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ROUSH YATES ENGINES AND COMETIC GASKET RENEW LONG-STANDING PARTNERSHIP

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MOORESVILLE, NC – January 21, 2025 – Roush Yates Engines is proud to announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership with Cometic Gasket, a premier supplier of high-performance gaskets and engine sealing solutions. This strategic partnership continues to build on a relationship that has powered countless victories and championships in motorsports.

The partnership renewal emphasizes the shared commitment of Roush Yates Engines and Cometic Gasket to excellence, innovation, and performance at the highest levels of racing. Cometic Gasket’s state-of-the-art products are a critical component of Roush Yates Engines, ensuring reliability and optimal performance in the most demanding conditions.

“Cometic Gasket has been a trusted partner of Roush Yates Engines for years, and their dedication to quality and innovation is unmatched,” said Doug Yates, President and CEO of Roush Yates Engines. “Their products play a vital role in our success, helping us deliver the performance and durability that our teams rely on to compete and win on the track.”

As part of the renewed partnership, Cometic Gasket will remain the exclusive engine gasket of the Ford FR9 EFI engine in the NASCAR Cup Series and Ford FR9 Carb engine in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. When engine performance and reliability are paramount, Roush Yates Engines relies on Cometic to keep their engines sealed.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Roush Yates Engines,” said Bob Gorman, Founder and CEO of Cometic Gasket, Inc. “Our relationship represents a true synergy between two organizations committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and performance. Cometic Gasket is proud to contribute to the success of Roush Yates championship-winning engines and we look forward to many more milestones together.”

The renewal of this partnership ensures that both companies remain at the forefront of innovation in motorsports, delivering cutting-edge technology to customers and teams. For more information about Roush Yates Engines and its world-class partners, click here.

About Roush Yates Engines
Roush Yates Engines is a leading-edge engine development company based in Mooresville, NC consisting of two state-of-the-art facilities – Roush Yates Engines and Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions. The company’s core business includes designing, building and testing purpose-built race engines for Ford Performance.

Ford Performance in partnership with Roush Yates Engines is the exclusive engine builder of the NASCAR FR9 Ford V8 engine in the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series. Since 2024, Roush Yates Engines and Ford Performance have won over 475 races in the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and Truck as well as IMSA, and WEC racing series.

About Cometic Gasket
Cometic Gasket, Inc., is a leading worldwide supplier of gaskets and engine sealing solutions for the automotive performance, powersports, marine, original equipment and remanufactured engine Industries.
Housed in a state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing center in Concord Township, Ohio, Cometic Gasket is an industry leader. Founded in 1989, Cometic has expanded its offerings to service the domestic automotive, sport compact, V-twin, diesel, agricultural, industrial and stationary power markets.

Today, Cometic Gasket offers over 90,000 SKUs, shipping gaskets and engine sealing solutions across the globe.

Cometic is committed to customer satisfaction and provides quality products, delivered on time at a competitive price, designed for each customer’s specific application.

Cometic gaskets are the industry standard for championship-winning teams across multiple disciplines of both professional and amateur motorsports.

For more information about Cometic, visit www.cometic.com.

SUNNYD Kicks Off the 2025 Regular Season with Hyak Motorsports at the Daytona 500

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Company Will Serve as the Primary Sponsor for the No. 47 Chevrolet Camaro for Multiple Races During the NASCAR Cup Series Season

Harrisburg, N.C. (Jan. 20, 2025) — HYAK Motorsports welcomes back SUNNYD, part of Harvest Hill Beverage Company, as a race team partner for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

SUNNYD, will serve as the primary sponsor for five Cup Series races for driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr and the No. 47 team. For the sixth race, Hungry Jack, a sister brand to SUNNYD, will sponsor Stenhouse through Hometown Food Company.

In addition to joining the team for these primaries, SUNNYD will serve as an associate sponsor for the No. 47 team all season.

“The 2025 season marks the tenth consecutive year that SUNNYD is a primary sponsor in the NASCAR Cup Series. We have been with Ricky since his 2013 rookie season and are excited to have him in this SUNNYD paint scheme for the Clash and Daytona 500,” said Henk Hartong, Chairman of SUNNYD. “We’re grateful to our fans and customers for their loyal support of SUNNYD and what can be considered the best paint scheme on the track. We look forward to our ongoing partnership with Hyak Motorsports and the No. 47 car and splashing SUNNYD on Ricky in victory lane.”

This vibrant paint scheme will debut at the highly anticipated NASCAR Clash on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., before it kicks off the regular season at the iconic Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 16, a “Crown Jewel” race in which Stenhouse is a former winner.

“SUNNYD has been a longtime supporter of mine throughout my career,” said Stenhouse, the 2023 Daytona 500 Champion. “We’ve become family. I’m looking forward to continuing that relationship at Hyak Motorsports and trying to get them in victory lane this year.”

After Daytona, SUNNYD will be on the car April 13 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway and May 4 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. It will also adorn the hood of the No. 47 Chevrolet for the 2025 NASCAR All-Star Race on May 18 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, for which Stenhouse secured a spot in the main event by virtue of his Oct. 6, 2024 victory at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.

Brynwood Partners will also showcase Hungry Jack, part of the Hometown Food Company, on June 28 in the Saturday night race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

The NASCAR Cup Series season kicks off with the non-points paying race of the Cook Out Clash at the historic quarter-mile track of Bowman Gray Stadium on Feb. 2, before heading south for the 67th running of the Daytona 500 Feb. 16 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. Live coverage of both races will air on FOX and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

About Harvest Hill Beverage Company:

Harvest Hill Beverage Company, based in Stamford, Connecticut, is owned by private equity firm Brynwood Partners, and acquired the SUNNYD brand from J.W. Childs in February 2016. Harvest Hill markets some of America’s most beloved beverage brands, including SUNNYD, JUICY JUICE, LITTLE HUG and DAILY’S Cocktails. SUNNYD products are widely distributed through leading retailers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. For complete nutrition facts, recipe and activity ideas, and other helpful information, visit SUNNYD.com. For more information on Harvest Hill, please visit www.HarvestHill.com.

About Hometown Food Company:

Hometown Food Company, based in Chicago, IL, was formed by Brynwood Partners in August 2018. The portfolio includes the exclusive U.S. rights to the iconic Pillsbury™ brand’s shelf-stable baking products, including Funfetti®, along with the Hungry Jack®, Arrowhead Mills®, White Lily®, Jim Dandy®, De Wafelbakkers®, Martha White®, and Birch Benders® brands. For more information on Hometown Foods, please visit hometownfoodcompany.com.

About Hyak Motorsports:

Hyak Motorsports is a race-winning NASCAR team co-owned by Gordon Smith, Ernie Cope, Mark Hughes, and Brad Daughtery as of Nov. 18, 2023. The Harrisburg, North Carolina-based organization won the 2023 Daytona 500 with driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr and has accumulated two other wins in the NASCAR Cup Series. For more information, please visit the newly rebranded team at HyakMotorsports.com and on social at Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Brady Behrman Teaming With NASCAR Xfinity Series Young Gun Sammy Smith for IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Race at Daytona

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Behrman and Smith Will Co-Drive the No. 82 Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 During Friday’s Four-Hour Endurance Challenge Race

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (January 21, 2024) – Brady Behrman returns to the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge paddock this weekend at Daytona International Speedway with 20-year-old NASCAR hot shoe Sammy Smith as a co-driver in the four-hour season opener at the “World Center of Racing.”

Behrman and Smith, who will drive the No. 8 Jr Motorsports car in this season’s NASCAR Xfinity Series championship for the second consecutive season, are teamed in the No. 82 Pilot/TMC Transportation Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 prepared by van der Steur Racing for the Endurance Challenge on Friday afternoon in advance of the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The green flag for the race flies at 1:45 p.m. EST on Friday, January 24, with live streaming on the Peacock platform.

“I’m beyond excited for the four-hour IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race at Daytona,” Behrman said. “It’s an incredible opportunity to team up with Sammy, whose talent and drive are going to be a huge asset to our team. This marks my third season with van der Steur Racing and looking back on everything we’ve accomplished together; I couldn’t be prouder. We’re definitely looking to build on that momentum as we head into 2025, and what better way to kick things off than at Daytona!”

Behrman’s last race at Daytona came in the 2024 VP Racing SportsCar Challenge season-opening doubleheader. Behrman drove his Aston Martin to a third-place finish among Bronze-rated drivers in the second of the pair of races, rebounding from a tough opener. Among his 2024 season highlights were a Bronze class win in the Pilot Challenge race at Watkins Glen, and leading overall on a restart at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Despite just three Pilot Challenge starts in 2024, he and then-teammate Scott Blind ran strong enough and earned enough points to finish second in the point standings amongst Bronze-rated drivers.

This season’s race at Daytona will lose the luxury of the Bronze category, teaming with 20-year-old, up-and-coming sensation Sammy Smith. Smith, who became the fourth-youngest Xfinity Series winner in history in a Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota at Phoenix in 2023, is coming off a playoff-level season for JR Motorsports where he captured a playoff victory at Talladega.

The race at Daytona is his IMSA and sports car racing debut following a test at the Speedway with Behrman and van der Steur Racing in December.

“I was able to test this car at Daytona in December and learned a lot,” Smith said. “These cars are very different than our NASCAR Xfinity cars. I appreciate van der Steur Racing and Brady giving me the opportunity. I’m looking forward to the race.”

The race week kicks off the season for Smith as well, who will return to the JR Motorsports’ No. 8 in 2025 beginning on the Daytona oval in February. But both Smith and Behrman have given appropriate attention to the 3.56-mile road course in the lead up to the race.

“Sammy and I and our team have spent a lot of time together going through data and having strategy discussions to maximize our weekend,” Behrman said. “We’ve spent a lot of time on iRacing to help mitigate the time we missed at the Roar last weekend. Sammy’s driver coach Johan Schwartz and his JR Motorsports crew chief, Philip Bell, have been invaluable in support and we’re optimistic that this adds up to a strong race this week.”

Behrman, Smith and the Pilot/TMC Transportation Aston Martin will be on track for the first time on Wednesday afternoon for Free Practice 1, followed by a morning practice and qualifying at 1:35 p.m. EST on Thursday, January 23. The Friday, January 24 race gets the green flag at 1:45 p.m. EST.

Five Central Indiana Artists Selected To Welcome Race Fans in May

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INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025) – The five artists selected to create the 2025 Welcome Race Fans artworks, a culmination of the Hoosier hospitality that welcomes visitors to Indianapolis throughout the Month of May, were announced Jan. 21 by Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Arts Council of Indianapolis.

Selected from a pool of 58 applicants, the five artists who will create this year’s welcoming artwork are Sarah Anderson, Xavier Gray, Caroline Hays, Cassie Mitchell and Frances Ruiz.

Since 2016, Welcome Race Fans artwork has exemplified what May means to Indianapolis, both on and off track. Each year, Central Indiana artists are challenged to bring to life what “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” means to the Racing Capital of the World. While some artists utilize vibrant colors with bold strokes and others manipulate computer coding, all Welcome Race Fans artists rely on their personal connections to tell the beautifully unique story of Indianapolis and its culture.

“The Welcome Race Fans art is one of the first things thousands of visitors see when they come to the city of Indianapolis and IMS for the Month of May,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “This Hoosier hospitality is just one of the many reasons the Month of May is so special to so many.”

Each artist will create a piece of original artwork, to be placed throughout the city, using their own unique processes and styles to showcase the intersection of art and motorsports. For the first time since the program’s inception, both two- and three-dimensional pieces of art – like sculptures, carvings and papercraft – were considered and may be created for the program.

  • Sarah Anderson is a full-time ceramic artist who creates illustrative characters on the surface of clay through the use of sgraffito. Bright colors and exaggerated creatures are the hallmarks of Sarah’s work and create her uniquely identifiable brand.
  • Xavier Gray, whose name is derived from his children’s middle names, is a multidisciplinary artist whose work blends street art, graphic design and personal storytelling. Often featuring repetitive images that create a dynamic visual rhythm and positive affirmations that inspire and uplift, Xavier’s work invites viewers to engage with the transformative power of creative expression.
  • Caroline Hays is an artist and educator who focuses her artistic practice on the layers of history that shape a place. Through her use of mixed media and layering, Caroline hopes to bring light to the memories, histories and connections people have to places.
  • Cassie Mitchell, a junior at Marian University, has a deep passion for art and community service. She is dedicated to inspiring the younger generation by promoting the importance of art and works to elevate and support artistic initiatives that make a difference in the community.
  • Frances Ruiz is inspired by her upbringing in Puerto Rico and experiences in Indiana. She employs vibrant colors and dynamic lines to evoke movement and convey a sense of emotion in her compositions. Her work has been described as “painting with paper” due to the intricate details and precise representation found in her collages.

The five Welcome Race Fans artworks will be unveiled April 29.

To explore the full list of Indy 500 community initiatives and programs, visit IMS.com/Community. To see an up-to-date calendar of IMS events, click here.

Rush Truck Centers Enters into Partnership with Front Row Motorsports

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Reunites with Noah Gragson in 2025 for Multiple Races

 MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 21, 2025) – Entering into their 16th year of NASCAR partnerships, Texas-based commercial vehicle dealer, Rush Truck Centers, will join Noah Gragson and Front Row Motorsports (FRM) in a new partnership for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Since 1965, Rush Truck Centers has been the premier solutions provider for the commercial vehicle industry, earning their reputation for excellence, fairness, positive attitude and solutions that exceed customer expectations. Rush Truck Centers provides their customers with an integrated, one-stop approach to the service and sales of new and used commercial vehicles, aftermarket parts, and more with over 150 dealerships across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada.

Having partnered with the 26-year-old Las Vegas native at Stewart-Haas Racing during the 2024 season, Rush Truck Centers will now move with Gragson to FRM, serving as the primary partner of Gragson and the No. 4 team in eight NASCAR Cup Series races in 2025, beginning at the Daytona 500. Rush will also serve as a full-season associate partner for Gragson and the No. 4 team. Additionally, the partnership will go beyond the racetrack, with all three of FRM’s NASCAR Cup Series racecars being transported via Peterbilt Model 389 tractors provided by Rush Truck Centers, making Rush Truck Centers the “Official truck dealer and service center of Front Row Motorsports.”

Below is the full race schedule for the No. 4 Rush Truck Centers Ford Mustang Dark Horse.

· 2/16 – Daytona International Speedway (Daytona, FL)

· 3/2 – Circuit of the Americas (Austin, TX)

· 5/4 – Texas Motor Speedway (Fort Worth, TX)

· 5/11 – Kansas Speedway (Kansas City, KS)

· 6/1 – Nashville Superspeedway (Nashville, TN)

· 7/27 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway (Indianapolis, IN)

· 9/13 – Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, TN)

· 10/19 – Talladega Superspeedway (Talladega, AL)

Gragson shares his excitement in continuing to carry the Rush Truck Centers brand.

“It’s always a ton of fun representing Rush Truck Centers both on and off the track. Rusty and the entire Rush Truck Centers team create a welcoming, family atmosphere—race days are all about coming together, having a great time, and connecting with new faces while catching up with old friends,” said Gragson. “We’re thrilled to have Rush Truck Centers support us at eight races this year, continuing the incredible partnership we built last season. I’m super excited to see what we can achieve together in 2025!”

Rush Truck Centers also comments on their new partnership with FRM and continued relationship with Gragson.

“Rush Truck Centers is proud to continue our active involvement in NASCAR with this move to FRM as the primary sponsor of Noah Gragson and the No. 4 team,” said W.M. “Rusty” Rush, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of Rush Enterprises. “We’ve been involved in racing since 2010 and have a passion for winning – in business and on the track. We see that same passion in Noah and the entire FRM team, so we are excited to be part of the storied history of the No. 4 car as we begin this new chapter in our NASCAR story,” Rush continued.

Gragson will debut the No. 4 Rush Truck Centers Ford Mustang Dark Horse on February 16th at the Daytona International Speedway for the “Great American Race”, the Daytona 500. Fans can watch the action live on FOX at 2:30 pm ET. Fans can also listen live from the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM channel 90.

ABOUT RUSH TRUCK CENTERS

More than a dealer network, Rush Truck Centers is the premier solutions provider for the commercial vehicle industry. With more than 150 Rush Truck Centers dealerships across the U.S. and Ontario, Canada, no one can match our network reach and scale. We provide our customers an integrated, one-stop approach to the service and sales of new and used trucks and commercial vehicles, aftermarket parts, service and collision repair capabilities, alternative fuel systems, vehicle technology solutions, and a range of financial services including financing, insurance, and leasing and rental options. Since 1965, we’ve earned our reputation for excellence, fairness, positive attitude and solutions that exceed customer expectations. That’s why we can say with confidence; when it comes to trucking, no one offers you more. Visit rushtruckcenters.com or follow us on social media: X @rushtruckcenters, Instagram @rush_truck_centers and facebook.com/rushtruckcenters

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. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Richard Childress Racing and Rebel Bourbon Revved Up to Roll

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Rebel Bourbon continues sponsorship of Richard Childress Racing and driver Kyle Busch for 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season

WELCOME, N.C. (Jan. 21, 2025) – Bardstown, Kentucky-based Rebel® Bourbon kicks off 2025 as the Official Bourbon of Richard Childress Racing, the No. 8 Chevrolet, and two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch. Following a successful first year in 2024, Rebel Bourbon once again joins RCR and cranks up the fan fun as a multi-race primary sponsor with more opportunities in store for the 2025 season including a new Rebel paint scheme. Busch will race the No. 8 Rebel Bourbon Chevrolet in select NASCAR Cup Series races beginning with the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix on Sunday, March 2 in Austin, Texas.

“We can’t wait to keep the excitement going in 2025 after connecting with thousands of Rebel, Kyle Busch and RCR fans last season who have a rebellious spirit and live against the grain,” said Philip Lux, brand manager for Rebel Bourbon. “We’re building on the success of year one with a lot more in store for fans at the track, in race markets and at retail plus a lot of interactive social content in year two.”

Busch’s No. 8 Chevrolet will feature an all-new full Rebel Bourbon branded wrap. The design honors the craftsmanship of award-winning Rebel Bourbon. Inspired by American oak Rebel Bourbon barrels, the roof and hood feature a rich wood-grain design on the top half of the car. The bottom half features dark visuals made to resemble char from inside the barrels, which gives Rebel Bourbon its signature color and unapologetically bold flavor during aging. The Rebel logo stands out loud and proud, and Rebel branding also will appear on Busch’s uniform, helmet, and other elements throughout the 2025 racing season.

“Rebel Bourbon did a tremendous job of promoting the partnership in their inaugural season,” said Torrey Galida, president of Richard Childress Racing. “The authentic connection between Rebel Bourbon and RCR allows us to showcase our shared core values and celebrate our rebel spirit. We are excited to expand their program during the 2025 season and look forward to building on the established momentum.”

Visit rcrracing.com and RebelBourbon.com to learn more about the partnership in the coming weeks.

Rebel Bourbon and Richard Childress Racing remind everyone 21 and older to drink responsibly – and never drink and drive.

About Luxco:

Founded in St. Louis in 1958 by the Lux Family, Luxco is a leading producer, supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products. Our mission is to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of consumers, associates and business partners. Merged with MGP Ingredients, Inc. in 2021 (Nasdaq: MGPI), Luxco operates as MGP’s Brands Division and manages all MGP/Luxco brands. This extensive and award-winning spirits portfolio includes well-known brands from four distilleries: Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row Distillers, home of Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Blood Oath, David Nicholson and Daviess County; Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery, maker of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin; Jalisco, Mexico-based Destiladora Gonzalez Lux, producer of 100% agave tequilas, El Mayor, Exotico and Dos Primos; and Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, where Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Rossville Union Straight Rye Whiskey are produced. The innovative and high-quality brand portfolio also includes Penelope Bourbon, Everclear Grain Alcohol, Pearl Vodka, Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream, The Quiet Man Irish Whiskey, Green Hat Gin and other well-recognized brands. For more information about the company and its brands, visit luxco.com.

About Richard Childress Racing:

Richard Childress Racing (www.rcrracing.com) is a renowned, performance-driven racing, marketing and manufacturing organization. Incorporated in 1969, RCR has celebrated over 50 years of racing and earned more than 200 victories and 16 championships, including six in the NASCAR Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Truck Series and is a three-time winner of the Daytona 500 (1998, 2007, 2018). Its 2025 NASCAR Cup Series lineup includes two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch (No. 8 Chevrolet) and 2017 Coca-Cola 600 winner and 2018 Daytona 500 champion Austin Dillon (No. 3 Chevrolet). RCR fields a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series program with Jesse Love (No. 2 Chevrolet) and Austin Hill (No. 21 Chevrolet).

Workforce, Spire Motorsports Partner for Multiyear Agreement

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 21, 2025) – Today, Spire Motorsports announced a multi-year partnership with Workforce – Occupational Health & Safety Solutions to support Michael McDowell, driver of the No. 71 Chevrolet ZL1, as the team ramps up for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series season.

Workforce is an occupational healthcare industry specialist in work injury management focused on connecting injured employees to high-quality medical care. Centered on expediting treatment, care, and recovery, Workforce coordinates communication between telephonic physicians, medical providers, employers, insurance carriers, and employees. Workforce also offers medical bill repricing solutions, injury recordability investigation, and employer services including new hire onboarding, DOT & CDL certifications, drug screenings, return-to-work physicals, and more.

This partnership kicks off the 2025 Cup Series campaign when Workforce will serve as the primary sponsor of McDowell’s No. 71 Chevrolet at the February 2 pre-season Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

The Workforce livery will return on March 9 at the Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway, then again on August 16 for the night race at Richmond Raceway. Workforce will also ride along on the No. 71 entry as an associate partner throughout the 2025 Cup Series season.

This year marks the Pennsylvania-headquartered organization’s 30th anniversary as McDowell looks to earn his third-career victory in NASCAR’s premier division. The Glendale, Ariz., native completed his eighth full-time NASCAR Cup Series season while earning two top-five and seven top-10 finishes during the 2024 campaign. McDowell led a career-high 256 laps and earned six pole positions, the most of any Cup Series driver last season.

“I am thankful to have Workforce onboard with us this season and I look forward to kicking off this new partnership at the Clash,” said McDowell. “It’s an exciting time for the sport, especially to be able to race at Bowman-Gray Stadium to start the year. I’m really looking forward to representing the Workforce team. Workforce aims to make sure that any injuries at the workplace are managed as efficiently as possible and, of course, you never want to see anyone get hurt at work. But if it does happen, Workforce eliminates so much unnecessary stress. I am looking forward to having them at the track as they celebrate their 30th anniversary.”

“Workforce has now been involved in motorsports for many years and we genuinely understand the impact NASCAR provides in expanding our brand to potential new partners nationwide. We are excited to partner with Spire Motorsports and a seasoned veteran in Michael McDowell”, said Zachary Roberts, Workforce’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

The Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium will kick off racing festivities for the 2025 season and will be televised live on FOX, Sunday, Feb. 2 beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. NASCAR’s annual pre-season exhibition race will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

About Workforce…
Workforce is an Occupational Health and Safety Solutions firm based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with partners throughout North America. For over thirty years, Workforce continues to provide support to clients through the operation of three divisions – Work Injury Management, Medical Bill Repricing, and Employer Services. The Work Injury Management Division provides access to telephonic physician services with expedited access to our nationwide network of specialty, imaging, and therapy providers – and employer access to OSHA recordable injury investigation and impact mitigation services, preferred medical provider panel development, and more. The Medical Bill Repricing Division provides cost containment to clients by minimizing incident, experience, and injury frequency rates, reducing exposure to insurance premium increases. The Employer Services Division provides employee onboarding and testing services, corporate safety committee oversight, required annual certification coordination, and integration of any required testing, licensing, or accreditation. Since 1995, Workforce’s mission is developing long-term partnerships with employers that facilitate successful and positive impacts on health and safety issues encountered by their employees at the workplace. To learn more visit WorkforceOHSS.com, or Facebook/X/Instagram @WorkforceOHSS.

About Spire Motorsports…
Spire Motorsports earned its inaugural NASCAR Cup Series victory in its first full season of competition when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on July 7, 2019. Less than three years later, William Byron drove Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado to its inaugural NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win on April 7, 2022 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The team’s most recent win came on April 12, 2024, when Kyle Busch took the checkered flag in the SpeedyCash.com 250 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth.

In 2025, Spire Motorsports will campaign the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolets in the NASCAR Cup Series. The team will also field the Nos. 07, 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Silverados in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and the No. 77 Chevrolet in the ARCA Menards Series in select events.

GMG Racing and Kyle Washington Victorious in IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Debut at Daytona

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  • Kyle Washington Drives the No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R to a GT Daytona X (GTDX) Bronze Class Victory in Sunday’s Rain-Soaked 45-Minute Sprint at Daytona International Speedway
  • VP Racing Challenge Debut Begins Packed 2025 Sports Car Racing Season for the Race and Championship Winning GMG Racing Team

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (January 20, 2025) – Sports car racing champions GMG Racing and longtime team driver Kyle Washington came home race winners at Daytona International Speedway (DIS) Sunday with an IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Bronze Class victory in the series debut of the new GT Daytona X (GTDX) class for GT3 cars. Stepping up in rainy conditions in Sunday’s second and final 45-minute sprint of the season-opening VP Racing Challenge doubleheader, Washington’s victory was his first in IMSA-sanctioned competition at the wheel of his No. 32 GMG Racing Porsche 911 GT3 R.

After a quiet run to fourth in the Bronze class in Saturday’s opening VP Racing Challenge race, Washington quickly put his rain-driving skills on display on Sunday from the drop of the green flag. Starting eighth in the GTDX field, Washington charged to third overall and the Bronze class lead on the first lap of the race.

Washington, who also has an extensive off-road racing background, was well clear of his Bronze competitors after the great start. He instead took the fight to the GTDX drivers and teams battling for the overall class race win. Washington nailed a Lap 8 restart to take the overall GTDX lead from eventual race winner and fellow Porsche pilot Adam Adelson, but the GMG driver later shifted focus to securing the Bronze win in the second half of the race. Washington didn’t resist passes for position by Adelson and two other GTDX-class contenders, and took the checkered flag for the win nearly a second clear of his closest Bronze competitor.

“I had a talk with Kyle before the race and kind of just said ‘hey, rain is all about being smooth, having good judgement and not overdriving,’ and he delivered just that,” said GMG Racing Founder and Team Principal James Sofronas. “He did an amazing job to get up front early with some daring passes, which we know he’s capable of, and then he settled in! On the restart, he got up to the lead and then he settled back and thought ‘hey, I’ll just find my spot here in first in class.’ We then just told him to bring it home and he drove like a true veteran under really tricky conditions. We all know Kyle has amazing hand control and car control, so we had no concerns at all. In the end, to have a P1 in class leaving Daytona on a high note is a great way to start the season.”

Washington joins Sofronas among GMG Racing’s IMSA race winners. Since sweeping the Pro-Am class in the 2023 IMSA Carrera Cup North America championship doubleheader finale at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), Sofronas has won five IMSA Carrera Cup races in just 12 career starts.

“I just stepped on it on the restart, when you can pass at the drop of the green flag, but nobody else went,” Washington said. “So, it was either hit them or get a run on them, which I did. I don’t know, it seems like a lot of good drivers were sleeping, but it was cool to lead overall for a little bit. It’s amazing to win at Daytona. This is racing hallowed ground, I even call it a motorsports church, and we sure were going to church on Sunday!”

In addition to knowing how to adapt to sketchy conditions from off-road competition, Canadian native Washington credits the damp conditions in the Western part of America’s neighbor to the North with helping his wet weather skills.

“I would honestly say that spending 25 years in Vancouver, B.C. Canada, where it rains every day, didn’t hurt my wet-weather training,” Washington said. “My car was great all day, but the temperatures got real high late as it was drying out. The track was getting a little greasy, but I held on for the win.”

Next up for GMG Racing and Washington is Rounds 3 and 4 of the IMSA VP Racing Challenge on the NASCAR race weekend at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) February 28 – March 1.

The full GMG Racing 2025 lineup of national sports car racing competition, which encompasses several sprint race and multiple-driver racing series, will be announced later in January.

About GMG Racing: Founded in 2001, GMG Racing quickly established itself as North America’s premier performance tuning facility. What began as a small 1,200 sq. ft. shop, maintaining two race cars, has grown into a state-of-the-art performance tuning, racing and service facility recently relocated to The Thermal Club and with a 28,000 sq. ft. trackside motorsports facility. The staff, attention to detail and passion are what make GMG the choice of professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. GMG, in its early years, was located directly across the street from Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA). This close proximity allowed GMG to build a strong relationship with the legendary racing brand which has helped the company support its customers to the highest level possible. From club racing to Sebring, Daytona, Montreal, COTA and The Thermal Club, GMG can take you as far as you want to go. More information can be found at www.gmgracing.com.

How To Determine When You Need Professional Appliance Repair In Brampton

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Appliances are changing our lives every day and make our home chores much easier and faster. However, no matter whether we like it or not, machines are machines and they tend to malfunction. Well, simple troubleshooting might fix minor issues, but sometimes you need the help of a professional. Learn about the major signs of appliance trouble and when you should consider contacting a professional appliance repair service in Brampton.

Common Signs You Need Professional Appliance Repair

Strange Noises

Washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, and dishwashers, all make particular kinds of noises during operation. And when they are operating as they should, these noises are relatively normal.

If you notice knocking, grinding, or screeching sounds coming from a machine, that’s usually a sign that something is wrong.

Example: A washer making grinding noises would suggest a faulty drum or motor which will likely require urgent attention.

Power Failure Rates

There is most likely some sort of electrical disruption if your appliances keep shutting off or maybe don’t turn on or they trip the breaker. Professional service and repair should always be prioritized over trying to handle electrical issues on your own.

It is also not unreasonable to mention that if you are having problems with your fridge and need fridge repair Brampton as soon as possible and with a guarantee, you should contact A-repair – https://a-repair.com/brampton-appliance-repair/.

Inefficient Performance

Appliances which aren’t performing as they should be, for instance, a fridge that’s not cooling things or the oven that gets too hot/too cold in certain spots, have very specific repairs that need specific tools and know-how.

The longer an appliance continues to run poorly the more energy it uses and it may cost you more in the long run as appliances go often to their defaults.

Water Leaks or Puddles

Leaky home machines like fridges, dishwashers and clothes washers damage your home and are likely signs of compromised gaskets, clogs or worse.

Professional repairmen can track down and remedy the source of your leakage saving you multiple headaches.

Burning Smells or Smoke

A definite automatic stop whenever burning smells or smoke are coming from a house appliance. This could be as a result of overheating parts of your machine, electrical problems or a shortage of wires.

A request for a professionally qualified repair service should be made immediately to protect yourselves.

Codes of Error

When you have a newer appliance, it may come with a digital readout. These electronic readings are seldom explained to the user for reasons of simplicity. A trade expert should get a quick diagnosis and then treat accordingly.

Advantages Of Professional Appliance Repair Service

Correct Diagnostics and Service of Home Appliances

Compared to DIY, a professional technician is highly qualified in order to correct and perform aspects like electrical repairs. for you saving you time and guaranteeing quality work.

Enhanced Safety

Attempting potentially dangerous repairs can jeopardize you and your tools, let the pros who have the gear do the work.

Preserve Appliance Lifespan

If you resolve the repairs now that you can be guarded or purchase an extended agreement on your appliance, it could potentially last longer than if you can’t fix it yourself.

Warranty

You actually void the agreement when you unknowingly break your machine and then attempt to fix it with the parts you think are right. This will automatically be covered by the certified person who will fix it immediately.

When Home Maintenance Work on your Machine is just No Good

Sometimes the simple small project won’t be worth the money or your time, especially if you have tried the basic repairs already. Some other easily defined trouble circumstances are:

  • The device keeps having that same issue.
  • Your appliance needs certain parts that are hard to find or are too hard to repair or replace.
  • If it’s minuscule and you have a doubt in your mind about fixing it, don’t think too much about it.
  • If The Appliance Is Under Warranty and Need A Manufactures Tune-Up

Where To Hire An Excellent Appliance Repair Company In Brampton

When on the lookout for “Brampton appliance repair” or “professional appliance repair near me” you’ll need to check out these features in a service-giver:

  • Qualified Technicians Waiting to Serve Your Needs
  • Ensure the price is tracked and that the repairs and warranties are specified.
  • How quickly can they get to you, maybe same-day service or emergencies?
  • What do the locals have to say about the services provided?

Summary

Know when to get a professional home appliance repairman to fix the issues brewing in your house. Be it noises, regular malfunction or even a water-soaked kitchen appliance, Brampton’s technicians have what it takes to get your devices functioning properly. The day you see the first signs of an issue; don’t wait for it to become major, contact a trusted repairman for your home appliances for benefit not only pocket-wise but even staying out of danger.

More information can be found here https://a-repair.com.

Why should car rental business consider Automated Car Inspections

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The car rental industry, while being valued at $112.99 Billion, is still running on traditional business methods, and has a poor customer experience, often leaving users unsatisfied with the whole process. 

With the current advancements in technology and AI, this process can significantly be improved, saving time, money, and effort for both the business owner and the customers. 

How does automation in the car rental industry help? And what are some processes that can immediately be automated? Let’s find out more in this blog!

Why does Automation make sense in the car rental industry?

There are a ton of benefits of automating your business processes while running a car rental. Here are some key reasons why you should consider it – 

  1. Better customer experience

A seamless experience with added novelty is become a crucial factor that helps differentiate your business from the competition. 

From booking a car, returning it back, to raising tickets in case of issues – customers prefer a seamless experience at every step. 

By automating different processes, such as car inspections, you are providing a novelty for your customers, giving them a smooth experience with minimal hassle. 

This will not only help improve retention, but will also save you time and effort in the process. 

Why does Automation make sense in the car rental industry
  1. Portability and convenience

In today’s world where everything is so fast-paced, customers hate having to visit a car rental to first check out the car, wait in queue to receive the car, and get lost in the paperwork involved resulting in a few good hours wasted. 

Enabling your customers to do this remotely with an app where you give them the feasibility to check out the car, verify its condition, upload all the required documents at the click of a button, and keep track of the vehicle status, saves a significant amount of time, money, and effort for both the customer and your business. 

Combine this with automating different processes like vehicle inspections, order processing, documentation, and after-sales support, and you have a smooth and hassle-free process ready to be implemented.

Portability and convenience
  1. Flexibility

Giving customers the flexibility to execute different tasks such as extending the rental period, making payments online, verifying documents etc. gives them a sense of control and transparency in the process which in turn elevates their overall experience. 

With the right blend of digitization and automation, this can very easily be achieved by any car rental company. 

  1. Improved reliability

Manual efforts for every step is always prone to subjectivity and human errors which could result in inaccuracy at different stages. 

However, automating different processes in your car rental business removes this subjectivity, and significantly reduces the chances of error, which in turn helps increase the reliability of your business and the overall trust you’re trying to build with your customers. 

While all of these points seem good on paper, let’s talk about one such process that can easily be automated and the benefits it entails – Car Inspections. 

Why automate inspections for your car rental business? 

Car Inspections, as discussed already, are time-consuiming, tiring, and prone to errors when done manually. During this entire process, the customer is left waiting and is often worried about being cheated by the car rental business. 

However, by automating this process, you avoid a lot of these problems. For instance – 

  • You’re cutting down on time taken for inspections before and after a car is rented, making the process a lot faster for you and your customer. 
  • The customer now has full transparency on the vehicle condition and is more likely to trust your business with this process. 
  • Since AI-based car inspections are tech-driven, they are less prone to subjectivity and errors. 
  • Since this process is relying on an AI/ML model for functioning, more data will result in better accuracy over time. 

Additionally, companies like Inspektlabs, who are solving specifically for this process, enable you to conduct remote inspections from anywhere in the world, while generating reports with 90%-95% accuracy within seconds. They also come in-built with fraud detection mechanisms and provide repair/replacement decisions based on the vehicle health, saving you time, effort and money in the process. 

Conclusion

As technology improves, it is becoming imperative for businesses to adapt to the changing times and adopt these innovations into their business. 

Failing to give customers a good experience with the help of technology indicates that you’re still a backward business who doesn’t care about their customer needs, and they’ll eventually end up losing their trust on your business. 

To continue growing and have a competitive edge over other businesses, it makes sense to consider automating different processes in your business, while giving your customers a novel experience to build retention and increase revenue. 

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