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HEIM DELIVERS ON FINAL RESTART, JOINS TOP-FIVE ALL-TIME IN TRUCK SERIES WINS

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Reigning Truck Series champion goes from ninth-to-first on the final restart to win for 24th time

DARLINGTON, SC (March 20, 2026) – TRICON Garage driver and reigning Truck Series champion Corey Heim drove a masterful final restart to deliver his first win in his second Truck Series start this season. After his crew chief Seth Smith made a call to go for tires, Heim drove his Tundra from ninth to first to claim victory. With the win, Heim earned his 24th career Truck Series victory – tying him with Johnny Sauter for fifth all-time. Heim also tied Kyle Busch with his 28th consecutive start with laps led in the Truck Series, which is the most all-time.

His TRICON Garage teammate, Kaden Honeycutt, had the dominate Tundra the majority of the night as the Texas native won the second stage and led the most laps (59), before suffering wall contact while racing for the lead in the closing laps. Honeycutt finished fourth and moved up to second in the standings.

Toyota had half of the top-10 finishers with Heim, Honeycutt, Christopher Bell (sixth), Gio Ruggiero (eighth) and William Sawalich (10th).

TOYOTA RACING Post-Race Recap
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS)
Darlington Raceway
Race 4 of 23 – 200.8 Miles, 147 Laps

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS

1st, COREY HEIM

2nd, Ross Chastain*

3rd, Christian Eckes*

4th, KADEN HONEYCUTT

5th, Connor Mosack*

6th, CHRISTOPHER BELL

8th, GIO RUGGIERO

10th, WILLIAM SAWALICH

13th, TANNER GRAY

14th, TIMMY HILL

25th, STEWART FRIESEN

26th, JUSTIN CARROLL

*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

COREY HEIM, No. 5 Frontline Enterprises Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, TRICON Garage

Finishing Position: 1st

Where did you come from?

“I’m out of breath. We had that set of scuffs laying – they were five laps fresher than everyone else, and I was like it is worth a shot. I don’t think we can win from where we are at, and sure enough, I just felt like I made all of the right moves. I made it three wide coming to the white and bombed it in there on Ross (Chastain). I was shocked he gave me the bottom with fresher tires like that. So thankful for TRICON Garage. So happy to be able to get this No. 5 Frontline Enterprises Tundra in victory lane. I didn’t even know I was racing this race until three weeks ago. Frontline came on board and helped me out with this deal. I love racing. I love winning, and I just drove the crap out of it, and it worked out. That was awesome. I love racing. I love Darlington, and just want to do it more often.”

KADEN HONEYCUTT, No. 11 Safelite Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, TRICON Garage

Finishing Position: 4th

What else did you need this evening?

“Not have Cup guys stuff me in the fence, just because they have nothing to lose. 77 (Carson Hocevar) did it in (turns) one and two, and Ross (Chastain) did it off of two, and then I kind of lost it from there, and then the 5 (Corey Heim) came on tires. Caution fell their way – so congrats to TRICON for getting that done. We definitely had the best truck tonight, but when they have nothing to lose and they come race in this series – they just do whatever they want. It is what it is, but thank you to Safelite and Toyota. This whole TRICON Garage team does such a great job. TOYOTA RACING – what else can you ask for, just disappointing for sure.”

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs nearly 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 35 million cars and trucks at our 11 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

Ford Racing Notes and Quotes – Darlington NCTS Post-Race Quotes

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Ford Racing Notes and Quotes
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Click It Don’t Risk It 200 — Darlington Raceway
Friday, March 20, 2026

FORD UNOFFICIAL FINISHING RESULTS:

12th – Layne Riggs
17th – Chandler Smith
18th – Frankie Muniz
23rd – Jake Garcia
28th – Cole Butcher
29th – Clayton Green
31st – Ty Majeski
35th – Josh Reaume
36th – Ben Rhodes

LAYNE RIGGS, No. 34 BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing Ford F-150 – “I really hate that me and my Ford Racing teammate, Ty (Majeski), were kind of at it all night. It was nothing malicious from either of us, just hard racing both times. The first time, I feel like he didn’t really know I was out there and got into me and put me in the wall. That put us behind, but we came back to the front. I haven’t seen a replay, so I don’t exactly know what happened the second time, but I thought there was plenty of room out there. I wasn’t trying to stuff him into the fence or anything. That pretty much ruined both of our nights, so I’m disappointed all of that transpired. I definitely don’t want to take two Fords out together, so we’ll just have to watch the replay and dissect it and see what happened. Overall, to come back P12 after what happened and to have a truck that had the toe knocked out two inches it felt like. I was having to go hand-over-hand in the corner to get it to turn, so to come back from that and finish as well as we did at the very end, I’m very content with that. Everybody at Front Row Motorsports did a really good job of keeping their heads down and staying focused all the way to the end even when it looked like the odds were stacked against us.”

CHANDLER SMITH, No. 38 QuickTie Ford F-150 – “We call those a blue-collar day around here. Our No. 38 QuickTie Products Ford F-150 was not good, to say the least, all day. We just struggled with handling all day and on top of that with handling, obviously, our pace wasn’t great, so by the very end of the race got it better than it was for the first half to three-quarters of the race, but then we just got super, super free like a light switch after six laps. I’m proud of the effort of everybody on this Front Row Motorsports group. They didn’t give up today. We definitely have a lot of work to do. We came back with something similar to what we ran back in the fall last year and was really good then. We were solid today in practice. It wasn’t amazing, but we just missed it completely in the race. We’ll regroup and go to Rockingham and hopefully have a better piece.”

JAKE GARCIA, No. 98 Quanta Services/Curb Records Ford F-150 – “I think off the truck we weren’t very good today, but we made really good adjustments and did a good job working as a team to figure out what we needed to do to improve our Ford F-150. There at the end of the race I thought we were really good, but I just ended up getting wrecked on the green-white-checker. They stacked up in front of me. Obviously, I slowed down what I could and then I just got run over from behind, so I hate it for our Quanta Service/Curb Records team, but I think we showed we have a lot of speed and that we can run good. I want to thank all of my guys for bringing me a fast truck and we’ll move on to Rockingham.”

BEN RHODES, No. 99 Farm Paint Ford F-150 – “It was probably lap two. I don’t know. It was way too early for how hard I was getting raced. The 18 truck, Tyler Ankrum, I don’t know if he tried to clear himself or the truck got away from him, but I was on his outside – my nose was – and when he came up to I guess try to take the position, his right side hit our left-front fender. That knocked the fender in, so as soon as I turned the wheel going into turn one, it cut the tire down. It was way too early for something like that to happen. It’s unfortunate. It’s a habit that a lot of these guys do, trying to race really hard and force people to lift to take positions away from one another and that’s just not good – at least the things like this happening. It’s unfortunate. I don’t know what else to say about it for our guys. We hate it. We came in here second in points and said we just wanted to manage this race as our goal and just not lose anything, and now we’re gonna lose everything we’ve worked for the last two or three races. Not good, but we’ll rebound. It’s on to the next race.”

How Minor Wheel Damage Impacts Performance in High-Speed Driving Conditions

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A small scuff from a parking curb or a barely visible bend in a rim rarely gets a second thought. Most drivers glance at the mark, shrug, and move on, treating it as nothing more than a cosmetic blemish.

That assumption holds up fine at city speeds. However, once a vehicle pushes past highway pace or enters track conditions, the physics shift dramatically. Forces that were negligible at 30 mph become amplified, and those “minor” imperfections start interacting with the road in ways most people never anticipate.

Why Small Rim Flaws Escalate at Speed

Centrifugal force acting on a wheel increases with the square of speed. That means a small mass imbalance from a bent rim at 30 mph doesn’t just double at 60 mph—it quadruples. At 80 mph, the force is over seven times greater than it was at city speed, turning a barely noticeable wobble into persistent steering vibrations that fatigue both the driver and the suspension.

The problem compounds from there. Cracked rims and even minor bends create uneven contact between the tire and the road surface. That inconsistency generates excess friction on one side of the tire, building heat that accelerates wear during sustained high-speed driving. Over time, the rubber degrades unevenly, and the structural integrity of the tire itself starts to suffer.

Cosmetic damage tells a similar story. Curb rash on alloy wheels might look like a surface-level issue, but those rough edges can compromise the bead seal where the tire meets the rim. The result is a slow, steady loss of tire pressure that most gauges won’t catch until it becomes a real liability at highway speeds.

Bent rims, cracked rims, and curb rash are the three most common forms of minor wheel damage, and they share one trait: drivers tend to underestimate all of them. What feels perfectly stable in a neighborhood becomes a measurable performance problem at speed, especially when multiple small flaws overlap. Drivers typically address these issues through dealership visits, local wheel shops, or mobile rim repair services before the damage has a chance to escalate further.

Threshold Speeds Where Damage Turns Critical

Damage Turns Critical
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Not all speeds punish wheel damage equally. Below 45 mph, most minor bends and imbalances produce little noticeable effect on handling. The forces involved simply aren’t large enough to amplify small imperfections into real problems.

That changes between 55 and 70 mph. In this range, a bent rim starts generating steering vibrations that the driver can feel through the wheel. Uneven tire wear patterns develop faster, and wheel alignment begins drifting from spec as the suspension absorbs repeated asymmetric loads.

Above 75 mph, the risk profile shifts sharply. Vehicle control narrows because the margin between a stable tire and a failing one shrinks at these speeds. Tire blowout likelihood climbs as heat builds unevenly across a compromised contact patch. NHTSA data on tire-related crashes connects this speed range with a measurable increase in tire failure incidents, particularly when pre-existing damage is involved.

Duration matters just as much as peak speed. Sustained highway cruising or track use compounds these effects far more than a brief acceleration burst. A TPMS warning that never triggers during city driving may finally activate after 30 minutes of steady interstate pace, by which point the pressure loss has already affected handling.

Treating these thresholds as fixed reference points helps frame when minor damage crosses the line into something that demands attention, and why vehicle maintenance priorities should account for wheel condition alongside the usual fluid and brake checks.

Signs Your Wheels Need Attention Before Speed

Knowing the speed thresholds discussed above is one thing. Recognizing the warning signs on a specific vehicle before hitting those speeds is what actually prevents problems. Several symptoms point directly to wheel damage that has moved beyond cosmetic concern:

  • Persistent steering vibrations that grow stronger as speed climbs, rather than smoothing out
  • Curb rash extending below the surface, particularly near the tire bead where the seal forms against the rim
  • Uneven tire wear across one or more wheels, visible as bald patches on one edge while the opposite side retains tread
  • Recurring TPMS alerts for low tire pressure without any sign of a puncture or valve leak
  • Pulling to one side that becomes more noticeable at highway speeds, suggesting the wheel or suspension geometry has shifted
  • Any visible bend or crack in the rim, no matter how small it appears at a glance

Even one of these signs warrants inspection. When two or more appear together, the likelihood of compounding suspension damage at speed increases significantly. Advances in high-speed racing technology have made diagnostic tools more accessible, giving even amateur drivers better resources for spotting these issues early.

Any of these symptoms appearing in the 55-70 mph range, as outlined in the previous section, signals that minor damage has already begun affecting performance.

Small Damage, High Stakes

The gap between “cosmetic” and “dangerous” narrows with every mile per hour. Damage that feels perfectly ignorable around town carries real consequences once sustained speed enters the equation.

A quick visual inspection before any highway trip or track day remains the simplest form of risk reduction. The math is straightforward: addressing minor wheel damage early always costs less than dealing with a failure at speed.

Craftsman Truck Series at Darlington Fast Facts

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Kaden Honeycutt wins Truck Series pole at Darlingtjon Raceway. Photo by John Knittel for SpeedwayMedia.com.

As the Craftsman Truck Series rolls into Darlington Raceway tonight, here’s a quick guide to everything you need to know. And don’t forget to catch all the action at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1 with radio coverage provided by SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Tires: NASCAR announced that the Craftsman Truck Series teams will have two sets of tires for practice at Darlington. Additionally, each team will have six sets of tires for this evening’s race. This includes four new tires, one set transferred from practice, and one set from qualifying.

Kaden Honeycutt was fastest in the practice session, followed by Ty Majeski, Corey Heim, Tanner Gray and Grant Enfinger to round out the top five.

Honeycutt also topped the speed chart in qualifying, scoring his first career pole and will lead the field to green for tonight’s Buckle Up South Carolina 200.

“I’m not really so much of a hot lapping guy, so that was really awesome,” he said. “Man, I just couldn’t do it without Toyota, Tricon, Safelite, everyone that took a chance upon me to take over this 11 Truck and do a good job. First three weeks I felt like we’ve did good, but also I haven’t done the best job at maximizing our results.

He continued, saying, “I’m just the lucky guy that holds the wheel.”

Carson Hocevar, Tanner Gray, Gio Ruggiero and Corey Heim round out the top five.le

This evening’s race also marks the first event in the Triple Truck Challenge. The second race will be on April 3 at Rockingham Speedway, with the finale on April 10 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Starting Lineup

PosNoDriverTeamTimeSpeed
111Kaden HoneycuttSafelite Toyota28.848170.466
277Carson Hocevar(i)Delaware Life Chevrolet28.868170.348
315Tanner GrayBlack’s Tire Toyota28.943169.906
417Giovanni RuggieroFirst Auto Group Toyota28.958169.818
55Corey HeimFrontline Enterprises Toyota28.971169.742
662Christopher Bell(i)Pristine Auction Toyota28.978169.701
788Ty MajeskiChi Chi’s/Menards Ford28.992169.619
834Layne RiggsBKB Bare Knuckle Boxing Ford29.037169.356
945Ross Chastain(i)Buckle Up South Carolina Chevrolet29.153168.682
107Connor MosackFriends of Jaclyn Foundation Chevrolet29.172168.573
119Grant EnfingerGrant County Mulch Chevrolet29.199168.417
1238Chandler SmithQuickTie Ford29.234168.215
1352Stewart FriesenHalmar International Toyota29.263168.048
1419Daniel HemricNAPA Nightvision Chevrolet29.282167.939
1599Ben RhodesFarm Paint Ford29.3167.836
1691Christian EckesAdaptive One Calipers Chevrolet29.388167.334
1713Cole Butcher #Atlantic Tilt Load Ford29.435167.066
1818Tyler AnkrumLiUNA! Chevrolet29.456166.947
1942Conner JonesDQS Solutions & Staffing Chevrolet29.485166.783
2025Corey LaJoie(i)Nothing Stops Ram RAM29.489166.76
2144Andres Perez De LaraTelcel Chevrolet29.501166.693
2210AJ Allmendinger(i)Team Mopar RAM29.517166.602
2398Jake GarciaQuanta Services/Curb Records Ford29.52166.585
2426Dawson SuttonWAR Shocks/Rackley Roofing Chevrolet29.522166.574
2516Justin HaleyDeclaration of Deals RAM29.553166.399
2656Timmy HillUNITS Toyota29.694165.609
271William Sawalich(i)Starkey Toyota29.702165.565
2881Kris WrightF.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet29.74165.353
2912Brenden Queen #Cummins Diesel Special RAM29.905164.441
3014Mini Tyrrell #RAM RAM30.464161.423
3122Josh ReaumeLevrack Ford30.955158.863
3276Spencer BoydTohatsu ChevroletOwner Points157.995
332Clayton GreenRoyals Vista Inc. FordOwner Points157.651
3490Justin CarrollCarroll’s Automotive ToyotaOwner Points157.017
3593Caleb CostnerCostner Motorsports ChevroletOwner Points155.066
3633Frankie MunizLucid Training FordOwner Points0

GORDON, HYDE AND ANDERSON GO TO PROVISIONAL NO. 1 SPOTS AT FMP NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS

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PHOENIX (March 20, 2026) – Making just her second career Top Fuel start on Friday at Firebird Motorsports Park, rookie sensation Maddi Gordon took the provisional No. 1 spot to kick off this weekend’s 41st annual FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs.

Spencer Hyde (Funny Car) and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) are also the provisional No. 1 qualifiers at the second of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

Gordon went 3.844-seconds at 329.42 mph in her 12,000-horsepower Carlyle Tools dragster, putting her on track to earn her first career No. 1 qualifier if it holds. Racing in warm conditions, Gordon made the only 3-second run in the Top Fuel ranks during the first session on Friday, doing so a race after advancing to the semifinals in her professional debut at NHRA’s season-opener in Gainesville.

“I was really, really stoked to go down that first pass,” Gordon said. “That was just so exciting after you hear all those cars smoking the tires ahead of us. But you know what? I got so much faith in Rob [Flynn] and Troy [Fasching]. They have done a stellar job of getting down those hot racetracks and I couldn’t be more proud to drive for them.

“Before Gainesville, a month and a half ago, I had never even warmed up a dragster with a blower on it, so there’s so many firsts in the past month and a half. I learn something new every single pass I get on the racetrack. The more I know, I feel like I can be a better driver because I just have so much to learn.”

Defending event winner Shawn Langdon rebounded with a solid 3-second run to close out the day and is currently second with a run of 3.925 at 307.30. Antron Brown is third after going 3.985 at 297.09.

A year ago in Phoenix, Funny Car’s Spencer Hyde failed to make the field, but that won’t be an issue this year, as the reigning Rookie of the Year bolted to the provisional No. 1 spot on Friday thanks to a run of 3.979 at 317.64 in his 12,000-horsepower Head, Inc. Ford Mustang.

It puts Hyde on track for his second career top spot and already makes his weekend better than a year ago at Firebird Motorsports Park. That was his second career start in the Funny Car ranks – he also didn’t qualify in Gainesville to open 2025 – but Hyde quickly got on track, putting together a solid season as NHRA’s top rookie.

After last year’s struggles, he was plenty pleased with Friday’s results.

“We had a tough start last year, and I learned that driving a Funny Car is not easy. It’s the most humbling thing I’ve ever driven,” Hyde said. “These things are hard to drive all the time. You just never know what they’re going to throw at you. Driving them is challenging when it’s hot and greasy; they’re moving around out there and they take a little bit to settle in.

“On our [3.97] it never really settled in, but we slipped it through there and made a good run, good enough to be No. 1. Second run I was pointing a little bit too far right, and made a pretty big correction early, and it actually dropped the [cylinder] and was trying to push me over the lane, but I kept it off the wall, made a good full run, and was second low the session, so we’re pretty happy.”

Jack Beckman took the second spot with a 3.982 at 323.97 and Matt Hagan delivered a 3.998 at 321.04 to sit third.

In Pro Stock, defending event winner Greg Anderson impressed in the heat, making the quickest run in both sessions, including a run of 6.552 at 206.99 in his HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro to open the day. If that holds up, Anderson would collect his first top qualifier of the season and the 141st in his standout career.

It’s also a stark contrast to Gainesville, where the six-time world champion struggled throughout qualifying and just slipped into the field. He turned things around in eliminations, advancing to the final round, but Anderson was thrilled with the qualifying turnaround on Friday.

“Without a doubt that morning run, because of the track being cooler, is going to be the best qualifying run of the weekend,” Anderson said. “You better get right on that first one, so a lot of pressure. You just can’t go up there, you know, and shoot for the moon, because if you don’t make it down, you may not qualify.

“Just from the first session to the afternoon session, we lost about four or five-hundredths of ET, and that’s going to be probably 30-40 horsepower, just like that. You have to do other things to make the engine think it has power – gear ratio and things like that. You have to get all of the round pegs in the round holes, but it’s hard to do.”

Greg Stanfield is currently second after going 6.558 at 209.10 and Jeg Coughlin Jr.’s 6.562 at 209.10 puts him third through two sessions.

Qualifying continues at 9:30 a.m. locat time on Saturday at the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs at Firebird Motorsports Park.

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Friday’s results after the first two of four rounds of qualifying for the 41st annual FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs at Firebird Motorsports Park, second of 20 events in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Qualifying will continue Saturday for Sunday’s final eliminations.

Top Fuel — 1. Maddi Gordon, 3.844 seconds, 329.42 mph; 2. Shawn Langdon, 3.925, 307.30; 3. Antron Brown, 3.985, 297.09; 4. Leah Pruett, 3.997, 297.22; 5. Josh Hart, 4.053, 296.44; 6. Billy Torrence, 4.104, 277.60; 7. Doug Kalitta, 4.119, 257.78; 8. Tony Stewart, 4.191, 213.23; 9. Jaren Mott, 4.193, 211.03; 10. Will Smith, 4.196, 260.36; 11. Justin Ashley, 4.251, 225.33; 12. Tony Schumacher, 4.282, 209.72; 13. Shawn Reed, 4.523, 182.28; 14. Clay Millican, 4.556, 179.28; 15. Cameron Ferre, 8.305, 71.58.

Funny Car — 1. Spencer Hyde, Ford Mustang, 3.979, 317.64; 2. Jack Beckman, Chevy Camaro, 3.982, 323.97; 3. Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 3.998, 321.04; 4. Jordan Vandergriff, Camaro, 4.011, 288.21; 5. Chad Green, Mustang, 4.017, 313.44; 6. Paul Lee, Charger, 4.021, 311.49; 7. Jason Rupert, Mustang, 4.044, 306.05; 8. Dave Richards, Mustang, 4.049, 324.12; 9. Alexis DeJoria, Camaro, 4.081, 298.47; 10. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 4.088, 278.23; 11. J.R. Todd, Toyota GR Supra, 4.103, 286.80; 12. Dylan Winefsky, Charger, 4.216, 272.89; 13. Todd Lesenko, Charger, 4.255, 256.70; 14. Austin Prock, Mustang, 4.427, 295.46; 15. Blake Alexander, Charger, 4.504, 205.88; 16. Daniel Wilkerson, Mustang, 4.602, 194.72. Not Qualified: 17. Ron Capps, 5.239, 142.67.

Pro Stock — 1. Greg Anderson, Chevy Camaro, 6.552, 208.42; 2. Greg Stanfield, Camaro, 6.558, 209.10; 3. Jeg Coughlin, Camaro, 6.562, 209.10; 4. Matt Hartford, Camaro, 6.568, 208.91; 5. Chris Vang, Camaro, 6.572, 208.26; 6. Dallas Glenn, Camaro, 6.573, 208.46; 7. Cody Coughlin, Camaro, 6.575, 209.23; 8. Eric Latino, Camaro, 6.580, 208.39; 9. Aaron Stanfield, Camaro, 6.581, 209.04; 10. Erica Enders, Camaro, 6.583, 208.84; 11. Troy Coughlin Jr., Camaro, 6.592, 208.55; 12. Cody Anderson, Camaro, 6.593, 208.59; 13. Deric Kramer, Camaro, 6.596, 208.55; 14. Chris McGaha, Camaro, 6.598, 209.62; 15. Matt Latino, Camaro, 6.599, 208.14; 16. Kenny Delco, Camaro, 6.618, 206.48. Not Qualified: 17. Stephen Bell, 6.624, 207.11; 18. Mason McGaha, 6.625, 208.14; 19. Joey Grose, 6.631, 207.62; 20. Shane Tucker, 6.639, 207.05.

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Overview- Darlington Raceway

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Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race Overview-
Darlington Raceway; March 21, 2026

Track: Darlington Raceway
Race: Sports Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200
Date/Broadcast: Saturday; March 21, 2026 5:30 p.m. ET
TV: CW Network
Radio: MRN Radio- Check Local Listings for affiliate, and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90
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No Room for Error: Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport
Eyes Strong Run at Darlington Raceway

Darlington, S.C. (March 20, 2026) – Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport heads east this weekend to one of NASCAR’s most historic and demanding venues, Darlington Raceway, for Saturday’s Sports Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200.

Known as the “Track Too Tough to Tame,” the 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval in Darlington, South Carolina has challenged drivers since its debut in 1950. With its unique asymmetrical layout, narrow racing surface, and abrasive pavement, NASCAR O’Reilly Series teams must balance precision, tire conservation, and race-long discipline to contend for a strong finish.

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport will field three entries in the 147-lap, 200-mile event: Jeb Burton in the No. 27 State Water Heaters Chevrolet, Blaine Perkins driving the No. 31 Capital City Towing Chevrolet, and Rajah Caruth in the No. 32 Black Effect Podcast Network Chevrolet.

The team arrives at Darlington following a strong west coast swing, continuing to build momentum and confidence across its three-car program.

Burton returns to Darlington with a solid track record at the historic oval. In NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series competition, the Virginia native has recorded four top-15 finishes at the track, including a career-best finish of fifth in 2021. Known for his smooth driving style and ability to manage tire wear, Burton enters the weekend with confidence at one of NASCAR’s most technical circuits.

“Darlington is one of those places that really tests you as a driver,” Burton said.

“You’ve got to be patient and hit your marks every lap. It’s easy to make a mistake and get into the wall, so discipline is everything. Our State Water Heaters Chevy has shown speed in the sim this week, and if we stay clean and execute, we can be there at the end.”

With experience and consistency on his side, Burton and the No. 27 team will look to capitalize on long-run speed and track position to contend for another strong finish.

Perkins enters Darlington continuing to grow his experience at one of the most challenging tracks on the schedule. While still building his notebook at the South Carolina oval, the California native has shown steady improvement in managing tire wear and adapting to changing track conditions.

“Darlington is definitely one of the toughest tracks we go to,” Perkins said.

“You’re racing the track as much as the competition. It’s all about being smooth and keeping the tires underneath you. Our Capital City Towing Chevy team has been making gains, and I’m looking forward to putting together a solid race.”

For Perkins and the No. 31 team, the focus will be on clean execution, minimizing mistakes, and gaining valuable experience to translate into a competitive finish.

Caruth heads to Darlington looking to continue building momentum in his NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series campaign. The rising talent has previous experience at the track across NASCAR national series competition, gaining valuable laps at a venue where patience and precision are critical.

This weekend’s partnership with the Black Effect Podcast Network highlights a continued commitment to connecting new audiences with the sport and showcasing diverse voices within the industry.

“Darlington is all about rhythm and discipline,” Caruth said.

“You’ve got to be really focused and take care of your equipment over a long run. I’m excited to get back there and keep building on what we’ve been working on as a team.”

With a focus on long-run consistency and limiting mistakes, Caruth and the No. 32 team aim to maximize track position and continue their upward trajectory.

As the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season continues, Darlington Raceway presents a unique opportunity for Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport to showcase its growth, resilience, and attention to detail. The historic venue demands respect, and teams that execute over the course of a run are often rewarded.

When the green flag waves Saturday at 5:30 p.m. ET, three Chevrolets representing Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport will take on one of NASCAR’s ultimate tests. With momentum building and confidence growing, the team looks to deliver a strong performance in the Sports Clips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200.

The SportClips Haircuts VFW Help a Hero 200 from Darlington Racway will be broadcast live on The CW beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. Radio coverage will be provided by the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, channel 90, with flag-to-flag coverage from Darlington, South Carolina.

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CHEVROLET NCS AT DARLINGTON: Carson Hocevar Media Availability Quotes

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NASCAR CUP SERIES
DARLINGTON RACEWAY
TEAM CHEVY DRIVER QUOTES
MARCH 20, 2026

Carson Hocevar, driver of the No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, met with the media in advance of the NASCAR Cup Series race weekend at Darlington Raceway.

Media Availability Quotes:

You are running a throwback this weekend. Talk a little bit about that, how that came together and the history behind that…

“Yeah, so it was Chili’s idea that kind of came to me. They were like, is there any scheme you want to run? This was last year… they were like, we want to run a throwback. Instantly, I was like, I want to run the Bud No. 8. I thought it was perfect. But then they were like, well, we kind of want to go with this cowboy theme… what about this? So it was all their idea. I didn’t understand for a minute because I was like, blue and yellow, that doesn’t really work with your colors. But once they kind of explained it, their thought process, they just really wanted the picture recreated and fit in their cowboy theme with ‘Ride the Dente’ and everything. It made a lot of sense for their side.

Yeah, it turned out cool. I listened to Dale Jr.’s podcast and everything. That’s his favorite scheme. I kind of laughed… I was like, cool, I at least get to run somewhat of a Dale Jr. scheme because he ran that in the Busch race at Daytona. I just kind of laughed about that from my era. That’s where I recognize the scheme the most from when I was born. I don’t have the greatest appreciation for the Dale Sr. scheme because it was a long time after that I was born. But, yeah, obviously, it’s super cool to run the scheme.”

Obviously, the Dale Earnhardt comparisons with you are nothing new. You’ve heard a lot about it by now. Do you plan this weekend with Darlington being kind of such a classic track for that old-school hard-nosed race that Dale was? Have you thought about maybe, and you can interpret this in any way you want, having the tribute kind of bleed over into maybe the way you’re driving too, like pulling Earnhardt-type moves out there if you get the chance?

“I mean, I think I’ve hit enough people already (laughs). I don’t know… I’m just driving how I want to drive. I don’t really love the comparisons of what they turn into. It started by just kind of not apologizing after running into people, basically, and just being really, really aggressive, to turning into kind of the ‘I’m as good as him’. I was like, I don’t know where that came from.

So, yeah, I just plan on driving. I’m just hoping I’m fast enough or we’re good enough that we can actually be up front and be relevant, especially with that scheme. But, yeah, I’m just me. I’ve been saying it for a long time. I like just being me. You know, it’s a lot easier that way for my sake. I don’t like to have to be anybody I’m not.”

The Suarez-Chastain incident made me wonder how former teammates race each other. Do you feel like Justin Haley races you any different now in the truck, or maybe do the former Nieces teammates that you have race you different? Is there any difference?

“No. It hasn’t really been relevant for my sake. You know, I haven’t really got a chance to race my teammates. You know, they’re starting that RAM deal and they haven’t been super-fast yet or anything, so I haven’t been around Justin (Haley). I think me and Ross (Chastain) race each other really hard, but I think he’s known for racing everybody hard so I’m not getting any special treatment or anything.

But no, I don’t know. I was off doing stuff, and I was busy. I didn’t even know Daniel (Suarez) and Ross got into it, if I’m being honest. So that was news to me.”

Kind of following up on that, have you in the past, not asking names, have you had teammates you just flat don’t get along with, for any reason? And then, if you’re going to give me a ‘yes’, how do you navigate that?

“Well, for my sake, there’s been a lot of turnover. You know, even with Niece (Motorsports), like I don’t think I’ve had anybody more than one year. And even on the Cup side, I don’t think I’ve had anybody more than one year, except now Michael (McDowell). I just kind of do my own thing anyways. Even if we’re not buddy-buddy, per se, I probably don’t talk to him as much as Daniel does. Like Daniel and Michael, they get along super well on the prep side because they look at a lot of data, and I look at no data. I have my own way of looking at it. I really like watching real cars go around in circles. So with that, even at the superspeedways this year, we’ve been good and it’s the best on-track feel I’ve had with teammates. Daniel’s a really good helper, been a good supporter and fit that kind of role of being a team helper here. I’m really buying into that. So I’ve appreciated him for that.

But, no, I haven’t really had that be an issue yet or anything. You know, there’s just been a lot of turnover in Trucks, and even in Cup, the seats next to me have kind of been a revolving door.”

On the throwback scheme, this year the pause button has been hit and they kind of left it up to everybody and there was no emphasis to do it. But as someone who loves the history of the sport and appreciates it, was it important for you to continue this?

“I really wanted to do one. But, no, this was their idea even before throwback weekend went away. I felt like this one made a lot of sense for them, just because they specifically bought this race kind of with that in mind, so this was important to them.

And also, too, when it all stops and everybody goes away, you’re then kind of the only one running a throwback or a lot less emphasis and you can kind of stand out more, which is good for a brand and their idea, I have to imagine.”

Did you guys communicate with Dale (Earnhardt Jr.) or anyone from the family at all to say, hey, we have this idea? Is there some things you want to contribute to it, or do you surprise them with it and he kind of sees it when we all do?

“Yeah, it was kind of a surprise to me a little bit on some of the things. But I meant to text them and I was like, ah, it’s a little too far out… let me get the scheme and everything and let me send them a picture. They were going to do it. But, yeah, I just kind of wanted to send it to Dale Jr. because me and him have that relationship and just kind of be like, man, what do you think of this? Do you think it’s cool? And, honestly, Darlington just kind of just snuck up on me. I forgot how quickly it happened. You know, once you get racing a season and everything comes up so fast that it was like, oh, shoot… like it’s already going to be announced with a photo shoot or whatever. Otherwise, I would have texted him, but I just honestly forgot.”

We’ve seen a lot of projections for this weekend coming out of the sim of what we think this race is going to look like. What have you experienced in the sim and what is your projection for Sunday?

“My sim has me wide-open in (turn) one and two all day long. So, it’s a lot of grip. If that’s right, I think we’ve got them covered (laughs).

No, honestly, I think it’s going to be tough. I think it will be fun to watch. I’m curious. I think, hopefully, that there’s some guys or teams that miss the setup and hopefully we’re on the right end of it. I think it will spread out a lot. I can foresee that. Qualifying is going to be important. I mean, we saw it in Las Vegas — when there’s no cautions, it’s kind of old school. There’s about 17 cars on the lead lap and that’s all that’s left. But, you know, it’s all you’re racing… 17 cars because they never get a chance to get back on the lead lap. So, I can foresee this being similar or more aggressive and that there just might not be a lot of cautions. And, you know, everybody’s fighting their race cars, so the really, really good guys can just kind of pull by everybody.”

I wanted to look ahead a couple of weeks to Rockingham. I know a lot of Cup Series drivers are looking forward to a weekend off, but it looks like you’re going to be in the truck for that. Just wanted to gauge, what’s your experience level there? What are you looking forward to the most about competing in that event?

“I’ve never ran a lap around Rockingham, so I’m excited to go do it. I’m excited to just go run laps around there. It’s been a cool track that I’ve always wanted to race at. It’ll be fun to get a whole weekend that I get to just get to go run a truck. You don’t have to worry about the Cup car or where you are in points or anything. I can just go out there and hopefully beat up on the Truck field a little bit. That’s our goal, at least.”

You said you learn differently than Daniel Suarez and Michael McDowell. I’m kind of curious, is it more of watching video and former YouTube stuff? Because when I talk to Connor Zilisch and Jesse Love, they really watch old videos to kind of hone their craft…

“Yeah, I just really can’t take anything away from SMT. If they shut it off for everybody, I wouldn’t go any slower. But I think others would, so I think it would help me. I get the most out of watching old races or even older races, really. You just see stuff, and I just kind of compare weird things. I was at COTA one week, and I was comparing it to Martinsville for one corner of how I wanted my car, which sounds really weird for a lot of people that are new to our shop. That’s just kind of how I operate. I feel like I can take anything from anything. I watch old races, but I just live with late-2000s Cup races on my TV the whole time. I feel like somewhere or another, I’ll learn something from something I see or watch and can attach it to today, but then you watch the current races or current cars. But yeah, I just don’t get a lot from data and squiggly lines. It doesn’t really make sense to me. It never really has worked for me, but for others, it does. Daniel and other drivers, they get a lot out of it. They live and die by it almost, Everybody has their own way to do it.”

Looking at old videos, did you kind of attract yourself to the ‘Earnhardt Mystique’?

“As a kid, I watched every documentary ever. I watched the Tony (Stewart) documentary; the Kasey Kahne one, the Dale (Earnhardt) Jr. back in the day, and then obviously all the Dale (Earnhardt Sr.) documentaries. But also, all the Race Hub and Speed exclusives, that’s all I watched. I didn’t really watch cartoons. That’s what I watched. I just felt like they did a really good job when I was growing up of having all that available and for kids or people to be able to learn. So that’s what I did.”

To kind of follow up then on your video watching, is that kind of how you’re going to prepare yourself for the Rockingham since you’ve never been around that track?

“A little bit, maybe. Yeah, I’ve just watched it for so long. But I was there in person and watched the Truck race and the O’Reilly’s race, so I think I have a good idea of how to get around that place. But I’ve got however long in practice to figure it out. I’m looking forward to just kind of going there blind and enjoying it. It’s my game of golf, per se, that I just get to go enjoy it with zero pressure.”

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CORVETTE RACING AT SEBRING: Pushing Ahead

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Corvette Racing program going for 13 class victories in 12 Hours

SEBRING, Fla. (March 20, 2026) – Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports’ two Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs will line up one behind the other Saturday for the start of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in the drive for a 13th class victory in America’s oldest sports car race.

Antonio Garcia was the quickest Corvette driver in Friday’s 15-minute qualifying session in the red-white-and-blue No. 3 Z06 GT3.R. His lap of 1:59.295 (112.862 mph) placed him sixth on the grid in the Corvette he will share with Alexander Sims and Marvin Kirchhöfer. Not too far behind in eighth was Tommy Milner in the No. 4 Corvette that he will drive with Nicky Catsburg and Nico Varrone after a lap of 1:59.465 (112.702 mph).

Of note, Garcia and Milner both will make their 20th career starts in the 12 Hours.

Both Corvettes were within a second of the class pole-winner but rarely does qualifying matter at a race as long or as grueling as Sebring. There certainly is enough experience to fall back on with Corvette Racing being a constant at the race dating back to 1999. Sebring, which has been the site of 14 class victories for the program – a dozen coming in the 12 Hours. Each came from the two-car Corvette Racing factory team operated by Pratt Miller.

In GTD, Salih Yoluc qualified 10th in class behind the wheel of DXDT Racing’s No. 36 Corvette. He posted a best lap of 2:00.974 (111.279 mph) lap that was less than one-tenth of a second off teammate and Corvette factory driver Charlie Eastwood’s best lap from Thursday’s practice sessions.

13 Autosport’s Orey Fidani set a best lap in qualifying of 2:02.298 (110:074 mph) in the qualifying session, just ahead of Henrik Hedman for DragonSpeed, which will race its No. 81 Corvette for just the second time and first time at Sebring.

The Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring is set for 10:10 a.m. ET on Saturday from Sebring International Raceway. It will stream live on Peacock with television coverage on NBCSN from 5 to 10:30 p.m. IMSA Radio will stream live audio coverage on XM 206, Channel 996 on the SiriusXM app and IMSA.com.

CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R QUALIFYING DRIVER QUOTES

ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “Qualifying in a way does matter here because any time you are not on pole, it’s not great. But I would say that we maximized what we had. In the practice sessions we made some steady progress, which is good. The car in qualifying behaved how we expected. There were no big surprises. We were just down on pace. I would say night practice Thursday was already mayhem with people acting like it was the race. So I’m sure it will be the same tomorrow night to the end, so let’s see.”

TOMMY MILNER, NO. 4 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I don’t think we’re not quite where we need to be for the race. We had a very good car Thursday in the morning and the afternoon, and then in the nighttime it got away from us a little bit. We made some small changes that we thought would be in the right direction, and suitable for qualifying, but we’re still just a little bit out of the window. Not unhappy by any means but if I think about a car that we want to have for the race, we’re not quite there yet so we need to do a little bit of work with the engineers and make some small tweaks and then I think we’ll be back to where we were yesterday. I didn’t have it quite as bad as Antonio in night practice last night, but I have been in his situation before and I know exactly what he was going through. I anticipate a lot more of those moments. It will be a very typical Sebring with how we race with the prototype cars and where their strengths are and where our strengths are. It leads to some dicey moments but I’m ready and prepared for them.”

SALIH YOLUC, NO. 36 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 GT3.R: “I’m generally content with how qualifying went. I left a couple or three-tenths on the table, but I don’t think it would have changed our position much. So it’s an OK position to start. I do think we have a much better racecar than we do a car for qualifying. We are much closer to the front of the field in race trim, and I do think we have a good chance to move forward in the race.”

CORVETTE RACING AT SEBRING: By the Numbers

  • 1: As in one manufacturer and one model of car for the 28th year at Sebring: Chevrolet and the Corvette
  • 3: Tracks where Corvette Racing has competed in each of its previous 27 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
  • 5: Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs entered for this year’s Sebring 12 Hours – one more than in 2025
  • 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
  • 15: Manufacturer Championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing since 2001
  • 17: Wins in 2025 for the Corvette Z06 GT3.R across six different series. Three have come via TF Sport across the FIA WEC and ELMS
  • 33: Tracks at which Corvette Racing has won races – Baltimore, Charlotte Motor Speedway, COTA, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park/Mosport, Chang International Circuit (Thailand), Daytona, Detroit, Fuji, Houston, Imola, Indianapolis, Laguna Seca, Le Mans, Lime Rock, Long Beach, Lusail International Circuit (Qatar), Sepang International Circuit (Malaysia), Miami, Mid-Ohio, Monza, Portimão, Portland, Road America, Road Atlanta, Sebring, Sonoma, St. Petersburg, Texas, Trois Rivieres, Utah, VIR, Washington DC and Watkins Glen
  • 38: Number of combined Sebring 12 Hours starts for Tommy Milner and Antonio Garcia. Both will make their 20th starts this weekend. Garcia hasn’t missed the race since 2006, and Milner’s only miss was in 2022 when he contested the 1000 Miles of Sebring for Corvette Racing in the FIA WEC
  • 40: Number of drivers to win races in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. The latest to join the list was Tom Van Rompuy at Fuji in September for TF Sport
  • 73: 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
  • 79: Number of drivers in Corvette Racing entries since 1999. DXDT Racing’s Mason Filippi plus DragonSpeed’s Giacomo Altoé, Henrik Hedman, Casper Stevenson and Mateo Cairoli made their first starts in a Corvette at Daytona
  • 154: Victories worldwide for Corvette Racing starting the 2026 season – 118 in IMSA, nine at Le Mans, five in the FIA WEC, 13 in GT World Challenge America, three in GT World Challenge Asia and GT America and two in the European Le Mans Series
  • 365: Event starts by Corvette Racing since 1999
  • 63,969.12: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing entries at Sebring since 1999. The program eclipsed the 60,000-mile mark in 2025 and could go over 70,000 miles if the five Corvettes combine to complete 1,613 laps – an average of 323 laps each
  • 480.377.95: Total number of racing miles completed by Corvette Racing since its inception. The program should surpass the half-million mile mark midway through this season

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

2025 – No. 3 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Antonio Garcia/Alexander Sims/Daniel Juncadella – 7th in GTD PRO

No. 4 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Tommy Milner/Nicky Catsburg/Nico Varrone – 9th in GTD PRO

No. 13 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Matt Bell/Orey Fidani/Lars Kern – 10th in GTD

No. 36 Corvette Z06 GT3.R: Charlie Eastwood/Alec Udell/Salih Yoluc – 8th in GTD

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.

GM Motorsports, including the Cadillac Formula 1® Team, develops and proves advanced technologies in the most demanding environments, accelerating innovation in performance, safety, efficiency, and electrification for its production vehicles. Cadillac Racing is one of the leading manufacturers in the IMSA and FIA World Endurance Championships (WEC). Chevrolet competes in single-seaters in the US IndyCar series, and in NASCAR with multiple team partners and drivers. Corvette customer teams compete in GT series across the globe including IMSA and WEC. Learn more at GM.com.

365 Nail Salon Houston – Manicure Preparation Tips & What to Expect

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When it comes to keeping or obtaining perfect nails, going to a professional salon is the clear choice over DIY. However, proper nail care before and after a professional Manicure Houston appointment is important for maintaining shine, strength, and long-lasting results. Before we begin, consider scheduling an appointment at 365 Nails Salon Houston, where clients receive expert care intended to improve both the beauty and health of their nails.

Five Professional Manicure Preparation Tips

1. Avoid Pushing or Cutting Cuticles

While pre-visit home care can be helpful, handling your cuticles can cause irritation or small cuts. Professional manicure specialists have the expertise and equipment available to handle cuticle care safely.

2. Practice Nail Cleanliness

Before you visit for your appointment, ensure you do the following:

  • Remove old polish if necessary or possible.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly with a gentle but effective cleaner.
  • Try to avoid physical activities that may damage, crack, or weaken your nails.

3. Moisturize

Any healthy routine includes moisturization, but use moderation. Do not apply heavy lotions or oils just before your visit. Make sure any moisturizer has been fully absorbed or washed off, as residue can make polish adhesion difficult, especially for gel or dip manicures.

4. Have an idea of this Style You Desire

Manicures can be a lengthy process. To help shorten your appointment, decide on the nail style, shape, color, or design you want before you arrive. Consider the following points before your scheduled appointment:

  • Nail Length (short, medium, or long)
  • Nail Shape (squared, almond, oval / circular, etc.)
  • Finish (glossy, natural, matte, etc.)

Also, consider using reference photos to illustrate exactly what you want.

5. Make Time

Riffing off the previous point, manicures can be lengthy! Plan your appointment around a schedule that keeps you relaxed, so you can enjoy the process without rushing the technician.

Professional Manicure Expectations

Once you’ve prepared, understanding the manicure process will help ease anxiety and get the most out of your visit to 365 Nails Salon Houston. Typically, your appointment will begin with a consultation and examination. This is when the technician will examine your nails, ask about your preferences, and offer expert recommendations. This process is usually quick and ensures you get quality service customized to your needs.

After the consultation, the shaping and preparation begin. This will involve smoothing edges, treating cuticles, and buffing your nails. Proper preparation lays a firm foundation for polish, color, and application.

Depending on your choice during the consultation, the technician will then provide the service. This can be a regular polish, a resin gel polish, or a powder for additional strength. The technician will apply each layer evenly to maintain durability and a beautiful finish.

Lastly, the technician will do the finishing touches to complete your manicure. Finalization includes applying oils and proper drying. Depending on your choice, drying times can vary, but you can typically expect 5 to 30 minutes.

Benefits of Professional Care

While some prefer at-home nail care and polishing, professionals provide clear benefits. At a service provider such as 365 Nails Salon Houston, you can expect:

  • High-quality hygienic tools specialized for nail care
  • Manicure experts with a good eye for details
  • Relaxing and comfortable spa-like environment
  • Durable and high-quality finish that will last

Bottom Line

Proper preparation and knowledge of what to expect from a professional manicure can boost your overall experience. From arrival to finishing touches, a professional salon will be focused on delivering a comfortable experience with amazing results.

Don’t wait—schedule an appointment and enjoy a professional manicure. You’ll get beautiful nails that last longer and support better nail health.

Rico Abreu Secures First Team Win With Tony Stewart Racing In Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Night 1 at Central Arizona Raceway

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Briar Starr
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The Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Series 2026 season continued its trip out west this week in a three-day kick-off at Central Arizona Raceway on Thursday night in what was an action-packed 25-lap main event feature. As all was said and done, Rico Abreu finally achieved his first team win with Tony Stewart Racing after winning his heat race and starting in the third position.

The victory wasn’t an easy win for the St. Helena, California native as Abreu wouldn’t take the top spot until 12 laps to go on a restart and making the pass around Tanner Thorson in Turns 3 and 4 nearly half a lap later. From there, he held the top spot for what would be his 26th career win in the series still making him the all-time wins leader. The victory was a special one for Abreu as Team Owner Tony Stewart was in attendance thanks to the NHRA race weekend that is also taking place at Firebird Raceway in Chandler, Arizona.

“It’s really cool to have Tony (Stewart, Team Owner) here tonight, his whole organization, Richard Freeman (Tony Stewart’s Team Owner in NHRA Top Fuel) is here with his crew,” Abreu said in victory lane. “It’s just cool to have this collaborations of these different series that get ran at such a high level. Awesome that it’s the fourth race of the year to get this Tony Stewart Racing car to victory lane and get these partners on the front straightaway. We have SugarBee here tonight and a big group who does a lot of activating with these races. It’s just cool to be apart of the growth of the sport right now.”

The series rolled in on Thursday afternoon for what would be one of three races taking place from Thursday through Saturday night. While the action was not only hot on-track, but the action was hot literally off track as extreme temperatures will be seen for the remainder of the weekend with temperatures at or near 100 degrees causing an Extreme Heat Warning to be in effect through the race weekend.

31 entries was seen on the entry list for the Thursday portion. Most notably, Brad Sweet who recently raced full-time for Kasey Kahne Racing and retired from full-time racing at the end of the 2025 season, made his start for Paul Silva Racing that featured the W Sprint Car. Silva also fields the No. 57 entry for Kyle Larson on a part-time basis.

Additionally, Spire Motorsports fielded a second entry for USAC standout, Logan Seavey who piloted the 87X with backing from the team sponsor Freeway Insurance.

With the limited field, the Thursday race only saw three heat races with top six transferring to the feature. Winning those races was Abreu in Heat 1, Thorson in Heat 2, and James McFadden in the final and third heat race. In the dash race, Sweet would take the victory after starting in the second position holding off both Thorson and Abreu.

In the B-feature that also took the top six, Justin Peck would get the victory to help him transfer to the feature as well. Sye Lynch, Chase Randall, D.J. Netto, Sterling Cling, and Hank Davis all transferred.

When it came time to began the feature, Sweet would start on the pole position thanks to his dash series win. Thorson started in the second position and Abreu rounding out the top three. Immediately as the green flag flew, the first caution of the night was flown two laps later with 23 to go for Hank Davis who stopped right off of Turn 4. Quickly, when the race resumed, more troubles were seen with Sweet falling off the pace rapidly from the top spot allowing Thorson and Abreu to rocket by him on the backstretch. Shortly thereafter, when Sweet pulled off the track into the pit area, a big collision was had in Tuns 3 and 4 with multiple drivers in the accident. Among the contenders in the accident was Brian Brown, Brent Marks, Ryan Timms, Sye Lynch, Sterling Cling, Tyler Courtney and Seavey to name a few. Fortunately, all that were involved got their car fired up again and kept going.

However, cautions would be the theme of the race as the yellow was back out for Timms that had a left rear tire go down nearly causing a stack up coming out of Turn 4. Furthermore, Marks had his own issue with a right rear torque arm broken on his Sprint Car machine. Coming back to the green with 22 to go, there was a brief period of green flag racing until another yellow flew at 19 to go for Peck who sat backwards on the track while running in the 16th position.

Unfortunately, as the field went back racing on the restart, a flip would break out on the backstretch for the recent tour winner of Aaron Reutzel who went flipping upside down. Despite going upside down, Reutzel would climb out of the car under his own power. Meanwhile during the red flag, Courtney and the No. 7BC machine had a right rear tire go down. While changing the tire, the Clauson/Marshall team made sure to be on the safe side of things and decided to change the let rear tire as well. Courtney would resume the race by getting back on track.

After a slew of numerous yellows early on, a restart was seen with 18 to go and saw at least six laps of thrilling green-flag between the top five cars of Thorson, Abreu, Joel Myers, Jr, Tanner Holmes and Abreu. In the waning laps of the race, Abreu began his hunt on race leader of Thorson. Before the Tony Stewart Racing driver could pounce on Thorson, the final yellow of the night flew with 12 laps to go for Danny Sams III that came to a stop off Turn 2.

The caution period was brief and the field fired off once more for what was a short distance to the checkered flag. On the restart, Abreu had a big run off Turns 1 and 2, and almost had the lead from Thorson on the backstretch for a split second. Thorson threw a slider on Abreu out of Turn 4, but wasn’t enough to prevent Abreu who eventually took the lead and his first victory of the 2026 season.

Abreu, Thorson, Daison Pursley, Giovanni Scelzi, Myers Jr, Kerry Madsen, Netto, Timms, and Courtney rounded out the Top 10 finishers.

Thorson had a solid night winning the second heat race leading Laps 3 through 13 before ultimately settling in the second position.

“A little bit disappointed in myself, I felt like I let that one go and car was really good,” Thorson said to Flo Racing. “We’re go back to the drawing board and do some studying, and try to get better to perfect of my race craft there. I never would’ve thought Rico would go to the bottom and pull away from me on the bottom. Him and his team are obviously one of the best for a reason. We’re going to go back and regroup, and try again. Just really happy with this team, they went through a lot and we had a lot of growing pains. Just to show how much speed we have consistently is very beneficial for myself and the team. Thanks to the crowd for coming out and we’ll see if we can put up a better spot Friday or Saturday night.”

Wrapping up the podium finishers was Kasey Kahne’s Racing Pursley who started 10th and wound up third.

“I got lucky on that wreck in (Turns) 3 and 4,” Pursley joked to Flo Racing. “I just blinked and all of a sudden, I was running fifth. It was super cool to race those guys and everything, it’s just awesome. Super cool to get the Kasey Kahne Racing/Mike Curb car up front there. It’s our first podium to start the year and everyone is doing an awesome job. A lot of cool partners who come out here. It was a jumbled race and I felt like I didn’t exactly know where to be to make speed. Nonetheless, it was all about trying to get into a rhythm, and we were able to do that with the last 15 or so laps.”

Following Abreu’s victory, he moved into the second position of the championship standings, just nine points back from points leader Thorson.

Up Next – The Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing Series continues their three-day trip at Central Arizona Raceway, Friday night live on Flo Racing.

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