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TURN5 PRESENTS THE DRIVEN TO SERVE MUSCLE CAR, JEEP & TRUCK SHOW BENEFITING TRAVIS MANION FOUNDATION

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The Largest Combined Muscle Car, Jeep & Truck Show in America Returns to Maple Grove Raceway Saturday, April 26th

Philadelphia, PA – March X, 2025 – Turn5, a leading provider of aftermarket automotive parts, is proud to present the Driven to Serve Muscle Car, Jeep & Truck Show, an action-packed event benefiting Travis Manion Foundation (TMF). Taking place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Maple Grove Raceway, this high-octane event brings together automotive enthusiasts and the veteran community for a day of horsepower, camaraderie, and philanthropy.

Now in its 15th year, the Driven to Serve Muscle Car, Jeep & Truck Show has grown into the largest combined Muscle Car, Jeep & Truck Show in America, drawing over 1,000 modded vehicles and thousands of spectators. The event features a Monster Truck Car Crush, racing, raffles, a dedicated kids’ area, and exclusive VIP experiences.

Proceeds from the event will support Travis Manion Foundation, one of the nation’s leading veteran service organizations. TMF unites and strengthens communities by training, developing, and highlighting the role models that lead them. Through programming, training opportunities, and events designed to empower veterans and families of the fallen, TMF inspires our nation’s heroes to pass on their values to their community and the next generation. To date, the event has raised over $500,000 for various charities, with 2025 marking the first year of partnership with TMF.

“Driven to Serve is more than just a car show—it’s a powerful gathering of automotive enthusiasts whose attendance will directly benefit military communities, uniting to make a significant impact,” said Steve Voudouris, CEO & Co-Founder at Turn5. “We’re honored to support Travis Manion Foundation and their mission to inspire and empower veterans and family members of fallen heroes”

One of the event’s most anticipated moments is the Military Dream Build Giveaway, where Turn5 will reveal a fully modded vehicle for a deserving veteran. Selected through a special nomination process, the veteran’s dream ride will be revealed live on April 26.

Military members, veterans, and their families receive FREE admission. Spectator tickets are $10, standard vehicle registration is $25, and VIP vehicle registration is $65, which includes premium parking and event perks. Car enthusiasts and supporters can register their vehicles or purchase tickets online by clicking HERE.

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ABOUT TURN5 INC.

Turn5 is a leading e-commerce retailer specializing in aftermarket automotive parts and accessories. With a strong connection to the military and veteran community, Turn5 is committed to giving back through initiatives like the Driven to Serve Muscle Car, Jeep & Truck Show.

ABOUT TRAVIS MANION FOUNDATION
Travis Manion Foundation empowers veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations. Named in honor of 1st Lt. Travis Manion, and guided by the mantra of “If Not Me, Then Who?”, TMF allows veterans and family members of fallen heroes to create legacies of service, develop strong relationships with their communities, and thrive by serving as character role models to youth. Learn more at www.travismanion.org.

RCR Race Preview: Bristol Motor Speedway

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Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol Motor Speedway… In 189 overall NASCAR Cup Series starts at Bristol Motor Speedway, drivers in Richard Childress Racing-prepared Chevrolets have earned nine wins, 35 top-five and 71 top-10 finishes, completed 93.4% of the laps contested (87,733 of 93,887) and led 3,685 laps entering Sunday afternoon’s race. Seven of those victories were scored by Dale Earnhardt: both races in 1985 and 1987, plus victories in 1988 (fall), 1994 (spring), and 1999 (spring). Kevin Harvick won the 2005 spring event while Jeff Burton won the spring race at Bristol Motor Speedway in 2008.

RCR in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Bristol Motor Speedway… Richard Childress Racing has nine NASCAR Xfinity Series victories at Bristol Motor Speedway, led by Kevin Harvick’s four wins (2000, 2001, 2003, and 2005). Other drivers who have posted wins at the Tennessee short track include Jeff Green (2002), Clint Bowyer (2008), Elliott Sadler (2012), Austin Dillon (2016), and Tyler Reddick (2019). The storied organization has racked up 39 top-five and 65 top-10 finishes at the high-banked oval. Jesse Love is the most recent RCR driver to score a top-five result at Bristol Motor Speedway (fourth in 2024).

Did You Know? Richard Childress raced at Bristol Motor Speedway during the height of his driving career in the 1970s and early 1980s. While Childress didn’t win at Bristol, he did manage several top-10 finishes between 1977-1980 driving the famed No. 3, showing he could hold his own on the high-banked, bullring-style track.

Three Times the Fun… Jesse Love is making his NASCAR Cup Series debut for Richard Childress Racing this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, driving the No. 33 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet on Sunday. The double-duty driver will also compete in the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet in Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race. Bristol is one of several racetracks in which RCR will enter a third Cup Series entry this season. Veteran RCR employee Andy Street will serve as crew chief.

Catch the Action… The NASCAR Xfinity Series SciAps 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway will be televised live on Saturday, April 12, beginning at 5 p.m. ET on The CW. The race will be broadcast live on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. Check out the CW App for practice and qualifying coverage, along with access to in-car driver cams during the race.

The Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway will be televised live on Sunday, April 13, beginning at 3 p.m. ET on FS1. The race will be broadcast live on the Performance Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. Practice and qualifying will air on Prime Video. NASCAR Driver Cam on Max will offer users comprehensive access inside each driver’s car during the race, including a layered audio mix of scanner team radios and ambient car noise, synced with a Driver Cam feed on supported devices.

Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Get Bioethanol Chevrolet at Bristol Motor Speedway… Austin Dillon has made a total of 22 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Bristol Motor Speedway, 19 of which have been on the track’s paved configuration. Dillon has three top-10 results at the track in the paved format, including a best finish of fourth in the fall of 2016. His best finish on the dirt format is a third-place finish in 2023. Dillon has made nine starts at Bristol in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, earning one win among four top-five and five top-10 finishes. He’s also made three NASCAR Truck Series starts at the track.

Winner, Winner… Dillon has won at Bristol Motor Speedway on both the paved and dirt configurations. In addition to winning a NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Tennessee track in August 2016 (paved), Dillon was among the first drivers to compete on the track’s dirt surface in 2021. The veteran racer won two features and a heat race in dominating fashion in a 604 Crate Late Model for Corey Hedgecock Racing.

Play Ball! Dillon visited Truist Park, the home ballpark of the Atlanta Braves, this past March to promote the upcoming MLB Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025, in which the Atlanta Braves will play the Cincinnati Reds at The Last Great Colosseum, marking the first time a MLB game will be played at the track. Dillon took a stock car for a spin in the middle of Truist Park’s outfield to help promote the MLB Classic. Dillon, a life-long Braves fan, grew up attending Braves games with his family, including his grandfather, Richard Childress, and his father, Mike Dillon.

Delivering Performance on the Track and For the Planet… Dillon will race the Get Bioethanol Chevrolet this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway showcasing the benefits of racing with earth-kind and engine-smart bioethanol blended fuel, Sunoco Green E15. Whether it’s delivering cleaner and cooler high-octane on the track or on your drive to the grocery store, plant-based bioethanol makes a positive impact on our planet and for future generations. NASCAR drivers have now officially raced 25 million NASCAR miles on Sunoco E15, a notable milestone since NASCAR introduced the fuel in 2011. Learn more about what fueling up with bioethanol means for you here.

Meet Dillon… Dillon is scheduled to appear at the RCR Merchandise Hauler at the Fan Midway at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, April 13, at 11 a.m. Local Time. Stop by to meet the driver of the No. 3 Get Bioethanol Chevrolet and get new merchandise to wear on race day. Dillon is also scheduled to make a Trackside Live appearance at the Food City Fan Zone Stage in the Fan Midway on Sunday, April 13, at Noon Local Time.

Making Moves… Dillon, who in addition to racing serves as the general manager of the Carolina Cowboys in the PBR Teams Series, has been busy making moves and building his team in anticipation for the start of the season in July. The team acquired 19-year-old Clay Guiton in a trade made last Friday with the Oklahoma Wildcatters. Guiton, who hails from Cherryville, North Carolina, gives the Cowboys a home state rider and a promising young talent. Shortly after the trade, Guiton became the only man to go a perfect 4-for-4 at the PBR Unlease The Beast (UTB) event in Sioux Falls, topping two massive 90-point rides in the championship round to earn his very first win at the sport’s premier level.

AUSTIN DILLON QUOTES:

What are your thoughts on this weekend’s race compared to last year’s at Bristol Motor Speedway?

“I always love going to Bristol Motor Speedway. We’ve had good runs there in the past, and I feel confident that our Richard Childress Racing team will bring a fast Chevrolet. The temperature is going to be cool this weekend, and the PJ1 is going to be applied to the bottom of the track. Qualifying on Saturday is going to be important because the leaders are coming so quickly, and staying on the lead lap is extremely important to have a shot at a win later. I think since going away from the resin, the tire life has been better. I thought the race last year was solid. You could move around on different parts of the track where, in past years, you couldn’t. I do like tire wear races, so last year was fun. The teams will have a better handle on this race, and we shouldn’t have any surprises.”

What is your favorite part about racing at Bristol Motor Speedway?

“The intensity of the close quarters racing, on top of the speed we’re running at a half-mile racetrack. You have to race the track and the rubber that’s getting laid down. Things happen fast, and you have to be on your game for 500 laps. I want one of those Cup swords the winners get. I have one on dirt, but winning a NASCAR Cup race in the No. 3 Get Bioethanol Chevrolet at a track as famous as Bristol Motor Speedway would be special.”

How would you explain Bristol Motor Speedway to a new fan?

“I would say adrenaline pumping, horsepower, loud and America.”

Kyle Busch and the No. 8 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Chevrolet at Bristol Motor Speedway… Sunday’s Food City 500 will mark Kyle Busch’s 37th career NASCAR Cup Series start on the concrete at Bristol Motor Speedway. Busch has eight wins there, in 2007 (spring), both races in 2009, 2010 (fall), 2011 (spring), 2017 (fall), 2018 (spring), and most recently in 2019 (spring). Additionally, the 39-year-old driver has 14 top-five finishes and 19 top-10s at the .533-mile oval. He has also led 2,598 laps, has an average starting position of 15.4, an average finish of 14.5, and has completed 94.4 percent (17,005 of 18,016) of the laps he’s contested there.

Wins Not Limited to Concrete… Busch won the 2022 Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway from a distant third place when, in the late stages, second-place Chase Briscoe slid up the high-banked dirt track and into the Chevrolet of leader Tyler Reddick in the final corner, getting both cars out of shape. Busch’s momentum coming off Turn 4 carried him past Reddick by 0.330 seconds to claim victory.

A Place of Firsts… Busch’s first win at Bristol came on March 25, 2007, a date forever etched in NASCAR history. Driving the No. 5 Chevrolet, Busch earned the honor of becoming the first winner in “The Car of Tomorrow.” He was able to hold off RCR’s Jeff Burton in a side-by-side overtime finish. The victory also secured his place as the youngest winner in Bristol history at the age of 21 years, 10 months, and 23 days old.

Success Not Limited to the Cup Series… In addition to his Cup Series success at Bristol, the veteran racer also has nine NASCAR Xfinity Series wins and five NASCAR Truck Series wins at “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile.”

The NASCAR Hat Trick, Twice… In 2010, Busch made history at Bristol, becoming the first driver to win all three NASCAR national series races in the same weekend. Seven years later, in 2017, Busch repeated the accomplishment – again at the Last Great Colosseum – when he secured victories in the Truck, Xfinity, and Cup Series races.

Busch has career totals of 63 wins, 34 poles, 252 top-five finishes, 386 top-10s and 19,437 laps led in 722 career Cup Series starts.

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KYLE BUSCH QUOTES:

Bristol Motor Speedway. The Last Great Coliseum. You’ve had so much success there. What is it like to race at Bristol?

“Bristol’s one of my favorite tracks, if not my favorite. I love going there. It’s obviously a great place. It reminds me of the local short track atmosphere that you get on Saturday nights, growing up racing late models. It’s a lot of fun. I love the banking. I love the concrete and just the nature of that place. It’s gotten a little bit tougher over the years to be as good as I once was there. Everybody’s kind of picked up on it. It’s definitely one of the coolest tracks that we get a chance to go run on. And obviously, the speed that you carry there and the close nature of the action, whether you run the bottom or whether you run the top, there’s just a lot of options.”

What is it like having to navigate the top and the bottom? Selecting a line multiple times, you may run the top, you may run the bottom, each lap. What’s it like to just navigate through all of that, every lap at that track?

“Every scenario is different at Bristol. The biggest thing is restarts. You’ve got to be ready to get down to the bottom. It seems like the bottom really fires off and takes off early, and then as the pace progresses and falls off, you’ve got to get to the top. You want to be one of the first ones up to the top so that people don’t get up in front of you and block you and not allow you through traffic. It’s just really a challenging race. It’s more of a chess game a lot of times, too, rather than just trying to figure out all raw speeds.”

Pit road there can be tricky. Green flag stops only going down once or yellow flag stops you’re going through the whole pit road. What is it like managing your lights there with the multi-speed zones in that pit road?

“Bristol’s really tough with pit road speeds. You’re up and down on your speeds and managing your lights as you go through the turns and on the straights. We’ve found over the years the hot sections are the sections that read a little bit faster than you think you’re going. You try to pick you pit stalls in those sections to help eliminate the chances of speeding. But also for me, the multiple pit lane thing can be confusing determining which one to come in during the race. I always like picking a pit stall on the back stretch so that we always enter off of Turn Two. Whether you have to run the full pit road under yellow or you can exit into Turn Three on a green flag scenario, it just makes it so much simpler.”

Sometimes people say the first time you go there, you kind of forget to breathe for a couple of laps. What are the G-loads and the forces like going into those corners with such steep banking?

“Bristol is tough when you get there for practice. The first time you get there and you’re in practice, it’s kind of like a cardio session. You’re trying to breathe and you’re trying to work through your breathing and everything, but you kind of hold your breath a little so you become out of breath. But it’s just a cool place. Being able to race somewhere that gives you those G-loads and that feeling is cool.”

Jesse Love and the No. 33 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet at Bristol Motor Speedway… Jesse Love will make his first career NASCAR Cup Series start at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday. The Menlo Park, California native has competed in one NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Tennessee short track, earning a fourth-place result. Love has also made three ARCA Menards Series starts at the World’s Fastest Half Mile, recording a best finish of second-place in 2023.

Career Background… Love has quickly climbed the motorsports ranks and continues to add to an impressive resume. Already in 2025, Love captured the checkered flag in the season-opening Xfinity Series event at Daytona International Speedway, locking his No. 2 team into the Playoffs. During his Xfinity Series rookie campaign in 2024, the 20-year-old claimed his first series win, a series-leading five poles, and Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors. Love became the youngest champion in NASCAR history by clinching his first ARCA Menards Series West title at the age of 16 in 2020. Love then posted a dominating performance by winning half the races and the championship in the 2023 ARCA season.

Bringing the Frost… Making its C4 Ultimate Energy® product line-up more delicious and even cooler, Nutrabolt recently introduced the Frost collection – a product extension available in three flavors that will also unveil a unique can technology that transitions from silver to blue when the can is cold and ready to drink. Love’s No. 33 machine will carry the Frost Bitten Citrus flavor at Bristol Motor Speedway.

About Nutrabolt… Nutrabolt is a fast-growing, global active health and wellness company with a portfolio of market leading performance-oriented brands that energize and fuel active lifestyles. The company’s disruptive and innovative products compete in the Functional Beverage and Active Nutrition segments, under three consumer-loved brands: C4® (one of the fastest-growing energy drink brands in the United States and the #1 selling global pre-workout brand), XTEND® (America’s #1 BCAA brand), and Cellucor® (an award-winning sports nutrition brand created in 2002).

Since their founding 20 years ago, their goal has been to meet the discerning needs of performance athletes and fitness enthusiasts, while appealing beyond this core group to include consumers and communities around the globe who are making healthy, active living a daily priority.

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JESSE LOVE QUOTES:

What is your excitement level with making your NASCAR Cup Series debut at Bristol Motor Speedway?

“A lot of people have asked me if I’m excited. I have worked my whole life towards this opportunity, so it’s going to be high pressure situation and environment. I don’t feel like going into it overly excited and ambitious is probably the best way to go about it. I’m trying to keep a level head going into the whole weekend. I have 500 laps to stay disciplined with my marks, rhythm, and how I drive. I want to go perform the best that I can, so I can achieve my bigger goal of doing it every weekend on Sunday.”

How are you preparing for your NASCAR Cup Series debut? Simulator? Talking to other drivers?

“You could list off a lot of things and I would probably have the same answer – all of the above. Obviously, the simulation stuff is important, but even more so than that, it’s about building my relationship with my new crew chief, Andy Street. He and I have a good friendship even before we knew we would work together this season. Continuing to build on that relationship and figuring out the questions I have will be important. I try to come into these weekends with an idea of what to do and what not to do, and I feel like I have accomplished that. This week has been a lot of prep, and that work will go all the way up to Friday. I want to keep the pressure on myself to find out more answers, talk to more people, and get tidbits from different drivers that I trust. I think I’ll be able to go to the track with a clear and open mind.”

Jesse Love and the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet at Bristol Motor Speedway… Love has made one career NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Bristol Motor Speedway, earning a fourth-place result in 2024 while piloting the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet. The Menlo Park, California native has also competed in three career ARCA Menards Series events (2021-2023) at the Last Great Colosseum, where Love started inside the top-five for all three races and recorded a best finish of second-place in 2023.

Points Check… Through eight races, Love currently holds the fifth position in the Xfinity Series driver championship point standings – only four points behind fourth-place Sheldon Creed.

Double Duty… Love will make his NASCAR Cup Series debut this Sunday, April 13 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Driving the No. 33 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing, the 20-year-old will take to the high banks of the concrete oval for 500 laps in the premier series.

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NFFF Returns in 2025… For the fourth consecutive year, the No. 2 Whelen Chevrolet will feature a special National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) scheme – a powerful tribute to honor 140 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in 2024 and years past. More than just a car, it’s become a powerful symbol of respect and remembrance. Each firefighter, whose name is riding with Love on the decklid, will also be commemorated at the NFFF Memorial during the annual ceremony on May 4. This year’s NFFF design will be unveiled in Whelen’s Booth #3229 at FDIC in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, April 10 at Noon local time. The special design will take to the track at the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL on October 4.

JESSE LOVE QUOTES:

What was your initial impression of Bristol Motor Speedway when you walked into the stadium for the first time?

“I was 15 years old, running ARCA for Venturini Motorsports, and I remember being super excited. I’ve come a long way since then, but I ran a car length off the wall because the track was so fast. Things happen very quickly there. It was definitely intimidating the first time, but since then, I’ve become more comfortable with the place and took some detailed notes. I have a knack for the race track itself. It is my favorite short track on the schedule for a multitude of reasons. I love concrete, the fact that you can run multiple lanes, and the steep banking. I’ve come to love going to Bristol and look forward to it when it’s on the schedule.”

How has the start of the 2025 season been for the No. 2 team?

“We have been really good this year. We are leading laps, running up front, contending, and putting ourselves in position to win most weeks. There is a lot of confidence that comes with that. Obviously, we are building fast race cars and we are in contention most races. Bristol is probably my best race track on the schedule and a place I know really well, so I definitely have high hopes for this weekend on the Xfinity side. We had a good package there last year and had a shot to win. I’ve been able to figure some things out since the last time I was there too. Hopefully, we can continue to progress and show that this weekend. It would a good place for us to get another win and keep ourselves good for the rest of the season.”

Austin Hill and the No. 21 Bennett Transportation & Logistics Chevrolet at Bristol Motor Speedway… Hill has made three career NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Bristol Motor Speedway, capturing a best finish of third in 2022 while driving the No. 21 Bennett Transportation & Logistics Chevrolet. The Winston, Georgia native has also competed in six NASCAR Truck Series events (best finish of 10th) and three ARCA Menards Series East races (best finish of fifth) at the World’s Fastest Half Mile.

Chasing Another $100K… After winning at Martinsville Speedway and claiming an extra $100,000 for the first time in his career, Hill has another shot at the Xfinity Dash 4 Cash bonus. On Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway, the 30-year-old will battle with Justin Allgaier, Sheldon Creed, and Brennan Poole, with the highest finisher earning the Dash 4 Cash title. This marks Hill’s fifth career Dash 4 Cash appearance.

Points Check… With eight races complete, Hill currently sits in the third position in the Xfinity Series driver championship point standings – only eight points behind second-place Sam Mayer.

Did You Know? Hill attended Bristol Motor Speedway’s Season Preview event in March, where the driver gave pace car rides to 2018 Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer Tim Hudson and 2023 Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Danny Graves. Hill grew up an Atlanta Braves fan.

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AUSTIN HILL QUOTES:

What are your thoughts on Bristol Motor Speedway?

“We’ve had success at Bristol but never won there. Hopefully that changes this year. Bristol is a place where the line you need to run will change throughout the race depending on how your car is handling. You may be at the bottom to start the race, and then you work your way up and run the fence at the end. I’ve actually found success at Bristol while running the wall, and I’ve never been one that is great at running the wall. I’ll be the first one to say that. A few years back, I had a shot to win this race and ended up having a little damage towards the end before finishing third. I’ve definitely been close to winning there.”

Describe racing at Bristol Motor Speedway.

“Things happen so fast at Bristol. It’s a track where you have to be mentally sharp, just like at a superspeedway. Sometimes you don’t know if you are in Turns 1 and 2 or Turns 3 and 4, simply because things are happening so fast in a 15 second lap. You catch lap cars fast, so you have to know right when you get to them if they are going bottom or top to get around them as quickly as possible. Every tenth of a second adds up at a track like Bristol. It’s a tough place to get around, but I enjoy going there and trying to conquer it.”

The Intersection of Fast Cars and OOH Advertising: 3 Creative Campaigns and Strategies

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You know how some things just belong together? Like vintage benches at a racing track — a little unexpected, but somehow they fit. That’s the vibe you get when fast cars and out-of-home (OOH) advertising meet. Both are about grabbing attention in a flash. Whether it’s the speed of the car or the instant impact of a billboard, it’s all about creating a moment you can’t ignore. 

Let’s break it down using real life examples.

Why Out of Home (OOH) Advertising and Fast Cars are an Awesome Match

When you want to sell speed, you can’t just talk about it—you have to make people feel it. OOH advertising means you’re catching people on the move: drivers, commuters, pedestrians. That’s the same energy fast car brands are trying to tap into. Huge highway billboards, digital screens in city centers, even wraps on buses all become part of the thrill.

The thing is, fast cars aren’t just about going from zero to sixty. They’re about emotion: freedom, adrenaline, luxury. OOH lets brands project that emotion into the real world, where people aren’t expecting it but totally appreciate it. It’s a shortcut straight to the gut—and when you’re talking about sports cars or luxury SUVs, that gut reaction means everything.

Creative Campaigns That Nailed It

Of course, some brands have nailed this strategy. Notably:

  • In Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Umhlanga, Audi launched a series of innovative 3D anamorphic billboards, showcasing the Audi grandsphere concept vehicle. These billboards aimed to captivate audiences with optical motion graphics and visual animations, creating a fascinating experience for viewers.
  • Porsche created a pop-up brand experience center at Leeds’ Victoria Gate shopping center, allowing visitors to engage with the brand and its vehicles in a unique environment. This initiative was part of a series of ten planned pop-ups across the UK.
  • Jaguar launched an innovative OOH campaign at Heathrow Airport in 2016 to promote the global debut of its first high-performance SUV, the F-PACE. They installed a 7m x 2.1m lenticular display in Terminal 5’s departure lounge, showcasing life-size images of the F-PACE.

How Brands Can Steer into the Fast Lane

If you’re thinking of combining fast cars and OOH, you want to be bold and a little clever. Use motion whenever you can—dynamic screens, changing visuals, or even live events. Play with location too: airports, busy city roads, and even unexpected places like shopping malls or parks can work if you bring enough energy.

And don’t forget the emotional hook. Fast cars are a dream purchase for most people. OOH needs to make that dream feel just a little bit closer. Whether it’s the rush of speed, the sleek design, or just the promise of freedom, a great OOH campaign doesn’t just show the car—it lets you feel it.

5 NASCAR Drivers to Watch in 2025

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To the untrained eye, it might look like NASCAR drivers only have the straightforward task of driving straight, turning their car, driving straight again, and so on. In reality, though, NASCAR drivers have a very complex task because they have to navigate tracks based on how they are constructed. They always have to be aware of each track’s specific construction because tracks differ in shape, length, banking, and other details. This awareness is also challenging to maintain because differences exist within each track. 

Navigating tracks encompasses finding the right speeds and angles to enter and vacate differently structured regions of a given track, figuring out how to maximize one’s car’s racing potential based on its technical components, and strategizing about things like when to make a pit stop.

In summary, NASCAR drivers have to be very smart and skilled. So, when discussing which NASCAR drivers to watch in a given year, we are talking about which drivers can best manage the complicated tasks assigned to competitors in a given race.

Without further ado, here are five drivers worth watching this year.

Alex Bowman

This driver has the talent and ability to compete regularly with the best drivers but has been bitten by bad luck.

In 2020, he finished sixth in the standings and, by advancing to the Round of 8, among the top eight drivers in the playoffs. Then, in 2021, he won four races.

He has not been able to build on those achievements because injuries have derailed him—he sustained a concussion in 2022, and after sitting atop the points standings in 2023, a fractured vertebra ended his hopes.

Bad luck can’t plague the guy forever, though. 

A five-race stretch of consecutive top-nine finishes this year from February 16 to March 23 creates particular promise for his outlook this season.

William Byron

William Byron leads all drivers in points through the NASCAR Cup Series event at Darlington.

He is using his strong abilities in restarts and in defense to succeed.

But he is best known for his “vulture” abilities.

To win races as a “vulture,” a driver must think strategically. He needs to be patient and well-positioned to attack when he perceives the best opportunity late in a given race to do so. With these traits, he can close out races successfully. 

An example of Byron doing this is at the Daytona 500, where he won last year and this year. He will continue to pose a competitive threat in his own fashion.

Christopher Bell

Christopher Bell is a vastly improving NASCAR driver.

From February 23 to April 6, he has collected three wins and two other top-three finishes.

His improvement is apparent in various individual respects, such as his newfound ability to succeed on drafting tracks, which is evident in his win on February 23 at Atlanta. 

The Bell of previous years would not have won on such a track. But Bell is different now and will only continue to grow.

Kyle Larson

Kyle Larson is widely regarded as NASCAR’s most talented driver.

Larson’s talent is evident in his versatility. He is dangerous in various cars and on different kinds of tracks.

His talent has enabled him to win one Cup championship and three All-Star races, specifically in the NASCAR Cup Series. He qualifies annually for the playoffs and always poses a threat to win.

Expectations for him are always high, which is why, for example, BetOnline has him as the favorite to win the NASCAR Championship this year, even though he is not currently in first place.

Ryan Blaney

Blaney has had some bad luck this year, which has caused him to fail to finish multiple races, but he remains a profoundly capable driver who can win on different tracks.

He is someone to watch out for, especially as the season progresses, because he is characteristically a late bloomer. In his career, twelve of his thirteen wins have come after the middle of May.

The signs of success are already present. He does a terrific job of passing drivers and attaining high positions when the flag is green. Statistically, he has been far superior in this respect to other well-known drivers like Chase Elliott in most recent races. This year, he has done an excellent job of requiring few laps to pass drivers. He has also shown great defense, meaning that other drivers need a lot of laps to pass him.

In sum, Blaney’s time will come because he is such a capable driver. He most recently achieved a fifth-place finish at Darlington, which is a sign of more to come.

Ty Dillon visits with kids at Niswonger Children’s Hospital and Hurricane Helene flooding survivors ahead of Food City 500

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BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 10, 2025) – NASCAR star Ty Dillon made two impactful visits on Thursday in the Appalachian Highlands Region to spread community spirit before he suits up to compete in Sunday’s Food City 500 race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Joined by officials from BMS, Dillon took some time to put smiles on many faces at Niswonger’s Children’s Hospital and then the veteran driver visited with officials at Appalachian Service Project and toured some of the homes they are building for survivors and others affected by the Hurricane Helene flooding last fall.

His first stop was the Children’s Hospital. He chatted with the children and signed some autographs. He was amazed at their incredible strength in a time of adversity.

“It’s always an honor for me to be able to give my time in that way and just also have fun with the local families,” Dillon said. “I really enjoy getting to spend the moments that I get with these kids as a parent. You want to do everything you can to help make these days a little bit easier for these folks.”

Dillon, who drives the No. 10 Chevy for Kaulig Racing on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit, said spending time with the children always gives great perspective.

“I just love seeing the smiles on these kids’ faces when we get to have a little bit of fun or joke around or maybe bring them gifts because, you know, they’re going through a time in their life that is stressful and making a deep impact,” Dillon said. “And you’re hoping that you can bring just a lot of joy, and usually you leave being uplifted by these kids because they’re so strong and doing amazing things, fighting for what they’re going through.”

Dillon was also inspired by the joyful attitudes of Hurricane Helene survivors David Harris and Carolyn Garland. Dillon met with them inside their new home, which is being constructed by the Appalachia Service Project.

Their home is being placed back near the one that was destroyed during the flooding. Dillon toured most of the affected areas and there’s still signs of devastation remaining. He went from Erwin to Bumpus Cove and Embreeville and finished up in Tittle Circle where he met with Harris and Garland.

The stories that both told of that fateful day were beyond scary. They lost many friends and neighbors. They became emotional as they remembered how lucky they were to make it out; it all happened so fast.

Dillon said it’s difficult to see the path the flooding created through the communities; especially given the hundreds of times he has driven through those areas admiring its beauty.

“I thought about the drives from my home to Bristol,” Dillon said. “My family has always loved the beauty of the mountains. For that tragic storm to come through and wipe out so much, to be able to give a little bit of our time, to maybe make one day a little easier for some who have lost so much, is the least that we can do. I will always be grateful for participating in these experiences.”

In addition to the work ASP is doing and countless first responders, the National Guard, the United Way and other emergency response agencies, Bristol Motor Speedway became the Northeast Tennessee Disaster Relief Center over several months working with TEMA, and countless NASCAR drivers and teams eagerly joined in to help in relief and recovery operations. North Wilkesboro Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway also were huge in helping in the devastated areas of North Carolina. Dillon’s Kaulig Racing Team and his family team of Richard Childress Racing also gathered donations to help during that critical time.

“I believe there’s no community in sports that does better than NASCAR, we’re just so tight knit in that way,” Dillon said. “When anything happens, whether it involves a community that we’re close with, or people within our community that we know, our whole group rushes to try to help in any way possible.”

This Sunday during Food City 500 pre-race festivities, Bristol Motor Speedway will gather a small group of first responders, emergency personnel and volunteers who dedicated themselves to rescue, restore and rebuild efforts for those impacted by Hurricane Helene as a salute to all who gave so much.

The highly-anticipated weekend opens with the WEATHER GUARD Truck Race, a 250-lap race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series under the lights on Friday, April 11 (7:30 p.m., FS1 and PRN Radio), and continues Saturday afternoon on April 12 with the SciAps 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race (5 p.m., The CW, PRN Radio). Bush’s Beans Practice and Bush’s Beans Qualifying will be held for all three series both Friday and Saturday. The weekend culminates Sunday afternoon with the running of the historic Food City 500 NASCAR Cup Series race (April 13, 3 p.m., FS1 and PRN Radio).

To purchase tickets, please visit www.bristolmotorspeedway.com or call the BMS ticket sales center at (866) 415-4158.

About Bristol Motor Speedway
Forged amid the scenic mountains of Northeast Tennessee near the Virginia state line, Bristol Motor Speedway is The Last Great Colosseum, a versatile multi-use venue that hosts major auto races, football games, concerts and many other captivating events, including an upcoming Major League Baseball game. The facility features a 0.533-mile concrete oval race track with 28-degree corner banking and 650-feet straightaways that offers racing in several NASCAR touring series, highlighted by two major Cup Series weekends each year. In 2025, the venue will transform into a baseball stadium to host the MLB Speedway Classic featuring the Atlanta Braves vs. the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 2nd. In 2020, the track also served as host of the prestigious NASCAR All-Star Race, and from 2021-2023 the track converted to a temporary dirt track each spring to take the Cup Series back to its racing roots. While at the track, fans are offered a unique viewing experience courtesy of Colossus TV, the world’s largest outdoor center-hung four-sided video screen with a 540,000-watt audio system. The adjacent quarter-mile dragstrip, Bristol Dragway, offers more than 50 events annually, including the marquee NHRA Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals. The Thunder Valley Amphitheatre presented by Ballad Health transforms Bristol Dragway into a premier outdoor concert venue for the world’s greatest music performers. Three football games have kicked-off inside the oval, most notably the 2016 Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol, where border rivals the University of Tennessee and Virginia Tech met before an NCAA-record crowd of 156,990. In existence since 1961, Bristol Motor Speedway was purchased in 1996 by Speedway Motorsports, a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment in the United States. For more information, please visit www.bristolmotorspeedway.com.

PRO STOCK RISING STAR CORY REED LOOKS FOR SUCCESS AT NHRA 4-WIDE NATIONALS IN VEGAS

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LAS VEGAS (April 10, 2025) – Cory Reed made the switch to Pro Stock car from Pro Stock Motorcycle last season and this weekend at the 25th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, he’ll have his first go at four-wide racing in the Pro Stock category.

After competing for several years in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks, Reed joined the KB Titan Racing powerhouse team, where he drives the J&A Service Chevrolet Camaro. This weekend will be his first four-wide race in a Pro Stock car, and also his first four-wide race in four years. The wildest spectacle in racing presents a challenge, but Reed is confident he’ll be ready.

“My last four-wide format race was in 2021 on my Pro Stock Motorcycle, so it’s been a few years, but I think it’ll be easy to get right back into it,” Reed said. “Of course, there’s a lot more that goes into racing Pro Stock than motorcycles so I think the first few runs will just be making sure I do my regular routine and doing my job as a driver.”

Last season, Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Bob Tasca III (Funny Car) and Jeg Coughlin Jr. (Pro Stock) claimed four-wide victories at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This season’s event will again be broadcasted on FS1, including eliminations coverage starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 13. It is the fourth of 20 races during the 2025 campaign and the first of two straight four-wide races.

So far in 2025, Reed has two semifinal appearances, including two weeks ago at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals in Pomona. He advanced to the semifinals where he met his teammate and reigning Pro Stock champion Greg Anderson, who has dominated thus far in 2025 and has won the last two races.

This semifinal finish will slot Reed into the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge. In the four-wide format, he will take be matched with Anderson, five-time champion Jeg Coughlin and Brandon Foster. The other quad will be made up of Gainesville winner Dallas Glenn, Matt Hartford, Deric Kramer and rookie Matt Latino.

Reed has rounded into form quickly in the loaded Pro Stock category and the early success, especially this season, has paid dividends.

“Going rounds so early in my Pro Stock career definitely boosts my confidence,” said Reed. “We’ve had a really good start to our year and I really believe that the first win is right around the corner. We just need to stay the course. I’ve got all I need with KB Titan power and being able to rely on so many talented drivers under our KB Titan umbrella.”

Shawn Langdon currently leads the Top Fuel points, with a win in Phoenix and two Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge victories to his credit this season. Reigning champion Antron Brown nabbed the win over Langdon in Gainesville while fan-favorite Clay Millican picked up the Pomona win over 2024 Rookie of the Year winner and racing legend Tony Stewart. Others to watch this weekend will be former champions Doug Kalitta and Brittany Force, who won the spring and fall races at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last season, respectively.

Bob Tasca III wowed fans at Las Vegas last year when he won the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals with the first triple holeshot in Funny Car history over Austin Prock, Ron Capps and Matt Hagan. Prock claimed the Funny Car championship thanks to his eight event wins, while early-season standouts in 2025 include points leader Jack Beckman, Phoenix winner Paul Lee and Gainesville champ Chad Green.

The NHRA 4-Wide Nationals also will feature thrilling competition in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, featuring some of the top racers in the country. Fans will also be invited all weekend long to the Nitro Alley Stage, which will help create a festive atmosphere leading with Nitro School, meet and greets and much more.

Race fans at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway can enjoy the special pre-race ceremonies that introduce and celebrate each of the drivers racing for the prestigious Wally on Sunday and includes the fan favorite SealMaster Track Walk. The final can’t-miss experience of any NHRA event is the winner’s circle celebration on Sunday after racing concludes, where fans are invited to congratulate the event winners.

As always, fans also get an exclusive pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet in Las Vegas. This opportunity gives fans a unique chance to see teams in action and service their hot rods between rounds, get autographs from their favorite NHRA drivers, and more.

In Las Vegas, NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. PT on Friday, April 11, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, April 12 at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Eliminations will begin at 12 p.m. PT on Sunday, April 13. Television coverage includes qualifying action at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday and 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, leading into eliminations coverage at 6:30 p.m. ET on FS1.

To purchase tickets to the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Las Vegas, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. For more information on NHRA, please visit www.NHRA.com.

About Mission Foods

MISSION®, owned by GRUMA, S.A.B. de C.V., is the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps. MISSION® is also globally renowned for flatbreads, dips, salsas and Mexican food products. With presence in over 112 countries, MISSION® products are suited to the lifestyles and the local tastes of each country. With innovation and customer needs in mind, MISSION® focuses on the highest quality, authentic flavors, and providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together. For more information, please visit https://www.missionfoods.com/

About NHRA

NHRA is the primary sanctioning body for the sport of drag racing in the United States. NHRA presents 20 national events featuring the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, as well as the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series, NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™, NHRA Holley EFI Factory X and Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage NHRA Mountain Motor Pro Stock at select national events. NHRA provides competition opportunities for drivers of all levels in the NHRA Summit Racing Series and NHRA Street Legal™. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street® program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League® for youth ages 5 to 17. With more than 100 Member Tracks, NHRA allows racers to compete at a variety of locations nationally and internationally. NHRA’s Youth and Education Services® (YES) Program reaches over 30,000 students annually to ignite their interest in automotive and racing related careers. NHRA’s streaming service, NHRA.tv®, allows fans to view all NHRA national events as well as exclusive features of the sport. In addition, NHRA owns and operates three racing facilities: Gainesville Raceway in Florida; Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park; and In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Southern California. For more information, log on to www.NHRA.com, or visit the official NHRA pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Step into the IMSA and SRO America Sprint Race Spotlight at the 50th Grand Prix of Long Beach

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Motorsport Hall of Fame of America induction events, Daytona, March 2025, (Photo by Brian Cleary/bcpix.com)

LONG BEACH, California – Five Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing teams step into the sprint race spotlight in a dual weekend of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and SRO GT America powered by AWS competition at the 50th Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 11 – 13. Championship leaders Winward Racing join Korthoff Competition Motors in Saturday’s 100-minute WeatherTech Championship race while CrowdStrike by Riley, CRP Racing and Regulator Racing compete in twin 40-minute GT America sprints Saturday and Sunday.

Teams in both championships bring race-winning momentum to Long Beach after respective victories in the most recent rounds of both the WeatherTech and GT America series.

Reigning WeatherTech GT Daytona (GTD) champions Winward Racing and Mercedes-AMG took an early-season points lead with a convincing victory one race ago in last month’s 73rd Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring with the No. 57 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 and team drivers Russell Ward, Philip Ellis and Indy Dontje. Meanwhile, George Kurtz drove the No. 04 CrowdStrike by Riley Mercedes-AMG GT3 to victory in the season-opening GT America race two weeks ago at Sonoma Raceway.

The top team in GTD, Winward joined Mercedes-AMG in a perfect six-for-six sweep of all IMSA driver, team and manufacturer championships last year on the strength of a series-leading four race wins. Their second-straight Sebring victory and a fourth-place finish in January’s season-opening Rolex 24 At Daytona have moved Winward and Mercedes-AMG off to a strong early season title defense, topping the GTD driver and team championship standings coming into Long Beach with 690 points, 41 clear of the nearest competitors. Mercedes-AMG leads the GTD manufacturer championship with 694 points, 40 tallies ahead of the second-place challenger.

With endurance race specialist Dontje scheduled to return for June’s Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen, full-season co-drivers Ward and Ellis compete in the year’s first sprint race at Long Beach. A victory on the challenging 1.968-mile street course would be a first for Winward as Long Beach is one of the few tracks on the IMSA tour on which they have yet to score a victory.

Joining Winward in Saturday’s 100-minute sprint – the shortest WeatherTech GTD race of the season – will be the No. 32 Korthoff Competition Motors Mercedes-AMG GT3 of co-drivers Seth Lucas and Kenton Koch. The No. 32 finished third at Long Beach last year with then team drivers Mikael Grenier and Mike Skeen.

Lucas and Koch have stepped in as this season’s fulltime duo and both make their Long Beach debuts. For the 19-year-old Lucas, Long Beach will be the first street race of his career as well as his first on-site experience of any kind – spectator or competitor – at a temporary road course.

Joining Kurtz and CrowdStrike by Riley in GT America is Jason Daskalos in the No. 27 CRP Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 and Jeff Burton in the No. 91 Regulator Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3.

Daskalos swept last year’s GT America race wins at Long Beach after Kurtz withdrew from the event early in the weekend to tend to a personal matter. Familiar competitors in recent years, this weekend’s races are highly anticipated rematches at Long Beach between Mercedes-AMG stalwarts Daskalos and Kurtz.

Burton moves to the single driver GT America series at Long Beach with some winning momentum of his own. At the Sonoma opener two weeks ago, Burton co-drove the No. 91 to a Sunday GT World Challenge America powered by AWS race win with Ellis. He suits up for a GT America solo run this weekend for the first time since 2023’s season-opening race.

Practice and qualifying for the IMSA WeatherTech Championship takes place Friday, April 11, with the start for the 100-minute sprint on Saturday, April 12 set for 2:05 p.m. PDT. Fans in the United States can watch live on NBC’s Peacock, while international audiences can view a livestream of the race on the IMSA YouTube channel.

After practice and qualifying on Friday, the Long Beach weekend’s GT America races are scheduled to start at 5:20 p.m. PDT on Saturday and 11:20 a.m. PDT on Sunday. Both races and Friday’s qualifying session can be viewed live on SRO’s official YouTube channel GT World at https://www.youtube.com/@GTWorld.

Philip Ellis, Driver – No. 57 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3: “Long Beach has been one of those tracks where we haven’t been super lucky yet. We have always been kind of okay, but it has definitely not been a strong suit in the past. It is an important race on the calendar, so we will take it as it comes and just get the maximum that we can out of a clean and safe weekend. It is still a long run ahead in the championship, and we don’t want to really go for single results any more after a good start to the season. The target is clear that we want to go for a title defense, and we will do just that. At Long Beach, that just means surviving the weekend and grabbing a handful of points. If that’s the top five, that’s fine. Due to the track’s narrow nature, especially the last couple of corners that are really tight and tough, we just have to keep our focus on the big picture, especially in the heat of the day. What we have to do to start with is have a good qualifying because track position is key.”

Kenton Koch, Driver – No. 32 Korthoff Competition Motors Mercedes-AMG GT3: “So, this will be the first opportunity I actually get to race at Long Beach. I’ve been coming here since I was a little kid, watching the streets of Long Beach with IndyCar, Trans Am, IMSA and World Challenge throughout those times. This is a dream to come here and to be able to finally get to race here. This is pretty huge is my mentality coming into the weekend. More or less, I’m just going to try to enjoy my time and enjoy the event, enjoy the track and enjoy friends and family as part of it. It’s also Seth’s first opportunity to race here, so we’re going to be a bunch of newbies coming into this thing! There’s lots of tools and things you can do to get ready, so I think we’re going to be pretty prepared for everything that we can. From there, we will see how we do. Korthoff Competition has done well and has had some speed in the last couple of rounds. Now we are at the first sprint race of the year, and hopefully we can continue to have that speed.”

Find a Car Online: Smart Shopping for Your Perfect Ride

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Car shopping has changed a lot recently. Thanks to new online tools, it’s now much easier to find a car that fits what you want and can afford. This guide will show you how to use the internet to make buying a car a fun and straightforward process.

Key Factors for Your Car Budget

  • Total savings available
  • Monthly income and expenses
  • Loan interest rates
  • Insurance premiums
  • Fuel efficiency
  • Maintenance costs

Why Buy a Car Online?

Buying a car online has many benefits:

  • Shop anytime: Look at cars whenever you want, day or night, from home or on your phone.
  • More choices: See cars from many dealerships and sellers, not just those near you.
  • Easy price comparison: Quickly compare prices to get the best deal and save money.
  • No pressure: Take your time to decide without feeling rushed by salespeople.

Online car shopping lets you explore different types of cars, from small city cars to big family vehicles, with just a few clicks. This makes it easy to research and compare cars to find the one that’s right for you.

Setting Your Budget and Priorities

Before you start looking at cars online, it’s essential to know how much you can afford to spend. This will help guide your search and keep you from spending too much. Think about:

  • How much money have you saved
  • Monthly payments if you’re getting a loan
  • Insurance costs
  • Gas, repairs, and other expenses

After you know your budget, think about what you need in a car. Do you want a big luxury SUV with cool features? Or would an electric vehicle that saves gas money be better for you? Knowing what you want will help you find the right car online.

How to Find the Right Car Online

Now that you know your budget and what you want, here’s how to find a car online:

  1. Use search filters: select the type of car, price range, and features to narrow down your choices.
  2. Read descriptions carefully: Look for important info about the car’s condition and history.
  3. Check lots of pictures: Look at photos from all angles to see what the car looks like.
  4. Compare prices: Make sure you’re getting a fair deal by looking at prices for similar cars.
  5. Read reviews: See what experts and other drivers say about the cars you like.

If you’re a new driver or helping a teen choose their first car, check out our guide on how to select your first car as a teen for helpful tips.

New vs. Used Cars: What’s Best for You?

Deciding between a new and a used car is a big choice. Here’s what to think about:

New Cars:

  • Have the latest features and technology
  • Come with full warranty coverage
  • Don’t have any history of problems
  • It costs more to buy and insure

Used Cars:

  • It costs less to buy
  • Don’t lose as much value right away
  • Might have some wear and tear
  • Could have hidden problems

If you’re looking at used cars, always check the vehicle history report. This tells you about accidents, repairs, and how well the vehicle was maintained.

If safety is your top priority, especially for family cars, our guide on the best family cars for safe travel can help you choose a vehicle with excellent safety features.

Key Things to Check Before Buying

Before you buy a car you found online, make sure to:

  1. Look at all the pictures and read everything about the car carefully.
  2. Ask the seller lots of questions about the car’s history and condition.
  3. Try to see the car in person if you can, or ask for a video call to see it live.
  4. Find out all the costs, including taxes and fees.
  5. For used cars, have a mechanic check them out if possible.

Top Considerations When Buying a Car Online

  • Price
  • Safety Features
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Reliability
  • Technology

Understanding Car Financing

Most people need a loan to buy a car. Here’s what you should know about car loans:

  • Your credit score affects the interest rate you’ll get. Better credit means lower interest.
  • A bigger down payment can lower your monthly payments and might get you a better loan.
  • Shorter loans usually mean higher monthly payments but less interest paid overall.
  • Check with different banks and lenders to find the best loan deal.

Try to get pre-approved for a car loan before you start shopping. This helps you know how much you can spend and what interest rate you’ll get.

If this is your first time buying a car, check out our top tips for first-time car buyers for helpful advice on everything from budgeting to negotiating.

The Future of Online Car Shopping

Online car shopping is getting even better. Here’s what’s coming:

  • Virtual reality test drives: Try out cars without leaving home.
  • AI-powered recommendations: Get suggestions for vehicles that match your needs.
  • Easier online paperwork: Do all the buying steps online, faster and easier.
  • More detailed virtual inspections: See every part of the car online.

These new technologies will make it even easier to find a vehicle you love online.

Conclusion

Buying a car online can save you time and help you get a great deal. Remember these key points:

  • Set a budget that includes all car costs.
  • Use search tools to find cars that match what you want.
  • Read everything about the car and ask questions.
  • Understand all the costs, including loans and insurance.
  • Take your time and do your research.

With these tips, you’re ready to find your perfect car online. Happy car hunting!

Will it be tire-management or wide open speed at Bristol during the Food City 500?

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A host of Cup challengers including Kyle Larson (5) who will go for his second Bristol win in a row and also try to sweep all races this weekend.

NASCAR Cup Series teams strategies vary as most are wondering which Bristol they will get this weekend

BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 10, 2025) – Last season Bristol Motor Speedway showed the NASCAR Cup Series teams a couple of very different looks during the circuit’s two visits to the challenging half-mile in the Northeast Tennessee hills.

In the spring, teams faced a tire-management situation like they hadn’t seen on the concrete high-banks in quite some time. Denny Hamlin was able to figure out the puzzle quickly and scored a victory. Every driver said they had fun in the race and the fans loved it too.

In the fall, Kyle Larson and his crew set his No. 5 Chevy for maximum speed and ripped around the bullring like the old saying that is often used to describe racing at BMS, “like a fighter jet getting turned loose in a gymnasium.” Larson led a whopping 462 laps and won the race by a full seven seconds over his closest challenger.

As teams sit down to discuss which Bristol they are likely to see at the Food City 500 Sunday at 3 p.m. (FS1, PRN Radio), a few crew chiefs and drivers are still scratching their heads. Will it be the tire-management chess match, or the wide open showtime fast-break speed show.

“This is the magic question of the weekend for the race teams,” Austin Cindric said. “The decisions are made today for the cars and they are packed away and done before we have any data from the track this weekend. Some of it has to do with the temperature. This weekend will teach the whole garage a lot about kind of what’s going on with the tires, the track and the prep.”

Hamlin will try to go back-to-back at Bristol’s spring race and also claim his third consecutive victory on the season. He is riding some momentum in the No. 11 Gibbs entry with wins the past two weeks at Darlington and Martinsville. Hamlin says he’s expecting the same super-fast Bristol that we saw last September.

“I would expect that we would have the normal Bristol (this year), where your tires don’t wear that much, if it’s the same tire,” Hamlin said “Temperatures look to be up, so I would say that we would have kind of the normal Bristol that we’ve had most of the time.”

The one thing that is certain: every team will have to face the same challenge, no matter what it is. And that’s always what makes Bristol Motor Speedway fun.

Speaking of fun, Larson is set for his second trifecta attempt of the season. After coming up one race short at Homestead in mid-March, Larson will try to sweep the weekend by competing in the Craftsman Truck race, the Xfinity race and the Cup race. Only Kyle Busch has turned that hat trick in the past, and he has done it twice, both coming at Bristol, his first in 2010 and second in 2017.

“Hopefully we can go there and be fast again and control the race like we did last fall,” Larson said. “Even if it doesn’t go that way, I feel like our car is good enough to run up front. I just hope we can contend for a win and that will be great. We will give it our best shot and try to execute to the best of our ability in all three divisions.”

Another storyline to watch is Jesse Love making his Cup Series debut at the controls of the No. 33 Chevy for Richard Childress Racing. Love also will be competing in the Xfinity Series SciAps 300, where he drives the No. 2 Chevy full-time for RCR. He said it was the perfect fit for him to make his Cup debut at the iconic .533-mile oval.

“I love concrete, the fact you can run multiple lanes and the steep banking, I enjoy all those things about Bristol” Love said. “When I look at how intimidated I was the first time I was there, I have really come a long way to love Bristol and now it’s one of my favorites on the schedule.”

In addition to Larson, there are a slew of drivers who run well at Bristol and should be considered among the pre-race favorites, including Hamlin, Christopher Bell, Chase Elliott, Chris Buescher, William Byron, Ty Gibbs, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Tyler Reddick and Kyle Busch, the active driver with the most Bristol Cup victories (9).

Some emerging stars are also worth keeping an eye on, including Carson Hocevar, Shane Van Gisbergen, recent winner in the Wood Brothers famed 21 Josh Berry, and Noah Gragson, who has won at Bristol multiple times in the Xfinity Series.

The highly-anticipated weekend opens with the WEATHER GUARD Truck Race, a 250-lap race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series under the lights on Friday, April 11 (7:30 p.m., FS1 and PRN Radio), and continues Saturday afternoon on April 12 with the SciAps 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race (5 p.m., The CW, PRN Radio). Bush’s Beans Practice and Bush’s Beans Qualifying will be held for all three series both Friday and Saturday. The weekend culminates Sunday afternoon with the running of the historic Food City 500 NASCAR Cup Series race (April 13, 3 p.m., FS1 and PRN Radio).

In addition to cheering on their favorite drivers on the track, Bristol Motor Speedway fans will definitely want to take advantage of so many activities to make a complete weekend of family fun. There will be great video entertainment provided by Colossus TV, the world’s largest center-hung video screen, premium VIP experiences, tailgating, on-site camping, concerts and other entertainment at the Food City Fan Zone Stage headlined by Trackside Live with Kenny Wallace and John Roberts, great food and beverages in the concession stands throughout the property, and so much more.

Single-day tickets for the Food City 500 weekend start as low as $69 for Sunday’s Food City 500 and $46 for Saturday’s SciAps 300 Xfinity Series race. To purchase tickets, please visit www.bristolmotorspeedway.com or call the BMS ticket sales center at (866) 415-4158.

About Bristol Motor Speedway
Forged amid the scenic mountains of Northeast Tennessee near the Virginia state line, Bristol Motor Speedway is The Last Great Colosseum, a versatile multi-use venue that hosts major auto races, football games, concerts and many other captivating events, including an upcoming Major League Baseball game. The facility features a 0.533-mile concrete oval race track with 28-degree corner banking and 650-feet straightaways that offers racing in several NASCAR touring series, highlighted by two major Cup Series weekends each year. In 2025, the venue will transform into a baseball stadium to host the MLB Speedway Classic featuring the Atlanta Braves vs. the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 2nd. In 2020, the track also served as host of the prestigious NASCAR All-Star Race, and from 2021-2023 the track converted to a temporary dirt track each spring to take the Cup Series back to its racing roots. While at the track, fans are offered a unique viewing experience courtesy of Colossus TV, the world’s largest outdoor center-hung four-sided video screen with a 540,000-watt audio system. The adjacent quarter-mile dragstrip, Bristol Dragway, offers more than 50 events annually, including the marquee NHRA Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals. The Thunder Valley Amphitheatre presented by Ballad Health transforms Bristol Dragway into a premier outdoor concert venue for the world’s greatest music performers. Three football games have kicked-off inside the oval, most notably the 2016 Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol, where border rivals the University of Tennessee and Virginia Tech met before an NCAA-record crowd of 156,990. In existence since 1961, Bristol Motor Speedway was purchased in 1996 by Speedway Motorsports, a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment in the United States. For more information, please visit www.bristolmotorspeedway.com.

The Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway Outlook

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Photo by Chad Wells for SpeedwayMedia.com

The NASCAR Cup Series is at Bristol Motor Speedway, the famed 0.533-mile concrete short track, this week for the Food City 500. The race will be broadcast on FS1, PRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90) on Sunday, April 13, at 3 p.m. ET. 

Ryan Blaney won the pole with a lap of 124.954 MPH (15.356 secs) on March 16, 2024.

Denny Hamlin led 13 times for 163 laps to capture his fourth victory at Bristol last spring. Hamlin returns to Bristol trying to capture his third straight win of the season and a repeat spring race winner.

Track & Race Information for the Food City 500

The Purse: $11,055,250
Track Size: 0.533 miles
Banking/Turns: 24-28 degrees
Banking/Frontstretch: 4-8 degrees
Banking/Backstretch: 4-8 degrees
Frontstretch Length: 650 feet
Backstretch Length: 650 feet
Race Length: 500 laps / 266.5 miles

Times

Friday, April 11 — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, 7:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
Saturday, April 12 — NASCAR Xfinity Series, 5 p.m. ET (CW)
Sunday, April 13 — NASCAR Cup Series, 3 p.m. ET (FS1)

Stages

Stage 1 Length: 125 laps
Stage 2 Length: 125 laps (Ends on Lap 250)
Final Stage Length: 250 laps (Ends on Lap 500)

Who and what should you look out for at Bristol?

Active Bristol Winners (6)WinsSeasons
Kyle Busch82019, ’18, ’17, ’11, ’10, ’09 sweep, ’07
Denny Hamlin42024, ’23, ’19, ’12
Brad Keselowski32020, ’12, ’11
Kyle Larson22024, ’21
Joey Logano22015, ’14
Chris Buescher12022
  • Chase Elliott has one pole, five top fives, nine top 10s, and an average finish of 11.0. Elliott leads all active NCS drivers in average starting position with a 7.800 in 15 starts. “I love Bristol. It’s probably, to me, the best track on the circuit. It’s a great environment to race in and always a lot of excitement. The track is cool, and it’s banked up … but the environment is always what comes to mind there.”
  • Kyle Larson has one pole, two wins, seven top fives, 12 top 10s, and the second-best average finish of 11.0. “To me, it’s the closest style to a dirt sprint car race, although it’s a lot longer. Just the intensity, the aggression, the fast-paced style of that race I’m comfortable with. I just love that track. I look forward to going there.”
  • Christopher Bell has one pole, three top fives, five top 10s, and an average Finish of 12.571. Bell enters this weekend with four consecutive top-10s, and he won the 2023 spring Bristol dirt race.
  • Kyle Busch has two poles, eight wins, 14 top fives, 19 top 10s, and an average finish of 14.472. With 36 starts at Bristol, Busch leads all active NCS drivers, and he leads the series among active drivers in wins with eight victories in 36 starts with 2,598 laps led in 36 starts. “Bristol’s one of my favorite tracks, if not my favorite. I love going there, it’s obviously a great place. It reminds me of the local short track atmosphere that you get on Saturday nights, growing up racing late models and things like that. It’s a lot of fun, I love the banking, I love the concrete and just the nature of that place.”
  • Denny Hamlin has four poles, four wins, 12 top fives, 19 top 10s, and an average Finish of 13.286. Hamlin leads all active NCS drivers in poles with four (2013, 2014, 2015, 2019).
  • Chris Buescher is coming off a sixth-place effort last weekend at Darlington Raceway and five top-10 finishes in the first eight races. He led 17 laps and finished 7th in the spring race last season.
  • Brad Keselowski will make his 28th NCS start at Bristol. He has three wins, 10 top-10s, and an average finish of 16.2.
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