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Mercedes-AMG Clinches 2024 IMSA GTD Manufacturer Championships in Indianapolis as Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Teams Target Year-End Team and Driver Honors at Petit Le Mans

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IMSA, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, IN September 2024. (Photo by Brian Cleary/bcpix.com)

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Winning Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing teams Winward Racing and Korthoff Preston Motorsports clinched the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar GT Daytona (GTD) Manufacturer Championship right at the start of the Battle on The Bricks and then spent the remainder of the wet and wild six-hour endurance race closing in on more year-end team and driver honors Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). The No. 32 Korthoff Preston Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3 finished third in GTD after co-drivers Mikael Grenier, Mike Skeen and Kenton Koch battled in the lead pack the entire race from the pole starting position. WeatherTech Championship GTD points leaders Winward Racing took the checkered flag just seconds after the No. 32 team for a fifth-place finish with team drivers Russell Ward, Philip Ellis, and Indy Dontje in the No. 57 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3.

The Winward and Korthoff Preston teams have combined for a WeatherTech Championship series-leading five Mercedes-AMG GT3 victories and four more podium finishes in the year’s first nine races. The unmatched run of success gave Mercedes-AMG a comfortable GTD manufacturer points lead going into the IMS race and Grenier all but sealed the championship by winning his second GTD pole in the last three races on Saturday. All that was needed to clinch the manufacturer crown Sunday was for the Mercedes-AMG GT3 GTD contingent to take the green flag.

With Mercedes-AMG’s first IMSA WeatherTech Manufacturer Championship in the books, only next month’s Motul Petit Le Mans 10-hour race remains on the 2024 schedule. Both the Winward and Korthoff teams will fight to the finish there for several different season championship honors.

Winward has led the WeatherTech GTD driver and team championships all season after securing its first of a series-high four wins in the Rolex 24 At Daytona in January. The No. 57 team and drivers bring a 222-point lead in both championships to the Petit Le Mans finale.

With all tiebreaker scenarios in Winward’s favor as the GTD race-win leader, any finish ahead of – or even several spots behind – its lone title rival in Atlanta will seal the first IMSA GTD championships for Winward.

A recent run of success for the Korthoff team has elevated the No. 32 team and Grenier into third place in the GTD team and driver standings. Catching the second-place competitor 271 points ahead would be a tall order, but Grenier and the No. 32 are a comfortable 300 points clear of their nearest challenger, which closing driver Koch kept just behind him in fourth place in the closing stages of Sunday’s race.

The additional titles on the line in the finale are the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup (IMEC) championships that award the top performers in the year’s five endurance races. Korthoff’s third-place finish in Indianapolis was enough to clinch the IMEC GTD Manufacturer Championship for Mercedes-AMG for the second straight year, and now both Korthoff and Winward are part of a tight three-way battle for the respective driver and team titles.

Korthoff, Skeen, Koch and Grenier are the defending IMEC GTD team and driver champions and join Winward in having a shot at taking the titles this year. The Winward team and drivers lead both championships with 35 points while Korthoff is third in each with 31 points. The second-place team and drivers have 34 points.

The Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing GTD effort at Indy was bolstered by the return of the No. 80 Lone Star Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 of team co-drivers Salih Yoluç, Rui Andrade and Scott Andrews. The team joined several others in battling through wet and treacherous conditions for nearly the first half of Sunday’s race but soon found some pace and grip in the drying conditions.

The race seemed to be coming to Lone Star in the closing hours only for the team to literally be knocked from contention by a GTD competitor more than 20 laps down. The No. 80 returned to the race after being retrieved from a gravel trap but was then four laps down after the needless delay, crossing the finish line 15th in the GTD running order.

A fourth Mercedes-AMG Motorsport customer team, the No. 75 SunEnergy1 Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3, returned to the GTD Pro ranks at Indy for the first time since Daytona. Team owner and driver Kenny Habul called on his Australian countrymen Chaz Mostert, the Australian Supercar star, and Mercedes-AMG Junior driver Jordan Love for the six-hour Indy effort.

After persevering through some technical issues on Friday and the treacherous wet opening half of the race, the No. 75 was at its best in the final two hours. The team fought back from a lap down to get Mostert in a position to battle with their GTD contenders, but ultimately not enough laps were left before the race timed out and the No. 75 took a seventh-place finish on the lead lap.

The season-ending Motul Petit Le Mans takes place at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, October 9 – 12.

Mikael Grenier, Driver – No. 32 Korthoff Preston Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT3: “We made the right calls at the right time. We were on the right strategy the whole race, everyone did well, we had amazing pit stops, and my teammates did great. Good weekend, the car is still in one piece, pole position, third place points and the manufacturer championship for Mercedes-AMG. It’s great, I love the brand and being able to race a lot with Mercedes-AMG. IMSA is not the easiest championship because you have many points available in the endurance events, long races, sprint races, a lot of changing strategy and a lot of action on track, so it is great for Mercedes-AMG to win this championship and hopefully we can defend the title next year.”

Russell Ward, Driver – No. 57 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3: “A really tough weekend for us, but we are a championship caliber team, and we can recover from anything. As disappointed as the team is after winning here last year, it is still a good result with a top five, and if we can go into the finale and do the same thing, we will win the championship. That’s just where our focus is now. The Winward guys did an amazing job getting us back up there. We will take this one on the chin as a learning experience and move on to the next.”

Rui Andrade, Driver – No. 80 Lone Star Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3: “It’s always a bit sour leaving these races when we know we could have done a lot more. The truth is the Mercedes-AMG GT3 is so strong. We feel it, it is such a pleasure to drive always, and it’s quick. We had a bit of a difficult wet stint in the first half of the race, but when were able to get on slicks, Scott and I were both making moves. We were racing and making some recovery. It was starting to come to us and then we were hit by a guy who was more than 20 laps down. To do something like that is just so silly, ruining our race completely, especially when they really weren’t fighting for something. It’s motorsport, these things happen, and it is really frustrating, but in these situations, you have to focus on the positive. Our positive is that the car was good. Now we head to Petit Le Mans, on a track I won at two years ago, and I am happy to be going back. I think if we put it all together, we have a driver package and a team package to get a good result.”

Chaz Mostert, Driver – No. 75 SunEnergy1 Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3: “It was a good experience. Any time you can race in IMSA and get in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 is really cool. Thanks to Kenny again for the opportunity. He has done this twice for me now, and I have been able to experience Spa and now Indianapolis, two tracks I have really wanted to do. A little bit gutted with the result as we spent the first four hours or so just trying to climb back into the fight. Then we had pretty good pace there to try and maybe challenge for a better finishing spot, but we did the best we could and finished on the lead lap. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I would love to come back and have another crack at it.”

Jordan Love, Driver – No. 75 SunEnergy1 Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3: “It was my first IMSA race and first time racing in the U.S. It was good fun – sharing a car with Kenny and Chaz is always good fun – but it probably wasn’t the weekend we wanted or expected. We started off kind of on the back foot and missed practice one, and it was a new track for Chaz and I. We were kind of chasing our tails in the race until the last two hours, and then we came back for a lead lap finish. I really enjoyed sharing the car with these two, and hopefully we can do it again soon.”

Mazda to open new R&D office in Azabudai Hills in early summer 2025

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Azabudai Hills, the location for Mazda's new R&D office

TOKYO, Sept 24, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – Mazda Motor Corporation will open a new R&D office in the cosmopolitan Azabudai Hills (Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo) in early summer 2025, an area projected to see continuous development.

Mazda has set out its 2030 VISION “to be a car-loving company that creates moving experiences through the ‘joy of driving'” and aspires to an ideal where everyone connected to the Mazda brand feels mentally refreshed, physically invigorated, and optimistic about each day.

As advanced technologies such as generative AI gain widespread use, it is crucial to continue innovating software technologies alongside traditional hardware to deliver vibrant, engaging experiences to our customers through their cars. The new R&D office is expected to house development facilities, particularly in software, demonstrating Mazda’s goal to become a dynamic workplace of choice for software engineers. It will also function as a hub for collaborative innovation, fostering partnerships with universities, companies, and research institutions in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Based on the belief that our people are our most valuable resource, Mazda is promoting initiatives, like this new R&D office, to maximize the contributions of its personnel, including corporate culture reforms, improvements to HR systems, and the establishment of value-creation platforms.

In our aspiration to create a comfortable working environment, the new R&D office will feature an open workspace and be equipped with the latest technology. Further details regarding the specific floor area and facilities will be announced in due course.

True to Mazda’s “human-centered” philosophy and commitment to the pursuit of a comfortable and rewarding work environment, we endeavor to create an exemplary company where every employee feels the pride and energy to work with enthusiasm.

News URL: https://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/92975/

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The Link Between Road Rage and Car Accidents

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Have you ever honked aggressively, yelled at another driver, or made obscene gestures while driving? If so, you’ve experienced road rage. Road rage is a dangerous and increasingly common phenomenon that can lead to accidents. If you have been a victim of a car accident that was a result of road rage, speak with car accident attorneys who can protect your rights, and secure fair compensation for your losses.

In this article, we’ll explore the psychology behind road rage, its impact on driving, and the devastating consequences it can have. We’ll also discuss strategies for preventing road rage and creating a safer driving environment for everyone.

Understanding Road Rage

Road rage is a complex psychological phenomenon that can have devastating consequences. It often stems from a combination of factors, including stress, frustration, and anger management issues.

When these emotions are combined with the pressures of driving, they can escalate into aggressive and dangerous behaviors.

Some common triggers for road rage include traffic congestion, being cut off, or feeling disrespected by other drivers.

These situations can lead to anger and frustration, impairing a driver’s judgment and reaction time. When a driver is consumed by rage, they may engage in aggressive driving behaviors such as speeding, tailgating, and reckless lane changes, which can significantly increase the risk of accidents.

The Impact of Road Rage on Driving

Road rage can profoundly impact a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle safely. When a driver is overcome by anger, their judgment becomes clouded, their reaction time slows, and their ability to control their vehicle diminishes. This can lead to a variety of dangerous behaviors, including:

  • Tailgating: Driving too closely behind another vehicle can significantly increase the risk of a rear-end collision.
  • Speeding: Exceeding the speed limit can reduce a driver’s reaction time and make it more difficult to avoid accidents.
  • Lane weaving: Erratic lane changes can confuse other drivers and increase the risk of collisions.
  • Honking excessively: Excessive honking can be a sign of aggression and contribute to a hostile driving environment.

These aggressive driving behaviors can have serious consequences, including:

  • Property damage: Accidents caused by road rage can result in costly repairs to vehicles and other property.
  • Injuries: Road rage accidents can cause serious injuries to drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists.
  • Fatalities: In extreme cases, road rage accidents can result in fatalities.

Statistics on Road Rage Accidents

While it is difficult to quantify the exact number of accidents caused by road rage, studies have shown that aggressive driving is a significant factor in many traffic fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), aggressive driving is a contributing factor to traffic deaths each year in the United States.

While it is challenging to isolate road rage as the sole cause of accidents, the correlation between aggressive driving and accidents is undeniable. By understanding the factors contributing to road rage and taking steps to prevent it, we can create safer roads for everyone.

Preventing Road Rage

Road Rage and Car Accidents
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Here are some practical tips to help prevent road rage:

  • Plan and leave early: Give yourself ample time to reach your destination. This will reduce stress and the temptation to speed or engage in aggressive driving.
  • Avoid cutting off other drivers: Be courteous and avoid actions that may provoke anger, such as cutting off other drivers or blocking traffic.
  • Drive defensively: Be aware of your surroundings and anticipate the actions of other drivers. This can help you avoid situations that may lead to road rage.
  • Use your horn sparingly: Reserve your horn for emergencies only. Excessive honking can be a sign of aggression and contribute to a hostile driving environment.
  • Stay calm and avoid confrontation: If you find yourself in a situation that triggers road rage, try to remain calm and avoid engaging in confrontations. Remove yourself from the situation by changing lanes or pulling over.
  • Practice stress management techniques: Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or calming music can help you manage stress and avoid anger.
  • Be mindful of your surroundings: Pay attention to the road and other drivers, and avoid distraction like cell phones or loud music.
  • Support safe driving initiatives: Participate in programs that promote safe driving habits and raise awareness about the dangers of road rage.

Conclusion

Road rage is a significant contributing factor to car accidents. By adopting safer driving practices and fostering a more positive driving culture, we can reduce the risk of accidents and create a safer environment for everyone on the road.

Givenex Opinie: Getting The Maximum Yield Through Online Money Trading [givenex.com]

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The generation of money and advanced electronic commerce constitute the broadest terms used in trade. It examines the exchange plan for Givenex’s online exchange market, but it has not decided whether to prolong it. Since this kind of trade tends to modify important aspects of the website, it might have a substantial impact on how the swapping site is improved. 

The business stage of Givenex may be significantly impacted by new-age advanced trade.

Becoming Trustworthy to People: 

Givenex’s techniques are the most dependable because they are creative, intelligible, and dazzling. The layouts of forex trading rooms are typically confusing. It provides many devices for exchanging information and creating reliable information. In any event, this exchange site has promoted collaboration that emphasizes clarity and provides a clear introduction to these aspects.

Seamless Data Networking: 

The official website of Givenex makes doing a variety of cross-country business activities astonishingly easy for all customers. The website is the greatest resource for displaying information regarding unfamiliar trade records. As a result, vendors have unexpected opportunities to choose wisely. The first phases in the required calculation process for this specific kind of internet money-making firm mostly depend on precise assessments to foresee cost rises. It occasionally offers bolts and other components that guide the specific examination, along with state-of-the-art sketching and framing capabilities. It is difficult, particularly for newcomers. Offering educational resources such as online courses, publications, records, and educational activities can promote many things, including customers’ responsibilities and awareness. 

Attracting Purchasers with Creative Features: 

The trade execution speed of the trendy business areas of Givenex is critical. Strong regions are necessary to prevent slippage and ensure that professionals can swiftly enter and exit positions because the target is virtual. In addition to offering a variety of plan types, forex trading challenges should also provide improved locations for sales. These collaborate with a variety of grant shippers to carry out various trading arrangements.

Availability of Modern Device on Givenex: 

The priciest assortment of forex trading instruments necessitates a robust security strategy and is crucial to online financial transactions. The website should conduct robust growth checks, such as information security, two-way assertion, and protection against threats specific to unique devices. Exchanges in forex occur constantly. In keeping with this, clients ought to be reachable at all times. The trade habits and preferences of vendors change. The official Givenex platform works with and places everyone who is interested in this kind of business action at whatever stage they are at in their exchange atmosphere. 

End of Story: 

In light of this, it is possible to argue that, on occasion, a particular trading style motivates people to expand their online financial business. A worldwide trading forum’s success is crucial. It thereby provides them with all they require. The exchange of brand-new revenue-generating structures is managed by a number of offices. In order to ensure consistency with suitable major leads, the development of Givenex should address the legislative needs of traditional business regions.

Laydson Group Review: Becoming a Great Business Person in Online Trading Made Easy [laydson.com]

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The Laydson Group’s online cash delivery gateway offers countless creative business opportunities. This wide range of mechanical capabilities necessitates a great deal of business-related and directing tools and strategies in order to ensure the success and growth of customers’ assets and modify significant requirements in the end. Everything’s on this specific webpage. 

It is time to take a slow look at what happens next. When a user logs into Laydson Group, you will see how often the key features are used. 

Unique Approach to Handle Executions: 

The primary activities of this business meeting include typical plans to examine customer standards by suggesting specific, measurable enhancements with records such as driver’s licenses or visas. The top priorities for the Laydson Group are outlined below. The organization keeps an eye out for any unwelcome behavior on the trading sections of the recognized state that are supplied and genuine to the internet. With its sophisticated tools, this website can detect and stop charge adjustments and other trading violations by maintaining single-client exchanges. It is also anticipated that exchanges be carefully observed in order to determine whether an unexpected or risky interaction should be handled and resolved. Unexpected changes in people’s trading activity can result in alarms that demand more investigation.

Encouraging Consumers to be Hopeful: 

At this point, all parties receive important details about their trade process, exchange history, and various business-related choices. Unlike other traditional financial trading platforms, Laydson Group offers a range of tools to help identify high-risk accounts that could need further investigation. Similarly, if customer accounts are secured using emergency abhorrent measures, it is unlikely that further standards will ultimately lead to support. Enticed clients will do everything it takes to make sure they do not lose more money than they have saved. When a customer’s record balance drops below a predetermined level, Edge sends them a notification inviting them to come in. 

Reducing Risk Factors with Laydson Group: 

The wager to handle the Laydson Group’s specific level exchanging entryway for easier money generating limits a variety of fundamental actions. Furthermore, handling a valuable customer asset in personal records reduces the possibility of illegal electronic shop support. End-trade strategies protect interested parties from potentially dangerous situations such as alliance security breaches or brilliant business area reductions. It is ridiculous to keep an eye on evolving company rules in order to prevent typical problems.

End of Story: 

Overall, it is clear that the dynamic site of Laydson Group’s power exchange is influenced by how it handles its unique set of regulations, clientele, and significant surroundings. Adhering to the latest electronic security-based practices and legal changes necessitates extreme caution in order to safeguard a watched and accessible commercial forum. The least expensive security checks are the component testing and default security plan provided by inexpensive platforms like as this one, which can identify vulnerabilities in the trading site’s code and structure. Trade stages facilitate the cash flow of clients and provide security in the event of a block or other unforeseen circumstance.

Your Guide to Car Rentals when Visiting Dubai

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Dubai is well known for its beautiful skylines, comfortable resorts, and many exciting attractions. While public transit systems exist in Dubai, allowing yourself to explore how you wish via a car rental service is the best way to make the most of your vacation. Due to its vast amount of affluence, you can easily hire luxury sports car in Dubai so you can experience the thrill of a supercar while also exploring the wonderful city of Dubai.

Which Rental Company Should You Choose?

Car Rentals and more specifically supercar rentals are a common business in Dubai. There is a lot of competition, however, each has its pros and cons. When reviewing candidates, consider their costs, the cars they offer, and what you intend to do with them. Our recommended Dubai car rental company is Brooklands; however, you can find more information about other companies on our website.

Benefits of Car Rentals in Dubai

Dubai has a lot of attractions and getting to them easily and quickly can dramatically improve your experience. Here are some of the benefits of Dubai Car Rental services such as Brooklands:

  • Convenience – This is ultimately the primary reason to rent a car while visiting any country. The ability to explore and drive on your own without worrying about public transportation is beneficial.
  • Accessibility – Dubai and the UAE have attractions that aren’t accessible through public transport (such as the Hatta Mountains), a car rental would solve this problem.
  • Cost Efficiency – When in a large group, a car rental can be cheaper than renting multiple taxis or Uber.
  • Experience – Driving in another country is a unique life experience, and a car rental is the best and safest way to do so.
  • Super Cars – As mentioned before, Dubai is home to some of the best automobiles in the world. A car rental here is your best chance to drive some of the most powerful cars ever created.

Attractions in Dubai

Now that you’ve decided to rent a car in Dubai here is a list of attractions you may wish to visit during your stay:

  • Burj Khalifa – The tallest building in the world, offering stunning views from its observation decks.
  • Palm Jumeirah – An iconic man-made island known for luxury resorts, beaches, and fine dining.
  • Dubai Mall – One of the largest shopping malls globally, featuring an aquarium, ice rink, and numerous dining options.
  • Desert Safari – Experience dune bashing, camel rides, and traditional Bedouin camps in the desert.
  • Fujairah – Known for its beautiful beaches and historic sites like Fujairah Fort, it’s located about 90 minutes from Dubai, perfect for a car rental.
  • Liwa Oasis – A stunning desert landscape known for its towering dunes, about a two-hour drive from the city.

FAQ

What is Required to Rent a Car in Dubai?

You need to be at least 21 years old and have a valid Driver’s License, passport, form of payment, and sometimes an international driving permit (IDP) depending on the car.

Can I Rent a Car Only for a Photo Shoot?

Yes, you can get a daily rental for events, including weddings or a simple photoshoot.

What is NOT included in the Rental Price?

Charges such as gas, roadway fines, toll roads, and excessive mileage are not included in the rental price.

Can I Pay with Crypto or Cash?

Yes, you do not need to use a credit card or make a deposit to rent a sports car in Dubai.

What is the Minimum and Maximum amount of time I can rent a car?

The minimum amount of time is 1 day. The maximum is unlimited; however, the price is calculated daily.

What are the penalties for Canceling a Reservation?

If the cancelation is more than 3 days (72 hours) ahead of time, there is no cancelation fee at Brooklands. Less than that amount of time there will be a cancellation fee.

RFK Advance | Kansas II

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Kansas II Event Info:
Date: Sunday, Sept. 29
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
Format: 267 Laps, 400.5 Miles, Stages: 80-85-102
TV: USA
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)

Weekend Schedule:
Saturday: 1:05 p.m. ET, Practice (NBC Sports App, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 1:45 p.m. ET, Qualifying (NBC Sports App, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)
Saturday: 3 p.m. ET, Race (USA, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)

Pace Laps:

  • Kansas Speedway hosts its second race of the 2024 season – the site of the famed photo finish this May where Chris Buescher appeared to secure win, but finished second in the closest finish in NASCAR history.
  • Jack Roush has four wins in the Cup Series at Kansas and nine overall, the most recent in 2012.

6 Team Info:
Crew Chief: Matt McCall
Partner: Solomon Plumbing

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

Keselowski at Kansas
Starts: 29
Wins: 2 (2011, 2019)
Top-10s: 14
Poles: 2 (2015, 2021)

  • Keselowski makes his 30th start at Kansas this weekend, a track where he carries a 12.2 average finish. He’s coming off an 11th-place finish this spring, and a P9 finish last fall.
  • Keselowski has an average starting position of 12th with 17 starts inside the top-10. He most recently qualified 20th last spring and 12th in the fall, and has two career poles (2015, 2021) in Kansas.
  • He also made a combined 10 starts in the Xfinity and Truck Series with one win and five combined top-10s.

Buescher at Kansas
Starts: 17
Wins: —
Top-10s: 4
Poles: —

  • Buescher is coming off a positive – but heartbreaking – race this spring in Kansas where he finished second in the closest finish in NASCAR history. He won stage two and led 53 laps in that race in what was his fourth top-10 at the track.
  • He finished 27th in the 2023 fall race where he lost a tire with less than 10 laps remaining.
  • Dating back to the 2022 fall event, Buescher has qualified 14th or better in all four races, including a career-best 10th in that 2022 fall race. His average starting position stands at 19.1.
  • Buescher made three Xfinity starts at Kansas from 2013-15 with a best finish of sixth (2015).

RFK Historically at Kansas
Cup Wins: 4 (Mark Martin, 2005; Greg Biffle, 2007, 2010; Matt Kenseth, 2012)

  • Follow the Yellow Brick Road: Overall, RFK has started 185 races across the three national series, earning nine wins, 42 top-five finishes, 78 top-10 finishes and has an overall average finish of 15th.
  • Winning at Kansas: RFK swept both the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NCS races at Kansas in the fall of 2012 with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Matt Kenseth. Stenhouse became the sixth driver to win at the track for the organization via his Xfinity victory. NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin earned RFK’s first NCS win at Kansas in 2005 and former driver Greg Biffle bested the 1.5-mile track in 2007 and 2010. RFK’s first overall win at Kansas came in 2002 via Jeff Burton in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Three drivers (Jon Wood in 2003, Carl Edwards in 2004 and Erik Darnell in 2007) have won in the NCWTS at Kansas for RFK.
  • Tale of the Tape: RFK has started 116 NCS races at Kansas, recording four victories, 21 top-five finishes, 38 top-10 finishes, an average finish of 16.5 and has led 1047 laps. Kenseth earned the most recent victory at Kansas in the fall of 2012.

RFK Kansas Wins

2002 Burton NXS
2003 Wood Truck
2004 Edwards Truck
2005 Martin Cup
2007 Biffle Cup
2007 Darnell Truck
2010 Biffle Cup
2012-2 Kenseth Cup
2012 Stenhouse NXS

Last Time Out & Where They Stand
Bristol: Keselowski finished 26th and did not advance to the Round of 12 in the NASCAR Playoffs. Buescher led RFK with a 14th-place finish.

Stewart-Haas Racing: Kansas NXS Advance (Cole Custer | Riley Herbst)

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COLE CUSTER | RILEY HERBST
Kansas NASCAR Xfinity Series Advance
NASCAR Xfinity Series Overview

  • Event: Kansas Lottery 300 (Round 27 of 33)
  • Date: Saturday, Sept. 28
  • Location: Kansas Speedway in Kansas City
  • Layout: 1.5-mile oval
  • Time/TV/Radio: 4 p.m. EDT on CW/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Cole Custer Notes of Interest

  • The reigning NASCAR Xfinity Series champion is back to defend his title with the support of a few fellow champs in Saturday’s Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City. Custer will sport a bright and vibrant orange Ford Mustang Dark Horse for the first time this season spotlighting NXT on CW and several of its championship-winning wrestlers. Launched by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, NXT has aired weekly since 2012 and features the brightest young talent in sports entertainment. Nearly 90 percent of the participants in last year’s WrestleMania were developed under the NXT banner. Led by WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels, NXT is popular with younger audiences. WWE Superstars, including Roman Reigns, Seth “Freakin” Rollins and Charlotte Flair, have come up through NXT, a series similar to the Xfinity Series where rising stars attempt to find their way into the elite series of their sport. Many NXT Superstars have gone on to WWE’s main roster and performed on the biggest stage. Kansas will be the first of two races for this partnership, with the second coming on Oct. 26 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. This weekend, Custer’s No. 00 Ford Mustang will highlight four of the NXT’s Superstars – on the hood NXT Women’s champion Roxanne Perez and Trick Williams, while the quarter panels will feature NXT Women’s North American champion Kelani Jordan and NXT champion Ethan Page. The No. 00 Stewart-Haas team will also host Jordan and Page at the track for their first NASCAR race this weekend. Custer hopes the NXT Superstars connection this weekend helps him kick off this year’s playoff run with the ultimate result as he seeks to successfully defend his 2023 Xfinity Series title.
  • Custer adds a new title to his resume after clinching his first career NASCAR Xfinity Series regular-season championship by winning last Friday night at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. The driver of the No. 00 Ford Mustang Dark Horse entered the race 43 points behind points-leader Justin Allgaier. Custer was in a virtual must-win situation for the regular-season title after seeing the points lead he held since the June 1 race at Portland (Ore.) International Raceway dwindle away during a tough stretch of races following the series’ return from the Olympic break. He started Friday’s race second but made contact with the wall on lap four that caused a cut right-front tire. His hopes for the regular-season title and valuable extra playoff points appeared to be out of reach, but a determined Custer drove his way back up through the field to earn bonus points with finishes of seventh and second in the opening two stages, respectively. Meanwhile, issues with Allgaier’s No. 7 car opened up a chance for Custer. In the final stage, Custer still faced a must-win situation and also needed Allgaier to finish 26th or worse in order emerge with the regular-season championship and accompanying 10 bonus playoff points. Custer took command in that final stage, leading the final 92 laps en route to his second win of the season and 15th of his Xfinity Series career. He’ll start the playoffs’ Round of 12 second in the standings, just six points behind Allgaier.
  • Saturday’s Kansas Lottery 300 will mark Custer’s sixth career Xfinity Series start at Kansas. His best Kansas finish is 11th, earned in the October 2019 race when he led 85 laps. He has an additional eight starts outside of the Xfinity Series at Kansas – one in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and seven in the NASCAR Cup Series. He finished seventh in his lone Truck Series start there in May 2016, and a posted best Cup Series finish of 18th in September 2021.
  • Custer will once again “Honor a Cancer Hero” this weekend in partnership with the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation and the NASCAR Foundation. Earlier this season, the organizations welcomed fans to bid on the chance to have the name of their “cancer hero” on the driver-side nameplate of their favorite driver’s car. Custer will run the name of East Hartford-native Rindi Taylor, who valiantly fought ovarian cancer until her passing in August 2013. She was nominated by her daughter-in-law Meghan Taylor, who hopes to honor Rindi by putting her name on the car of her grandson’s favorite driver.
  • The CW is America’s fifth major broadcast network and is available to 100% of U.S. television households. The CW delivers primetime entertainment programming and more than 500 hours of sports programming annually, including LIV Golf, ACC football and basketball, Pac-12 football, “Inside the NFL,” WWE NXT and the NASCAR Xfinity Series. The free, ad-supported CW App is widely available on all major platforms. The CW App is home to The CW’s primetime programming, live streaming of LIV Golf tournaments, and a library of entertaining film and television content. The CW is 75% owned by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), a leading diversified media company and the largest CW affiliate group. For more information about The CW, please visit www.cwtv.com.

Riley Herbst Notes of Interest

  • Riley Herbst is ready to race for redemption in Saturday’s Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway as his championship run begins a year after he was heartbreakingly eliminated from making the 2023 playoffs. The Las Vegas native and two-time Xfinity Series winner has his eyes on the prize as he vies for the title of 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion against 11 other fulltime drivers, including his teammate Cole Custer. Herbst finished the regular season eighth in the standings and will start the playoffs in the same position, with a total of 10 playoffs points collected via his stage and race wins. While he starts the Round of 12 on the bubble for advancing to the Round of 8 three races hence, he’s only one point behind seventh-place Sam Mayer and three points behind sixth-place Jesse Love. After a disappointing 13th-place finish last Friday at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway, his favorite track, Herbst hopes to turn the focus to his bid for his first championship and making it back-to-back titles for Stewart-Haas Racing.
  • This is Herbst’s fourth appearance in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs in five fulltime seasons. The driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang Dark Horse clinched his playoff berth before the Olympic Break by virtue of his July 20 win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In seasons prior, Herbst has pointed his way into the seven-race postseason. Herbst has been on a roll since missing the playoffs in 2023. After last September’s regular-season finale at Kansas, he went on to finish in the top-five in the final five races of the season, including his first career Xfinity Series victory at his hometown Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and scored more points than all the drivers in the Xfinity Series Round of 8 playoff field. The No. 98 team is confident that if it can survive the Round of 12, which features the intermediate oval at Kansas, the behemoth Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, and the unpredictable Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway Roval, it can flourish on its “bread-and-butter” tracks in the Round of 8 in hopes of making the Championship 4 field Nov. 9 at Phoenix Raceway.
  • Saturday’s race will mark Herbst’s sixth career start at Kansas. In his five prior starts, Herbst earned a best finish of ninth in his rookie 2020 season after starting eighth. He has finished outside of the top-25 just once in his Xfinity Series career at the 1.5-mile track. The Las Vegas native has an additional six starts outside of the Xfinity Series at Kansas – four in the ARCA Menards Series, all top-10 finishes and two in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He has a best finish of third in his July 2020 ARCA start after starting on the pole. Best of his two Truck Series starts was a ninth-place run in May 2019.
  • Like his teammate Custer, Herbst will once again support Martin Truex Jr.’s Honor a Cancer Hero program at Kansas in conjunction with the NASCAR Foundation. The cancer hero whose name will appear on his racecar’s driver-side nameplate is Ali Tupper, a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed in March 2018 at just 39 years of age. Nominated by Kelsey Tupper, Ali has valiantly fought the tough battle against cancer. She continues her battle with the support of her family and friends.

Cole Custer, Driver of the No. 00 NXT on CW Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Bristol last weekend was nothing less than a fairytale ending. You went into the race 43 points behind regular-season championship leader Justin Allgaier and emerged with a dominating victory and the championship by a three-point margin. How does it feel to win the regular-season title in such a manner just one week before the playoffs begin?

“I honestly went into last weekend thinking that the regular-season championship was just out of our grasp. We needed luck on our side to get it because Justin (Allgaier) had such a lead. When he had issues, we had to take advantage of it and win the race. That’s just what we did. Even after we brushed the wall on lap four, my team never gave up and I was back in the top-10 by the end of the first stage. I’m so proud of the No. 00 team and how we’re able to overcome adversity. I’ve never won the regular-season championship in my career, so to knock down another milestone before I move back up to the NASCAR Cup Series just means that much more. The confidence is high now as we head into the playoffs, and hopefully we can ride it all the way to the championship.”

You’re welcoming a new partner to your car this weekend with NXT on CW, just one week after The CW kicked off its broadcasts of the the final eight Xfinity Series races of the season. How important is it to you that you have the support of this new partner, which is putting so much into the Xfinity Series?

“Man, I’m so excited to have NXT on CW on our car this weekend. The CW itself is investing so much in the NASCAR Xfinity Series right now, so to have their support just means that much more. They’re covering the entire playoffs to prepare for 2025, so it’s exciting for them to support me in the first race of the playoffs and later on at Homestead. I’ve always been a big fan of the WWE and the NXT Series is just like the Xfinity Series, they’re all trying to get to the top level. I’m hoping to get them a strong run at Kansas and hopefully in victory lane for back-to-back No. 00 car wins.”

Riley Herbst, Driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang Dark Horse

After missing the playoffs last season, you’re back for redemption as you start your championship run at a track that brought you heartbreak last year. Talk about what you’ve learned since the Kansas race last year.

“Last year was a heartbreak. We went into Kansas fighting for a place in the playoffs and left just short of the final spot. I was so frustrated and disappointed in myself. Still, we had seven races until the end of the season and I had to pick myself up to finish the year strong. I won’t lie – it was hard. We should’ve made the playoffs, but a string of bad races ruined that for us. Once I pushed all of that doubt aside, though, it changed everything. I won my first Xfinity Series race, scored the most points of any driver in the Round of 8, and scored five straight top-fives to close out the season. Experiencing all of this helped me grow as a driver. My journey in the Xfinity Series has been on a slower progression than others, but I’m proud of it. I’m a better driver because of it.”

Kansas has been a solid track for you in the past – especially in the Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series. What do you like about the track?

“I love this track. Kansas is probably one of my favorite intermediate tracks just because I have some solid history there in Trucks and ARCA. Even in the Xfinity Series, we’ve been decent there. There’s a lot that can transfer over from those starts to the Xfinity Series, but ultimately seat time helps you learn the track. We’ve had fast Ford Mustangs each and every week this year, so now it’s just about leaving any bad luck behind us and making no mistakes as we start the playoffs. I want to be able to park the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang in victory lane so we can automatically advance to the Round of 8. It would make the unpredictability of Talladega and the Roval a lot easier to handle in the two weeks after.”

Sesh Nicotine Pouches to Sponsor Freedom Racing Enterprises at Kansas Race

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Mooresville, NC (September 23, 2024) – NASCAR Driver and team owner Spencer Boyd has announced that Sesh will be the primary sponsor for Freedom Racing Enterprises’ No. 76 truck during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2024. Sesh is revolutionizing nicotine consumption with its premium, smoke-free nicotine pouches, offering a fresh take on traditional nicotine use through high-quality, Swedish-crafted products.

“We’re always excited about new partnerships, and this one is special,” said Spencer Boyd. “NASCAR has a long history with products in this category, and I believe Sesh’s innovative smoke-free pouches are exactly what NASCAR fans have been waiting for. I’m thrilled to be a part of their journey into the world of motorsports and to showcase a premium, modern alternative to traditional products.”

Sesh is carving a unique path in nicotine alternatives by creating premium pouches that deliver a discreet, flavorful and long-lasting experience without all the smoke. Sesh’s mission is simple: offer current nicotine consumers alternative products that prioritize taste, quality, and user satisfaction.

“NASCAR is all about speed, precision, and performance – qualities that align perfectly with Sesh’s mission to deliver the ultimate nicotine experience,” said Sesh Products CMO Josh Metz. “Our smoke-free pouches offer the same innovation and reliability that NASCAR fans expect from the sport. We’re confident that those who appreciate high-performance in racing will also appreciate the high standards we bring to our products. It’s a modern solution that fits right into their fast-paced lifestyles.”

Sesh’s products are carefully crafted to meet the highest quality standards, offering an innovative, smoke-free alternative that stands out in the nicotine market. “Of course, we want to remind everyone that our products contain nicotine, and whilst nicotine does not make you drive any faster, it is addictive, just like NASCAR,” Metz added.

The partnership with Sesh comes as Boyd returns to Kansas Speedway for the second time this season, a track where he has previously raced in both the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoff Race at Kansas Speedway is set for Friday, September 27, 2024, at 7:30 PM CT, and will be broadcast live on FS1.

Kaulig Racing and Morris-Shea Bridge Continue Partnership for the 2024 Season

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AJ Allmendinger to Drive the No. 16 Morris-Shea Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Events at Kansas and Talladega

 Lexington, N.C. (September 23, 2024) – Kaulig Racing and Morris-Shea announce a continuation of their partnership for the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) season. Morris-Shea will serve as the primary partner on the No. 16 Chevrolet driven by AJ Allmendinger.

Allmendinger will drive the No. 16 Morris-Shea Chevrolet in the Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway and the United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway.

“We’re excited to partner with Kaulig Racing again this year at both Kansas and our home track in Talladega,” said CEO, Morris-Shea. “The Talladega race weekend is a great employee appreciation event for the Morris-Shea team. We’re all looking forward to cheering on AJ [Allmendinger] in the No. 16 Morris-Shea Chevy Camaro.”

Morris-Shea was first featured as a primary partner on Kaulig Racing’s No. 31 Camaro ZL1 for the 2023 Yellawood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

“I can’t wait to see the No. 16 Morris-Shea Chevy on the high banks at Talladega,” said team president Chris Rice. “Representing their family-owned company means a lot to us at Kaulig Racing and we can’t wait to do it again.”

Tune in to The CW on September 28th and October 5th to catch all the action of the No. 16 Morris-Shea Chevy on track.
 
About Kaulig Racing

Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time, multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has earned 23 NXS wins, made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started, and won two regular-season championships. In 2021, the team competed in select NCS events, before expanding to a two-car, full-time NCS team in 2022 and adding a third, part-time entry during the 2023 season. Since its first NCS start in 2021, the team has earned two wins. Kaulig Racing is currently fielding two full-time entries in the NCS and continues to field three full-time NXS entries, with a part-time fourth entry at select events. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

About Morris-Shea:

Morris-Shea, a leading deep foundation contractor, installs deep foundation systems for critical commercial and infrastructure projects throughout the United States, the Caribbean and South America. Our team of experienced geotechnical professionals has constructed deep foundations under many of the world’s largest energy, manufacturing and industrial projects. Our family-owned company is well-established as a leader for deep foundation installation in heavy civil, commercial, industrial and marine construction markets.

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