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How the Mathematics of Random Numbers Is Structured on the Official Website

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Visitor trust in the gaming process is the primary capital for any modern entertainment platform. Players want to be 100% confident that every spin of the reel or deal of the cards is completely random, and that the system does not favor the house at critical moments. A reliable venue like Pinco online casino builds its relationship with clients on the principles of complete transparency and mathematical honesty. The platform utilizes exclusively licensed software and opens the data of its regular technical audits. This creates a safe environment for comfortable relaxation, where you can fully unwind after a working day without worrying about the safety of funds or the fairness of results.

What is an RNG and How It Ensures the Randomness of Each Spin

At the heart of every modern slot or table game lies a complex mathematical program called a random number generator (RNG). This algorithm continuously outputs thousands of numerical combinations per second, even when nobody is playing the slot.

When a user presses the launch button, the system instantly captures the last generated number and translates it into a visual result on the screen, whether it is a combination of symbols, the color of a roulette sector, or a card value. The process flies by in milliseconds. The algorithm has no memory, so it is physically incapable of knowing how much money a specific guest lost or won prior to this. Each new round starts with a clean slate.

Who Controls the Mathematical Parameters of the Software

The administration of Pinco does not have access to the settings of the slot machines, as all titles are loaded directly from the servers of the providers. The fairness of the algorithms is regularly checked by independent auditing laboratories that issue special certificates of compliance.

Name of Auditing LaboratoryMain Focus of Software VerificationFrequency of Technical Control
iTech LabsTesting of RNG mathematical modelsEvery 6 months
eCOGRAControl of the actual return to player (RTP)Quarterly
GLI (Gaming Laboratories International)Gaming platform security certificationAnnually

The availability of such reports in the public domain confirms that this is a Certified casino, where the rules of the game are the same for everyone, and the results depend entirely on the favor of fortune.

Why Software Certification Is Critically Important for Comfortable Leisure

For the ordinary user, the technical abbreviations of auditors mean one simple thing: a guarantee of the safety of their capital. When a person chooses an official online casino to spend their free time, they protect themselves from scripted fakes, which illegal gray sites on the network often employ.

The possession of international licenses guarantees that the return to player (RTP) level declared by the developer clearly matches the real state of affairs. If the specifications of a slot indicate 96.5%, then exactly that percentage of the total bet amount will be returned to the players in the form of winnings over a long distance. This makes the Pinco platform an ideal place for those who value fair play and transparent financial conditions during their leisure time.

How to Independently Verify the Originality of a Slot Machine

Experienced gamers know how to quickly distinguish original software from a fake in just a few clicks. This is a useful skill that saves money and nerves.

  1. Checking the loading server. During the launch of any slot machine in the Pinco casino, you can open the developer tools in the browser and look at the domain from which the data stream is coming. Original games always load from the official addresses of providers, such as NetEnt, Pragmatic Play, or Microgaming, rather than from unknown third-party servers.
  2. Examining the information menu. Every licensed slot machine contains a built-in help section where the rules, paytable, prize mechanics, and the exact return to player (RTP) percentage are clearly detailed. In scripted copies, this information is often hidden or distorted.
  3. Testing in free demo mode. The free version runs on the exact same mathematical core as the real money game. This allows you to calmly study the behavior of the slot, the frequency of bonus rounds, and the level of volatility without financial risk.

These simple steps help ensure that the site operates according to global security standards.

Modern Cryptographic Technologies at the Service of Security

In addition to classic RNG checks, the modern industry offers additional control methods based on cryptography. The platform catalog features a large number of fast crash games that operate on Provably Fair technology.

This system allows each guest to personally verify the fairness of the result of any round. The hash of the future outcome is formed based on the merger of keys from the server and the first three players who placed bets. By copying this code from the account history and pasting it into any independent online calculator, one can easily verify that the system did not alter the multiplier during the flight or spin. This level of transparency places the brand in the best casino category regarding audience trust. Mathematical precision, licensed software, and openness to audits turn the platform into a reliable partner for pleasant relaxation, where every client can simply enjoy the process, receiving pure adrenaline and honest winnings.

NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch Dies at Age 41

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Andrew Kim
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Photo by Tim Jarrold for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Kyle Busch passed away at the age of 41 on Thursday, May 21.

The news was released in a statement through social media by Richard Childress Racing (RCR), Busch’s team in the Cup Series division.

“Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans.”

“Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series. His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’ Our thoughts are with Samantha, Brexton and Lennix, Kyle and Samantha’s parents, Kurt and all of Kyle’s family, Richard and Judy Childress, everyone at Richard Childress Racing, his teammates, friends and fans. NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon.

“During this incredibly difficult time, we ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy and continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Further updates will be shared as appropriate.”

Earlier on Thursday, Busch, who was ranked in 24th place through 12 scheduled Cup events in 2026, was ruled out of competing in this upcoming weekend’s NASCAR national touring series events at Charlotte Motor Speedway due to being hospitalized from a severe illness that was not revealed. He was scheduled to drive the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST entry in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ North Carolina Education Lottery 200 event on Friday, May 22, before he would pilot his full-time ride, the No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 entry for RCR, in the Cup Series’ Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 24.

Currently, Corey Day has been selected to drive the No. 7 Chevrolet entry for Friday’s Truck event, while Austin Hill will drive Busch’s No. 8 Chevrolet entry for the Coca-Cola 600.

Busch, a native of Las Vegas, Nevada, made his inaugural presence across NASCAR’s top three national touring series at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in the Craftsman Truck Series division in August 2001. Two years later, he made his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series debut at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May 2003 before he made his Cup Series debut at his home track, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, in March 2004.

Since then, Busch has established a legendary, future Hall of Fame career across NASCAR’s top three national touring series that spans more than two decades. Through a combined 1,313 starts, he achieved a combined 234 victories (63 in Cup, 102 in O’Reilly and 69 in Truck) and holds the most victories all time between the Truck and O’Reilly divisions. Busch’s latest victory between the three series was this past Friday’s Truck event at Dover Motor Speedway (May 15). His latest victory in the Cup division was at World Wide Technology Raceway in June 2023. At 63 victories, he is ranked in ninth place on the all-time Cup wins list.

Among Busch’s iconic victories are winning the Southern 500 once (2008), the Brickyard 400 twice (2015-16), the Coca-Cola 600 once (2018), the NASCAR All-Star Race once (2017) and the season-finale events at Homestead-Miami Speedway twice. He also secured two Cup Series championships (2015, 2019). Busch’s accomplishments included his first and only O’Reilly championship in 2009 and seven Truck owner’s championships (2010, 2013-15, 2017, 2019 & 2021). He both competed and owned his own team, Kyle Busch Motorsports, from 2010 to 2023. Busch claimed the O’Reilly Rookie-of-the-Year title in 2004 before he notched the Cup rookie title the following season.

Busch’s records include winning at least a single Cup event for the most consecutive seasons, with 19. In 2018, he won across NASCAR’s top three national touring series divisions in a single weekend twice and won on every track scheduled in a Cup season through 2018. He was named one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023 along with his older brother Kurt, the latter of whom is the 2004 Cup Series champion.

Busch spent the early portions of his Cup career driving for Hendrick Motorsports (2004-07) before he then spent the bulk of it competing for Joe Gibbs Racing (2008-22). He first joined Richard Childress Racing in 2023 and was competing with them at the time of his death.

Photo by Simon Scoggins for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Busch is survived by his wife, Samantha, along with his two children: 11-year-old son, Brexton, and four-year-old daughter, Lennix.

Hendrick Motorsports Statements on Kyle Busch

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Statements on the passing of Kyle Busch, who drove for Hendrick Motorsports from 2003 through 2007, earning four wins in the NASCAR Cup Series and 11 in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series.

Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports: “This is an incredibly painful shock for all of us and a heartbreaking loss for the NASCAR family. Kyle was one of the most talented drivers I’ve ever seen and a racer in the truest sense of the word. He had a fire and competitive spirit that drove him to be great. I watched Kyle grow up in this sport and valued the friendship we shared long after he drove for our organization. As much as he loved to drive a race car, nothing brought him more joy than being a husband, a father and watching his son race. On behalf of everyone at Hendrick Motorsports, our hearts are with Samantha, Brexton, Lennix, Kurt and the Busch family.”

Jeff Gordon, four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports: “This is a devastating loss and one that is hard for the NASCAR community to process. Kyle was a fierce competitor who demanded the very best from himself each time he put on the helmet. As teammates, I saw firsthand the passion and intensity he brought to the sport every single day. He was a champion and prolific racer who made a tremendous impact on NASCAR and was a lifelong advocate for all forms of motor sports. But beyond the track, he loved his family deeply and was incredibly proud of Samantha, Brexton and Lennix. My thoughts are with the entire Busch family during this extremely difficult time.”

Christian Rasmussen: Phoenix ‘was an easy one to move on from’

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INDIANAPOLIS - MAY 18: Christian Rasmussen, driver of the #21 Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet, races team owner Ed Carpenter during practice for the NTT IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 18, 2026, in Indianapolis. Photo: Chris Jones/Penske Entertainment

INDIANAPOLIS — Christian Rasmussen entered the DEX Imaging Media Center at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and took his seat on the white couch for Indianapolis 500 media day. Joined by Helio Castroneves and Ed Carpenter, he wasted no time throwing shade at both the four-time Indy 500 winner and his team owner.

“I’m just glad I’m taking the average age down here (laughter),” he said.

Locked in on “the biggest spectacle in racing,” Rasmussen doesn’t linger on a race that got away. Like his run at Phoenix Raceway earlier this season. Which he said “was easy to move on from.”

“Obviously you always want to have race wins,” he said. “But coming in on the first oval of the race and kind of feeling that we started where we left off last season, I think when you look at it, two out of the last three oval races, we’ve really been the car to beat.”

Since the back end of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season and the start of the 2026 season, the driver of the No. 21 Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet experienced highs and lows on oval tracks. He scored his maiden IndyCar victory at the Milwaukee Mile and rear-ended the wall early in the going at Nashville Superspeedway. At Phoenix, he drove from an 18th starting spot to the lead on five different occasions and led 69 laps.

Then he hit the wall with less than 50 laps to go and finished 14th.

But that run gave him confidence, going into the 500.

“You always look back at what you could have done differently to change the outcome,” he said. “I mean, hindsight is 20/20.

“I think we did a good job. I think we did everything right that weekend. We were running up front. That’s just the risks of racing.”

As for Sunday, he hopes he and his team have the best car, but running the best car “is not always enough.”

“It’s a long race,” he said. “There’s a lot of variables during the Indy 500 with yellows and all of the stuff that can happen and obviously the 32 other variables that are on track.”

He rolls off 15th in the seventh round of the 2026 INDYCAR Series season. Which goes green at 12:30 p.m. on FOX.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Statement on Passing of Kyle Busch

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INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 21, 2026) – A statement from Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles on the passing of 2015 and 2016 Brickyard 400 winner and two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch:

“Everyone at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is heartbroken to learn of the passing of Kyle Busch. Kyle was one of the most dominant racers in IMS history, highlighted by back-to-back NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 victories in 2015 and 2016, making history by sweeping both the Cup and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races in those years. He won a record four O’Reilly Series races at the Racing Capital of the World and made his 700th career Cup Series start in the 30th anniversary 2024 Brickyard 400 at IMS – a significant career milestone. He was a fan favorite, loved for his competitive spirit and passion. He understood what racing and winning at Indianapolis means. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his wife, Samantha, children Brexton and Lennix, the entire Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire NASCAR family.”

Statement From Speedway Motorsports CEO Marcus Smith On the Passing of NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch

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Photo by David Myers for SpeedwayMedia.com.

“Kyle Busch was a champion among champions — a once-in-a-generation competitor whose grit, unmistakable driving style and relentless pursuit of excellence elevated him to a place among the very best drivers in our sport. When Kyle climbed behind the wheel, he brought an intensity and determination that demanded respect from his competitors and inspired fans throughout motorsports.

At Charlotte Motor Speedway, Kyle etched his name in history, earning more victories across NASCAR’s top three series than any other driver in our sport, highlighted by his victory in the 2018 Coca-Cola 600. Many of his remarkable 234 NASCAR victories came at Speedway Motorsports tracks where his talent and competitive spirit created countless memorable moments for more than two decades.

Beyond his extraordinary accomplishments in NASCAR, Kyle’s passion for racing extended deeply into dirt racing and U.S. Legend Car competition, where he proudly shared the track with his son, Brexton. Away from the racetrack, Kyle was a savvy businessman, a devoted father and a loyal friend whose impact was felt far beyond the sport.

Our hearts are with Samantha, Brexton, Lennix and the entire Busch family during this incredibly difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences, prayers and unwavering support as they mourn the loss of someone who meant so much to so many.”

Joint Statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR Regarding the Passing of Kyle Busch

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Photo by John Knittel for SpeedwayMedia.com.

On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing, and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch.

Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled, and he cared deeply about the sport and fans. Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level, and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series. His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’ Our thoughts are with Samantha, Brexton, and Lennix, Kyle, and Samantha’s parents, Kurt, and all of Kyle’s family, Richard and Judy Childress, everyone at Richard Childress Racing, his teammates, friends, and fans. NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon.

During this incredibly difficult time, we ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy and continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Further updates will be shared as appropriate.

Kyle Busch to miss NASCAR events at Charlotte due to severe illness

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Andrew Kim
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Photo by Tim Jarrold for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Kyle Busch will not be competing in any NASCAR national touring series events at Charlotte Motor Speedway this upcoming weekend due to being hospitalized for a severe illness.

The news was made on Thursday, May 21, from a released statement from Kyle Busch’s family through social media. Per the statement, Busch is currently undergoing treatment for his illness and will not compete in any on-track NASCAR activities at Charlotte entering this year’s Memorial Day weekend. This includes Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 event on May 24, in which Busch won at in 2018. This also includes Friday’s Craftsman Truck Series’ North Carolina Education Lottery 200 event on May 22, in which Busch won at eight times.

As a result, Busch has his current consecutive streak of competing in the Cup division snapped at 397, which spans back to the 2015 Coca-Cola 600. He is coming off a double-duty role between the NASCAR Craftsman Truck and Cup Series division this past weekend at Dover Motor Speedway. During the weekend, Busch won the Truck event and finished 17th in the Cup Series’ All-Star Race.

Richard Childress Racing (RCR), Busch’s Cup Series team, also took to social media with a released statement by extending their well wishes for Busch’s recovery. From the announcement, Austin Hill, who competes for RCR on a full-time basis in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series division, will pilot Busch’s No. 8 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 entry for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte. The latter event will mark Hill’s 18th career start in NASCAR’s premier series and third of the 2026 season.

Spire Motorsports, the team in which Busch was scheduled to compete with for Friday’s Truck Series event at Charlotte, has yet to announce an alternate driver of the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado RST entry. The latter event will air at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM.

The 2026 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is scheduled to occur on Sunday, May 24, and air at 6 p.m. ET on Prime Video, PRN Radio, SiriusXM and HBO MAX.

Hendrick Motorsports Media Advance: Charlotte

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Charlotte Motor Speedway
Sunday, May 24
1.5-Mile Quad-Oval
6 p.m. ET
Location: Concord, North Carolina
TV: Fox
Event: NASCAR Cup Series (Race 13 of 36)
RADIO: SiriusXM

5 KYLE LARSON
Age: 33 (July 31, 1992)
Hometown: Elk Grove, California
Last Race: 26th (All-Star Race at Dover)
Crew Chief: Cliff Daniels
Standings: 8th

No. 5 HendrickCars.com Patriotic Chevrolet

  • Kyle Larson has six wins on 1.5-mile tracks in the Next Gen era, two more than his closest competitor. The Elk Grove, California, native has 17 stage wins on 1.5-mile tracks in that same span with no other driver having more than 10.
  • The 33-year-old has led 140 laps on 1.5-mile tracks in 2026, second most in the NASCAR Cup Series. He has run 62.1% of his laps in the top 10 on 1.5-mile tracks this year.
  • Larson dominated the 2021 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, leading 327 of 400 laps and sweeping all four stages en route to Hendrick Motorsports’ record-breaking 269th Cup victory, the most by any organization in series history.
  • The No. 5 HendrickCars.com team will honor Staff Sergeant Ryan Christopher Malm on the car’s windshield during the Coca-Cola 600. He was a devoted American soldier, leader, and protector whose life was defined by selfless service, serving honorably as a forward observer with the United States Army and the prestigious 82nd Airborne Division during deployments to the Middle East and Afghanistan alongside his fellow paratroopers.

9 CHASE ELLIOTT
Age: 30 (Nov. 28, 1995)
Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia
Last Race: 32nd (All-Star Race at Dover)
Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson
Standings: 3rd

No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Patriotic Chevrolet

  • Chase Elliott is one of five drivers to finish in the top 10 in all three 1.5-mile events in 2026. Outside of his win at Texas Motor Speedway, Elliott finished runner-up at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and eighth at Kansas Speedway. His 87 laps led across those events is fourth most and his average finish of 3.7 ranks second.
  • The 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion is tied for the fourth-most wins (three) in the Next Gen era on 1.5-mile tracks.
  • Elliott is the only stage winner in the last six Cup races on 1.5-mile tracks to win.
  • This season through 12 races, Elliott has the third-best average finish (10.17) and is one of two drivers with multiple wins (Martinsville Speedway and Texas).
  • This weekend, the Cup Series heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Coca-Cola 600. Elliott previously won on the track’s oval configuration in a 208-lap makeup race in 2020.
  • The 30-year-old has led in seven consecutive Coca-Cola 600s, the longest active streak. He’s also tied for the second-longest top-10 streak in the event with two.
  • This weekend, the No. 9 team will honor Staff Sergeant Frank Perrone, great uncle of team tire specialist Jack Rickelmann, on the windshield of the NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet. Perrone served in World War II as a gunner for the United States Army Air Forces.

24 WILLIAM BYRON
Age: 28 (Nov. 29, 1997)
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Last Race: 7th (All-Star Race, Dover)
Crew Chief: Rudy Fugle
Standings: 12th

No. 24 RAPTOR Chevrolet

  • William Byron has an average finish of sixth in three races at 1.5-mile tracks so far in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, tied for third best. He is one of five drivers to finish in the top 10 in all three of those races. His streak of three straight top 10s on 1.5-mile tracks is tied for the second longest.
  • The Charlotte, North Carolina, native has a series-best average finish of 9.45 on 1.5-mile tracks in the Next Gen era.
  • In last year’s Coca-Cola 600, Byron led 283 laps and swept all three stages before crossing the finish line in second. His laps led in that event in 2025 are the most by a non-winner in the event since Junior Johnson in 1963 (289). He’s won five of 10 stages in the last three 600-mile races.
  • Byron is still the youngest driver to win the pole for the Coca-Cola 600, starting from the point in 2019 at 21 years, five months and 24 days. He has two pole awards for the event, and three total on the Charlotte Motor Speedway oval.
  • Overall, Byron has nine starts at Charlotte with two runner-up finishes (2023, 2025), four top fives and five top 10s. In the last five races on the oval at his home track, Byron has led the most laps with 443.
  • Of drivers with more than two starts in the Coca-Cola 600, Byron has the third-best average starting position ever at 5.88, ranking behind only David Pearson (5.21) and Fireball Roberts (5.4). He also is on a streak of three consecutive top-10 finishes, longest in the field, with two runner-up results and a third.
  • For this weekend’s 600 Miles of Remembrance, the No. 24 Chevy will have Capt. William W. Jacobsen Jr.’s name on the windshield. He was a skilled officer and loved by his men. His awards include the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Infantryman Badge. He made the ultimate sacrifice while commanding A Company, 1-24 Infantry, 25th Infantry Division in Iraq in 2004.

48 ALEX BOWMAN
Age: 33 (April 25, 1993)
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Last Race: 9th (All-Star Race, Dover)
Crew Chief: Blake Harris
Standings: 34th

No. 48 Ally Chevrolet

  • In Alex Bowman’s last 14 starts on 1.5-mile tracks in the NASCAR Cup Series, the 33-year-old has earned 10 top-10 finishes.
  • Bowman is set to make his 11th Coca-Cola 600 start this Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
  • The Tucson, Arizona, native has a best finish of fifth in this event (2021) and has earned five top 10s and led 177 laps. In six of the last eight 600-mile events at Charlotte, Bowman has finished 12th or better.
  • This weekend, the Ally No. 48 team will honor United States Army Sgt. Reuben Marcus Fernandez, III, who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2008 while serving his second tour in Iraq. Fernandez is remembered as a brave, young soul who believed in and embraced his duty as a solider. He was all smiles, all heart and a friend to everyone. This week’s patriotic scheme was designed to honor Fernandez, including the Army camo base and U.S. Army dog tags with his name displayed on the hood.

17 COREY DAY
Age: 20 (November 28, 2005)
Hometown: Clovis, California
Last Race: 1st (Dover)
Crew Chief: Adam Wall
Standings: 4th

  • Corey Day captured his second NASCAR O’Reilly Series victory of the season at Dover Motor Speedway last Saturday after qualifying third in his first career start at the Monster Mile.
  • The Clovis, California, native has made 14 starts this season, collecting two wins, five top-five finishes and 10 top 10s while leading 195 laps.
  • Across the 2025 and 2026 NOAPS seasons, Day has made eight starts on 1.5-mile tracks, with a career-best finish of fourth at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last October.
  • The 20-year-old will make his first career start this weekend on Charlotte Motor Speedway’s 1.5-mile quad-oval.
  • The No. 17 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet visited victory lane at Charlotte in May 2025, with Hendrick Motorsports teammate William Byron behind the wheel. Chase Elliott won in the car the year prior.
  • Day will pull double duty this weekend, running Friday’s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series event in the No. 7 Spire Motorsports truck in relief of Kyle Busch.

Hendrick Motorsports

2026All-TimeCharlotte
Races121,42977
Wins2322*21*
Poles0259*19
Top 5121,334*72*
Top 10212,281*118*
Laps Led72986,096*6,396*
Stage Wins514212*


 
*Most
**Tied for most

  • Hendrick Motorsports enters this weekend’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway as the facility’s all-time leader in NASCAR Cup Series wins (21), top fives (72), top 10s (118), laps led (6,396) and stage wins (12). In terms of the 600, the team’s 12 victories are six more than any other organization. It tops most statistical categories in the crown jewel event including poles (13), top fives (41), top 10s (66), laps led (4,151) and stage wins (11).
  • Since 2021, Hendrick Motorsports has led 979 of 1,862 laps run in the Coca-Cola 600. One of the organization’s drivers has won stage one in the last six of those races.
  • At least three Hendrick Motorsports drivers have finished in the top 10 in each of three races held at 1.5-mile tracks this season.
  • Corey Day will look to win the organization’s third straight spring race at Charlotte in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series. William Byron was victorious in the event last year with Chase Elliott visiting victory lane in 2024.
  • The Hendrick Motorsports engine department enters the weekend with 569 victories across all three national NASCAR touring series including 11 of 14 events in the NOAPS this season.
  • Hendrick Motorsports remains the Cup Series’ all-time standard bearer in wins (322), poles (259), top-five finishes (1,334), top 10s (2,281), laps led (86,096) and championships (15).

QUOTABLE

Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet, on the Coca-Cola 600: “It’s a long race — a lot longer than a normal race for us — but we also look forward to honoring the military and the men and women who serve. There’s so much that makes this event special, from the pre-race festivities to honoring a fallen soldier on our windshield.”

Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet, looking back on his 1.5-mile win at Texas Motor Speedway: “I thought we had one of the best weekends we’ve had in some time; certainly throughout the race, just the performance throughout the day and just how we executed the whole thing. Our pit crew was doing an incredible job. I thought Alan (Gustafson, crew chief) called a good race. I felt like I managed things behind the wheel well. I just felt like everything was clicking. I have always had the belief of, man, when we’re clicking and we’re all doing our jobs to the best of our ability, I feel like we can really be one of the very best groups out here.”

William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet, on the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway: “I definitely have this race circled for many reasons. To win at home would be huge. I grew up going to the [Coca-Cola] 600, Hendrick Motorsports is across the street, and I have family and friends here watching. Plus, it’s just a crown jewel race of our sport. I really thought we had it last year. We had a dominant car; it just fell off at the end unfortunately. I know we’re still working out some kinks this year with the new Chevy body, but our mile-and-a-half program has still been solid. If we can somehow combine the two, hopefully we’re in a position to close it out this time.”

Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet, on a special paint scheme for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway: “In my opinion, the 600 paint scheme is always the best one of the year. There’s a lot of meaning behind it and it’s an honor to be a part of that. This year, our Ally 48 team will have U.S. Army Sgt. Reuben Marcus Fernandez, III riding with us. I had the opportunity to meet his family over Zoom last week, to hear them talk about Sgt. Fernandez, how much he meant to so many people and the impact he made, that isn’t something we take lightly. We’re excited to have them at the track this weekend and we’re ready to put together a good race.”

Corey Day, driver of the No. 17 Chevrolet, on last week’s win at Dover Motor Speedway and this week’s race at Charlotte Motor Speedway: “This past weekend at Dover was one I’m really proud of. My win there felt earned and I’m excited to take that energy into this weekend with my No. 17 HendrickCars.com team. When I think of NASCAR, I think of Charlotte Motor Speedway. This is the sport’s home; there’s so much history here especially with the [Coca-Cola] 600. The track here always puts on really good racing, and it seems like a lot of fun. It’s bumpy, you can move around, it just has a lot of character to it so I’m excited for that. My guys keep bringing me great cars every week, so I know I’ll have a shot. I was there last year when William won running in the No. 17, so I’ll be taking some notes from him this week and will use that to study and prepare.”

Three-Time World Series Champion Matt Cain Named Honorary Race Official For Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway

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Cain to deliver official invocation ahead of green flag for NASCAR Cup Series race

SONOMA, Calif. (May 21, 2026) – Sonoma Raceway announced today that former San Francisco Giants ace pitcher and three-time World Series champion Matt Cain will serve as an Honorary Race Official for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, June 28.

Cain will deliver the official invocation prior to the green flag for Northern California’s premier NASCAR race, the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race. The race will air live nationally at 12:30 p.m. PT on TNT Sports.

One of the most accomplished pitchers in Giants history, Cain helped lead San Francisco to World Series championships in 2010, 2012 and 2014. A three-time MLB All-Star, Cain remains beloved by Bay Area sports fans for his consistency on the mound and his perfect game thrown on June 13, 2012 — the first in Giants franchise history.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Matt Cain to Sonoma Raceway as part of our Toyota/Save Mart 350 race day,” said Sonoma Raceway Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Flynn. “Matt is one of the most respected athletes in Bay Area sports history, and his championship pedigree and connection with Northern California fans make him a perfect fit for this incredible NASCAR event.”

The Toyota/Save Mart 350 marks the only NASCAR Cup Series race in Northern California and annually attracts fans from across the country for world-class racing, entertainment and hospitality in the heart of Sonoma wine country.

“I’m honored to be part of such an iconic event at Sonoma Raceway,” said Cain. “Northern California has always been home for me, and I’m looking forward to experiencing the excitement and energy of NASCAR race day.”

Tickets, camping, upgrades, premium options and much more are all available at SonomaRaceway.com or by calling (800) 870-RACE [7223].

Sonoma Raceway is a 2.52-mile, 12-turn road course and quarter-mile dragstrip located at Sears Point in Sonoma County, California. Built in 1968 the track is carved into rolling hills with 160 ft of total elevation change. It is host to one of the few NASCAR Cup Series races each year that are run on road courses. It is one of the world’s busiest racing facilities, with track activity scheduled an average of 340 days a year. A complete and versatile motorsports complex, it is home to one of the nation’s only high-performance automotive industrial parks with approximately 70 tenants.

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