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Dynamic Duo of All South Electric & One Stop Convenience Stores to power Jeremy Clements Racing at Daytona

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Spartanburg, SC – Jeremy Clements Racing is pleased to announce that All South Electric and One Stop Convenience Stores will return as co-primary sponsors for Jeremy Clements as he embarks on his 15th full-time season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Both companies will have their branding featured on the #51 Chevrolet for six races throughout the 2025 season. Their partnership will begin at the season opener, the United Rentals 300, at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, February 15th, 2025.

In addition to the primary sponsors for Daytona, JCR has secured an excellent group of associate partners for the season opener as well, including Harrison’s, Fox Sports Spartanburg, American Countertop, Alliance Driveaway Solutions, AJL Trucks, and Papa Drywall & Remodeling. These companies will play a vital role in supporting the #51 Chevrolet, ensuring the team is well-equipped for the demanding 300-mile race around the iconic 2.5-mile tri-oval at Daytona Speedway, known as the “World Center of Racing.”

“Man, we are incredibly fortunate to have the continued support of partners like All South Electric and One Stop Convenience Stores!” said Clements. “Chuck (Koon) and Scott (Ward) have been with me through every high and low of my career in the Xfinity Series. Their commitment has helped us get to where we are now. I’m ready to begin the season, and with a busy offseason behind us, I’m excited to get back on track with the goal of another checkered flag, possibly again here at Daytona!” Clements stated

Furthermore, the #51 Chevrolet will proudly display the logos of several additional supporters, including Spartan Waste, Dialed In Nootropic Energy Pouches, E3 Spark Plugs, Elite Towing and Recovery, Zmax Race Products, Carolina Driveline, Matman Designs, and Dynamic Paintware, all of whom have contributed to the team’s continued success.

RACE PREVIEW
Track: Daytona International Speedway
Date: Saturday, February 15th, 2025
Broadcast Information: TV: 5:00 pm EST on CW

FAST FACTS
Best Start 8th – 2021
Best Finish 1st – 2022
30th career start at Daytona

JCR TEAM
Team: No. 51
Crew Chief: Kase Kallenbach
Manufacturer: Chevrolet

ABOUT ALL SOUTH ELECTRIC

All South Electrical Constructors, Inc. was founded on June 1, 1993, by Chuck and Charlie Koon as a single-family and small multifamily/commercial electrical contractor. By 1996, All South Electrical had created one of the most creditable reputations within the State of Georgia for its outstanding support to its customers. All South Electrical has employed a group of professionals whose goals and objectives are the same as its founders, to provide a quality product at the most economical price while maintaining a safe environment within the workplace.
Today, All South Electrical is one of the most competitive electrical contractors within the multifamily market. Presently we average 5000 units per year as well as our service department.

All South Electrical is licensed in all the Southeastern states. For more information see www.allsouthelectric.com

Truck Series Champion Ty Majeski Already Looking Ahead to New Hampshire Challenge

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Ty Majeski, driver of the No. 98 ThorSport Racing Ford, poses with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Champions trophy after winning the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 8, 2024 in Avondale, Ariz. Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images

As NASCAR kicks off 2025 season this weekend, driver eyes playoff weekend at “The Magic Mile” as key part of championship pursuit.

LOUDON, N.H. – Technology has made the world smaller in many aspects of life. Motorsports is no different. Simulators and video games with intricate track details can bring circuits that were once foreign to competitors immediately to their training sites and game rooms. It’s how many drivers learn about new schedule stops during their seasons and prepare to meet the challenges ahead during a grueling campaign.

As the defending NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) champion, Ty Majeski is already using that formula as he looks ahead to this year’s NCTS race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) on Saturday, Sept. 20, part of a spectacular three days of racing at “The Magic Mile” from Sept. 19-21.

“I’m just watching a lot of video, working in the Ford simulator, I’ll lean on some iRacing as well,” said Majeski, who will make his NHMS debut this fall. “I have a lot of laps there, just virtually, so hopefully all that pays dividends when we unload there.”

Majeski, driving the No. 98 Ford for ThorSport Racing, is kicking off the 2025 season along with all of NASCAR’s top stars at Daytona International Speedway this weekend. By the time NASCAR rolls up to New England in September, the 30-year-old Wisconsin native hopes to be in prime position to defend his NCTS title.

“That’s been a part of the country that I’ve never really raced at,” Majeski said. “Actually, a big supporter of mine for many years, iRacing.com, is out of that area, so it’ll be cool to get up there and get in their neck of the woods a little bit.”

“I’m excited to go to New Hampshire. It’s a lot like my NASCAR home track in Milwaukee, a flat mile, so excited to get up there.”

This fall, the flat 1.058-mile oval at NHMS is hosting its first Truck Series race since 2017 and its 21st Truck Series event overall. Stars such as Kyle Busch (three wins), NASCAR Hall of Famer Ron Hornaday (three wins), Christopher Bell, William Byron, Cole Custer and Austin Dillon have all won NCTS events at “The Magic Mile.”

The NCTS race is the first of three big races on the oval in September, along with the NASCAR Cup Series playoff race on Sunday, Sept. 21 and the Mohegan Sun 100 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race on Saturday, Sept. 20.

“It’s been eight years since the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series has raced at ‘The Magic Mile,’” said New Hampshire Motor Speedway Executive Vice President and General Manager David McGrath. “They’re not going to be familiar with the speedway, and I think practice and qualifying will play big roles as to how they set those trucks up for that race. This is a cutoff race into the next round, you’re going to see a lot of beating and banging, and I think race fans are in for an absolute treat.”

NHMS’s Truck Series race is a critical stop in the NCTS playoffs, as the field of championship contenders will be reduced from 10 to eight after the event.

For Majeski, who won three NCTS races last year, including the season finale at Phoenix Raceway to clinch the title, having a strong New Hampshire run is crucial to his chances at a repeat championship run.

“It’s a huge race for us,” said Majeski, who has won Truck Series races in three straight seasons and has six career Truck Series wins overall. “The good news is we’re going to have open practice I assume, so we’ll be able to get there and get the truck dialed in and be able to make changes that we wouldn’t normally make, so that’ll help a lot.”

“I think it’s one of the last racetracks on the NASCAR schedule that I haven’t been to, so I’m excited to do it.”

While a simulator can’t precisely match the speed and thrills that go into battling for a NHMS checkered flag, Majeski says he’ll be as prepared as possible as he aims to grab his first victory in New England.

“I’m just excited to get up there,” Majeski said. “The racetrack’s going to be neat, and it promotes great racing. We’ve seen a ton of good races there over the years watching on TV, so I’m excited to experience it for myself. Hopefully the track is wicked fast and has a lot of grip.”

Tickets:

For tickets and camping for New England’s only NASCAR Playoffs weekend, featuring the NASCAR Cup and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series playoff races, Mohegan Sun 100 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour race and SIG SAUER Academy Dirt Duels, fans should visit NHMS.com or call 833-4LOUDON. Tickets for kids 12 and under are just $10 on Sunday, free on Doubleheader Saturday and start at $10 on Friday.

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WERNER® TO PARTNER WITH JORDAN ANDERSON RACING BOMMARITO AUTOSPORT AND DRIVER BLAINE PERKINS FOR 2025 XFINITY SERIES CAMPAIGN

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Werner to Serve as Primary Partner for Blaine Perkins and the No. 31 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series

Statesville, N.C. (February 10, 2025) – Werner, a premier transportation and logistics provider has signed on for a multi-race partnership with Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport. Werner Enterprises will serve as the anchor partner for Blaine Perkins and the No. 31 Chevrolet throughout the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025.

“We are thrilled to announce Werner’s sponsorship of #31, Blaine Perkins, in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. This partnership aligns with our commitment to excellence and competitive spirit. Blaine’s drive and determination mirror Werner’s winning culture and dedication to delivering beyond expectations. We look forward to a successful season together,” said Werner’s Chairman and CEO, Derek Leathers.

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Werner provides dedicated and one-way truckload services as well as logistics services including truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile for companies throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. With nearly 70 years of experience, the company’s multi-modal expertise ensures shippers have the flexibility, efficiency and reliability they need to keep their supply chains moving.

Featuring the No. 31 Werner Chevrolet, Werner will look to host customers and employees with a memorable race-day experience, providing exclusive behind-the-scenes access on race weekends, and driving recruitment and exposure through unique activations.

“I’m proud to have Werner on board the No. 31 Chevrolet this season,” stated driver Blaine Perkins. “With their trucks and professional drivers covering highways across the country and their commitment to keeping America moving, they’re a perfect fit for our team. I’m excited to hit the track at Daytona and kick off a great year together!”

The race team will assist the Werner team with strategic content, and marketing and communications support through the race program.

Jordan Anderson, President of Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport is eager to kick off the partnership in Daytona.

“We’re all incredibly proud and excited to welcome Werner and their entire family of associates and professional drivers to our team. Their commitment to excellence in transportation and logistics aligns perfectly with our dedication to performance on and off the track. To have the opportunity to partner with a company that values teamwork, innovation, and an aspiration for greatness this is a great fit for our organization and an opportunity for us to streamline and improve the logistics side of our race team. We’re all looking forward to showcasing the No. 31 WERNER Chevrolet with Blaine Perkins starting at Daytona and throughout the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season across the country.”

Look for Perkins to make his first start in Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport No. 31 Werner Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, February 15. The green flag will wave at 5 p.m. ET with live television coverage on CW Network. Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90 will carry the live radio broadcast.

About Werner Enterprises

Werner Enterprises, Inc. delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion, an industry-leading modern truck and trailer fleet, over 13,000 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE® technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner® provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. Werner embraces inclusion as a core value and manages key risks and opportunities through a balanced sustainability strategy.

About Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito AutoSport is a NASCAR Xfinity Series team, owned by owner/driver Jordan Anderson and Bommarito Automotive Group President, John Bommarito. Established in 2017 the organization is fueled by an incredible, close-knit team of employees, fans, and sponsors with a focus on integrity in the pursuit of excellence. Our goal is to embrace the journey we’re on and to never give up – whether on the track, in the pits, or in life. Every single team partner, and fan of ours, is what keeps our race cars running strong and our team performing at the highest level.

Nexgen Named the Official Car Care Company of SpeedTour

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CHARLOTTE (February 10, 2025) — SpeedTour is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Nexgen, which names the organization the Official Car Care Company of SpeedTour.

Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nexgen was originally designed for professional car detailers and supercar owners, and has been trusted in the automotive industry for more than 20 years. Five years ago, Nexgen began selling its products commercially to allow consumers to experience the pride and happiness that comes with maintaining a pristine vehicle.

The company works hard to create products that are powerful and effective, employing rigorous testing by its networks of dealers and scientists before releasing formulas to the public. Nexgen products are made in the United States from the highest-quality components available. One of the company’s best sellers is its flagship ceramic spray, which brings the results of professional ceramic coating to consumers with more than ten times the ceramic of other brands.

“Nexgen is excited to be joining SpeedTour as their Official Car Care Company for the 2025 season,” said Michael Cantrell, CEO and co-founder of Nexgen. “Cleaning your car should be faster than turning a lap, and give you the same feeling you get when you take the checkered flag. Our family of detailing products provide powerful, professional results, matching the standards that SpeedTour exemplifies. We are looking forward to being in the pits with the race teams and in the garages of the fans this year.”

“We are excited to welcome Nexgen to the SpeedTour family,” said Michael Printup, COO of Parella Motorsports Holdings, the parent company of SpeedTour. “All of our customers—competitors, spectators and car show participants—have one thing in common: a passion for cars. We believe that Nexgen offers an unmatched product to both professionals and consumers, and we are thrilled to welcome them to our paddock.”

SpeedTour returns to the track for its season-opening Sebring SpeedTour at Sebring International Raceway, February 20-23.

About Nexgen: With over 20 years in the automotive detailing industry, Nexgen’s commitment to quality is second to none. Our proprietary formulations combine professional-grade results with DIY ease of use, and set us at the summit of the industry. Whether it’s an auto soap, ceramic coating, all-purpose degreaser, or any of our groundbreaking paint correction formulas, Nexgen has become an essential component of professional detailing businesses and auto dealerships. Nexgen products are developed based on principled, scientific research and real-world R&D. After thousands of internal product tests, we then collaborate with over 1000 professional detailers, car dealerships, and supercar owners to refine our formulas. This is how we ensure the highest quality results and fastest application time prior to bringing any product to market. Because we formulate, blend, bottle, and distribute our own products in the USA, we can maintain high standards for ingredients, safety, and quality. Our collection of DIY products is designed to be simple to use without compromising quality and strength. This product line includes everything needed for cleaning, maintenance, and protection of every surface–interior and exterior–on any vehicle. With an ever-expanding catalog, Nexgen continues to bring consumer-friendly auto care products with industry-leading results. Learn more about Nexgen by visiting getnexgen.com.

About Parella Motorsports Holdings: Parella Motorsports Holdings (PMH) owns several major road racing series and hosts racing festivals across the United States under the SpeedTour brand name. With Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA), The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli, Formula Regional Americas Championship (FR Americas), Formula 4 United States Championship (F4 U.S.), Ligier JS F4 Series, International GT (IGT) and Prototype Sprint Series Association presented by Hankook (PSSA), events feature a diverse range of cars, including vintage and historic racecars, modern Trans Am vehicles, open wheel and sports cars. Additionally, PMH also holds the long-term commercial rights to SCCA Pro Racing, which sanctions Trans Am, FR Americas, F4 U.S., Formula Race Promotions and Formula 2000. With 24 events on the 2025 schedule, SpeedTour will exceed 6,000 entries. Featuring elements like racing, car shows and concerts, SpeedTour events often attract more than 25,000 spectators. Many events are live streamed at SpeedTour.TV, and covered by SpeedTour Magazine. By blending tradition with innovation, the organization strives to create unparalleled experiences for drivers, teams, sponsors and spectators. For more information about PMH and its SpeedTour events, visit speedtour.net.

Ryan Blaney to make 11th Daytona 500 start in 2025

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Photo by Andrew Boyd for SpeedwayMedia.com.

The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season is scheduled to mark Ryan Blaney’s 10th as a full-time competitor in the series and eighth in a row driving the No. 12 Ford Mustang Dark Horse entry for Team Penske. As Blaney prepares to commence a new season of racing with an opportunity to achieve his first victory in the Daytona 500, he will do so with a milestone start in place for the event. By competing in this year’s season-opening event, Blaney will make his 11th career start in the Great American Race.

A third-generation racer from High Point, North Carolina, Blaney made his Daytona 500 debut in 2015, where he was piloting the No. 21 Ford entry for Wood Brothers Racing. By then, he had notched five victories between the Craftsman Truck and Xfinity divisions and was slated to compete in 20 Cup events with the Wood Brothers organization. Starting in 12th place for the 57th running of the Great American Race, Blaney ended up in 39th place after retiring late due to an engine issue.

The following season, Blaney, who was campaigning in his first full-time Cup season with the Wood Brothers, started in seventh place for the 58th Daytona 500 and settled in 19th place. He then notched his career-best result in the event during the 2017 season by finishing in second place. The latter result occurred amid a late fuel-mileage battle, where Blaney rocketed from seventh to second during the final lap and had enough fuel to cross the finish line behind race winner Kurt Busch.

The 2018 Daytona 500, which marked the 60th running of the Great American Race, generated a strong performance from Blaney, who transitioned to Team Penske and piloted the No. 12 Ford entry. After finishing in fourth place during the Clash and winning the first Daytona Duel event that awarded him the third-place starting spot for the main event, he proceeded to lead a race-high 118 laps during the 500. Despite contending for the victory with two laps remaining, Blaney was involved in a multi-car wreck that resulted with him pitting to have his car repaired. Nonetheless, he rallied to finish seventh during an overtime shootout.

Over his next six Daytona 500 starts, Blaney would accumulate three additional top-eight results and two top-four results. This includes his recent finish of 30th place after he was eliminated in a multi-car wreck with 11 laps remaining. Within the streak, he tied his career-best result in the Great American Race by finishing second in 2020 amid a final-lap harrowing accident. During the latter event, Blaney drafted veteran Ryan Newman past Denny Hamlin on the final lap during an overtime restart and was set to draft Newman to the victory when he bumped and sent Newman head-on and upside-down entering the frontstretch. With the lead in his possession, Blaney was then edged at the finish line by a hard-charging Hamlin by 0.014 seconds, which marks the second-closest finish in the history of the Daytona 500. Two years later in 2022, Blaney attempted to make a race-winning move on teammate Austin Cindric on the final lap entering the frontstretch when the latter stalled the former’s momentum by making contact and resulted with Blaney getting loose and wrecking on the frontstretch after finishing in fourth place.

Through 10 previous starts in the Daytona 500, Blaney has recorded three top-five results, five top-10 results, 186 laps led and an average-finishing result of 17.2 as he continues to pursue his first victory in the Great American Race. A victory in 2025 would result with Blaney delivering the first 500 victory for Team Penske’s No. 12 team since Ryan Newman made the last accomplishment in 2008 and the 18th overall for the Ford nameplate. In addition, Blaney would become the first member of the Blaney racing family and the 44th competitor overall to win the Great American Race. Blaney’s father, Dave, made 12 career starts in the 500 and notched a career-best 14th-place result in 2005 while driving for Richard Childress Racing.

This week, Blaney, who was the championship runner-up this past season after he previously won his first Cup Series title in 2023, will participate in a single-car qualifying session on Wednesday, February 12, and in one of two Duel events on Thursday, February 13, to determine his starting lineup for this year’s Daytona 500. The qualifying session on Wednesday will begin airing at 8:15 p.m. ET on FS1 while the Duels will begin airing at 7 p.m. ET on FS1.

The 2025 Daytona 500 is scheduled to occur this upcoming Sunday, February 16, with a starting broadcast time of 2:30 p.m. ET on FOX.

Sheehan and Mike Cope Racing Confident with 2025 Trans Am Ambitions

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Sebring, FLORIDA – February 10, 2025 – The 2025 CUBE3 Architecture TA2® Series, presented by Pirelli gets underway with the traditional curtain raiser at Sebring in Florida, February 20 – 23. Tom Sheehan will be back for the season with the No. 97 Vixen Cycle LTK Mustang as part of the Mike Cope Racing Team.

Among those Trans Am drivers hunting their first Championship is New Hampshire’s Tom Sheehan, who is looking to advance his position in the standings. At Sebring, 14 of the 33 cars entered in the TA2 race will be competing in the TA2 Pro Am Challenge. Tom was fast and set great pace in the Challenge in 2024 and now has his eyes firmly on the prize of a first title. Tom has previously won the Ironman award for his renowned strength and endurance and as one of the most experienced pilots in the muscle car series. We spoke to Tom in the run up to the start of the new season and he was in a typically positive mood as he and his team prepared for heading south to the Florida sunshine.

“I am grateful to be part of Trans Am and TA2,” stated Tom Sheehan. “It’s been a short off-season. Jason, Travis and Mike have been working hard getting the team ready for 2025. The whole Cope organization is tremendous. Pre-season testing was promising. I feel rejuvenated – working hard on fitness and mental strength. I am ready to compete for wins. Sebring is the first race and I am focused and believe in the mission. My job is to harvest my best results. Vixen Cycle is back and they have been a great partner. It’s going to be a lot of fun. Life is good!”

The introduction of the Pro Am Championship was welcomed by the drivers and teams in TA2 and Tom took full advantage of the new classification at the World Wide Technologies Raceway in Madison, Illinois in May where Tom scored his first win in the iconic American car series. Tom added podium finishes at Road America, Watkins Glen and Pittsburgh International Race Complex to finish the season with 834 Championship points and the P3 overall in the 2024 Cube 3 Architecture TA2 Pro Am Challenge.

Tom’s likely first taste of the track in 2025 is at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 20 with a second test scheduled for 4:20 p.m. on the same day. Tom’s No. 97 Vixen Cycle Co / LTK / Cope Mustang is in action the following day both for practice at 11:20 a.m. with qualifying in two groups later in the afternoon. The race itself is over 27 laps of a circuit Tom knows well, with the green flag schedule at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, February 22.

Follow Tom’s social media channels via his Facebook page, Damon Racing, Instagram account (@TomSheehanTA97), and X account (@TomTA2_97). For more information on LTK Insulation Technologies and the line of high-quality products go to: https://ltkinsulationtechnologies.com.

About Vixen Cycle Co.
Founded by women with a passion for motorcycles, Vixen Cycle Co is a trailblazing brand that not only caters to female riders but also empowers and equips them with a unique blend of stylish clothing and motorcycle parts. Our clothing line is a testament to meticulous design, offering a wide range of trendy and functional apparel that allows women to embrace their love for motorcycles without compromising on style. From sleek and stylish designs to powerful and efficient motorcycle parts, Vixen Cycle Co is committed to enhancing both the look and performance of Harley Davidson motorcycles.

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With LTK Insulation Technologies, your imagination is the only limit. Go LTK today!

Haas Factory Team Advance | Daytona 500

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Daytona 500 Event Info:
Date: Sunday, Feb. 16
Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Format: 200 Laps, Stages: 65-65-70
TV: FOX
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Wednesday: 10:05 a.m. ET, Practice (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Wednesday: 8:15 p.m. ET, D500 Qualifying (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Thursday: 7 p.m. ET, Duels (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Friday: 5:35 p.m. ET, Practice (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 3:05 p.m. ET, Practice (FS2, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Sunday: 2:30 p.m. ET, Daytona 500 (FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Pace Laps:

  • The 2025 NASCAR season officially kicks off this week at ‘The World Center of Racing’ for the 67th running of ‘The Great American Race.’
  • Coverage from Daytona kicks off Wednesday with practice and single-car qualifying to determine the front row for the Daytona 500. The Duels Thursday night will determine the remaining starting lineup for Sunday’s 500-mile race.

41 Team Info:
Crew Chief: Aaron Kramer
Partner: HaasTooling.com

Custer at Daytona International Speedway
Starts: 6
Wins: —
Top-10s: —
Poles: —

  • Custer will make his 7th start at Daytona International Speedway, and has started inside the top-20 in three of those races.
  • This will be his fourth career start in the Daytona 500, where he has a best finish of 11th back in 2021.

RFK Advance | Daytona 500

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Daytona 500 Event Info:
Date: Sunday, Feb. 16
Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
Format: 200 Laps, Stages: 65-65-70
TV: FOX
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Wednesday: 10:05 a.m. ET, Practice (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Wednesday: 8:15 p.m. ET, D500 Qualifying (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Thursday: 7 p.m. ET, Duels (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Friday: 5:35 p.m. ET, Practice (FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 3:05 p.m. ET, Practice (FS2, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Sunday: 2:30 p.m. ET, Daytona 500 (FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Pace Laps:

  • The 2025 NASCAR season officially kicks off this week at ‘The World Center of Racing’ for the 67th running of ‘The Great American Race.’
  • Jack Roush has 12 wins all-time at Daytona across NASCAR, including eight in the Cup Series.
  • Coverage from Daytona kicks off Wednesday with practice and single-car qualifying to determine the front row for the Daytona 500. The Duels Thursday night will determine the remaining starting lineup for Sunday’s 500-mile race.

6 Team Info:
Crew Chief: Jeremy Bullins
Partner: Kroger

17 Team Info:
Crew Chief: Scott Graves
Partner: Fastenal

60 Team Info:
Crew Chief: Derrick Finley
Partner: BuildSubmarines.com

RFK Historically in The Duels
Overall Wins: 3 (Matt Kenseth, 2012; Brad Keselowski, 2022; Chris Buescher, 2022)

  • Three years ago, in 2022, RFK went into Daytona and swept both duel races as Keselowski won the opening duel race, and Buescher followed up with a win in the second qualifying race.
  • Prior to 2022, Matt Kenseth had Jack Roush’s lone win in the Duels as he went on to win the 2012 Great American Race.
  • Keselowski earned a seventh-place finish in last year’s qualifying event, while Buescher took home 10th place. Preece, while racing for Stewart-Haas Racing, finished 13th.
  • Keselowski historically has 16 starts in the Duels with the one win and seven top-10s.
  • Buescher will be making his 10th start in the Duels on Thursday. He’s finished top-10 in the Duels in seven-straight outings and has finished inside the top-10 in all but one Duels race that he’s been in since 2016.
  • Preece has run in five Duels and has three top-10s, with a best finish of fifth back in 2021.

Keselowski at Daytona International Speedway
Starts: 31
Wins: 1 (July 2016)
Top-10s: 8
Poles: —

  • Keselowski makes his 32nd overall start at the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway this weekend, and 16th start in the Daytona 500. In 15 D500 starts, Keselowski has two top-10s and a best finish of third (2014).
  • Most recently, Keselowski was caught up in a late-race crash in the 2024 rendition of the ‘Great American Race,’ and went on to finish 33rd. Last summer, Keselowski earned the most points of any driver in the field and led the charge with an eighth-place finish.
  • Overall, Keselowski has eight top-10s at DIS, four of which were inside the top five.
  • Overall Keselowski has 11 starts inside the top-10 at Daytona with four starts in third. Last season he started 16th in the 500.
  • Keselowski’s new crew chief, Jeremy Bullins, has two career wins at Daytona, including the most recent race in August 2024 as Harrison Burton’s crew chief. He also won the Daytona 500 in 2022 with Austin Cindric.
  • In Xfinity Series action, Keselowski made 15 starts at Daytona with seven top-10s and a best finish of second (twice – 2012, 2014). He also made three Truck Series starts with a seventh-place run in 2005.

Buescher at Daytona International Speedway
Starts: 18
Wins: 1 (August 2023)
Top-10s: 8
Poles: —

  • Buescher makes his 19th start at Daytona this weekend, and 10th in the ‘Great American Race.’
  • In 18 starts he has eight top-10s and five top fives. He won the 2023 race at Daytona as Keselowski pushed him to the win.
  • His best Daytona 500 finish came four years ago when he finished third. Last season, Buescher ran 18th in the 500.
  • Buescher has an 18.1 average qualifying effort, and started top-10 in three-straight races from 2022-23. He started 19th in last season’s 500.
  • He also made three Xfinity Series starts at DIS with a best finish of second in the 2015 season-opening event.

Preece at Daytona International Speedway
Starts: 10
Wins: 0
Top-10s: 3
Poles: —

  • Preece makes his 11th overall start at DIS, and sixth in the Daytona 500. In 10 starts overall, he has three top-10 finishes.
  • His best Daytona 500 finish came in 2021 when he ran sixth in the No. 37 car for JTG-Daughtery Racing. In his last start in the D500, Preece finished 23rd.
  • In 2021, Preece finished in the top-10 in both Daytona races, one of two drivers to do so that season.

RFK Historically in the Daytona 500
Wins: 2 (Matt Kenseth, 2009 & 2012)

  • NASCAR Hall of Famer Matt Kenseth was the first to drive a Jack Roush owned Ford into victory lane for the Daytona 500, earning the victory in 2009. He led just seven laps – the final seven – after starting from the 39th position en route to his first of two Daytona 500 victories over a span of four seasons.
  • Jack Roush has won two poles in the Daytona 500, one coming from Greg Biffle in 2004 and the other in 2012 with Carl Edwards. Biffle earned the 2004 pole after a speed of 188.387 and went on to finish 12th. Edwards had a pole speed of 194.738 and finished eighth in the 2012 Daytona 500.

Todd Gilliland and the No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops Ford Mustang Dark Horse Team Daytona 500 Competition Notes

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Daytona 500

Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025
Event: Race 2 of 38
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Daytona International Speedway (2.5-miles)
#of Laps: 200
Time/TV/Radio: 2:30 PM ET on FOX/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90

Todd Gilliland Notes

Todd Gilliland will make his fourth Daytona 500 showing this weekend and first in the No. 34 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Gilliland has proven himself as a superspeedway racer, leading laps in the Daytona Duels and other superspeedways, as well as qualifying on the front row in last year’s August race at the Daytona International Speedway.

The Daytona 500 will be Gilliland’s first race with the Love’s Travel Stops brand. Love’s Travel Stops has been a cornerstone partner of Front Row Motorsports (FRM), going into their 12th season with FRM. Additionally, Gilliland’s dad, David, carried the Love’s Travel Stops colors during his time at FRM.

Gilliland will team up with his former NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) crew chief, Chris Lawson, for the 2025 season. Lawson led Gilliland to his first win in the Front Row Motorsports No. 38 Ford F-150 at the Circuit of The Americas in 2021. Additionally, the duo earned back-to-back K&N Pro Series West Championships in 2016 and 2017.

“I’m looking forward to Daytona,” said Gilliland. “Speedweeks is a fun time; the fans, media day, and just the anticipation of the race really makes for a fun week. I have a new team this year, but a talented one at that. Front Row Motorsports showed a lot of speed on the superspeedways last season, and I know this group can continue that momentum into this season and get the win.”

Road Crew

Driver: Todd Gilliland
Hometown: Sherrills Ford, North Carolina

Crew Chief: Chris Lawson
Hometown: Medway, Ohio

Car Chief: Joe Marra
Hometown: Somers, New York

Engineer: Marc Rullo
Hometown: Ringwood, New Jersey

Engineer: Kevyn Rebolledo
Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Spotter: Brit Andersen
Hometown: Branford, Connecticut

Underneath Mechanic: Michael Brookes
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Interior Mechanic: Chance Burke
Hometown: Siler City, North Carolina

Tire Specialist: Billy John
Hometown: Pitman, New Jersey

Engine Tuner: Tim Meyer
Hometown: Beatrice, Nebraska

Transporter Co-Driver: Christian Boller
Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Transporter Co-Driver: Joe Haresky
Hometown: Victorville, California

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Danny Olszowy
Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky

Rear Tire Changer: Justin Fox
Hometown: Concord, North Carolina

Tire Carrier: Jordan Goodine
Hometown: Salisbury, North Carolina

Jackman: Courtney Edmonds
Hometown: Burlington, North Carolina

Fueler: Zeke Nance
Hometown: Calhoun, Georgia

ABOUT LOVE’S TRAVEL STOPS

Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with 640 locations in 42 states. Love’s continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love’s serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company’s award-winning culture.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 Craftsman Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 34 and No. 38 Craftsman Truck Series teams from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

ZZ TOP FRONT MAN BILLY GIBBONS ANNOUNCED AS AMBETTER HEALTH 400 GRAND MARSHAL

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HAMPTON, Ga. (Feb. 10, 2025) – Atlanta Motor Speedway announced today ZZ Top lead singer and guitarist Billy F Gibbons will be the grand marshal for the upcoming Ambetter Health 400.

As part of his grand marshal duties, Gibbons will say the most famous words in motorsports, compelling the starting field to life when he says, “Drivers, start your engines.”

“Time to roll…fast and faster!” Billy F Gibbons will growl as motors rev.

With his signature beard and African headgear, Billy F Gibbons is instantly recognizable and best known as the centerpiece of ZZ Top. His iconic vocals and riffs played a major role in the band’s ascent to becoming one of the country’s top rock bands with renowned tracks like “La Grange”, “Tush”, and later “Give Me All Your Loving” and “Sharp Dressed Man”. Over the course of more than five decades more than 50 million ZZ Top albums have been sold as well as a significant number of Billy F Gibbons solo albums. Billy and his ZZ Top bandmates were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, his friend and admirer.

His solo releases include the Afro-Cuban flavored “Perfectamundo”, the bluesy, “The Big Bad Blues”, and the hard rockin, “Hardware” all of which are underscored by what he refers to as the “Three T’s”: Tone, Taste and Tenacity. More recently he’s released “Livin’ It Up Down In Texas” as heard on the soundtrack to the hit series Land Man. It was written by Gibbons also with Billy Bob Thornton, the series star, and Nashville singer/composer and Land Man actor Mark Collie.

Gibbons will kick off the Ambetter Health 400, the main event of Atlanta’s spring NASCAR weekend. The weekend features races across all three of the sanctioning body’s national touring series, including the Fr8 Racing 208 and Bennett Transportation and Logistics 250.

Tickets and camping accommodations for the Feb. 21-23 Ambetter Health 400 NASCAR weekend are available at www.AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com.

About the Ambetter Health 400 weekend:

Atlanta’s spring NASCAR weekend is headlined by the Ambetter Health 400 on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, with intense, superspeedway pack racing that challenges NASCAR’s best and dazzles fans.

The race weekend also features the 11th year of Atlanta’s same-day NASCAR doubleheader on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. The thrills of the Fr8 208 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race and the Bennett Transportation and Logistics 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race all happen in one action-packed day.

More information on the Feb. 21-23, 2025, Ambetter Health 400 weekend and ticket availability can be found online at AtlantaMotorSpeedway.com.

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