foundation while Sheldon Creed won $15,000 for the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation as the runner-up. Harrison Burton (All Within My Hands), Ryan Sieg (Isabella Santos Foundation) and Kyle Sieg (Motor Racing Outreach) each received $5,000 for their charities.

CAM WATERS MAKING TRUCK SERIES RETURN

Ford driver Cam Waters is generally found in his native Australia driving a Ford Mustang in the Repco Supercars Championship, but this weekend he’s trading that in for a Ford F-150 and will compete in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Lime Rock Park for ThorSport Racing. Waters made his NASCAR debut a year ago for the team at Martinsville Speedway (finished 30th) and then followed that up with another start at Kansas Speedway (19th) a couple weeks later. He also made one NASCAR Cup Series start in 2024 with that coming at Sonoma Raceway for RFK Racing.

A NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES FIRST

This weekend will mark the inaugural NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut and it comes at a vital time with only four races remaining in the regular season. Layne Riggs comes into the weekend after winning the pole and race at Pocono, which clinches his first playoff berth. The pole marked the first of his career and set the tone for a day that saw him win the first stage and then lead the final 20 laps to post his third career triumph. He joins Front Row Motorsports teammate Chandler Smith as Ford drivers who have secured spots in the postseason.

FORD’S ATLANTA CUP SERIES WINNERS

1961 – Fred Lorenzen

1962 – Fred Lorenzen

1963 – Fred Lorenzen

1964 – Fred Lorenzen and Ned Jarrett

1965 – Marvin Panch (Sweep)

1967 – Cale Yarborough and Dick Hutcherson

1968 – LeeRoy Yarbrough

1969 – LeeRoy Yarbrough

1975 – Buddy Baker

1978 – Bobby Allison

1981 – Neil Bonnett

1985 – Bill Elliott (Sweep)

1987 – Ricky Rudd and Bill Elliott

1990 – Morgan Shepherd

1991 – Mark Martin

1992 – Bill Elliott (Sweep)

1993 – Morgan Shepherd

1994 – Ernie Irvan and Mark Martin

1997 – Dale Jarrett

2002 – Kurt Busch

2005 – Carl Edwards (Sweep)

2008 – Carl Edwards

2017 – Brad Keselowski

2018 – Kevin Harvick

2019 – Brad Keselowski

2020 – Kevin Harvick

2021 – Ryan Blaney (1)

2023 – Joey Logano (1)

2024 – Joey Logano (2)

FORD’S ATLANTA XFINITY SERIES WINNERS

1992 – Jeff Gordon

1997 – Mark Martin

1998 – Mark Martin

2000 – Mark Martin

2004 – Matt Kenseth

2005 – Carl Edwards

2008 – Matt Kenseth

2011 – Carl Edwards

2012 – Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

2018 – Kevin Harvick

The Ford Mustang, celebrating its 61st anniversary in 2025, is the world’s best selling sports car. It is also one of the planet’s most popular race cars. With Mustang-based race cars competing in international sports car competition (GT3 and GT4), NASCAR, NHRA, Formula Drift, in Australian Supercars, at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and in its own bespoke one-make series – Mustang Cup and Mustang Challenge – the platform has an unprecedented global reach. This weekend, 27 Mustang race cars are scheduled to race across all disciplines. Learn more at FordPerformance.com.

Young’s Motorsports, Anthony Alfredo and Brand South Africa Bring International Spotlight to Atlanta

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Anthony Alfredo to drive Brand South Africa No. 42 at EchoPark Speedway

MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Young’s Motorsports is proud to announce a dynamic international partnership for this weekend’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at EchoPark (Ga.) Speedway.

Brand South Africa and several leading South African organizations will sponsor Anthony Alfredo and the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro, bringing global visibility to the team’s effort in Friday night’s Focused Health 250.

This marks a significant collaboration between NASCAR and an international branding campaign, highlighting South African culture, business and innovation on a major motorsports stage.

The car will feature Brand South Africa prominently on the hood. Other supporting partners include:

● Brooklyn Biltong – Brooklyn Biltong Naked Tender Steak Slices are no-nonsense, made with grass-fed beef, & air-dried to perfection. Each bite is rich, tender, and unapologetically delicious. Inspired by Brooklyn’s bold spirit, we’ve reimagined biltong for the modern lifestyle. Zero BS, no fillers, just pure, clean protein.

Portable and anytime enjoyable, we take the strain out of dietary pain and make snacking satisfying. Packed with protein, every bite fuels your body and crushes cravings. Brooklyn Biltong Naked – DELICIOUS. TENDER. UNMATCHED. https://www.brooklynbiltong.com/

● Superformance – Superformance LLC is an American automaker specializing in factory-built, turnkey‑minus continuation cars of iconic 1960s sports cars—such as the Shelby Cobra, GT40, and Daytona Coupe—produced under official licensing since its founding in 1996 https://www.superformance.com/

● 7th House – A cocktail and culinary experience rooted in mid-century glamour and celestial inspiration, 7th House blends classic mixology with immersive storytelling. Created by the minds behind Bovino After Dark and The Vine Wine Club, this intimate residency invites guests on a journey through the elemental forces — fire, earth, air, and water — via a curated tasting menu of cocktails and light bites.

Designed to evoke a planetary imaginarium, 7th House delivers a nostalgic yet modern atmosphere where southern hospitality, creative cuisine, and astrological aesthetics align. https://seventhhouse.lpages.co/7th-house

● HERO – A farmer-owned cooperative, HERO stands for Healing the Environment, Regenerating Ourselves. HERO has a network of food supply chain partnerships that connect consumers directly to farmers, all with a shared interest in building a food system that promotes human and planetary health.

Headquartered in the U.S., HERO offers a full range of sustainable, regenerative, and organic-based products. Want to be a HERO? Learn more at: https://herofarmed.com

● The International Rhino Foundation – The International Rhino Foundation (IRF) is a Texas-based nonprofit established in 1989 that protects all five species of rhinoceros—White, Black, Indian, Javan, and Sumatran—through strategic funding, on‑the‑ground conservation teams in Africa and Asia, and advanced scientific research. https://rhinos.org/

● The Lekker Network – The Lekker Network is a global community connecting South African professionals, entrepreneurs, and visionaries, rooted in Ubuntu and designed to amplify stories, spark collaboration, and unlock opportunities across borders. https://thelekkernetwork.com/

Brand South Africa, a government agency charged with promoting the country’s image both locally and abroad, views this NASCAR partnership as an opportunity to strengthen economic ties and introduce South African culture to a new audience.

“I am thrilled to head to EchoPark Speedway with South Africa and Brooklyn Biltong,” said Anthony Alfredo. “It’s a really fun track and one our team has had circled on the schedule because we know we can succeed there.

“I’m looking forward to racing at the front of the field with this great-looking race car and contending for a win! “

The partnership also includes a special business roundtable on Friday afternoon at the Global Atlanta offices. There, South African business leaders, VIPs, and dignitaries will engage on South Africa as a trade partner and a foreign direct investment, celebrate international collaborations and explore future opportunities in both motorsports and commerce.

“This weekend represents the culmination of seven years of collaboration with Brand South Africa across NASCAR,” said Arnout Kok, project coordinator. “Now, with Young’s Motorsports and Anthony Alfredo leading the way, we’re reaching a new milestone—marking the first time a top-three NASCAR Series car is fully dedicated to promoting South Africa and its business community.”

Fans can catch Anthony Alfredo in action when the NASCAR Xfinity Series Focused Health 250 goes green at EchoPark Speedway on Friday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The race will be broadcast on the CW, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90).

About Brand South Africa:

Brand South Africa is a South African government agency responsible for promoting the country’s image domestically and internationally. Its primary goal is to manage South Africa’s brand reputation, ensuring that the country is recognized for its strengths and attractiveness as a destination for investment, tourism, and international cooperation. For more information, visit: www.brandsouthafrica.com.

About Young’s Motorsports:

Young’s Motorsports is a professional stock car racing team competing in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series.

The family-owned winning organization, led by founding driver Tyler Young, is headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, and has earned a reputation as a respected and competitive presence across NASCAR’s national touring divisions.

With a strong focus on driver development, team culture, and collaborative partnerships, Young’s Motorsports fields entries for a diverse lineup of talented drivers and continues to expand its footprint both on and off the track.

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).

About A.E. Engine (Sales and Marketing Partner):

A.E. Engine is a full-service sports sales, marketing, and content creation company. Founded in 2005 by sports publishing and marketing executives, A.E. Engine has earned a reputation for conceiving, creating, and delivering high-quality, premium content and programming for passionate fans. www.ae-engine.com

DePaul University Partners with McDowell, Spire Motorsports for NASCAR Cup Series Chicago Street Race

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DePaul to serve as primary sponsor for Michael McDowell’s No. 71 Chevrolet ZL1

CHICAGO (June 24, 2025) – DePaul University is excited to announce a partnership with Spire Motorsports for the 2025 NASCAR Chicago Street Race. DePaul will serve as the primary sponsor of Michael McDowell’s No. 71 Chevrolet ZL1.

As part of the sponsorship, DePaul branding will be prominently featured on McDowell’s custom-designed No. 71 Chevy, his fire suit, pit road signage, and the Spire Motorsports crew shirts. Co-branded merchandise will also be available at the Chicago Street Race event and online.

National visibility through broadcast, digital and social media, and in-person audiences will create a powerful platform to feature the university to new audiences. The race is projected to draw more than 4 million viewers nationwide, building on the success of the inaugural 2023 event, which became the most-streamed NASCAR Cup Series race in NBC Sports history and the most-watched on NBC in six years. Locally, the event is expected to attract over 55,000 unique spectators from around the world, with more than half traveling to Chicago specifically to experience the race firsthand.

“At DePaul, we view athletics as the front porch of the university — a powerful entry point that invites the world to engage with our university,” said DePaul Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy. “Partnering with Spire Motorsports for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race allows us to spotlight DePaul on a national stage while embracing a global event in our own backyard. Even more exciting, this collaboration will extend into our classrooms this fall, offering our students a hands-on look at the business and science behind professional racing. It’s the perfect example of how we’re using sports to elevate our visibility and create real-world learning experiences for our students.”

McDowell, a 17-year veteran of the NASCAR Cup Series with 518 starts, joined Spire Motorsports to pilot the No. 71 Chevrolet ZL1 ahead of the 2025 season. The Glendale, Ariz., native won the 2021 Daytona 500 and followed it up with a win in the 2023 Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The father-of-five and road course ace has finished inside of the top-10 in both attempts at the Chicago Street Race, including a fifth-place result in 2024. So far this season, he has recorded one top-five, two top-10 and seven top-15 finishes, including a fifth-place showing at NASCAR’s most recent road-course race in the Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City.

“I’m really looking forward to Chicago,” said McDowell. “We’re coming off some great momentum on road courses, and to have a cornerstone of the city like DePaul University on our car for the weekend is special. Chicago is a great city, and NASCAR has built a fantastic racetrack. It’s not every day you get to race through the streets. With the city as the backdrop, it’s a unique experience and a real opportunity for us to have success with a new partner like DePaul.”

This partnership will extend well beyond the race weekend. Later this fall, students in DePaul’s Physics and Sport Management programs will benefit from exclusive engagement opportunities with members of the Spire Motorsports team, gaining firsthand insights into the high-performance, data-driven landscape of professional racing.

This summer, in collaboration with NASCAR Chicago, DePaul’s School of Hospitality and Sports Business introduced a special topics course, HSB 198: A NASCAR Experience. As part of the curriculum, students will play an integral role in designing and executing the newly created College Tailgate at Turn 7—a fan engagement event tailored to college students during the race. Further anchoring this collaboration in the local community, the longstanding NASCAR internship program will continue to empower DePaul students and alumni, offering them leadership roles and on-the-ground experience during one of Chicago’s most prominent sporting events.

“This initiative reflects DePaul’s continued commitment to authentically embrace its identity as Chicago’s university,” said DePaul Chief Branding Officer Cristel Turner. “This collaboration brings DePaul into the cultural and civic spotlight through a bold, innovative partnership that connects us with new audiences to build brand interest and support enrollment growth. What truly sets DePaul apart is our teaching philosophy of layered learning that merges classroom education with real-world, project-based learning and service learning that unlock real-world opportunities for our students.”

DePaul students receive 20% off select race tickets for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race. Learn more and purchase here.

Fans, students and alumni can tune in to see the No. 71 DePaul University Chevrolet ZL1 rally through the streets of Chicago July 6, at 2 p.m. ET (1 p.m. CT) on TNT, MRN, SiriusXM, and MAX.

ABOUT DEPAUL UNIVERSITY…
DePaul University provides exceptional academics and real-world experiences to prepare students for a changing world. With more than 21,000 students across more than 300 academic programs, DePaul has two campus locations in Chicago. Students richly benefit from the city’s many opportunities. In turn, DePaul is one of the forces that shapes Chicago’s future. The university was founded in 1898 by the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians), a Roman Catholic religious community dedicated to following the ideals of St. Vincent de Paul. DePaul is among the nation’s top universities for diversity because of its long tradition of providing a high-quality education to students from a broad range of backgrounds. DePaul is one of the largest private, nonprofit universities in the Midwest and one of the largest Catholic universities in the nation. Visit DePaul.edu to learn more

ABOUT DEPAUL ATHLETICS…
DePaul’s 15 intercollegiate athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I, BIG EAST Conference. DePaul University began sponsoring athletics teams in the early 1900’s, with intercollegiate athletics coming to fruition in the 1920’s. Legendary coach Ray Meyer helped put DePaul on the map in the 1970’s as the men’s basketball program helped elevate the university to national prominence. Through a bold new vision for the future, DePaul Athletics looks to become the premier program in the BIG EAST Conference through a focus on winning championships with integrity, building champion students through education and intentional development, and serving as a visible ambassador for DePaul University and the Chicago community. DePaul Athletics has a storied tradition and is uniquely positioned to support the university’s mission and commitment to academic excellence, real world experience, community engagement, and systemic change. Further, the department is steadfast in its commitment to grow the university’s national exposure and enrollment through athletics. Visit DePaulBlueDemons.com to learn more.

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 30, 2025, when Rajah Caruth took the checkered flag in the Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway.

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.

ALL-PRO AUTO RECONDITIONING BECOMES PRIMARY SPONSOR OF NASCAR POINTS LEADER WILLIAM BYRON

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AUTOMOTIVE RECONDITIONING SERVICES LEADER EXPANDS HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS PARTNERSHIP THROUGH 2030

CONCORD, N.C. (June 24, 2025) – Automotive cosmetic appearance services leader All-Pro Auto Reconditioning will become a primary sponsor of two-time DAYTONA 500 champion and current points leader William Byron through the 2030 season, representing an expansion of its existing partnership with 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports.

In 2025, All-Pro will appear as a primary sponsor of Byron’s No. 24 Chevrolet at two high-profile events: the Chicago Street Race on July 6 and the Cup Series playoff opener at Darlington Raceway on Aug. 31. The company will continue to grow its presence in subsequent seasons, serving as a primary sponsor for two races again in 2026, four races in 2027 and six races annually from 2028 through 2030.

“From day one, partnering with Hendrick Motorsports has exceeded our expectations,” said Brett Boettcher, chief strategy officer for All-Pro Auto Reconditioning. “This expansion reflects our confidence in the relationship and what it delivers for our brand. Hendrick Motorsports embodies performance, precision and teamwork – the same values we bring to every customer we serve. As we grow nationally, aligning with William and the iconic No. 24 team will elevate our visibility, deepen customer relationships and attract top-tier talent to our company. We’re proud to take this next step and excited about the long-term impact it will have on our associates and our partners.”

Byron, 27, opened 2025 with his second consecutive DAYTONA 500 victory and currently leads the Cup Series regular season standings after 17 races. The Charlotte, North Carolina, native has already posted 14 career wins at NASCAR’s top level.

“I’m really proud of what we’ve accomplished with All-Pro in such a short time,” Byron said. “They’re a great partner with a shared commitment to performance. Having them become a primary sponsor shows that we’re delivering results, and it means a lot to me and the whole No. 24 team. We’re looking to build on our momentum and put All-Pro up front for years to come.”

All-Pro originally joined Hendrick Motorsports in 2024, aligning with the No. 24 team as an associate sponsor. The partnership launched during a milestone year for both organizations, with All-Pro celebrating its 30th anniversary and Hendrick Motorsports marking its 40th in NASCAR.

“It means a lot when a partner believes in what we’re doing and chooses to grow with us,” said Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports. “The No. 24 team has competed at a high level, and William continues to elevate his role as a driver, a leader and a spokesperson. All-Pro is expanding the program because it supports business goals, strengthens their connection with customers and reflects the performance-driven culture they’ve developed. We’re proud of this long-term commitment and can’t wait to see what’s next.”

ABOUT ALL-PRO AUTO RECONDITIONING:
Established in 1994, All-Pro Auto Reconditioning began as a single dealer operation in Houston, Texas, but has since expanded its reach to serve over 250 dealers nationwide, boasting a workforce of more than 1,300 associates. With a foundation built on hands-on expertise, the leadership at All-Pro brings a wealth of knowledge from various facets of the automotive industry. Specializing in returning vehicles to a like-new condition, All-Pro offers dealers a comprehensive range of reconditioning services, including paint repair, wheel refurbishing, paintless dent removal, detailing, paint protection films, interior repair, and more. Renowned as the industry leader in mobile vehicle reconditioning, All-Pro sets the standard for excellence in automotive reconditioning.

ABOUT HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS:
Founded by Rick Hendrick in 1984, Hendrick Motorsports is the winningest team in NASCAR Cup Series history. At the sport’s premier level, the organization holds the all-time records in every major statistical category, including championships (14), points-paying race victories (316) and laps led (more than 84,000). It has earned at least one race win in a record 41 different seasons, including an active streak of 40 in a row (1986-2025). The team fields four full-time Chevrolet entries in the NASCAR Cup Series with drivers Alex Bowman, William Byron, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson. Headquartered on more than 150 acres in Concord, North Carolina, Hendrick Motorsports employs approximately 600 people. For more information, please visit HendrickMotorsports.com or interact on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.

JORDAN TAYLOR TO RACE SPIRE MOTORSPORTS NO. 7 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AT LIME ROCK PARK

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (June 23, 2025) – Today, Spire Motorsports announced internationally-accomplished road racer Jordan Taylor will drive the team’s No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series’ LiUNA 150 at Connecticut’s Lime Rock Park. Gainbridge will serve as the team’s primary sponsor for the inaugural event.

Taylor, a four-time IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Champion and 24 Hours of Le Mans class winner, will make his first CRAFTSMAN Truck Series start with Spire Motorsports when the division returns to road-course racing in the heart of Connecticut’s scenic Northwest Hills.

The Orlando, Fla., native, brings a decorated road-racing pedigree to the No. 7 team and will look to parlay that into a strong result at the 1.53-mile, seven-turn venue.

“I’m eager to join Spire Motorsports for the LiUNA 150,” said Taylor. “I have spoken with a few members of the team for a few years now, so it’s great things have finally come together. I know it’s going to be tough jumping into the series mid-season, but I know I am joining one of the top teams in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Our Gainbridge Chevrolet Silverado will for sure be competitive, I just hope I can adapt to the truck quickly on the short weekend. Lime Rock Park is a track I know really well, but obviously all my experience around there is in much different types of cars, so I’m looking forward to the new challenge.”

Taylor currently competes full-time for Wayne Taylor Racing in the No. 40 Cadillac V-Series.R GTP entry in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Series, where he and his co-drivers earned a podium finish in the 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona and went on to capture victory at the 2024 Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.

The 34-year-old is a four-time IMSA WeatherTech champion, with titles in both the Prototype (2013, 2017) and GTLM (2020, 2021) categories. Taylor owns overall victories in the Rolex 24 At Daytona (2017, 2019), 12 Hours of Sebring (2017, 2024) and Petit Le Mans (2014, 2018), along with a class win in the 24 Hours of Le Mans (2015).

With his polished road-racing resume and crossover experience in NASCAR, Taylor has a feel for the sanctioning body’s heavier machines. He made his NASCAR debut in 2023, earning a single Cup Series start at Circuit of the Americas and competed in Xfinity Series events at Portland (Ore.) International Raceway and Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway.

“Jordan Taylor’s body of work speaks for itself,” said Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson. “His accomplishments at the global level are more than impressive so we’re obviously thrilled to have Jordan drive our No. 7 Gainbridge Chevy Silverado this weekend at Lime Rock Park. This is also a great opportunity to connect with our friends at Wayne Taylor Racing and shine a bit of a spotlight on the TWG Motorsports family. There is no doubt Wayne and Jordan set a very high standard when it comes to road racing and can only help us be better. Expectations are high and, collectively, we’re looking forward to the challenge.”

The LiUNA 150 at Lime Rock Park will be televised live on FOX Saturday, June 28, beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The 15th of 25 races on the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series schedule will also be broadcast live on the NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Channel 90.

About Gainbridge …
Founded in 2018, Gainbridge® is an insurtech subsidiary of Group 1001 that empowers consumers to take control of their financial future with solutions that are accessible to everyone, no matter their budget or financial knowledge. Its platform provides access to financial products that are simple, intuitive, and backed by smart technology with no complexity or hidden fees. Gainbridge® is headquartered in Zionsville, Ind. For more information, visit www.gainbridge.io or follow and connect with us on X and LinkedIn.

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 30, 2025, when Rajah Caruth took the checkered flag in the Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway.

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.

Harvick Showdown: Round Two Set for Evergreen Speedway

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Kevin and Keelan Harvick to Face Off in Spears CARS Tour West Headliner on June 28

HARRISBURG, N.C. (June 23, 2025) – Round Two of the Harvick Showdown storms into Evergreen Speedway (Monroe, Wash.) on Saturday, June 28 – where 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick and his rising-star son Keelan will clash again in a 150-lap Spears CARS Tour West rematch.

The sequel event comes on the heels of last month’s Harvick Showdown debut, a wildly successful race at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway (Bakersfield, Calif.) that spotlighted the ultra-competitive CARS Tour West, dominated social media feeds, and saw Keelan Harvick take a thrilling late-race lead to secure the victory – his first in a Pro Late Model.

“If Round Two of the Harvick Showdown is anything like Round One, fans are in for a great show,” said Harvick. “Keelan and I are having a lot of fun, but more than that, we want to build enthusiasm and excitement for short-track racing. These local communities have talented drivers and a competitive series right in their backyard.”

Participating in the CARS Tour West Pro Late Model division at Evergreen, the elder Harvick will carry the familiar colors of Busch Light on board his No. 29. The younger Harvick will wheel the No. 62 Morton Buildings entry.

“I had a blast racing against my dad in the first round, but it was even more fun beating him,” said Keelan, who made his driving debut in 2020 and already holds multiple wins and championships in go-karts and Legend Cars. “It’s also really helpful for me to compete with the West Coast drivers. There are some great racers out there, and I’m learning something new from them every time I race.”

A native of Bakersfield, Calif., the elder Harvick made four starts (1996, 1998-99) at Evergreen Speedway across the NASCAR Craftsman Truck and the former Winston West Series. Although retired from full-time competition, Harvick is a full-time racing dad, NASCAR on FOX analyst, and hosts his own weekly podcast series Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour where he gives his expert opinion on the top NASCAR storylines, bringing some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment and pop culture into the racing world with weekly interviews.

Tickets are still available for the Mark Galloway 150 Shootout at Evergreen Speedway. In addition, Floracing will livestream the event. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. PDT (10 p.m. EDT).

The remaining rounds of the Harvick Showdown will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

TOP LINER Partners with Thomas Annunziata in Historic NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at Lime Rock Park

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Lakeville, CONNECTICUT – June 23, 2025 – TOP LINER, a leading innovator in spray on truck bedliners, proudly announces a partnership with rising star Thomas Annunziata in the No. 07 Spire Motorsports TOP LINER Chevrolet Silverado for the LIUNA 150 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Lime Rock Park on June 28, 2025. This landmark event marks the first time a modern NASCAR national touring series will race at the iconic Connecticut road course. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is known for fierce competition and pure entertainment, combining short tracks, super speedways, and road courses, making Annunziata’s participation the perfect stage for TOP LINER to highlight the brand with a stunning new livery and design on the Chevrolet Silverado. The race will be broadcast live on FOX at 1 p.m. ET.

“Thomas drove for us in the Trans Am car and was on pace immediately,” said Claudio Burtin, Owner at TOP LINER and Team Principal at Burtin Racing. “He showed some unique car control. We look forward to mixing it up with the truck regulars and more to come!”

Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, the young phenomenon Annunziata who is just 20 years old has already made big waves in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, winning the first two races of the 2025 championship at Sebring and Road Atlanta. TOP LINER is also a principal partner of the No. 17 Chevrolet Camaro in the topflight TA Class driven by Adam Andretti, who currently holds second place in the Trans Am national championship, further solidifying the brand’s presence in competitive racing. Annunziata’s debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Lime Rock Park is a golden opportunity to demonstrate his versatility and compete against the best in stock-car style, purpose-built race trucks on a challenging 1.5-mile road course.

“Getting an opportunity to drive for Claudio Burtin is an honour,” stated Thomas Annunziata. “His unwavering commitment to being the best is not only demonstrated in his racing efforts but also in the spray-in bedliner space. He was the founder and chemist behind both LINE-X and Bullet Liner, but his new formulation called TOP LINER is his best product yet. They even have a hand spray version for all the DIY-ers out there. A cool fun fact is Claudio had sponsored Travis Kvapil in the 2004 craftsman truck series with his former bedliner company, and I drove and won for Travis in the CPLM series last year.”

Lime Rock Park, nestled in the scenic northwest corner of Connecticut, is a historic motorsport venue built in 1956 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. As the nation’s third oldest continuously operating road racing facility, behind Road America and Willow Springs, the track—owned by former race car driver Skip Barber—offers a unique natural-terrain layout that promises intense, action-packed racing. The LIUNA 150 will be one of only three NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races aired on FOX’s premier broadcast network in 2025, alongside Homestead-Miami Speedway and Michigan International Speedway, with remaining races on FS1. This historic live broadcast on a major over-the-air network amplifies Lime Rock Park’s reputation as a premier motorsport destination.

“Having the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series live on FOX is a game-changer for Lime Rock Park,” said Jamie Kistner, Chief Marketing Officer of Lime Rock Park. “The interest in this event has been exceptional, and we are thrilled to showcase the Park’s unique road course to millions of viewers nationwide.” Fans unable to attend can tune in via MRN Radio or SiriusXM, ensuring broad access to this milestone event.

The weekend also features the ARCA Menards Series debut at Lime Rock Park, broadcast live on FS2 on June 28, adding to the excitement. Tickets for this historic NASCAR weekend and other 2025 events at Lime Rock Park are available now at www.limerock.com/tickets. Join TOP LINER and Spire Motorsports in cheering on Thomas Annunziata as he takes on the LIUNA 150, bringing his Trans Am prowess to the NASCAR stage in a thrilling display of skill and speed.

About TOP LINER: TOP LINER is a premier provider of spray-on truck bed liners based in Adairsville, Georgia. With over 25 years in the industry and extensive research and development with a range of spray-on bedliners, TOP LINER is the leading manufacture of high performance and durable urethane linings and bed liners. TOP LINER is confident in product quality and offers a lifetime warranty.

As a key partner active in the Trans Am Series and now the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, TOP LINER continues to drive excellence on and off the track.

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Thomas Annunziata to Race Spire Motorsports’ No. 07 Chevrolet Silverado at Lime Rock Park

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (June 23, 2025) – Today, Spire Motorsports announced road-racing standout Thomas Annunziata will pilot the team’s No. 07 Chevrolet Silverado for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series inaugural visit to Connecticut’s Lime Rock Park where TOP LINER will be showcased as the team’s primary sponsor.

Annunziata brings over nine years of competitive experience, spanning multiple division’s including karting, sports cars, Trans Am and NASCAR’s developmental divisions. The newly minted 20-year-old looks to build on his well-established road-racing acumen and to carry that experience into his CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debut at the mile-and-a-half, seven-turn Lime Rock Park layout.

“It’s a dream to race for a top team in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series for my debut race,” said Annunziata. “Spire Motorsports is one of the elite teams and I hope to get them another win.”

The Colts Neck, N.J., native, has carved a swift path through the road-racing ranks, having made a name for himself in Trans Am and IMSA-sanctioned events. He began karting at age 10, ascended to the senior class by 2021 and was ranked among the world’s top karters that season.

The three-time national karting champion transitioned to sports cars in 2022, where he swept both SCCA Spec Miata and Mazda Motorsports Spec MX5 Challenge titles and earned the $75,000 Mazda MX5 Cup Shootout scholarship. The Trans Am paddock took notice that same year when Annunziata earned a podium finish at Circuit of the Americas in just his second-career CUBE 3 Architecture TA2 Series start.

In 2023, Annunziata became the only rookie to capture a pole position and win in TA2 competition. He went on to claim the series’ Young Guns Champion award in 2024 while balancing ARCA Menards Series’ duties that included a runner-up finish at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and a strong run at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

Those efforts opened the door to a part-time NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule with Cope Family Racing in 2025. Meanwhile Annunziata continues to compete full time in the Trans Am TA2 Series where he’s notched victories at Sebring (Fla.) International Raceway and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

“Thomas drove for us in the Trans Am car and was on pace immediately,” said Claudio Burtin, Owner at TOP LINER and Team Principal at Burtin Racing. “He showed some unique car control. We look forward to mixing it up with the truck regulars and more to come!”

The LiUNA 150 at Lime Rock Park will be televised live on FOX Saturday, June 28, beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The race will also be broadcast live on the NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Channel 90.

About TOP LINER …
TOP LINER is a premier provider of spray-on truck bed liners based in Adairsville, Georgia. With over 25 years in the industry and extensive research and development with a range of spray-on bedliners, TOP LINER is the leading manufacturer of high performance and durable urethane linings and bed liners. TOP LINER is confident in product quality and offers a lifetime warranty. Learn more: www.topliner.com.

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 30, 2025, when Rajah Caruth took the checkered flag in the Rackley Roofing 200 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway.

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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