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NHRA STARS RETURN TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR LOADED LUCAS OIL NHRA WINTERNATIONALS

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Fans get chance to see special big-money Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout bonus race & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge

POMONA, Calif. (March 14, 2025) – The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to its birthplace for the historic 65th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, March 27-30 at the famed In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip with plenty of special additions to make it a memorable weekend.

Known for its storied history, In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip has seen some of the sport’s biggest moments and this season’s Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals will be one of the biggest yet. The big-money Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout bonus race was moved from Gainesville after weather postponed the event, pitting eight marquee Top Fuel drivers against each other in a unique race on Friday, March 28.

With big money and bragging rights on the line, the first-round matchups are set. Four-time world champion Steve Torrence takes on racing legend Tony Stewart, while Doug Kalitta called out Clay Millican. Shawn Langdon selected Antron Brown as his opening-round opponent, while Justin Ashley and Brittany Force will face off.

The quickest winning driver of the first round also gets to select their semifinal opponent, setting the other matchup as well. It all goes down on Friday, with the first round taking place at 2 p.m. PT. The semifinals follow at 3:20 p.m. and the finals will close out an action-packed day at 4:55 p.m.

The following day, the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, which features semifinal rematches from Phoenix, takes place during Saturday action, bringing a bonus purse and bonus championship points to qualifying. Add in eliminations on Sunday and it’s a loaded schedule and opportunity to see incredible 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action from start to finish as part of a jam-packed, nitro-filled weekend.

Last season, Ashley (Top Fuel), John Force (Funny Car) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) claimed Pomona victories. This season’s race will again be broadcast on FS1, including elimination coverage on Sunday March 30 at 6:30 p.m. ET. A special Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout special will air from 9:30-10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 28.

Drivers in the Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout

Top Fuel pilot Ashley earned his third consecutive Winternationals title last season. It was his fourth straight trip to the finals at the historic race. If he wants four straight wins at the iconic event, he’ll have to get past Brown, a two-time Pomona winner, former champs Kalitta, Langdon, Force and Torrence, as well as Stewart and Millican.

Force, a 16-time Funny Car champion and the winningest driver in NHRA history, picked up his 17th Pomona win last season when he defeated former champ Matt Hagan. After a mid-season crash, Jack Beckman stepped in for Force, winning twice. Beckman is back in 2025 for Force, forming a potent John Force Racing duo with Funny Car champ Austin Prock. They’re part of a loaded field that includes five-time Pomona winner and Southern California native Ron Capps, Bob Tasca III, Daniel Wilkerson, Matt Hagan, Gainesville winner Chad Green and J.R. Todd.

Pro Stock standout Glenn earned his second consecutive Winternationals title when he defeated six-time champion Erica Enders in the final round. Glenn went on to finish runner-up last season to his KB Titan Racing teammate Greg Anderson, thanks to a winner-take-all final round of the season at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals. Others to watch include Aaron Stanfield, six-time champ Erica Enders and Jeg Coughlin Jr.

Fans can also see the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Legends Nitro Funny Cars and Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown, while the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department will hold a special racing exhibition.

The Nitro Alley Stage is a huge attraction all weekend and is the main entertainment hub in the pits, hosting Nitro School, NHRA Insider Live, meet and greets, and much more. As always, fans get a pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet. Fans can see their favorite teams in action and servicing their hot rods between rounds and get autographs from their favorite NHRA drivers.

Race fans at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip can also enjoy the special pre-race ceremonies that 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.

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying features qualifying at 1 p.m. and 3:30 PT on Friday, March 28, and the final two rounds on Saturday, March 29 at 12:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The finals of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge take place at the end of final qualifying in each category. Final eliminations are scheduled for 11 a.m. PT on Sunday, March 30. Television coverage includes qualifying on FS1 at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday and 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, leading into eliminations at 6:30 p.m. ET. A special Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout special will air from 9:30-10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 28.

To purchase tickets to the 2025 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. Children 12 and under are free in general admission areas with the purchase of an adult ticket. Fans can get closer to the action with a Top Eliminator Club experience, offering the best seats in the house and a premium experience, as well as a members-only hospitality center, complimentary food and beverage, driver appearances, a premium view and more. For more information about the NHRA, 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.

Cadillac aiming for strong closing kick

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Three Cadillac V-Series.Rs look at long game in 12-hour race at Sebring

SEBRING, Fla. (March 14, 2025) – Four of Cadillac Racing’s five victories in the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring since 2017 have been achieved from starting on the second row or lower.

That’s some consolation and motivation for drivers of the three Cadillac Racing Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) entries following qualifications for the 73rd edition of the iconic North American endurance race.

Louis Deletraz, who co-drove to victory in the 2024 race with Jordan Taylor, recorded a best lap of 1 minute, 48.126 seconds in the No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R to place seventh in the disjointed session on the 3.74-mile, 17-turn Sebring International Raceway course.

Ricky Taylor qualified eighth in the No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R with a lap of 1:48.171. The No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R driven by Jack Aitken, which topped the lap time chart in the practice session the night before, encountered a mechanical issue at the outset of the 15-minute session that brought out a red flag and will start 13th in the order.

Cadillac Racing has recorded five overall victories, including three in a row (2021-2023), and finished runner-up in 2024 and 2018 in the races at Sebring since joining IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship prototype competition in 2017. The 2022, 2021, 2019 and 2017 victories came from qualifying fourth or lower.

The 2023 victory by the No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R – in Aitken’s second IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship start – came from the pole. The No. 31 entry campaigned by Action Express Racing also earned the pole in 2024.

The No. 24 BMW M Team RLL earned the pole with a best lap of 1:147.091.

The 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing will be the official Safety Vehicle for the race.

What they’re saying

Louis Delétraz, No. 40 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R: “Not an easy session and I think we all wanted better results, obviously. But qualifying doesn’t really matter at Sebring, it’s all ab out the last three laps of the race. I think we worked mostly on our race car, and we didn’t focus on qualifying. We definitely can still improve. We’re still learning and getting better every time out. We have to look at some data and be fully ready for tomorrow to get a strong race car and a strong night race car and hopefully defend our win.”

Ricky Taylor, No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing V-Series.R: “I think we are learning every time we drive the Cadillac V-Series.R. It’s amazing even with a 15-minute session and this one was hectic for 15 minutes to just have a two-lap sprint to the end. It’s so conditional on what everybody else is trying to do to get clean laps. We can always try to position ourselves better and can’t completely blame the situation. So, it is what it is. The car has run flawlessly, and it needs to do the same for tomorrow. I think we have worked a lot on our race car. It’s a long race and people have won further back, and we will just keep positive for tomorrow.”

Cadillac Racing Twelve Hours of Sebring overall victories 2024-2017

2023: No. 31 Whelen Cadillac V-Series.R, start first – Pipo Derani, Alexander Sims, Jack Aitken

2022: No. 02 Cadillac Accessories Cadillac DPi-V.R, start fourth – Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn, Neel Jani

2021: No. 5 Mustang Sampling Cadillac DPi-V.R), start sixth – Tristan Vautier, Loic Duval, Sebastien Bourdais

2019: No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac DPi-V.R),start fifth – Pipo Derani, Felipe Nasr, Eric Curran

2017: No. 10 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac DPi-V.R, start sixth – Jordan Taylor, Ricky Taylor, Alex Lynn

Runner-up

2024: No. 01 Cadillac V-Series.R, start second — Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande, Scott Dixon 2018: No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R, start 10th – Jordan Taylor, Renger van der Zande, Ryan Hunter-Reay

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CORVETTE RACING AT SEBRING: Ready to Move Forward

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Mobil 1 Corvettes on GTD PRO third row; AWA and DXDT Racing aiming high

SEBRING, Fla. (March 14, 2025) – Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports’ two Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs will start side-by-side Saturday on the third row of the GTD PRO class for the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring following qualifying time trials Friday.

Antonio Garcia in the No. 3 Corvette will start fifth alongside teammate Tommy Milner in the No. 4 entry as the Corvette Racing program looks for its 13th program victory in America’s oldest sports car race. Both Pratt Miller Corvettes are running special Mobil 1 liveries this weekend and hope to recapture the magic previous years at the circuit.

Garcia’s best lap was a 1:59.897 (112.296 mph) effort in the Corvette he’ll share with Alexander Sims and Daniel Juncadella. The trio was second in class to start the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season with the Rolex 24 At Daytona.

Milner was an eyelash back at 1:59.926 (112.268 mph) in the Z06 GT3.R that he will drive with Nicky Catsburg and Nico Varrone – all three previous winners at Sebring in either IMSA or FIA World Endurance Championship competition.

In GTD, Salih Yoluc was the quickest Corvette driver with a 2:01.814 (110.538 mph) in DXDT Racing’s No. 36 Z06 GT3.R, just ahead of AWA’s Orey Fidani in the No. 13 Corvette at 2:02.274 (110.113 mph). Although both entries were down the order in class, they will have an advantage in the race as most teams elected to qualify their Pro-level drivers in the session. With the expected number of safety car periods, Both DXDT and AWA will be able to run their higher-ranked drivers against the Bronze drivers from other entrants.

The momentum of the second-year Corvette Z06 GT3.R program is sky-high even after only two months of racing. At Daytona, AWA captured a landmark first 24-hour win for the Corvette in GTD, the No. 3 Corvette from Pratt Miller Motorsports finished second in GTD PRO and the No. 4 sister Corvette led seven times in class.

In addition, the Corvette GT3 won in FIA World Endurance Championship competition for the first time with TF Sport taking the LM GT3 class victory with Juncadella as part of the driving lineup.

The Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring is scheduled for 10:10 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 15. The race will air live flag-to-flag on Peacock in the United States and YouTube outside the U.S. beginning at 10 a.m. ET. IMSA Radio will have the race call on XM 206, SiriusXM Online 996, 99.9 FM in Sebring and 107.9 FM at the circuit.

SELECT CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R QUALIFYING DRIVER QUOTES

ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “It’s not bad when you are involved in the fight for pole, for sure. So it’s not that I wasn’t going for it. I definitely liked the times we were able to start from that position, but today we probably didn’t have the ultimate pace against the cars ahead of us. But I would say car balance isn’t bad, so we kept working throughout yesterday and I think we made progress last night. It was improving, and maybe we tried a few other things in qualifying just to validate or discard toward the race. So even if the car wasn’t what I wanted it to be, I think it gave us that good information for tomorrow. I’m still happy with that. It’s not the front row. It’s the third row but I’m sure we can still win this race from there.”

TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Qualifying was okay. I would say probably are kind of close to everybody except really the Ferrari and the Porsche. I had a feeling just based on practice that we don’t have the ultimate pace of the other guys. We’re super heavy, so that doesn’t usually bode well for tire wear either, so we’ve been put in a box here that’s not ideal. But obviously, we’ve been in this situation multiple times, so we’ll do our best, work on the strategy and things like that toward the race. Last night was important. That’s when all the magic happens… Sebring at nighttime, good and bad. I thought our Corvette was decent last night but it’s also hard to gauge against what everybody else does with tires and things like that. They have such an impact on your pace. To be honest I feel like we certainly don’t have the fastest car and probably not even really the second- or third-fastest car. We’re down a little bit on pace. But from our side, the car feels good generally. We have a little bit of work to do, but we’re not far off. So yeah, I think for us it’s going be a strategy race tomorrow.”

OREY FIDANI, NO. 13 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I’m happy with the car and the session. I think I had a little bit more left in the tank. The car just had a tad bit of understeer, so I couldn’t put it together at the end of the session. But we have a good car that will only get better once it cools down.”

CORVETTE RACING AT SEBRING: By the Numbers

  • 1: As in one manufacturer and one model of car for the 27th year at Sebring: Chevrolet and the Corvette
  • 2: Number of wins for the Corvette Z06 GT3.R already in 2025 – the Rolex 24 At Daytona in the GTD class for AWA and the FIA WEC’s 1812 Km of Qatar for TF Sport in LM GT3
  • 3: Tracks where Corvette Racing has competed in each of its previous 26 years: Sebring, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
  • 4: Sebring race wins for Antonio Garcia – the most among drivers entered in this year’s 12 Hours
  • 4: GT class pole positions at Sebring for Oliver Gavin and Ron Fellows, tied for most in event history
  • 8: Sebring victories – a race record – for Johnny O’Connell, a Sebring Hall of Famer who drove for Corvette Racing from 2001-10. It includes one overall and seven class wins
  • 14: Number of Sebring victories for Corvette Racing – the most of any venue in program history. Twelve of those have come in the 12 Hours, including 2022 in GTD PRO
  • 14: Manufacturer Championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing since 2001
  • 28: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Daytona, Detroit, Houston, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Lusail International Circuit (Qatar), Miami, Mid-Ohio, Monza, Portimão, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen
  • 60: Number of drivers in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. TF Sport’s Jonny Edgar joined the list at the FIA WEC”s 1812 Km of Qatar in a race-winning effort
  • 72: Years since Corvette was introduced to the world on Jan. 17, 1953 in New York City. A total of 300 cars were produced that year
  • 140: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing – 117 in IMSA, nine at Le Mans, four in the FIA WEC and 10 in GT World Challenge America
  • 311: Event starts by Corvette Racing entries since 1999, starting with that year’s Rolex 24 At Daytona. No. 300 came in early August 2004 at Road America in IMSA
  • 59,092.16: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing entries at Sebring since 1999. The program will eclipse the 60,000-mile mark when the four Corvettes combine to complete 243 laps
  • 410,323.38: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing entries since 1999. To put that in perspective, Corvette Racing is more than halfway to the distance traveled by Apollo 13 – the longest manned spaceflight in history: 622,268 miles

Corvette Racing at Sebring International Raceway (wins in bold)

1999 – No. 3 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Chris Kneifel/John Paul Jr. – 4th in GTS (Fellows pole)

No. 4 Corvette C5-R: Andy Pilgrim/Scott Sharp/John Heinricy – 7th in GTS (Pilgrim fastest race lap)

2000 – No. 3 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Chris Kneifel/Justin Bell – 6th in GTS (Fellows pole)

No. 4 Corvette C5-R: Andy Pilgrim/Kelly Collins/Franck Freon – 5th in GTS

2001 – No. 3 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Chris Kneifel – 3rd in GTS

No. 4 Corvette C5-R: Andy Pilgrim/Kelly Collins/Franck Freon – 2nd in GTS

2002 – No. 3 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Oliver Gavin – 1st in GTS (Fellows pole)

No. 4 Corvette C5-R: Andy Pilgrim/Kelly Collins/Franck Freon – 4th in GTS

2003 – No. 3 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Franck Freon – 1st in GTS

No. 4 Corvette C5-R: Oliver Gavin/Kelly Collins/Andy Pilgrim – 3rd in GTS (Gavin pole)

2004 – No. 3 Corvette C5-R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Max Papis – 1st in GTS (Fellows pole)

No. 4 Corvette C5-R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Jan Magnussen – 6th in GTS (Gavin fastest race lap)

2005 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Max Papis – 2nd in GT1

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Jan Magnussen – 3rd in GT1

2006 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Max Papis – 4th in GT1

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Jan Magnussen – 1st in GT1

2007 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Jan Magnussen – 2nd in GT1 (Magnussen pole, fastest race lap)

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Max Papis – 1st in GT1

2008 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Ron Fellows/Johnny O’Connell/Jan Magnussen – 1st in GT1

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Max Papis – 2nd in GT1 (Gavin fastest race lap)

2009 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Johnny O’Connell/Antonio Garcia – 1st in GT1

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Marcel Fässler – 2nd in GT1 (Gavin pole, fastest race lap)

2010

No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Johnny O’Connell/Antonio Garcia – 8th in GT2

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Oliver Gavin/Emmanuel Collard – 9th in GT2

2011 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Olivier Beretta/Tommy Milner/Antonio Garcia – 3rd in GT

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Jan Magnussen/Richard Westbrook – 4th in GT

2012 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2nd in GT (Magnussen pole)

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Richard Westbrook – 3rd in GT

2013 – No. 3 Corvette C6.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 11th in GT

No. 4 Corvette C6.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Richard Westbrook – 1st in GT

2014 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Ryan Briscoe – 8th in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Robin Liddell – 6th in GTLM (Gavin fastest race lap)

2015 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Ryan Briscoe – 1st in GTLM (Daytona/Sebring double)

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Simon Pagenaud – 9th in GTLM

2016 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 9th in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 1st in GTLM (10th Sebring team win; Daytona/Sebring double)

2017 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 1st in GTLM (3rd straight Sebring team win)

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 10th in GTLM

2018 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 8th in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 6th in GTLM

2019 – No. 3 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 3rd in GTLM

No. 4 Corvette C7.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 8th in GTLM

No. 63 Corvette C7.R: Jan Magnussen/Antonio Garcia/Mike Rockenfeller – 8th in GTE Pro (FIA WEC)

2020* – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor – 2nd in GTLM (Taylor pole)

No. 4 Corvette C8.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner – 1st in GTLM

2020 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor/Nicky Catsburg – 5th in GTLM (Garcia pole, Catsburg fastest race lap)

No. 4 Corvette C8.R: Oliver Gavin/Tommy Milner/Marcel Fässler – 6th in GTLM

2021 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor/Nicky Catsburg – 4th in GTLM (Taylor pole, Garcia fastest race lap)

No. 4 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy/Alexander Sims – 5th in GTLM

2022 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor/Nicky Catsburg – 1st in GTD PRO (IMSA)

No. 64 Corvette C8.R: Tommy Milner/Nick Tandy – 2nd in GTE PRO (FIA WEC)

2023 – No. 3 Corvette C8.R: Antonio Garcia/Jordan Taylor/Tommy Milner – 5th in GTD PRO (IMSA)

No. 33 Corvette C8.R: Nicky Catsburg/Ben Keating/Nico Varrone – 1st in GTE Am (FIA WEC)

2024 – No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims/Daniel Juncadella – 10th in GTD PRO

No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg/Earl Bamber – 11th in GTD PRO

No. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell/Orey Fidani/Lars Kern – 9th in GTD

No. 17 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Nico Varrone/Anthony Mantella/Thomas Merrill – 22nd in GTD

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About General Motors

General Motors (NYSE:GM) is driving the future of transportation, leveraging advanced technology to build safer, smarter, and lower emission cars, trucks, and SUVs. GM’s Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands offer a broad portfolio of innovative gasoline-powered vehicles and the industry’s widest range of EVs, as we move to an all-electric future. Learn more at GM.com.

ALBUQUERQUE DRAGWAY RETURNS TO NHRA MEMBER TRACK NETWORK IN DIVISION 7

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (March 14, 2025) – NHRA officials are pleased to announce Albuquerque Dragway is back in the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s Pacific Division (Division 7).

Albuquerque Dragway has enjoyed a long and extensive drag racing history dating back to 1963. The standout facility has been a longtime NHRA Member Track over the years and track owner Robert Costa, who has been with the track since 2008, has been dedicated to providing a safe, competitive and exciting environment and facility for racers and teams.

“Albuquerque Dragway is happy to be back home at NHRA in Division 7,” Costa said. “Our racers are looking forward to racing at the E.T. Finals in Phoenix, as well as the Jr. E.T. finals in Las Vegas later this year. We view this as a good opportunity for our racers with the benefits and programs that NHRA offers. I look forward to working with (NHRA Division Director) Matt DeYoung, as well as the other Division 7 tracks.”

By returning to the NHRA Member Track Network, Albuquerque Dragway will be eligible to offer racers in the area a variety of NHRA-sanctioned racing opportunities in the future, including the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, NHRA Street Legal, NHRA Jr. Street and more. Additionally, the track will have the chance to host NHRA specialty events like the NHRA Summit King of the Track and more.

The track will also get access to NHRA’s extensive support programs, insurance benefits and national marketing platforms. Albuquerque Dragway offers a variety of racing programs and events throughout its jam-packed race season, showcasing Costa and the team’s passion for the sport and making it a popular destination for fans and competitors in the area.

“It’s great to welcome Albuquerque Dragway back to the NHRA family! Robert has a passion for this sport and his racers, which shows in the pride he takes in his events throughout the season,” DeYoung said. “We can’t wait to see more of the Albuquerque Dragway Racers at E.T. Finals and Jr. Finals!”

For more information on upcoming events and programs at Albuquerque Dragway, visit www.abqdragway.com. For more information on NHRA, including the 2025 schedule, visit www.NHRA.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.

What Do When You Face a Car Lockout at a Race Event

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Attending a thrilling race event is an experience like no other—roaring engines, cheering crowds, and the electrifying atmosphere. But amidst all the excitement, one small mistake can turn a perfect day into a stressful ordeal: getting locked out of your car.

Whether you misplaced your keys, left them inside the vehicle, or encountered a key malfunction, a car lockout at a crowded motorsports event can be overwhelming. With thousands of fans, packed parking lots, and limited assistance on-site, it’s crucial to know exactly how to handle the situation.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step plan to regain access to your vehicle quickly and safely, plus essential preventive measures to avoid lockouts in the first place.

Step-by-Step Guide to Handling a Car Lockout at a Race Event

1. Stay Calm and Assess the Situation

Before panicking, take a deep breath and evaluate your circumstances:
✔ Check for alternate entry points – Are any doors or the trunk unlocked?
✔ Look through the windows – Can you see your keys inside?
✔ Determine your surroundings – Are you in a safe, well-lit area?

If you’re in a secluded or dimly lit section of the parking lot, move to a safer location while figuring out your next steps.

2. Retrace Your Steps

If you’re unsure where your keys are, think back to your last actions:
✔ Did you drop them while entering the stadium?
✔ Did you leave them at a concession stand or in a restroom?
✔ Could they have fallen between the seats of your vehicle?

Check your pockets, bags, and any areas you’ve visited. If you were with friends, ask if they’ve seen your keys.

3. Use a Spare Key (If Available)

Some drivers carry a spare key in their wallets or leave one with a trusted friend or family member. If you planned ahead and have an extra key, now is the time to use it.

For those with keyless entry systems, check if you can unlock the car remotely through a mobile app. Many modern vehicles, especially from brands like Ford, Tesla, and BMW, offer digital unlocking features.

4. Seek Assistance from Event Staff or Security

Race venues often have security personnel or event staff stationed in the parking areas. They may:
✔ Have access to lost-and-found services if someone turned in your keys.
✔ Provide contact information for local roadside assistance.
✔ Help ensure your safety while waiting for help.

5. Contact a Reliable Lockout Service

If you can’t find your keys or access your vehicle, the next step is to call a professional car lockout service. Avoid attempting DIY entry methods like coat hangers or slim jims, as these can cause damage to your vehicle’s locking mechanism or trigger the alarm system.

A reputable locksmith or emergency lockout service can:
✔ Arrive quickly and safely unlock your car.
✔ Help retrieve keys locked inside the vehicle.
✔ Provide key replacement or reprogramming if necessary.

If you ever find yourself stranded due to a lockout, KeyZoo Locksmiths offers fast and efficient solutions to get you back on the road without the stress of long delays.

6. Wait Safely While Help Arrives

While waiting, ensure your safety:
✔ Stay near well-lit areas, preferably close to security or main entrances.
✔ Keep your phone charged and let someone know your situation.
✔ Avoid leaving valuables visible inside your vehicle.

Once assistance arrives, confirm their credentials before allowing them to work on your vehicle. A trustworthy service provider will have proper identification and the necessary tools to unlock your car without damage.

How to Prevent a Car Lockout at a Race Event

1. Carry a Spare Key

✔ Keep a duplicate key in your wallet or with a trusted companion.
✔ Use a magnetic key holder hidden underneath your car (but in a discreet, secure location).

2. Use Smart Key Features

✔ Enable digital key access via your car manufacturer’s app.
✔ Set up keyless entry codes if your car supports them.

3. Establish a Key Routine

✔ Always double-check you have your keys before locking the car.
✔ Designate a specific pocket or compartment for your keys.
✔ Use a keychain tracker like Tile or Apple AirTag to locate lost keys quickly.

4. Be Cautious with Automatic Locking

✔ Some vehicles automatically lock when the doors shut—ensure you have your keys in hand before closing the door.
✔ Disable automatic locking features if they frequently cause issues.

5. Park Strategically

✔ Choose a well-lit, high-traffic area for parking.
✔ Take a quick photo of your parking location to help you navigate back easily.

Final Thoughts

Getting locked out of your car at a race event can be frustrating, but staying calm and following the right steps can make the situation much easier to handle. By being prepared, knowing who to call, and taking proactive measures to prevent lockouts, you can focus on what truly matters—enjoying the race.

If you ever find yourself in a lockout situation, professional assistance is just a call away. Whether you need emergency help or long-term preventive solutions, having a plan ensures you never miss a moment of the action. Stay safe, stay prepared, and enjoy your time at the track!

Prescott Tire Pros & Automotive Service and Greg Van Alst Add Las Vegas to Xfinity Series Schedule

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LAS VEGAS, Nev.: In an 11th-hour agreement, Motorsports veteran Greg Van Alst and partner Prescott Tire Pros & Automotive Service have added Saturday afternoon’s The LiUNA! Xfinity Series Race at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway for Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen.

Collectively, the team will look to improve on their 31st-place finish from Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway last weekend. Saturday’s fifth NASCAR Xfinity Series race will mark Van Alst’s third Xfinity Series start of the year but first at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

“I’m incredibly grateful to Prescott Tire Pros & Automotive Service and the entire Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen team for allowing us to add this race to our 2025 schedule,” said Van Alst.

“This will be our third race together, and without a doubt, it will better prepare us for our upcoming five-race stretch of Xfinity Series races together, starting at Martinsville Speedway at the end of the month.

“The guys on the Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen have worked hard, but we are all incredibly focused on raising the bar and producing some solid finishes.”

Prescott Tire Pros & Automotive Service is extending its partnership with Van Alst, the former ARCA Menards Series Daytona winner.

Prescott Tire Pros & Automotive Service is your number-one source for all local auto repair and tire services in Prescott, AZ. They are dedicated to providing the very best auto repair service, focusing on upfront and honest quotes, timely response to issues, and quality products and parts.

Prescott Tire Pros & Automotive Service has come a long way from its beginnings to being the top auto repair and service shop in Prescott, AZ.

When they first started out, a passion for a better tire buying and auto repair experience drove us to develop the model of Prescott Tire Pros & Automotive Service and gave us the conviction to turn hard work and inspiration into a booming tire and auto repair provider.

They now serve customers all over Prescott, AZ, and are thrilled to be a part of your family’s trusted brands for all auto repair and tire needs.

“This isn’t their territory, but Prescott Tire Pros & Automotive Service sees great potential as part of the NASCAR Xfinity Series. It presents them an opportunity to reach potential new customers who may visit one of their Arizona locations while, also reminding their local supporters of their commitment to the community and passion for motorsports,” added Van Alst.

“By stepping into the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Prescott Tire Pros & Automotive Service hopes to strengthen its brand visibility on a national stage while reinforcing its reputation for quality service and customer care. The partnership also provides a platform to engage with racing fans, build new relationships, and showcase their expertise in automotive performance — all while staying true to their roots in Arizona.”

For his 10th career Xfinity Series start, Van Alst will continue to be supported by long-time partner CB Fabricating while welcoming Charity Plumbing, Vern’s Concrete, SKFMD Cuts, and Top Choice Fence as associate marketing partners for the first of two Xfinity trips to Sin City this season.

Since 2023, Van Alst has had nine NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, earning a career-best 26th-place finish twice, most recently at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in February 2025.

For more on Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen, please like them on Facebook (Joey Gase Motorsports) and follow them on Instagram (@joeygasemotorsports) and X | Twitter (@J_G_Motorsports).

For more on Greg Van Alst and Greg Van Alst Motorsports, please visit GregVanAlst.com, like them on Facebook (Van Alst Motorsports) and follow him on X | Twitter (@GregVanAlst35).

The LiUNA NASCAR Xfinity Series Race (200 laps | 300 miles) is the fifth of thirty-three (33) NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2025 schedule. 25-minute group practices will occur on Fri., March 14, 2025, from 3:05 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Qualifying will immediately follow, beginning at 4:10 p.m. The field will take the green flag on Saturday, March 15, shortly after 1:30 p.m. (4:30 p.m. ET), with live coverage on The CW Network, the Performance Racing Network (Radio), and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (PT).

Kyle Larson seeking Trifecta during Food City 500 weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway

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Kyle Larson will attempt to do what only Kyle Busch has done (twice) in NASCAR history and that's sweep a tripleheader weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. Busch did it in 2010 and 2017, both Night Race weekends. Larson is the first to attempt it in a Bristol spring race weekend.

BRISTOL, Tenn. (March 13, 2025) – Kyle Larson will try to do what only one other driver in the NASCAR Cup Series has accomplished in Bristol Motor Speedway history when the circuit arrives for the Food City 500 weekend, April 11-13.

Ironically, the other driver’s name is also Kyle.

Larson is entered in all three of NASCAR’s major races during the Bristol weekend as the California driver seeks to claim the highly-elusive triple. Only Kyle Busch has achieved that quest in NASCAR history, first in 2010 and then once again in 2017, both at Bristol Motor Speedway. NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip, a 12-time winner at BMS, says the accomplishment is one of the greatest thing he’s ever seen a NASCAR driver do.

“I never in my life thought someone could win three races in a weekend at Bristol, but Kyle Busch has,” Waltrip has said. “I don’t know how he physically does it because all those laps in one weekend don’t appear to affect him all that much. Kyle stays up on the wheel and gets the job done.”

For those who are counting, Larson will need to complete 1,050 laps over the three races and compete against the greatest stock car racers in the world on one of the most challenging tracks to get the job done.

In January, Larson said Bristol Motor Speedway is his favorite track.

“To me, it’s the closest style to a dirt sprint car race, although it’s a lot longer,” Larson said. “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. I love having two races again on the concrete. So yeah, Bristol has been a place where I’ve led tons of laps at before and won a lot of stages but have kind of fallen off at the ends of the races. But since joining Hendrick (Motorsports), we’ve been good all race long and that was fun to dominate that race (last) year.”

Larson will open the weekend on Friday, April 11 with the WEATHER GUARD Truck Race in the NASCAR Craftsman Series. Larson will pilot the No. 07 HENDRICKCARS.COM Chevy Silverado in that 250-lap race that takes the green flag at 7:30 p.m. Prior to that race, Larson’s only truck start at Bristol came in the 2021 Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt.

On Saturday, April 12, Larson will climb aboard the No. 17 HENDRICKCARS.COM Camaro to take on the NASCAR Xfinity Series regulars at 5 p.m. in the SciAps 300. Larson has won one Xfinity series race at Bristol in his career, the 2018 Food City 300.

He will then pilot his famed No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevy in the Food City 500 on Sunday, April 13 at 3 p.m. Larson has two Cup victories to his credit at BMS – both in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race. This past September Larson was dominant in that race, and led an amazing 462 laps to win the race in record time. That effort broke a record for fastest race time at BMS held by the late Charlie Glotzbatch in 1971.

“I love racing at Bristol, so I am excited to add those races to my schedule,” Larson said. “Hopefully we can put on a great show with HENDRICKCARS.COM on board, and battle for the victories.”

A win in the WEATHER GUARD Truck Race also would put Larson in some elite company. He would join six drivers who have won Bristol races in all three of NASCAR’s major touring series. Those drivers include Mark Martin, Carl Edwards, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch and Joey Logano.

“He is such a natural talent and one of the most popular drivers in the Cup Series, so we are thrilled to see him go for the trifecta at Bristol,” said Jerry Caldwell, president and general manager of Bristol Motor Speedway. “Who knows what will happen, but he clearly has the skills and talent to do it. We love seeing drivers take on the high banks in different cars and different series. He has certainly proved he knows his way around the track and that he can win in anything, so it will be fun and exciting for everyone to watch him and all the other drivers compete during races throughout the Food City 500 weekend.”

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.

To purchase tickets for the Food City 500 or any of the BMS NASCAR events in 2025, please visit www.bristolmotorspeedway.com or call the BMS ticket sales center at (866) 415-4158. Tickets are also available for purchase at your local Food City store until Tuesday, April 4.

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.

Berry, No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Team Ready to Carry Momentum to Las Vegas

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Fresh off his best finish of the season, Josh Berry and the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang head to Las Vegas Motor Speedway with momentum on their side. Berry scored a fourth-place finish last weekend at Phoenix Raceway, a result that showcased the continued progress of the Wood Brothers Racing team early in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Las Vegas is a track where Berry has enjoyed past success, earning two Xfinity Series victories at the 1.5-mile oval. Now, in just his second full-time season at the Cup level, he looks to build on that experience and deliver another strong performance in the desert.

“Vegas has been a good track for me—I’ve won there twice in the Xfinity Series—so I’m looking forward to getting back there this weekend,” Berry said. “The mile-and-a-halfs with the Next Gen car are intense, and Vegas always puts on an exciting race, especially with how crazy the restarts can be.”

Berry and his crew have developed strong chemistry in recent weeks, and with the right execution, Las Vegas could provide another opportunity to showcase the strength of the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang.

“The biggest thing for us is to qualify well, hopefully pick up some stage points, and keep our track position to stay up front,” Berry added. “If you can run in the top 10, you can give yourself a shot at it, as long as you execute on pit road and avoid mistakes. We feel pretty good about our preparation and everything heading into the weekend.”

The action kicks off on Saturday with practice and qualifying, scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.

The green flag for the Pennzoil 400 is set to wave just past 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, with broadcast coverage carried on FS1.

About Motorcraft®
Motorcraft offers a complete line of replacement parts that are recommended by Ford Motor Company. From routine maintenance to under hood repairs, Motorcraft parts offer value with high quality and the right fit at competitive prices. Motorcraft parts are available nationwide at Ford Dealers and Lincoln Retailers, independent distributors and automotive-parts retailers, and are backed by the Service Parts Limited Warranty* of Ford Motor Company. For more information, visit www.motorcraft.com.
*See your dealer for limited-warranty details.

About Quick Lane® Tire & Auto Center
Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center offers extraordinary service for routine maintenance, serving all vehicle makes and models. Quick Lane provides a full menu of automotive services, including tires, oil change and maintenance, brakes, batteries, alternator and electrical system, air conditioning system, cooling system, transmission service, suspension and steering, wheel alignment, belts and hoses, lamps and bulbs and wiper blades plus a thorough vehicle checkup report. Service is performed by expert technicians while you wait at any of nearly 800 locations in the U.S., with evening and weekend hours available and no appointment necessary. For more information about Quick Lane, please visit www.quicklane.com.
*See your dealer for limited-warranty details.”

About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough EVs along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs. Additionally, Ford is pursuing mobility solutions through Ford Next, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 177,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com.

About Ford Performance
Ford Performance is based in Dearborn, Mich. It is responsible for Ford’s performance vehicle development and major racing operations globally, including NASCAR, IMSA, SRO British GT, FIA World Rally Championship, Supercars Championship, World of Outlaws, Ultra4, SCORE-International, FIA Rally-Raid, Formula Drift, NHRA, Rebelle Rally, Thailand Super Series and our latest commitment in Formula 1 with RedBull Ford Powertrains. Ford Performance also maintains a constantly evolving fleet of electric performance demonstrators to showcase the limits of electrification technology. In addition, the organization also oversees the development of Ford’s racing engines, as well as the outreach programs with all Ford Clubs and Ford enthusiasts. For more information regarding Ford racing’s activities, please visit Performance.Ford.com or follow @FordPerformance on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, TikTok and YouTube.

About Wood Brothers Racing
Founded in 1950 by Hall of Famer Glenn Wood in Stuart, Virginia, Wood Brothers Racing holds a special place in NASCAR history as the sport’s longest-running team. Over eight decades, the team has earned 100 victories in the NASCAR Cup Series, along with 120 poles, and remains proud of its longstanding relationship with Ford Motor Company, fielding only Ford products since its inception. Glenn’s brother, Leonard Wood, played a key role in shaping modern racing by developing the techniques behind today’s pit stops. With a rich legacy rooted in innovation and tradition, Wood Brothers Racing continues to honor its heritage while adapting for the future as it competes in NASCAR’s premier series with Josh Berry.

ALICE COOPER HEADLINES ‘OFF THE TRACK’ CONCERT AFTER NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS QUALIFYING

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PHOENIX (March 13, 2025) – Rock-and-roll music legend and Arizona native Alice Cooper is set to perform at the “Off the Track” concert at the Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds on Saturday, March 22 as part of the 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals weekend, March 21-23.

Known for his hits like “School’s Out” and “I’m Eighteen” and many more, Cooper’s concert is set to take place Saturday following final qualifying at the NHRA Arizona Nationals. The Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds is located right next to Firebird Motorsports Park. Kicking off the concert will be popular rock band Buckcherry. Gates open at 4 p.m., with Buckcherry performing at 6:15 p.m. and Cooper following at 7:45.

The first “Off the Track” concert in conjunction with the NHRA Arizona Nationals was held a year ago and after a successful debut, it returns in 2025 with the longtime rock star in Cooper. General admission tickets for the concert starts at $69, while VIP tickets are $145. Military and Gila River Indian Community member tickets are $59.

The NHRA Arizona Nationals marks the second event of the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. The “Duel in the Desert” remains a major highlight on the NHRA circuit as all the top stars in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock will compete on one of NHRA’s biggest stages. It starts with two qualifying sessions on both Friday and Saturday, leading into eliminations on Sunday at the historic venue.

Before heading to the Alice Cooper concert on Saturday, fans will be treated to the first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge of the season. Semifinalists from Gainesville will meet again to battle for bonus purse and bonus championship points.

Gainesville winner and reigning Top Fuel champion Antron Brown will take on motorsports legend Tony Stewart while Gainesville runner-up and 2024 NHRA Arizona Nationals winner Shawn Langdon will meet up with Jasmine Salinas.

The Funny Car ranks will see Gainesville winner Chad Green taking on three-time Phoenix winner Matt Hagan. The other pairing will be three-time world champion Ron Capps and Alexis DeJoria.

Pro Stock driver Dallas Glenn won in Gainesville and will rematch with Jeg Coughlin Jr. while reigning champion and 2024 Phoenix winner Greg Anderson will meet up with Cory Reed.

The NHRA Arizona Nationals also features thrilling competition in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series and the Legends Nitro Series. Pro Mod will also run eliminations from its postponed opener in Gainesville during qualifying on Friday and Saturday. Fans can also expect exciting performances from Team “Muy Caliente” and Curt White “Iceman” in their Jet Cars.

Fans will also be invited to the Nitro Alley Stage, which is the main entertainment hub in the pits. The stage hosts Nitro School, meet and greets, autograph sessions, music and much more. Race fans at Firebird Motorsports Park can enjoy the special pre-race ceremonies that introduce each driver and includes the fan favorite SealMaster Track Walk. The final thrilling experience of any NHRA event is the winner’s circle celebration on Sunday, where fans are invited to congratulate the event winners.

As always, fans get a pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet. Fans can see their favorite teams in action and servicing their cars, get autographs from their favorite drivers and more.

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying features two rounds at 2 and 4:30 p.m. PT on Friday, March 21, and the final two rounds on Saturday, March 22 at 11:30 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. The finals of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge take place at the end of final qualifying in each category. Final eliminations are scheduled for 11 a.m. PT on Sunday, March 23. Television coverage includes qualifying action on FS1 at 8 p.m. ET. on Friday and 12 p.m. on Sunday, leading into eliminations at 6:30 p.m. ET.

To purchase tickets to the final NHRA Arizona Nationals, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. Children 12 and under are free in general admission areas with the purchase of an adult ticket. 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.

NASCAR at Las Vegas Spring Race – Schedule & Highlights

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Las Vegas Motor Speedway Photo by Ron Olds for SpeedwayMedia.com.

NASCAR travels to Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend for a full schedule of competition.

The Craftsman Truck Series Ecosave 200 will headline Friday evening’s activities, followed by the LiUNA! Xfinity Series race on Saturday. The Cup Series will take center stage Sunday afternoon with the Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube, the 35th Cup Series race held at the 1.5-mile track.

Cup Series – Driver Wins at Las Vegas

The first NASCAR Cup Series race was held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 1, 1998, and was won by NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Mark Martin.  

Joey Logano leads all active drivers with four victories (2019, 2020, 2022, 2024). He is tied with Hall of Fame driver Jimmie Johnson (2005, 2006, 2007, 2010) for the most wins at the 1.5-mile asphalt oval track.  

Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell heads to Las Vegas after winning the first three races of the season. All eyes will be on him as he attempts to join an elite group of drivers with another trip to Victory Lane.

Cup Series – Team Wins at Las Vegas

There have been 18 different Cup Series winners among seven different teams at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Hendrick Motorsports leads with 10 victories and has also claimed the most stage wins, with 12.

Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson has won two of the last three Las Vegas Cup Series races.

But did you know that the Cup Series pole-winner at Las Vegas has never won the race?

Xfinity Series – Best Driver to Never Win at Las Vegas

Justin Allgaier has the distinction of being the driver with the most second-place finishes (4), top fives (11), stage wins (3) and laps led (330) at Las Vegas Motor Speedway than the rest of the field combined, but he has never won an Xfinity race at Las Vegas.

While Allgaier is looking for his first win at Las Vegas, Richard Childress Racing is hoping to achieve a milestone. Their next win will be their 100th in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Only two teams have won at least 100 Xfinity races (Joe Gibbs Racing – 215, Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing – 138).

Craftsman Truck Series at Las Vegas – Notes

There have been six different winners in the last six Truck Series races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and the last two races were won from the pole.

  1. Sept. 25, 2020 – Austin Hill
  2. March  5, 2021 – John Hunter Nemechek
  3. Sept. 24, 2021 – Christian Eckes
  4. March  4, 2022 – Chandler Smith
  5. March  3, 2023 – Kyle Busch
  6. March  1, 2024 – Rajah Caruth

All times are Eastern.

Friday, March 13

3:35 p.m.: Truck Series Practice (Timed) FS2
Group 1 – 25 Minutes (5-Minute Break)
Group 2 – 25 Minutes

4:40 p.m.: Truck Series Qualifying (Impound) FS2
All Entries: Single Vehicle/1 Lap

6:05 p.m.: Xfinity Series Practice (Timed) CW App
Group 1 – 25 Minutes (5-Minute Break)
Group 2 – 25 Minutes

7:10 p.m.: Xfinity Series Qualifying (Impound) CW App
All Entries: Single Vehicle/1 Lap
9 p.m.: Truck Series Ecosave 200 – FS1/SiriusXM
Stages 30/60/134 Laps = 201 Miles
Post Truck Series Race: NASCAR Press Pass

Saturday, March 14

1:35 p.m.: Cup Series Practice (Timed) Prime
Group 1 – 25 Minutes (5-Minute Break)
Group 2 – 25 Minutes

2:40 p.m.: Cup Series Qualifying (Impound) Prime
All Entries: Single Vehicle/1 Lap
Post Cup Series Qualifying: NASCAR Press Pass

4:30 p.m.: Xfinity Series The LiUNA!
CW/PRN/SiriusXM
Stages 45/90/200 Laps = 300 miles
Post Xfinity Series Race: NASCAR Press Pass

Sunday, March 15

3:30 p.m.: Cup Series Pennzoil 400
Stages 80/165/267 Laps = 400.5 Miles
FS1/MAX/PRN/SiriusXM
Post Cup Series Race: NASCAR Press Pass

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