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Front Row Motorsports: Homestead-Miami Speedway NCTS Race Advance- Layne Riggs / Chandler Smith

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Layne Riggs | Chandler Smith
Homestead-Miami Speedway NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race Advance

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Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
Event: Race 4 of 25
Series: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Location: Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.5-miles)
#of Laps: 134
Time/TV/Radio: 8:00 PM ET on FOX/MRN/SiriusXM channel 90

Layne Riggs Notes

Layne Riggs will make his second Homestead-Miami Speedway NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series start this Friday night. The Love’s RV Stop colors will also return with Riggs and the No. 34 team for the 134-lap race.

Following a hard earned fifth-place finish at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Riggs now sits 11th in the Truck Series Driver Championship points standings and is just three points from the 10th position. In his previous start and debut at the 1.5-mile speedway, Riggs finished 22nd and was on his way to a second-place finish before running out of fuel on the last lap.

“I’m looking forward to this weekend in Homestead,” said Riggs. “Our mile-and-a-half program has really come together this year and we left Vegas with not only a top-five, but with a good baseline to continue our mile-and-a-half success. We’re heading into this weekend looking to close in on the top-10 points positions and hopefully the win. The speed is there, we just need to execute.”
Road Crew

Driver: Layne Riggs

Crew Chief: Dylan Cappello

Truck Chief: Alex Lacognata

Engineer: Jonathan Coates

Mechanic: Clark Houston

Mechanic: Brandon Selph

Tire / Interior Specialist: Robert Benzenhafer

Spotter: Josh Williams

Transporter Driver: Joe Haresky

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Blake Hickman

Rear Tire Changer: Steven Chereek

Tire Carrier: Alvin Wilson

Jackman: Landon Honeycutt

Fueler: Dan Mrak

Chandler Smith’s Notes

Chandler Smith takes his race craft to South Beach and the Homestead-Miami Speedway this Friday night for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at the 1.5-mile track. Long John Silver’s will return to Smith’s No. 38 Ford F-150 for the 134-lap event.

Cashing in an eighth-place finish at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Smith sits fourth in the Truck Series Driver Championship points standings and is just eight points behind points leader Ty Majeski. Through the first three races of the season, Smith has earned three top-10 finishes and has finished no worse than eighth.

In his previous NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series start at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Smith has one top-10 finish, finishing 10th in 2022 with Kyle Busch Motorsports. In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Smith has three starts at the track, earning one top-10 finish in 2022 and the pole position in 2024.

“Homestead is such a fun track,” said Smith. “I absolutely love ripping the fence and pushing the limits of my vehicle. We left Vegas a little disappointed, but we also left with a good baseline for out 1.5-mile program and some solid momentum heading into this weekend. I think we can leave Homestead with a lot of points and even a checkered flag.”

Road Crew

Driver: Chandler Smith
Crew Chief: Jon Leonard
Truck Chief: Ron Schutte
Engineer: Caleb Williams
Mechanic: Bradley Zilich
Mechanic: Alex Campbell
Tire / Interior Specialist: Kyle Clark
Spotter: Ryan Blanchard
Transport Driver: Mark Hadley

Pit Crew

Front Tire Changer: Garrett Wager
Rear Tire Changer: Jacob Ray
Tire Carrier: Paul Steele
Jackman: Ryan Selig
Fueler: Chris Webb

ABOUT LOVE’S RV STOP

Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with nearly 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with 651 locations in 42 states. Love’s continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love’s serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company’s award-winning culture.

AOUT LONG JOHN SILVER’S

Long John Silver’s was founded in 1969 and is on a mission to create treasured moments through high-quality food and bell-ringing service. With restaurants from sea to mouth-watering sea, Long John Silver’s continues building on a belief that the unique seafood experience from the coasts should be accessible to all. Learn more at ljsilvers.com or join the conversation via social media on X, Facebook, or Instagram.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

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

2025 Xfinity Series’ Dash 4 Cash program commences at Homestead

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Photo by Ron Olds for SpeedwayMedia.com.

The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Dash 4 Cash program returns this upcoming weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. In addition to its return, the program’s schedule for this season will feature the return of an iconic racing venue being accompanied by three familiar circuits as the program itself will also commence nearly a month in advance compared to the previous four seasons.

The 2025 Dash 4 Cash program launched its 17th consecutive season this past weekend by hosting its qualifying event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, which was the fifth event on the schedule, for the first time ever on March 15. At the conclusion of the Vegas event, the top-four Xfinity regulars to finish the highest in the final running order were awarded spots for the program’s first round scheduled for this upcoming Saturday, March 22, at Homestead. Justin Allgaier, the reigning Xfinity Series champion and a five-time Dash 4 Cash winner, headlines the first group of four competitors to contend for the program’s first round of bonus money as he is coming off his first victory of the year at Vegas. His opponents include Jesse Love, Austin Hill and Sam Mayer, the latter of whom is a two-time Dash 4 Cash winner.

At the conclusion of next weekend’s first Dash 4 Cash event on the schedule at Homestead, the program will continue the following weekend at Martinsville Speedway on March 29 before taking a one-week break despite the series’ racing a week later at Darlington Raceway on April 5. The third Dash 4 Cash event of the year will then occur at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 12 before concluding at the series’ return to Rockingham Speedway on April 19.

The upcoming season will mark the first time Homestead hosts a Dash 4 Cash event since 2020 and the first time for Bristol since 2019 while Martinsville will host the program for a fifth consecutive season. Lastly, Rockingham will host the program for the first time as the series returns to the Rock in Rockingham, North Carolina, for the first time since February 2004.

The highest-finishing Xfinity Dash 4 Cash contender in each event will receive the cash-winning prize of $100,000, with opportunities for the prize to increase should a competitor achieve the bonus more than once. In addition, the Xfinity Dash 4 Cash winner at Homestead along with the next three highest-finishing Xfinity regulars will automatically be awarded spots for the next event at Martinsville and the process will carry forth through Bristol and Rockingham.

Having initially debuted with a $25,000 bonus during its first two years of existence in 2009 and 2010, the 2025 season is scheduled to mark the 15th consecutive year where the Dash 4 Cash bonus purse is set at $100,000. It will also enable Xfinity regulars to perform well and gain a competitive on-track edge early into this season while also placing a spotlight towards their series to attain the financial award that awaits the top performers who outperform the overall competition.

This past season, where all four Dash 4 Cash events occurred in April, Aric Almirola, a veteran racer and former Cup Series competitor, claimed the first ever $100,000 bonus for himself after he won the initiative’s first-scheduled event at Martinsville. Almirola’s victory occurred in an event where he led a race-high 148 of 251 over-scheduled laps and fended off Sam Mayer during an overtime shootout to post his fifth Xfinity career victory while driving the No. 20 Toyota entry for Joe Gibbs Racing. Mayer would then claim the second bonus a week later at Texas Motor Speedway in an event where he edged Ryan Sieg by 0.002 seconds to triumph for the first time of the season and for the fifth time of his Xfinity career.

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images.

Despite falling short of winning in the Xfinity circuit for the first time in his career, Sieg would redeem himself by claiming the third bonus at Talladega Superspeedway despite finishing 17th, but managing to finish ahead of his initiative rivals Mayer, Justin Allgaier and AJ Allmendinger. Anthony Alfredo would cap off the initiative’s 2024 campaign by claiming the fourth and final bonus at Dover Motor Speedway despite finishing in 16th place, but by finishing ahead of his initiative rivals Sieg, Riley Herbst and rookie Jesse Love.

Thus far in 2025, Alfredo, Sieg and Mayer are all racing as full-time Xfinity competitors with Young’s Motorsports, RSS Racing and Haas Factory Team, respectively, as each return for additional opportunities for bonus money. Meanwhile, Almirola, who is campaigning in a nine-race stint in Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 19 Toyota entry, is not scheduled to contend for the bonus this upcoming weekend at Homestead as Justin Bonsignore will pilot the No. 19 entry.

As an added twist, Cup Series competitors will be allowed to compete in any of the Dash 4 Cash events, but they will be barred from being eligible for the program’s bonus since the events are only registered for those competing for Xfinity points.

The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Dash 4 Cash program commences this upcoming Saturday, March 22, at Homestead-Miami Speedway for the Hard Rock Bet 300. The event’s commencement time is scheduled to occur at 4 p.m. ET on the CW Network.

Ford Performance NASCAR – Homestead-Miami Advance

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HOMESTEAD-MIAMI

Friday, March 21 — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, 8 p.m. ET (FS1)
Saturday, March 22 — NASCAR Xfinity Series, 4 p.m. ET (CW)
Sunday, March 23 — NASCAR Cup Series, 3 p.m. ET (FS1)

Another NASCAR tripleheader is on tap for this weekend as Homestead-Miami Speedway hosts all three national series for the only time in 2025. Ford is tied for the most Cup Series wins at the facility with eight, which includes a five-race winning streak from 2004-08. Overall, the manufacturer has won 22 races in all three series combined (8 NXS and 6 NCTS).

BERRY NETS FIRST CUP WIN

Josh Berry became the 20th driver to win a NASCAR Cup Series race with Wood Brothers Racing after taking the checkered flag first at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Berry led the final 16 laps in claiming his first series victory and became the ninth first-time winner in team history, joining founder Glen Wood, 1960; Tiny Lund, 1963; Kyle Petty, 1986; Dale Jarrett, 1991; Elliott Sadler, 2001; Trevor Bayne, 2011; Ryan Blaney, 2017; and Harrison Burton, 2024. In addition, Berry became the 90th different driver to win a Cup Series race with Ford Performance and the first since Burton’s Daytona win last year.

A WIN TO REMEMBER

Joey Logano has only one NASCAR Cup Series win at Homestead-Miami Speedway in 16 career starts, but it’s one he likely won’t ever forget. That’s because it resulted in him winning the first of his three championships when he captured the Ford Ecoboost 400 in 2018. Logano led a race-high 80 laps, then powered ahead of Martin Truex Jr. following a late restart with 14 laps remaining to pull away for the win.

ONE MORE SPOT

Ryan Blaney comes into this weekend’s race at Homestead-Miami Speedway looking to erase the sting of last year when Tyler Reddick came out of nowhere to nip him at the line in a photo finish. That represented the second straight time Blaney finished second at the 1.5-mile track and created a must-win scenario the following week at Martinsville Speedway, which he successfully executed and advanced to the Championship 4.

KESELOWSKI UP FRONT

One driver to keep an eye on when it comes to qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway is Brad Keselowski, who will be making his 18th career NASCAR Cup Series start at the South Florida track. The Michigan native has been automatic when it comes to starting in the top 10 at the 1.5-mile facility, posting 13 top-10 starts in the last 14 events. His 9.4 average starting position is the best at any track in which he has started at least 10 times.

RYAN BLANEY ON FINISHING SECOND THE LAST TWO CUP RACES AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY: “Last year, that was driver error of not doing my job on the last lap and you just try to look back on those things as far as that scenario of what would I do different, but as far as our approach of the car and things like that, I think we’ve done a really good job the last two years. It’s just a matter of trying to keep putting yourself in position to win that race. I’d like to win there. That’s a tough place to win at and we’ve had a good shot the last two years. We just need to put it together.”

FIVE-YEAR WIN STREAK HIGHLIGHTS ROUSH HISTORY AT HMS

Car owner Jack Roush has had his share of success on intermediate speedways, but his streak of winning seven times in nine years at Homestead-Miami is arguably one of the best. Kurt Busch won the organization’s first Cup race at the track in 2002 before Greg Biffle won three straight from 2004-06. That was part of a five-year streak that saw Matt Kenseth and Carl Edwards go to victory lane in ’07 and ’08, respectively. Edwards eventually capped the run by winning for a second time in 2010. Since then, Roush has celebrated NASCAR Xfinity Series championships at the track, twice with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in 2011 and 2012, and once with Chris Buescher in 2015.

CUSTER ANOTHER HOMESTEAD WINNER

Homestead-Miami Speedway is sure to bring back good memories for Cole Custer, who earned his first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory at Homestead in 2017. Custer, who narrowly missed advancing to the Championship 4 one week earlier, dominated the finale as he led 182-of-200 laps. This will mark his fourth NASCAR Cup Series start at the track and he’s still looking for his first top 20 finish. Custer had four top-10 runs in six career NXS events and had an average finish of 6.2.

MAYER AND HOMESTEAD

Haas Factory Team driver Sam Mayer will be making his first start at Homestead-Miami Speedway with his new team, but he’s already produced a solid body of work at the facility. One of his seven career series wins came at HMS in 2023 and in three career starts, he has finished fifth, first and ninth. That works out to an average finish of 5.0. The 2025 season has gotten off to a good start for Mayer, who has four top-10 runs in the first five races and stands third in the overall point standings.

BURTON AND HOMESTEAD

Harrison Burton and his AM Racing team have registered three top-10 finishes in their first five events together, including an eighth-place run last week at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Burton, who has one of his four career series wins at Homestead-Miami Speedway (2020), comes into this weekend’s event 13th in points. He has four career NXS starts at the track and has finished 10th or better three times. This will mark his first series appearance since 2021.

MAJESKI AND CRAFTON CONSISTENT AT HOMESTEAD

Defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion and current points leader Ty Majeski has made four starts at Homestead-Miami Speedway and has four top-10 finishes, including a victory in 2022. Majeski, who has an average finishing position of 5.5 at the track, capitalized on fuel issues from some of his competitors last season to finish second. Three-time champion Matt Crafton has also had his share of success at HMS, posting a win and 14 top-10 finishes in 23 starts. He has finished ninth or better in nine of the last 10 events at the track and has a career finishing average of 10.1.

FORD’S NASCAR CUP SERIES WINNERS

AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI

2002 – Kurt Busch

2004 – Greg Biffle

2005 – Greg Biffle

2006 – Greg Biffle

2007 – Matt Kenseth

2008 – Carl Edwards

2010 – Carl Edwards

2018 – Joey Logano

FORD’S NASCAR XFINITY SERIES WINNERS

AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI

1995 – Dale Jarrett

1998 – Jeff Burton

2003 – Kasey Kahne

2006 – Matt Kenseth

2008 – Carl Edwards

2013 – Brad Keselowski

2017 – Cole Custer

2020 – Chase Briscoe (2)

FORD’S NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES WINNERS AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI

1996 – Dave Rezendes

1997 – Kenny Irwin Jr.

1998 – Rick Crawford

1999 – Mike Wallace

2006 – Mark Martin

2017 – Chase Briscoe

Haas Factory Team, Cole Custer Announce Two Race Partnership with Autodesk for Homestead-Miami and Sonoma

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[KANNAPOLIS, NC] – Haas Factory Team announced Tuesday that Autodesk will serve as the primary sponsor for its No. 41 Ford Mustang and driver Cole Custer for two NASCAR Cup Series races this season.

Autodesk’s 2025 debut will be this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and they will also adorn the hood at Sonoma Raceway (July 13). The company previously sponsored Custer from 2020 to 2022 in the NASCAR Cup Series, and in 2024 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

For four decades, Autodesk has worked together with its customers to transform how things are design and made. Autodesk solutions span many industries empowering innovators everywhere. Autodesk’s vision is that a car’s performance should inspire the method of its manufacture, a city’s infrastructure can predict the unpredictable, and better worlds can be built through the power of storytelling. Autodesk Fusion is the product of Autodesk’s commitment to empowering the manufacturing industry with innovative solutions that drive efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

About Haas Factory Team:
The Haas Factory Team is a NASCAR Cup and Xfinity program owned by Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation. Starting in 2025, the team will feature Cole Custer driving the No. 41 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in the NASCAR Cup Series, while Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer take on the Xfinity Series in the No. 00 and No. 41 Ford Mustangs, respectively. Based in Kannapolis, North Carolina, the Haas Factory Team reflects a commitment to performance and engineering excellence, carrying forward Gene Haas’s commitment to motorsports.

About Autodesk:
Autodesk is a leader in software solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction, design and manufacturing, and media and entertainment industries. Autodesk’s comprehensive portfolio of products empowers innovators to design and create a better world. Autodesk’s software enables professionals to visualize, simulate, and analyze their ideas, driving efficiency, creativity, and sustainability.

About Autodesk Fusion:
Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-based 3D CAD, CAM, CAE, PCB and PDM tool for product development. Autodesk Fusion combines industrial and mechanical design, simulation, collaboration, and machining in a single package. Fusion helps users to seamlessly connect the entire product development process in one cloud-based platform, enabling teams to work together more efficiently and bring products to market faster.

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB INTEGRATES NIX BIOSENSORS’ PERSONALIZED HYDRATION TECHNOLOGY FOR OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE

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In a sport where every second counts, the partnership will optimize performance for drivers and pit crew athletes, by providing real-time hydration monitoring

STATESVILLE, N.C. (March 18, 2025) – Nix Biosensors, the leading provider of cutting-edge hydration monitoring technology is proud to announce its partnership with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB as the Official Hydration Biosensor Supplier. This collaboration will provide both drivers and pit crew athletes with advanced hydration insights, optimizing endurance, reaction time, and overall performance in one of the most physically demanding sports.

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, home to legendary NASCAR champions Jimmie Johnson and Richard Petty as well as rising stars like Erik Jones and John Hunter Nemechek, understands that success on race day is a team effort. While drivers battle heat and fatigue inside the car, pit crews execute precision work in just seconds, where every movement is critical. Dehydration can lead to slower reaction times, diminished strength, and impaired decision-making—factors that can make or break a race.

Through this partnership, Nix Biosensors will equip LEGACY MOTOR CLUB’s pit crew and drivers with its cutting-edge, non-invasive hydration biosensor. The wearable sensor analyzes sweat in real-time, offering instant feedback on hydration levels, allowing the team to proactively manage fluid intake and maintain peak performance.

“Pit crews are elite athletes,” said Meridith Cass, Founder & CEO of Nix Biosensors. “They train rigorously, execute under immense pressure and in extreme environmental conditions, and their ability to perform at the highest level directly impacts race results. Even a one-second delay in a pit stop can mean the difference between winning and losing. With our hydration biosensor, we’re giving the team the data they need to stay sharp, strong, fast, and safe.”

Pit crews endure extreme physical exertion—lifting heavy tires, operating impact wrenches, and rapidly executing split-second maneuvers—all while wearing fireproof suits in ambient temperatures that often exceed 90°F. Research has shown that an athlete at just 2% dehydration can lose up to 10% of their performance. Maintaining proper hydration can improve muscle function, reduce fatigue, and sharpen cognitive performance, all of which are vital for pit crews striving to shave even fractions of a second off a stop.

“Hydration plays a massive role in keeping our team at peak performance,” said Chris Hall, Director of Pit Crew Operations. “Whether it’s Jimmie Johnson behind the wheel or our pit crew jumping over the wall, we need everyone operating at their absolute best. By working with Nix Biosensors, we can take a scientific approach to hydration, helping our entire team push the limits and gain a competitive edge.”

This partnership underscores LEGACY MOTOR CLUB’s commitment to innovation and athletic performance across the entire team—on the track and on pit road.

For more information about Nix Biosensors and its revolutionary hydration technology, visit www.nixbiosensors.com.

ABOUT LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: (LEGACY MC) is a premier auto racing organization co-owned by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmie Johnson and Knighthead Capital Management, LLC. Drawing from a rich tradition of success, LEGACY MC is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of motorsport and setting new standards of excellence. The CLUB competes under the Toyota Gazoo Racing banner in the NASCAR Cup Series with the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE piloted by Erik Jones and the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE driven by John Hunter Nemechek. Johnson also races on a limited basis in the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE. With NASCAR legend and Hall of Famer Richard Petty, “The King”, serving as CLUB Ambassador, LEGACY MC blends timeless racing traditions with a new forward-thinking vision. As an inclusive community for motorsport enthusiasts, LEGACY MC honors both its storied past and the promising future of its members, always striving for victory and championship glory at the pinnacle of NASCAR competition.

Two New M1 Racecars Entries Join TA2 Field

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Guthrie’s Garage Outfits No. 2 Camaro for Veteran Title Contender Mike Skeen; Troy Benner Autosport To Run No. 00 Camaro for Pro-Am Driver Jared Odrick

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (March 17, 2025) – A pair of new M1 Racecars entries have joined the Cube 3 Architecture TA2 Series field for the remainder of the 2025 season beginning with this weekend’s Mission Foods Road Atlanta SpeedTour at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.

Veteran road racer and 2020 TA2 Series champion Mike Skeen, who drove to a runner-up finish from his record-setting pole qualifying position in the No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro for TeamSLR during last month’s season-opening weekend at Sebring (Fla.) International Raceway, will continue his quest for a second series title in the No. 2 Guthrie’s Garage Chevrolet Camaro for team owner Jim Guthrie.

Meanwhile, Jared Odrick, whose first full season of TA2 competition in 2024 resulted in a fourth-place finish in the final Pro-Am Challenge-class standings, moves to M1 Racecars equipment for the remainder of the season in the No. 00 Black Underwear Chevrolet Camaro campaigned by Troy Benner Autosport. Odrick opened this season with a third-place Pro-Am Challenge finish in the Feb. 22 race at Sebring.

“Obviously, I hate to see Jim (Guthrie) injuring his shoulder to where he can’t run himself – that’s kind of a bummer – but it’s neat to partner together and try to go win a championship with Mike Skeen driving. That’ll be fun, and our guys are excited about it,” said Scott Lagasse Jr., co-owner of TeamSLR and chassis manufacturer M1 Racecars. “And Jared, he’s such a likable, good person, and you can’t help but appreciate that elite level of a professional athlete and the work ethic that goes along with it. He’s going to be a lot of fun to work with over the coming years.”

Skeen, the 38-year-old from Durham, North Carolina, drove for TeamSLR for just the second time at last month’s Sebring event but is thoroughly familiar with M1 Racecars equipment. He competed in the chassis during his tour of duty with Peterson Racing in 2022 and 2023, making 12 starts driving a part-time TA2 schedule. He scored back-to-back victories for Peterson in the 2022 races at Road Atlanta and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California, among his five podium finishes in 2022 and 2023. He’s an 11-time TA2 winner in 36 career starts dating back to 2011.

“I am really appreciative of Jim Guthrie stepping up to put me in his car for this year,” said Skeen, who swept the 2020 season-ending weekend doubleheader at Road Atlanta for his fifth and sixth victories of that championship campaign. “Being able to put this program together in partnership with TeamSLR will make it really productive for everyone. I can’t wait to get to Road Atlanta, where I’ve had a really good record of success in the past. I’d love to reward Guthrie’s Garage with a win right off the bat.”

Odrick, the 37-year-old from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, who played seven seasons with the NFL’s Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars from 2010 through 2016, took delivery of his M1 Racecars equipment after the Sebring season opener and put it right to work during the March 8-9 SCCA Hoosier Super Tour weekend doubleheader at Road Atlanta, scoring GT2-class victories from the pole in both races.

“From a purely car standpoint, one of the things that has stood out to me about the M1 is its ability to put the power down in a balanced manner,” Odrick said. “From an overall standpoint, it’ll be nice to work with TeamSLR in gaining information that will be pertinent to my development and the development of the car. It’s part of what you’re offered when you purchase one of their cars, and I’m looking forward to developing as a driver. As I’ve gotten to know Scotty, what I really appreciate is that he’s not here to purely stroke your ego but to challenge you, so that’s what I’m looking forward to probably the most.”

The two entries bring to five the total number of M1 Racecars that will be part of the 36-car TA2 field at Road Atlanta. TeamSLR’s Tristan McKee, Barry Boes and Rob Clifton will be behind the wheel of the Nos. 28, 27 and 8 Chevrolet Camaros, respectively. Taking the weekend off in their 2025 part-time TA2 schedule in M1 Racecars equipment are Peterson Racing’s Austin Green, who opened the season with a third-place finish at Sebring, and team owner Doug Peterson.

“Overall, we’re pretty proud of who we have in the M1 cars right now, a lot of guys at a lot of different levels and a lot of different places on the learning curve,” Lagasse said. “It’s a lot of fun for us because it’s a really solid, meshed group. I see a lot of good competitive rivalry, but a lot of friendships there to help each other in that process.”

This weekend’s Mission Foods Road Atlanta SpeedTour kicks off with a pair of TA2 test sessions Friday, followed by practice and qualifying Saturday, and Sunday’s 40-lap, 75-minute race set for 1:45 p.m. EDT with live video streaming coverage provided by new series broadcast partner Speed Sport 1, as well as the Trans Am channel on YouTube.

About TeamSLR:

TeamSLR (Scott Lagasse Racing) competes fulltime in the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli’s newly renamed Cube 3 Architecture TA2 Series in a multifaceted effort that includes dedicated entries in the TA2 division, customer programs, driver coaching and car construction. Its history dates back to 1985 and covers a wide spectrum of motorsports, including NASCAR, IMSA, SCCA, ARCA and ASA. TeamSLR is a family-owned organization run by Scott Lagasse Sr., and Scott Lagasse Jr., The father-and-son duo have combined to win more than 120 races and seven championships across a variety of series and styles of racecars, from paved ovals to road courses to dirt tracks. For more information, please visit us online at www.TeamSLR.com, on Facebook, on Twitter, on Instagram and on LinkedIn.

TOP FUEL’S SHAWN LANGDON LOOKS TO STAY RED-HOT IN THE DESERT AT NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS

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PHOENIX (March 17, 2025) – Fresh off another great start to open the 2025 NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series season, Shawn Langdon is going to a track that has served him well in recent years.

The former Top Fuel world champion heads to this weekend’s 40th annual NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park as the reigning event winner in the loaded category. But he’s also advanced to back-to-back finals at a facility celebrating four decades of incredible racing this weekend, giving Langdon a great opportunity to keep rolling in Phoenix and continue a standout start to 2025.

Langdon advanced to the final round in Gainesville in his 11,000-horsepower Kalitta Air Careers dragster, falling in a thrilling race to reigning champ Antron Brown. But after an impressive turnaround last season, Langdon kept that momentum rolling, which should bode well for his chances at this weekend’s “Duel in the Desert.”

“We’re looking forward to getting back to Phoenix,” Langdon said. “We had a great weekend in Gainesville; the Kalitta Air Careers car is running really well. We’ve had success in Phoenix the last couple years so obviously you’re looking to keep the trend going. It just seems like we get good results at some tracks, and fortunately, Phoenix has been one of those tracks lately so we’re just going to keep trying to make good runs, and then hopefully we can get another win there.”

Langdon (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car) and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) all claimed wins at the NHRA Arizona Nationals in 2024, with Prock and Anderson both finishing the year as world champions. This year’s race will again be broadcast on FS1, including eliminations coverage at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 23.

Langdon just missed his second world title as the Top Fuel championship chase went down to the wire. He appears to be in the mix again in 2025 in a class filled with stout contenders and Langdon will get a chance to double-up in Phoenix with the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday and eliminations on Sunday.

His semifinal rematch on Saturday has him taking on Jasmine Salinas, while the other matchup features Brown and racing legend Tony Stewart. The two winners will meet up to close out qualifying with important championship points and a bonus purse on the line.

To get a win on Sunday, Langdon will also have to deal with the likes of Brittany Force, Clay Millican, Shawn Reed, Clay Millican and Kalitta Motorsports teammate Doug Kalitta. Langdon, though, loves the continued improvement from his team. Second-year crew chief Brian Husen has impressed since taking over tuning duties to open 2024, though it didn’t come as a surprise to Langdon.

“We have a great race car right now, so all is good,” Langdon said. “We’re all super excited with the Kalitta Air Careers team after we had a great season last year. Brian obviously exceeded a lot of people’s expectations in his first season as crew chief, but internally, we knew what his talent level was so it didn’t come as a shock to us.”

Prock’s Phoenix triumph marked his first career Funny Car win. The defending champ struggled in Gainesville, but he’ll look to get on track in Phoenix against John Force Racing teammate Jack Beckman, Hagan and Capps, Green, Todd and Bob Tasca III.

Anderson earned his sixth world title at the NHRA Finals in a winner-take-all final over Glenn. Last year’s race featured that same matchup, with Anderson earning the win. Other Pro Stock stars include Aaron Stanfield and Erica Enders.

The NHRA Arizona Nationals also features thrilling competition in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series and the Legends Nitro Series. Fans can also expect exciting performances from Team “Muy Caliente” and Curt White “Iceman” in their Jet Cars.

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

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

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

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

About Mission Foods

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

About NHRA

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

How to Check by VIN Number: The Ultimate Guide to Verifying Vehicle History

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When buying a used car, understanding its history is critical to avoid potential issues and ensure a safe investment. Conducting a check by VIN number is one of the most reliable ways to uncover important details about a vehicle’s past, including accident records, ownership changes, and maintenance history. This guide will walk you through the process and highlight the key benefits of performing a VIN number lookup.

What is a VIN Number?

A VIN, or Vehicle Identification Number, is a unique 17-character code assigned to every vehicle. It serves as the car’s fingerprint, containing essential information such as its manufacturer, model, year of production, and more. This code is crucial for accessing detailed records about the car’s history through specialized databases.

Why Checking by VIN Number is Important

A VIN check offers invaluable insights that help you make informed decisions. Here’s why it’s a must-have step in the car-buying process:

  • Accident History: Learn whether the vehicle was involved in any accidents and assess the extent of the damage.
  • Odometer Verification: Ensure the mileage on the car matches its records, avoiding odometer fraud.
  • Ownership Records: Verify the number of previous owners and the nature of their use (personal, commercial, rental, etc.).
  • Title Status: Confirm the vehicle has a clean title, free from liens, theft reports, or salvage status.
  • Maintenance History: Access service records to ensure the car has been well-maintained.

How to Locate the VIN Number

Finding the VIN is simple. Here are the common places to look:

  • On the dashboard, visible through the windshield on the driver’s side.
  • Inside the driver’s side door frame, near the latch.
  • On official documents such as the car’s registration, insurance policy, or title.

How to Check by VIN Number

Performing a VIN number lookup is straightforward. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

  1. Step 1: Locate the VIN on the vehicle or its documentation.
  2. Step 2: Visit a trusted platform like CarfaxDoc, which specializes in providing detailed vehicle history reports.
  3. Step 3: Enter the VIN in the search field and initiate the lookup.
  4. Step 4: Review the comprehensive report, which includes accident history, ownership records, mileage verification, and more.

Benefits of Checking by VIN Number

Performing a VIN check before buying a used car has several advantages:

  • Transparency: Gain a clear understanding of the vehicle’s condition and history.
  • Risk Mitigation: Avoid cars with hidden issues such as flood damage or salvage titles.
  • Smart Spending: Ensure the car’s price aligns with its actual value based on its history.
  • Peace of Mind: Enter the purchase process with confidence, knowing the car’s background has been thoroughly vetted.

Red Flags to Watch For in a VIN Report

A VIN report can reveal potential red flags that may influence your decision:

  • Multiple Ownership Changes: Frequent changes in ownership could signal recurring problems.
  • Accident Records: Significant collision history may indicate underlying structural or mechanical issues.
  • Unresolved Recalls: Open recalls can compromise the vehicle’s safety and performance.
  • Odometer Discrepancies: Inconsistent mileage readings may point to odometer fraud.

Why Choose CarfaxDoc for VIN Checks?

CarfaxDoc is a trusted platform for performing VIN checks. With its extensive database and user-friendly interface, it provides accurate and detailed reports that help you make informed decisions. Whether you’re buying from a dealership or a private seller, CarfaxDoc ensures you have all the information you need to proceed confidently.

Conclusion: Make Smarter Car-Buying Decisions

Performing a check by VIN number is a vital step in the car-buying process. It provides transparency, ensures peace of mind, and helps you avoid costly mistakes. By using reliable services like CarfaxDoc, you can access comprehensive vehicle history reports and make smarter, safer decisions. Don’t leave your next car purchase to chance—conduct a thorough VIN check and drive away with confidence.

THUNDER VALLEY DRAGWAYS JOINS NHRA’S WEST CENTRAL DIVISION

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PARKER, S.D. (March 17, 2025) – NHRA officials are thrilled to announce Thunder Valley Dragways has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s West Central Division (Division 5).

First opened in 1967 as an NHRA Member Track, Thunder Valley Dragways, which is located between Marion and Parker, S.D., is returning to its original roots in 2025. The track was built and is still owned and operated by Glen Rapp, while Cherrie Engbrecht has been with the track more than 20 years and is the office and track manager.

The facility plays host to a jam-packed schedule from April through September each season, offering a variety of events catered to every type of racer and fan.

“Thunder Valley Dragways is excited to returns to its roots of NHRA and join the West Central Division,” Rapp said. “Our original sanction in 1967 was with NHRA and we’re thrilled to go back in that direction and be part of all the benefits and support the NHRA offers to its member tracks. We’re looking forward to a great 2025 racing season and working with all the amazing racers, teams and fans in the area.”

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

The track will also get access to NHRA’s extensive support programs, insurance benefits and national marketing platforms. Along with a great racing environment and a loaded event schedule, Thunder Valley Dragways is well-known in the area for its campground-like pit area setting, which includes more than 100 pit spaces with electricity.

“Thunder Valley Dragways is going to be a fantastic addition to the West Central family,” West Central Division Director Nick Duty said. “We are excited to bring their amazing facility and racers back into the NHRA Member Track network, and to work with Glen and Cherrie to continue building on their 58-year legacy of drag racing in South Dakota. We’re looking forward to hitting the ground running in 2025.”

For more information on NHRA, including the 2025 schedule, visit www.NHRA.com.

About NHRA

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

Spencer Boyd Welcomes Epoxy Depot as Primary Sponsor for Homestead-Miami

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Mooresville, NC (March 17, 2025) Spencer Boyd and Freedom Racing Enterprises welcomes Epoxy Depot as the primary sponsor for the No. 76 Chevrolet Silverado in the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Epoxy Depot offers top-notch training, products, and equipment for epoxy and concrete providers.

The Co-Owner and Driver, Spencer Boyd, commented on the new partnership, “I’m happy to see Homestead back in the spring on our schedule especially since we were just there in the fall. It is awesome to welcome a new sponsor to our lineup as well. When it comes to sponsors, Epoxy Depot is truly in our wheelhouse. Our partner base is heavily weighted in blue collar industries, and we know NASCAR fans love hard-working people. I look forward to getting down to Florida.”

Epoxy Depot is no stranger to racing, having supported others in NASCAR, sports car racing and other motorsports.

“I feel the truck series truly represents our customer base,” noted Steven Moore, CEO of Epoxy Depot. “Our customers drive trucks and work hard to build their business. Just like the drivers in the truck series. Spencer is a great example of someone who has a vision of where he wants to be and is not afraid to get his hands dirty to get there. I’m delighted to support him with his new team.”

Freedom Racing Enterprises was formed in 2024 and is looking to expand in 2025 with a second truck at select races.

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