TEAM CHEVY NASCAR RACE ADVANCE: Indianapolis

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July 22, 2026

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE
Indianapolis Motor Speedway / Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
July 24-26, 2026

NASCAR will venture back to the Midwest to take over the city recognized as the “Racing Capital of the World”. For Chevrolet’s drivers and teams in the Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, this weekend serves as an opportunity to add onto the manufacturer’s already storied history at one of the most prestigious venues in motorsports – Indianapolis Motor Speedway. NASCAR’s top-two divisions will once again take on the hallowed grounds of the track’s 2.5-mile oval configuration, highlighted by Sunday’s Brickyard 400 – the Cup Series’ third crown jewel event of the season. For the Craftsman Truck Series, its regular season schedule will take them just down the road to Brownsburg, Indiana, where the Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park will welcome the division back to its facility for the fifth-consecutive season to kick off the sport’s annual visit to the Hoosier state.

Chevrolet at “The Brickyard”:

Chevrolet’s deep-rooted history with Indianapolis Motor Speedway spans across a variety of racing disciplines, most notably known as the only manufacturer that competes in two of the biggest events in motorsports – the Indianapolis 500 and the Brickyard 400.

The Bowtie brand’s 18 NASCAR Cup Series wins on the track’s oval configuration is a record more than double its competitors, with Hendrick Motorsports’ Kyle Larson being the manufacturer’s most recent driver to kiss the iconic bricks in the 2024 Brickyard 400 when the crown jewel event returned to the oval for the first time in the Next Gen era. In over a three-decade long history for the crown jewel event, the Chevrolet-Hendrick Motorsports partnership have earned 11 victories together – a record-setting journey that dates back to the inaugural event in 1994 with NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon. That was only the start of Gordon’s success at the Indiana-based venue, with the Chevrolet driver going on to tally five Brickyard 400 wins throughout his career – a record that still stands today.

LARSON’S HOOSIER STATE HISTORY

Kyle Larson ranks second among the NASCAR Cup Series’ active drivers with three career crown jewel wins, one of which came in the 2024 Brickyard 400 when the event made its return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. While the series’ stint on the oval configuration has been short in the Next Gen era, Larson’s 2024 victory, along with a runner-up finish one year ago, undoubtedly puts him at the top of the leaderboard with an average finish of 1.5. Overall, throughout his eight starts on the Indiana-based oval, his win has been accompanied by three top-fives and five top-nines to boast a career average finish of 12.4 (fourth-best), as well as series-leading numbers with an average running position of 10.012 and 1,104 laps completed in the top-15.

VAN GISBERGEN CONTINUES TO CLOSE IN ON A CHASE BID

Shane van Gisbergen and the Stephen Doran-led No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet team put together yet another exceptionally executed race in the NASCAR Cup Series return to North Wilkesboro Speedway. With an eighth-place starting position courtesy of the metric, the New Zealander remained a steady fixture in the top-10 throughout the entirety of the evening – collecting top-five points in each stage en route to his career-best short-track finish of fifth. The effort ended with an accumulation of 47 points – the third-highest of the field – to add a double-digit increase in his cushion to sit 54 points above the cutline with just five races remaining in the regular season. Points aside, it was statistically one of his strongest overall oval performances. He was second-best of the field with 49 laps led, which was also a career-best feat on an oval. Among the 450 laps completed, he ran 355 laps in the top-five and 442 laps in the top-10 – both of which beat his previous records in a single event.

AVERAGES IN THE SUMMER STRETCH

The summer stretch has played a pivotal role in the NASCAR Cup Series points standings, and with the introduction of the new Chase format, consistency is more important than ever. Over the past six races, William Byron’s average finish of 13.2 has ranked him fifth-best of the field. Among that timeframe includes a pair of top-four finishes that came at Pocono Raceway and Chicagoland Speedway. Entering the crown jewel affair, Byron sits with an 84-point cushion over the cutline and on the horizon of a strong set of tracks for the No. 24 team. The Rudy Fugle-led team has earned victories in two of the five tracks that conclude the regular season, including one win at Iowa Speedway and three wins at Daytona International Speedway.

ALLGAIER’S CAREER SEASON CONTINUES

Team Chevy veteran driver, Justin Allgaier, continues to add onto an already career season in his quest for a second NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series championship title. In the series’ last event at EchoPark Speedway, the Illinois native made an impressive charge from seventh to first on an overtime restart to claim his sixth victory of 2026, making it the winningest season of his career. Reaching a 240-point lead over the series’ reigning champion, Jesse Love, Allgaier was able to make an early clinch of the regular season title with three races still remaining. Indianapolis Motor Speedway sets up for the opportunity for yet another strong points day for the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet team. In his past four starts on the Indiana-based oval, Allgaier has scored one win (2018) and three top-nine finishes, along with points no worse than sixth in every stage.

ECKES, ENFINGER AMONG IRP FRONTRUNNERS

Christian Eckes and the No. 91 McAnally-Hilgemann Racing Chevrolet team are finding consistency at just the right time, entering the final three-race stretch towards the end of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series regular season with a streak of three top-10 finishes, including back-to-back showings in the top-five. Sitting comfortably in the fourth position of the standings, Eckes will head to a track where history indicates that his breakthrough back into victory lane could be right around the corner. His two of three career starts at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park have come under the McAnally-Hilgemann Racing banner – both of which saw the Team Chevy driver earn a runner-up finish. In his most recent start at the track (2024), he topped the field in a variety of statistical categories including a sweep of the stage wins, a race-high 73 laps led and an average running position of 2.1.

Despite a challenging run at North Wilkesboro Speedway last weekend, Grant Enfinger and the No. 9 CR7 Motorsports Chevrolet team maintained their ninth-place position in the rankings heading into the Indianapolis race weekend. The Team Chevy veteran driver has one Truck Series win at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, which came in his first career start at the track (2022). Since then, he has amassed three top-four finishes, qualifying efforts no worse than eighth and top-seven points in all but one stage.

BOWTIE BULLETS:

· Chevrolet will serve as the official pace vehicle for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway race weekend with the Corvette Stingray pacing the NASCAR Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in their respective events.

· Victories by active Chevrolet drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway:

Kyle Larson – one win (2024)

· In 29 NASCAR Cup Series races on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval, Chevrolet has earned 18 victories – a record more than double the next leading manufacturer, Ford, with six victories. Of those victories includes a streak of 12-straight, recorded between Aug. 2003 – July 2014.

· With Grant Enfinger’s win at Lime Rock Park, Chevrolet sits just two wins away from its milestone 300th all-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series win.

· With seven-straight victories to start the 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season, Chevrolet set the record for the longest season-opening streak by a single manufacturer in the division’s history.

· In 164 points-paying races in the NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 73 victories – a winning percentage of 44.5%.

· Chevrolet is coming off its 29th all-time sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series championship titles – capturing its 34th driver championship and 44th, and fifth consecutive, manufacturer championship in 2025.

· With its 44 NASCAR Cup Series manufacturer championships, 34 NASCAR Cup Series driver championships, and 887 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

FOR THE FANS:

Fans can visit the Team Chevy Racing Display in the Fan Midway at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which features a variety of vehicles including: Traverse RS, Silverado EV Trail Boss, Colorado Trail Boss, Tahoe Z71, Silverado HD LTZ, Silverado 1500 ZR2, Corvette Grand Sport, Corvette ZR1, NASCAR Cup Series Camaro ZL1 show car.

Chevrolet Display Hours of Operation:

Friday, July 24: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 25: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 26: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Team Chevy Driver Appearances at the Display:

Saturday, July 25:

Corey Day: 1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Jeb Burton & Blaine Perkins: 1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Anthony Alfredo & Parker Retzlaff: 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Sunday, July 26:

Carson Hocevar: 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Connor Zilisch: 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Alex Bowman: 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Chase Elliott: 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 am.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr: 11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Shane van Gisbergen: 11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

TUNE-IN:

NASCAR Cup Series at IMS

Brickyard 400

Sunday, July 26, at 2 p.m. ET

TNT Sports and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series at IMS

Pennzoil 250 Presented by Take 5 Oil Change

Saturday, July 25, at 4 p.m. ET

CW and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at IRP

TSport 200 presented by Warn Industries

Friday, July 24, at 8 p.m. ET

FS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90

QUOTABLE QUOTES:

Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

You tested at Indy earlier this year. Is there anything you can really bring back for this weekend? What does racing at Indy mean to you?

“Tire testing there last month got me reacclimated with the track a bit but it changes every day with the different weather, so it will still be a challenge this weekend. I enjoy the oval and that’s what everyone knows the Brickyard as, the oval, not so much the road course, but no matter the course layout, I still enjoy racing there and really want a trophy from there. It is a crown jewel after all. It’s such a unique track when you drive through the tunnel, the pagoda is a huge landmark in the infield that you see in all of the photos of Indy. I can’t imagine what it’s like for the Indy 500. That’s one thing I wish I would’ve made more of an effort to go to before I got into Cup racing, and that’s the Indy 500 to see all of the pomp and circumstance and the race.”

What is the benefit of having a long practice session?

“I think that should be the standard every week, 50 minutes, at a minimum. That gives fans more time to watch, and to watch the cars pull in and out of the garage – watching from the fan zone and watching on TV. When I was watching as a fan, I know I enjoyed that. I think it’s important for the teams, too.”

Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

What’s it like racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

“Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a Crown Jewel Race for our sport. It’s a big, flat track. When you walk across the bricks, it’s special. I’m so glad that we’re racing on the oval. It’s just such a prestigious race. Everyone wants to win it, and everyone knows how hard it is to win there. We’re heading into the race weekend with some momentum, and anxious to prove ourselves after having a stretch of less-than-stellar finishes during the early part of this summer. The entire BREZTRI AEROSPHERE® (budesonide, glycopyrrolate, and formoterol fumarate) team is heading into the weekend with confidence after having a strong Chevy at North Wilkesboro Speedway this past weekend.”

Daniel Suarez, No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

As you prepare for Indianapolis, what’s the biggest focus for you and the team?

“Indianapolis is one of those places that is special for every driver. When you get here, you can feel the history and everything this track means to our sport, but once we get on the track, it’s all about doing our job. We have to learn as much as we can, make our Chevrolet have the balance it will need for the race during our practice session, qualify in a good position and execute all day with no mistakes. If we can do that and put ourselves in contention at the end, I like our chances to fight for the win.”

AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet

What does Indianapolis Motor Speedway mean to you personally and professionally?

“I love this racetrack. To me, Indy will always be the pinnacle of motorsports when it comes to racetracks. It’s the place I always dreamed about racing at growing up. It’s the mecca of racing to me, so I’ve definitely had some great memories there. I’ve had some crazy things happen there as well. We’ve had speed there in our Cup car in the past and I thought our test went well. Hopefully, we can go out there and put a solid weekend together for Grizzly Nicotine Pouches.”

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the iconic kissing the bricks tradition, which began when Dale Jarrett and Todd Parrott celebrated their 1996 Brickyard victory by kissing the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s start-finish line. What did it feel like kissing the bricks after winning two races there?

“The most special moments of my career will always be kissing the bricks and winning the Cup race there. That was such a cool moment—something I had kind of thought might never happen. To me, it’s one of the greatest moments of my racing career. Then to follow it up the next year by winning the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race was really something else.”

Austin Hill, No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Describe the four corners of Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

“All four corners are different, but from my view when working to make the car better, I gauge off of Turns 1 and 3 being a connected corner and Turns 2 and 4 being a connected corner. Out of the four corners, Turn 2 is probably the hardest because when you turn into the corner, the banking is opposite of what Turn 4 is. You go over a crest and if you turn in too late, you will miss the bottom. Turns 2 and 4 are the most important corners though. You still want Turns 1 and 3 to be good to setup for Turns 2 and 4, but if you can’t get off Turns 2 and 4 with a lot of pace, you will get ate up all day. Track position will be important, so qualifying will need to be a focus for our FICO Chevrolet team.”

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet

“Indy is one of the biggest races of the year, and it’s always exciting to get back there. Qualifying and track position will be important, so hopefully we can put our Brazier Lumber Supply Chevrolet up front early and be in the mix all day.”

Cody Ware, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Chevrolet

“Indy is one of the most historically significant racetracks in America, if not the most historically significant track, period. It’s got more than 100 years of history, and the races that have been run, with the personalities who have competed there and won there, it’s so incredibly competitive.

Every time you drive into the track and you see that Pagoda, you immediately get hit with the track’s aura, its atmosphere, and what it really means to be racing there. It’s one of those things where, no matter how the race weekend goes, it serves as a reminder to just take in the experience and appreciate the opportunity you have to be racing there at the highest level of stock car racing. It’s always an honor to race at Indy.”

Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

What would it mean to win on the oval and road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

“Indy is such a special place for all drivers. Growing up, I always thought I’d be here running INDYCAR, not in a stock car but to have a win at Indy is something I’ll never forget. I came up through the Road to Indy program and ended up deviating from that to get to where I am today. Winning on the road course was nothing short of special, and I’m thankful I was able to share that moment with my family. This weekend is a date we have circled. We didn’t have the race we wanted last year after some early damage and just had to nurse it home, so we are looking for a little redemption in our No. 71 NEFCO Chevrolet Camaro.”

Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet

You have expressed how Indianapolis is one of your favorite tracks. Why?

“I like Indy because it is so different compared to anywhere else. Growing up in the Midwest, the Indy 500 was the holy grail. Every kid who runs quarter midgets dreams of winning the Indy 500. Indianapolis is the epicenter of IndyCar, USAC and sprint car racing. It’s super fun to go there and have a shot at the Brickyard when we come to town. It is one of my favorite tracks to drive, let alone race. It is flat, smooth, and fast. You know how hard it is to win there.”

Connor Zilisch, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

What about your thoughts going into one of NASCAR’s crown jewel races this Sunday at Indianapolis?

“I’m excited for it. I’ve always enjoyed racing at the Brickyard and being at one of our most historic tracks in the country. We had a good run there last year in the O’Reilly car and I hope we can do that again this go around with Trackhouse, Red Bull, and everybody involved. I’m kind of in need of a good run and it’d be really cool to be able to do it at the Brickyard. I feel like Indy is one of my better tracks. I ran well at Indianapolis last year and I enjoyed it, so I hope that translates to Sunday.”

What is it like coming out of Turn 4 looking down the iconic front straightway at Indianapolis as you head into Turn 1?

“I remember my first time getting there to drive on the racetrack and be able to see what it was like. It was one of the coolest things that, you know, as a race car driver, I’ve experienced, just being able to drive across the yard of bricks and to be able to experience that for the first time. I feel like every time I go back and go under the tunnel and get inside the speedway, it always gives you that exciting feeling to, you know, to be back at one of the greatest places on earth.”

Shane van Gisbergen, No. 97 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

How do you navigate Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

“It’s tough. You have to qualify well, which we did last year. It’s nearly impossible to pass there, so qualifying is a big focus. We had an issue last year that dropped us back during the race. So, we just need to get up front and stay there all day. Indy is such a cool track, so I’m looking forward to it. We have a 50-minute practice session on Friday and that will help a lot in preparation for Sunday’s race.”

A great result last weekend on a short track. What would you say is the last thing for you to master as you make your progression in NASCAR?

“I’m still weak on intermediates, I think. Those are probably my lowest ranked tracks. I’m definitely getting better at the drafting tracks. But on the intermediates, I’m weak and we are weak as a team. We really need to improve as a team on those type of tracks.”

Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series Statistics

Manufacturer Championships:

Total (1949-2025): 44

First title for Chevrolet: 1958

Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)

Most recent: 2025

Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Driver Championships:

Total (1949-2025): 34

First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)

Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11)

Most recent: Kyle Larson (2025)

Driver and Manufacturer Championship Sweeps: 29

Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2025

Event Victories:

Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007)

2026 STATISTICS:

Wins: 6

Poles: 4

Laps Led: 1,598

Top-Fives: 38

Top-10s: 73

Stage Wins: 15

CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:

Total Chevrolet race wins: 887 (1949 to date)

Poles won to date: 770

Laps led to date: 258,332

Top-fives to date: 4,474

Top-10s to date: 9,224

Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date:

       General Motors: 1,221

       Chevrolet: 887

       Pontiac: 154

       Oldsmobile: 115

       Buick: 65



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       Ford: 751

       Mercury: 96

       Lincoln: 4



       Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467

       Dodge: 217

       Plymouth: 191

       Chrysler: 59



       Toyota: 215

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Beard Motorsports is Back at the Brickyard, Where Casey Mears’ Family History Runs Deep

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July 22, 2026

Legacy Meets Opportunity for Casey Mears and Beard Motorsports in Return to Indianapolis

MT. PLEASANT, Michigan (July 22, 2026) – For Casey Mears, every trip to Indianapolis Motor Speedway carries more meaning than the last.

The iconic 2.5-mile oval has long been woven into the fabric of one of the most accomplished racing families in America. Long before Mears made his first NASCAR Cup Series start in the 2003 Brickyard 400, his father, Roger, chased a spot in the Indianapolis 500 while his uncle, four-time Indy 500 winner Rick Mears, cemented his place among the track’s legends.

Now, as Mears prepares for Sunday’s Brickyard 400, the Bakersfield, California, native will write another chapter in his family’s history when he climbs behind the wheel of the No. 62 Gracie Foundation Chevrolet for family-owned Beard Motorsports.

It will mark Mears’ 14th Cup Series start at Indianapolis and the 496th of his career, moving him one step closer to his milestone 500th Cup Series start scheduled for the Nov. 8 season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

“Obviously, Indianapolis is a very special place,” Mears said. “With my dad racing there over the years and Rick having all the success he had, it’s always had a special place in our family. Then, to be able to sit on the pole in a Cup car my second year there was huge. That lap stood as the track record for quite a while. But beyond our family’s history, when you think about everything that’s happened there going back to the early 1900s, it’s one of those places that really represents the birthplace of motorsports. To be able to go there and be just a small part of that history is pretty amazing.”

Few drivers can appreciate Indianapolis quite the way Mears can.

One of his favorite family memories centers on Rick Mears’ dramatic fourth Indianapolis 500 victory in 1991, when he passed Michael Andretti around the outside entering turn one in one of the race’s recurring highlights. His father experienced Indianapolis from a different perspective, battling to qualify for the sport’s biggest race while driving underfunded equipment and knowing every four-lap qualifying attempt demanded absolute commitment. Those stories have only deepened Mears’ appreciation for the Brickyard as the years have passed.

“When you’re younger, you’re so focused on making the car go fast that you don’t always appreciate the magnitude of the place,” Mears said. “As I’ve gotten older, I appreciate the history so much more. Roger Penske has done an incredible job preserving it while continuing to improve it. It’s one of those places that deserves that kind of care.”

Mears’ own signature Indianapolis moment came in 2004, when he captured the Brickyard pole for Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates in record-setting fashion. Two years later, he added a sixth-place finish to record his best-career result at the track.

While the NextGen era has brought about changes to how teams and drivers prepare for each race weekend, Mears still believes Indianapolis rewards drivers willing to search for every available advantage.

“There’s still a lot a driver can do there,” he said. “You’re always limited by what your car is capable of, but because of the nature of Indianapolis, where you place the car, how you use different parts of the racetrack, those things can absolutely make you faster.”

For Beard Motorsports, Indianapolis represents another step in the continued evolution of the family-owned organization.

Founded by the late Mark Beard Sr., the Michigan-based team built its reputation as one of NASCAR’s respected superspeedway specialists with its initial focus on events at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. In recent seasons, Beard Motorsports has expanded its schedule to include select intermediate and speedway events, including last year’s first appearance at Indianapolis with young driver Jesse Love.

This season marks another new chapter as the Beard family has joined forces with Mears for a five-race schedule designed to culminate with his landmark 500th Cup Series start.

“It’s been really enjoyable,” Mears said. “They’re a great group of people who are giving me the best piece they possibly can every time out. You appreciate people who are willing to put their best foot forward, and that’s exactly what Beard Motorsports does.”

Their first race together at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway in June ended prematurely after an early pit stop led to a loose wheel, but Mears believes the abbreviated afternoon still produced valuable insight.

“The result wasn’t what we wanted, but I actually left encouraged,” Mears said. “We started too loose, but everything we changed through the simulator and with the engineers worked exactly the way we expected during the race. We had just gotten the car where I could really start driving it when we had the wheel issue. That gives me confidence because Pocono and Indianapolis have always shared a lot of similarities from a setup standpoint. We learned a lot about each other, how everyone communicates, how Darren (Shaw, crew chief) and the engineers work together, and that makes going into Indianapolis much more comfortable.”

The team’s notebook from last year’s Indianapolis debut adds another measure of optimism.

“It sounded like the No. 62 had really good speed there last year,” Mears said. “Any time you know a car has shown speed at a place like Indianapolis, that’s encouraging. Obviously, it’s a new year and NASCAR is always changing things, but having that baseline is valuable.”

With minimal, if any, track time before qualifying in recent years, preparation has shifted largely from the race shop to the simulator, something Mears admits is one of the biggest differences from earlier in his career.

“We’ll spend a lot of time in the simulator this week working with the engineers to build the best playbook we can,” he said. “With only about 20 minutes of practice, you have to arrive much more prepared than we ever did years ago.”

As realistic as Mears remains about returning to Cup Series competition on a limited schedule, he also believes Beard Motorsports is capable of outperforming expectations.

“If we come home with a top-20 or top-25 finish, I’d leave with a huge smile on my face,” he said. “I’m not racing every week like these other guys, and Beard Motorsports only runs a handful of races each year, so that’s a realistic goal. But if we hit on the setup and get the car handling the way we want, there’s no reason we can’t surprise some people. That’s what’s exciting about it. We just want to qualify well, have a clean day, bring the car home in one piece and have some fun. If we do that, I think the results can take care of themselves.”

No. 62 Beard Motorsports Team Roster

Primary Team Members

Driver: Casey Mears

Hometown: Bakersfield, California

Crew Chief: Darren Shaw

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Car Chief: Drew Mickey

Hometown: Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Spotter: Bruce Danz

Hometown: St. Petersburg, Florida

President: Linda Beard

Hometown: Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Over-The-Wall Members

Front Tire Changer: Shiloh Windsor

Hometown: Ada, Oklahoma

Rear Tire Changer: Michael Russell

Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia

Tire Carrier: Lamar Neal

Hometown: Halifax, Virginia

Jack Man: De’Quan Hampton

Hometown: Los Angeles

Fuel Man: Douglas Warrick

Hometown: Hamilton, New Jersey

Road Crew Members

Mechanic: Jack Gagnon

Hometown: Quebec, Canada

Mechanic: Mark Sanders

Hometown: Springfield, Ohio

Tire Technician: Mike Harrold

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Engine Tuner: Brian Trevino

Hometown: Statesville, North Carolina

Interior Specialist: Nic Hill

Hometown: Fort Myers, Florida

Engineer: Mack Kanupp

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

Transporter Driver: Roger Lankford

Hometown: Lexington, North Carolina

MUCKLESHOOT CASINO RESORT NHRA NORTHWEST NATIONALS KICKS OFF WITH EXCITING FAN-FRIENDLY EVENTS

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SEATTLE (July 22, 2026) – With plenty of excitement for this weekend’s 37th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, race fans will have ample opportunity to meet racers leading into the event and be entertained off the track.

The festivities kick off with $15,000 Mission Foods Machine Tournament at Muckleshoot Casino Resort at 1 p.m. on Thursday, where fans can register for free.

To add to the fun during the tournament, fans will have the opportunity to meet NHRA stars during the event, including Austin Prock, the back-to-back Funny Car world champion, Jasmine Salinas, Krista Baldwin, Funny Car points leader Ron Capps and rookie sensation Maddi Gordon, who won in Norwalk. The drivers will be testing their machine tournament skills along with the participants.

Muckleshoot Casino Resort also serves as the official after-party destination for NHRA race fans throughout the race weekend and especially on Saturday. The official event afterparty is free and starts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, featuring a performance from Mini Kiss, the self-proclaimed “hottest littlest band in the world.”

Plus, the NHRA Fan Fest presented by Explore Auburn returns for a fourth consecutive year, bringing an impressive NHRA driver lineup to the evening festivities.

The event takes place from 5-7 p.m. PT on Thursday in front of Dave & Buster’s at The Outlet Collection (1101 Outlet Collection Dr. SW, Auburn, WA 98001), with autographs and a meet-and-greet with NHRA standouts taking place from 6-7 p.m.

Scheduled to appear is a standout list of drivers, including eight-time Top Fuel champ Tony Schumacher, Funny Car’s Jordan Vandergriff, who won Sunday in Sonoma, Funny Car’s Dave Richards, Top Fuel drivers Justin Ashley, Will Smith and Krista Baldwin, Pro Stock drivers Jeg Coughlin Jr., Troy Coughlin Jr., Shane Tucker and Chris Vang, and more.

It all leads into the weekend’s Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, which includes two qualifying sessions on both Friday and Saturday, and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge on Saturday and eliminations on Sunday during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season.

Last year’s winners in Seattle included Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car) and Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock). Langdon, Austin Prock and Glenn also earned Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge wins. This year’s race will be broadcast on FOX and FS1, with elimination coverage beginning at 4 p.m. ET on FOX on Sunday.

Langdon has been dominant in 2026, winning four races so far and advancing to seven final rounds. Reigning world champion Doug Kalitta in second, while others to look for in Seattle will be Epping winner Leah Pruett, rookie standout and Norwalk winner Maddi Gordon, Bristol winner Antron Brown, and motorsports legend and Winternationals winner Tony Stewart.

Matt Hagan has won twice in 2026, including victories at Bristol and the historic 1,000th Funny Car race at the Winternationals. Hagan is fourth in points behind three-time world champ Ron Capps, who has three wins on the season. Other Seattle winners include Jack Beckman and reigning world champion Austin Prock, who has wins in both nitro classes, while Jordan Vandergriff won Sunday in Sonoma to move to second in points.

Reigning Pro Stock world champion Dallas Glenn grew up racing at Pacific Raceways and won his event in Seattle last season when he took down five-time world champ Jeg Coughlin and shattered track records. Glenn leads the points after earning three wins this season, while his KB Titan Racing teammate and six-time champ Greg Anderson is second, with Matt Hartford in third thanks to three wins this season.

Also on schedule for the weekend is action in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. Seattle race fans can enjoy the special pre-race ceremonies that introduce each driver and includes the fan favorite SealMaster Track Walk. Fans are also invited to congratulate the winners at the winner’s circle celebration on Sunday.

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 and more. They can also visit NHRA’s Manufacturers Midway, where sponsors and vendors create an exciting atmosphere.

NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds on Friday, July 24 for Pro Stock at 2 and 4:30 p.m. PT, with Top Fuel and Funny Car taking to the track at 2:30 and 5 p.m. On Saturday, July 25, nitro teams will qualify at 12 and 2:30 p.m. with Pro Stock at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Race day will kick off with nitro eliminations on Sunday, July 26 at 10 a.m.

Television coverage includes qualifying action at 10 p.m. ET on Friday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday on FS1, leading into eliminations on FOX at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Tickets for the 37th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals are currently on sale at www.NHRA.com/tickets. All children 12 and under will be admitted free in the general admission area with a paid adult. For more information about NHRA, visit www.NHRA.com. For more information on Muckleshoot Casino Resort, visit https://muckleshootcasino.com.

About Muckleshoot Casino Resort

The Muckleshoot Casino Resort, celebrated as the “Biggest and Best in the Northwest,” has just become even more impressive with the unveiling of their new hotel tower. This exciting expansion features 401 elegant guestrooms, a more expansive casino floor, a serene indoor pool, a luxurious spa, and the exquisite rooftop steakhouse, Smoke & Cedar. From here, guests can indulge in breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier, the Olympic Mountain range, and the Seattle skyline. As one of Washington’s premier casino gaming destinations, Muckleshoot Casino offers the largest selection of games in the state, with over 3,500 machines, an array of table games, and one of the most extensive smoke-free gaming areas in the region. Muckleshoot Casino also tantalizes the taste buds with a variety of dining options that take guests on a culinary adventure around the world and provides world-class entertainment at the Muckleshoot Events Center and Galaxy! Guests can enjoy additional perks like complimentary valet service, Wi-Fi, covered parking, and electric vehicle charging stations, making every visit even more convenient and enjoyable.

https://muckleshootcasino.com

About Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is composed of descendants of the Native people who inhabited the Duwamish and Upper Puyallup watersheds of central Puget Sound for thousands of years before non-Indian settlement. The word, Muckleshoot, is derived from the Native name for the prairie on which the tribe’s reservation was established in 1857. Today, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is a major contributor to the local economy and community providing resources to other governments, schools, nonprofits, and churches throughout Washington. The benefits of the Muckleshoot Tribe’s economic revival go well beyond financial contributions. From landmark agreements protecting fish and wildlife habitats and innovative educational programming to hundreds of partnerships with organizations serving those in need throughout the state, the Muckleshoot Tribe is committed to improving the quality of life of its citizens, neighbors and work force while preserving its culture and laying the groundwork for a bright future.

https://www.muckleshoot.nsn.us

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 JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series presented by Elite Motorsports and NHRA Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown™ 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.

Front Row Motorsports: Indianapolis Motor Speedway NCS Race Advance (Noah Gragson, Todd Gilliland, Zane Smith)

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Front Row Motorsports
Noah Gragson | Todd Gilliland | Zane Smith
Indianapolis Motor Speedway NASCAR Cup Series Race Advance

Event Details:

Series: NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Track: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Track Size / Surface: 2.5 miles / Asphalt
Track Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Race Date: July 26th, 2026
Race Start Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Race Information: 160 Laps (Stages – 50 / 100 / 160) – 400 Miles
Television: TNT
Radio: SiriusXM

Event Notes:

22nd points-paying event of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season. 24th on-track event overall this season for the series.
First and only NASCAR Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this season.
Final round of NASCAR’s In-Season Challenge, with two drivers remaining. Front Row Motorsports will be represented by the No. 25 seed, Todd Gilliland, as he competes against Penske Racing’s Ryan Blaney, the No. 3 seed, for the $1 million prize.
Five races remaining until The Chase, the NASCAR Cup Series postseason.

No. 4 Team Details

Driver: Noah Gragson

Crew Chief: Grant Hutchens

Primary Sponsor: Rush Truck Centers / Cummins

Standings: 31st

Recent Season Results:

North Wilkesboro Speedway (July 19th) – 25th
EchoPark Speedway (July 12th) – 27th
Chicagoland Speedway (July 5th) – 27th

Driver Track History (NASCAR Cup Series)

Starts: 2

Wins: 0

Poles: 0

Top-10 Finishes: 1

Laps Led: 3

Average Finish: 21.0

TOYOTA RACING Weekly Preview 07.22.26

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This Week in Motorsports: July 20 – 26, 2026

NCS/NOAPS: Indianapolis Motor Speedway – July 24-26
NCTS/ARCA + ARCA EAST: Indianapolis Raceway Park – July 24
OFF-ROAD: Lena, Wisconsin – July 24-26

PLANO, Texas (July 22, 2026) – NASCAR descends upon Indianapolis for an action-packed weekend at both the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indianapolis Raceway Park. The Truck Series, along with an ARCA Menards Series/ARCA Menards Series East combination race, will compete at Indianapolis Raceway Park (IRP) on Friday, while the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Cup Series take on Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend culminates with the crown jewel Brickyard 400.

In addition to a busy slate of stock car racing, Off-Road is also back in action, this time up in Lena, Wisconsin.

NASCAR National Series – NCS/NOAPS/NCTS

Wallace aims for Brickyard repeat … Bubba Wallace returns to Indianapolis Motor Speedway one year removed from his monumental victory at the Brickyard 400, his first career crown jewel victory. The victory was Wallace’s third career triumph in the Cup Series, joining his 2022 victory at Kansas Speedway and 2021 win at Talladega Superspeedway. Wallace has a knack for the famed 2.5-mile oval in Indianapolis, as he’s finished inside the top-10 in all but one of his previous five starts.

Gibbs riding momentum … With his fourth-place finish at North Wilkesboro Speedway last weekend, Ty Gibbsnow has four consecutive top-10 finishes dating back to Sonoma Raceway in June. The driver of the No. 54 Toyota Camry XSE for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) has 14 top-10s on the season, second most in the Cup Series, which has helped him place fourth in the Cup Series point standings with five races remaining in the regular season.

GR Supra drivers continue fight for “The Chase” … With just three races remaining before the NASCAR O’Reilly Series’ “Chase,” multiple Toyota GR Supra drivers find themselves in or around the provisional field entering this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Brandon Jones leads the Toyota contingent in sixth in the series standings, while his JGR teammates Brent Crews (11th) and Taylor Gray (12th) currently hold provisional Chase spots. Sitting just outside the Chase field is William Sawalich, who sits 14th, just 21 points back of Gray for the final postseason spot.

Jones eager to continue strong run … Jones has had a solid spring and summer in the O’Reilly Series, as the driver of the No. 20 Toyota GR Supra rolls into Indianapolis this weekend. Jones has finished inside the top-10 in 11 of the last 16 O’Reilly Series races, dating back to Darlington Raceway in April. Saturday marks Jones’ seventh start at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where he’s accrued four top-10s.

Ruggiero, Friesen continuing strong performances … Gio Ruggiero and Stewart Friesen are both riding waves of momentum into IRP after both finished in the top-10 at North Wilkesboro Speedway last weekend. Ruggiero came home in the sixth position, his fourth top-10 in the last six races, and his eighth such result this season. Friesen finished eighth, his second consecutive top-10, third in the last five races, and fifth overall this season.

Boschele, Burton take on IRP … Gavan Boschele (No. 1) and Harrison Burton (No. 5) will pilot the No. 1 and No. 5 Toyota Tundra TRD Pros, respectively, this weekend for TRICON Garage at IRP. Boschele will make his debut in the Truck Series debut while also taking on the ARCA race earlier in the day with Nitro Motorsports. Burton, a NOAPS regular for Toyota partner team Sam Hunt Racing, will make his first Truck Series start since 2022.

NASCAR Regional Series – ARCA Menard Series + East

Team Toyota poised for IRP win … The Toyota Camry driver lineup is set for this Friday’s 150-lap ARCA Menards Series/ARCA East combination race around IRP. Max Reaves returns to the No. 18 Toyota Camry with JGR, seeking his third win of the 2026 national series season and second East Series win this year. He also looks to close the gap in the East Series point standings, where he sits second, just 20 points back of the lead. For Nitro Motorsports, Ashton Higgins takes the No. 15, national series points leader Jake Bollman in the No. 20, Boschele in the No. 25, Isabella Robusto in the No. 55 and Thomas Annunziata in the No. 70. Annunziata trails Bollman by just eight points in the national series point standings after his victory two weeks ago at Lime Rock Park

Championship Off-Road

Greaves looks to extend points lead … After a victory in Day 1 and a third-place finish in Day 2 last time out in Elk River, Minnesota, CJ Greaves is the new points leader in the Championship Off-Road PRO4 class. Greaves holds just a three-point lead over second place, while his father, Johnny Greaves, sits in fourth, 83 points behind. CJ returns to Lena, Wisconsin, this weekend after sweeping the two-race event in 2025, enroute to his fifth consecutive, and 10th overall, PRO4 title.

About Toyota

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

Toyota directly employs approximately 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 36 million cars and trucks at our 11 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles.

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

Spire Motorsports, UHP Go Full Throttle at Richmond

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July 22, 2026

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 22, 2026) – Spire Motorsports will shift its partnership with UHP (Unlock Human Potential) into high gear when the veteran-focused education and leadership organization is showcased as the primary sponsor aboard Daniel Suárez’s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for the August 15 NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway.

UHP’s central mission is transforming service members and veterans into leaders through immersive, high-impact programs centered on human performance, leadership development, and real-world skill building.

UHP recently launched the UHP Skilled Trades Institute, a veteran-focused, accelerated industrial trade school training veterans as electricians, welders, and HVAC technicians in a five-week program on UHP’s 800-acre campus in Northwest Arkansas. Graduates leave with nationally recognized credentials, hands-on experience, and the personal development to build careers as industrial technicians.

“Racing is a trade,” said UHP Founder and CEO Matt Hesse. “Every car on that track exists because somebody welded it, wired it, tuned it, and got it right under pressure with a clock running. That is exactly what we build at the UHP Skilled Trades Institute. We teach veterans to work with their hands at a professional standard, and there is no better stage for that than a NASCAR Cup Series car on a Saturday night in Richmond.”

The UHP Skilled Trades Institute program provides a pathway for veterans into high-demand careers in the skilled trades in a five-week format that delivers what traditional community colleges take six to 12 months to facilitate. It is also a subsidiary of UHP, which has helped thousands of veterans transition from military to civilian life, since its founding in 2021, through health and human-performance programming.

UHP’s long-term vision for the UHP Skilled Trades Institute is to train thousands of veterans per year and connect them to high-demand, skilled trade careers.

Before the 2026 season, a contingent of Spire Motorsports team members, including drivers, crew chiefs, select competition and front office personnel, spent three days at UHP’s vast Gentry, Ark., facility. The group was put through a set of rigorous physical trials while also focusing on nutrition, team building and mental health.

“I’m really happy to have UHP on the car,” explained Suárez. “What they do for veterans and service members is incredibly meaningful, and it’s an honor to carry their mission into a race weekend. I can’t wait to showcase them on our car at Richmond. Back in January, our team spent three days at the UHP facility in Arkansas. I was there with my teammates Carson Hocevar, Michael McDowell, our crew chiefs, engineers, the competition team, and a group from our business office, and it was a really valuable start to the season. We pushed each other through some intense workouts, stayed on a clean diet all week, and spent a lot of time just getting to know each other away from the racetrack. Being in that kind of environment helps you understand how your teammates think and communicate, and that builds real trust. By the end of those three days, it felt like we’d already built a stronger connection that we could carry into the season.”

The Monterrey, Mexico native and 2026 Coca-Cola 600 winner is having a breakout season on the strength of one win, two top-five and six top-10 finishes and currently sits 11th in points with 15 races remaining to determine this year’s champion. Meanwhile, Suárez has averaged a 14.6 finish across 21 races so far and has only finished outside the top 20 four times.

In 16 previous Cup Series starts at the iconic 0.75-mile Richmond oval, Suárez has logged five top 10s including a pair of venue/series best seventh-place finishes, the most recent of which came last August. He’s recorded a 16.6 average finish and completed 99.8 percent of the laps at Richmond Raceway since his 2017 rookie season.

“Daniel Suárez is the right person to represent the skilled trades and the determination of our military veterans,” added Hesse. “He outworked the doubt, and our students recognize that immediately. ‘Ignite America’ is not a slogan to us. It is what happens when you put in the hard work it takes to win, and when we put veterans back to work doing something that matters for our great nation.”

The NASCAR Cup Series 400-lap race from Richmond Raceway will be televised live on USA, Saturday, August 15 beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The 24th of 36 points-paying races on the 2026 calendar will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

About UHP…
UHP (Unlock Human Potential) is a veteran-focused education and leadership development organization based on an 800-acre campus in Northwest Arkansas. Through immersive, high-impact programs, UHP develops service members and veterans into leaders equipped with the skills, mindset, and purpose to thrive in their next chapter. UHP’s approach is built on four core pillars: Think. Train. Feel. Lead. We integrate human performance, leadership development, and real-world skill building to prepare individuals for meaningful, long-term careers. Learn more at UHP.com.

About Spire Motorsports …
Spire Motorsports fields full-time entries in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing.

The team, co-owned by longtime NASCAR industry executive Jeff Dickerson and TWG Motorsports CEO Dan Towriss earned its inaugural NASCAR Cup Series victory in its first full season of competition when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway July 7, 2019. Less than three years later, William Byron drove Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado its first NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series win April 7, 2022, at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The team’s most recent victory came May 24, 2026, when Daniel Suárez won the NASCAR Cup Series’ Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway.

In 2026, Spire Motorsports campaigns the Nos. 7, 71 and 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1s in the NASCAR Cup Series and the Nos. 7 and 77 Chevrolet Silverado RSTs in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The Mooresville, N.C., organization also fields the No. 77 410 sprint car in Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing competition.

NASCAR Car Accessories That Need Reviewing and Replacing

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Success in NASCAR isn’t determined by horsepower alone. Every race places enormous strain on a vehicle, meaning teams constantly inspect, repair, and replace parts before they become a problem. From safety equipment to tires and interior components, every detail matters when a car is traveling at speeds of well over 180 mph.

While most drivers will never put their vehicles through the same demands as a NASCAR race car, the principle remains the same. Regularly checking and replacing worn accessories helps improve safety, comfort, and reliability on the road. Here are some of the items NASCAR teams closely monitor and the lessons everyday motorists can learn from them.

Safety Harnesses and Driver Equipment

Safety is always the top priority in NASCAR. Before every race, teams inspect the driver’s harnesses, window nets, seat mounts, and other protective equipment to ensure they meet strict regulations. Even components that appear to be in good condition are replaced regularly because repeated stress can weaken materials over time.

Although road cars use conventional seat belts rather than racing harnesses, drivers should still check that belts retract properly, buckle securely, and show no signs of damage or excessive wear.

Tires

Tires are one of the most closely monitored components in NASCAR. Teams analyze wear patterns, temperatures, and grip levels throughout every race, often changing tires multiple times to maintain peak performance. For everyday motorists, tires are just as important. Regularly checking tread depth, tire pressures, and signs of uneven wear improves handling, braking, and fuel efficiency while reducing the risk of a puncture or blowout.

Steering Components

Precision steering is essential in NASCAR, where even the smallest mechanical issue can affect lap times. Teams routinely inspect steering racks, joints, and suspension components before and after every race. Road vehicles also benefit from regular steering inspections. If you notice unusual vibrations, knocking noises, or changes in steering response, it’s worth having the system checked before the problem worsens.

Floor Protection

While NASCAR race cars have stripped-back interiors designed purely for performance, team transporters, support vehicles, and many enthusiasts’ personal vehicles experience plenty of wear from muddy boots, tools, spare parts, and racing equipment. For everyday drivers who enjoy motorsport events, outdoor activities, or simply want to protect their vehicle, rubber auto floor mats by Turtle Covers provide an effective solution. Their heavy-duty rubber mats help protect carpets from mud, water, oil, gravel, and general wear, making them ideal for keeping interiors clean throughout the racing season and beyond. They’re also easy to remove and clean after a weekend at the track.

Cooling Systems

NASCAR engines generate tremendous amounts of heat, making cooling systems vital to race performance. Teams carefully inspect radiators, hoses, and cooling ducts before every event to avoid overheating during competition. Road cars don’t face the same extreme conditions, but maintaining coolant levels and checking for leaks remains essential for preventing expensive engine repairs.

Small Checks Prevent Bigger Problems

One of the biggest lessons from NASCAR is that preventative maintenance is far more effective than waiting for something to fail. Teams inspect every component because they know that a small issue can quickly become a race-ending problem.

The same philosophy applies to road cars. Regularly reviewing tires, steering, visibility, interior protection, and other everyday accessories helps maintain reliability while improving comfort and safety. You may not be preparing for the next NASCAR race, but giving your vehicle the same attention to detail can help keep it performing at its best for many miles to come.

No KYC Crypto Exchange: How to Swap Digital Assets Without Creating an Account

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Cryptocurrency was created around a simple but powerful idea: people should be able to control and transfer value without depending entirely on traditional financial institutions. Over time, however, many crypto platforms began to resemble conventional banks. Users are often required to create an account, submit identity documents, take a selfie, provide proof of address, and wait for verification before they can complete even a basic transaction.

For some users, this process is acceptable. For others, it creates unnecessary friction. A person may simply want to convert one digital asset into another without opening another account, sharing additional personal information, or storing funds on a centralized platform.

This is where a no kyc crypto exchange can become useful.

Instead of requiring a lengthy registration process, such a service may allow users to choose a trading pair, enter a destination wallet address, send cryptocurrency to a provided deposit address, and receive another asset in return. The process focuses on the transaction rather than on creating a permanent customer profile.

However, convenience should never replace careful decision-making. Before using any service to exchange crypto, it is important to understand how non-custodial or account-free exchanges work, what their advantages are, what risks remain, and how to protect your funds during the transaction.

This guide explains the key features of no-KYC exchange services, how they differ from a traditional cryptocurrency exchange, and what users should check before swapping digital assets.

What Does “No KYC” Mean?

KYC stands for “Know Your Customer.” It refers to identity verification procedures used by financial institutions and many centralized crypto platforms.

A standard KYC process may ask a user to provide:

a full legal name;
a date of birth;
a residential address;
a passport or national identity card;
a photograph or live selfie;
proof of residence;
information about the source of funds.

The exact procedure depends on the platform, jurisdiction, transaction type, and applicable rules.

A no kyc crypto exchange generally allows users to perform supported cryptocurrency swaps without completing a standard identity verification process in advance. In many cases, the user does not need to create an account at all.

The typical transaction is based on wallet addresses rather than a user profile. The service needs to know which asset is being sent, which asset should be delivered, and where the resulting cryptocurrency should go.

This does not mean that every no-KYC service operates without restrictions. A transaction may still be delayed, rejected, or reviewed if it triggers internal risk controls or appears connected to suspicious activity. Users should always read the service terms and understand that “no mandatory registration” does not necessarily mean “no compliance procedures under any circumstances.”

Why Some Users Prefer a No KYC Crypto Exchange

Different users choose no-registration services for different reasons.

Greater privacy

Every new account creates another place where personal information may be stored. Even when a company follows strong security practices, databases can become targets for cyberattacks.

A user who wants to make a straightforward crypto swap may prefer not to submit identity documents unless it is genuinely necessary. A no kyc crypto exchange reduces the amount of personal information required for a standard transaction.

Privacy should not be confused with illegal anonymity. Many ordinary users simply prefer data minimization: sharing only the information required to complete a specific task.

Faster access

Traditional onboarding may take several minutes, several hours, or longer. A document may be rejected because of glare, image quality, an expired date, or a mismatch between account information and identity records.

With an account-free swap, the user can often move directly to selecting the trading pair and entering a wallet address.

This can be especially useful when market conditions are changing quickly and the user does not want to spend time waiting for account approval.

Fewer passwords and accounts

Crypto users often manage multiple wallets, exchanges, applications, email addresses, and security codes. Every additional account creates another password to protect and another potential point of failure.

A service that does not require registration removes the need to create and maintain another set of login credentials.

Direct wallet-to-wallet workflow

Many users prefer to keep assets in wallets they control rather than holding balances on a centralized platform.

With a swap service, the user sends cryptocurrency for a specific transaction and receives the new asset at a chosen wallet address. The platform is used as a bridge between assets rather than as a long-term storage account.

Access to multiple assets

A no-registration service may support a wide range of cryptocurrencies and trading pairs. This can make it convenient to move between assets without navigating a complex trading interface.

For a user who simply wants to exchange crypto, order books, margin settings, candlestick charts, and advanced trading tools may be unnecessary.

How a Traditional Cryptocurrency Exchange Works

A conventional cryptocurrency exchange usually operates through customer accounts.

The user creates a profile, secures it with a password and two-factor authentication, passes identity verification, and deposits funds. Once the funds appear in the exchange balance, the user can place market or limit orders.

This model can be useful for active traders. It may provide:

order books;
advanced charting;
limit orders;
trading history;
fiat deposits and withdrawals;
portfolio tools;
recurring purchases;
derivatives or margin products.

However, it also introduces additional responsibilities and risks.

The user must protect the account from phishing, password theft, SIM-swapping, and unauthorized access. If funds remain on the platform, the user depends on the exchange’s security, solvency, internal controls, and withdrawal policies.

A traditional exchange therefore serves a broader purpose than a simple crypto swap. It may be the right tool for frequent trading, but it can be excessive for someone who only needs a one-time conversion.

How an Account-Free Crypto Swap Works

The exact interface differs between services, but the general process is usually straightforward.

Step 1: Select the asset you want to send

Choose the cryptocurrency currently stored in your wallet.

This step requires careful attention to the network. Many tokens exist on several blockchains. For example, a stablecoin may be available on Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Tron, Solana, or TON.

The token name alone is not enough. The blockchain must also match.

Step 2: Select the asset you want to receive

Choose the cryptocurrency you want after the swap.

The platform may show an estimated amount based on current market conditions, liquidity, service costs, and blockchain fees.

Some services offer fixed-rate and floating-rate options. A floating rate may change while the transaction is being processed, while a fixed rate may preserve the displayed rate for a limited period if the deposit arrives on time.

Step 3: Enter the recipient wallet address

The recipient address is where the purchased cryptocurrency will be sent.

This may be your own wallet or, in some cases, another person’s wallet. However, sending directly to a third party can create complications if the address or network is incorrect. For large amounts, receiving funds in a wallet you control may offer better oversight.

Always copy and paste the address. Avoid typing it manually.

After pasting, compare the first and last characters with the address shown in your wallet.

Step 4: Check whether a memo or destination tag is required

Some cryptocurrencies use an additional identifier, often called a memo, tag, payment ID, or destination tag.

This identifier helps a platform associate an incoming transaction with the correct recipient.

If the receiving wallet requires a memo and it is omitted, the funds may not be credited automatically. If the service provides one, copy it exactly.

Step 5: Create the exchange order

Once the details are confirmed, the service creates an order and displays a deposit address.

Review the order carefully before sending funds. Confirm:

the asset;
the network;
the deposit amount;
the receiving asset;
the destination address;
the memo or tag, if applicable;
the order expiration time.

Step 6: Send the deposit

Open your wallet and send the required amount to the deposit address.

Do not send a different asset or use a different blockchain. A correct-looking address does not guarantee cross-network compatibility.

Also avoid sending several separate deposits unless the service clearly allows it. Many orders are designed for one transaction with a defined amount.

Step 7: Wait for blockchain confirmation

The deposit must be confirmed by the relevant network. Confirmation speed depends on blockchain activity, transaction fees, and the number of confirmations required by the service.

Once the deposit is recognized, the swap can be processed.

Step 8: Receive the new cryptocurrency

The service sends the resulting asset to the wallet address entered during order creation.

Save the order number and transaction hashes until the funds arrive.

Fixed Rate vs Floating Rate

When users exchange crypto, the final received amount may depend on the rate model.

Floating rate

A floating-rate order follows current market conditions. The displayed amount is an estimate rather than a guarantee.

If the market moves before or during processing, the user may receive slightly more or less than originally shown.

This option may offer a more market-based rate, but it includes price uncertainty.

Fixed rate

A fixed-rate order attempts to lock the quoted rate for a specific period.

To use it successfully, the user usually must send the exact required amount before the order expires. If the deposit arrives too late or differs significantly from the requested amount, the fixed rate may no longer apply.

A fixed rate can be useful during volatile conditions because it provides greater predictability.

Neither option is always better. The choice depends on how much the user values rate certainty compared with flexibility.

No KYC Exchange vs Centralized Exchange

The difference is not simply about identity verification. The two models are designed for different types of users.

A no kyc crypto exchange is generally focused on direct asset conversion. It may not provide a permanent account balance, order book, portfolio dashboard, or advanced trading tools.

A centralized cryptocurrency exchange is designed as an ongoing trading environment. Users deposit funds, hold balances, place orders, and withdraw when needed.

An account-free swap may be more suitable when:

the user needs a one-time conversion;
the user already has a private wallet;
registration would add unnecessary complexity;
the user does not need advanced trading tools;
the user prefers not to store funds on an exchange;
the desired trading pair is supported.

A traditional exchange may be more suitable when:

the user trades frequently;
limit orders are required;
fiat currency deposits are needed;
the user wants detailed account records;
the user uses advanced trading features;
the user accepts identity verification and account custody.

The most important question is not which model is universally superior. It is which model better matches the transaction.

Custodial and Non-Custodial Considerations

The word “non-custodial” is often used in crypto, but it should be understood carefully.

A truly non-custodial wallet allows the user to control private keys at all times. An exchange service, however, may temporarily receive funds as part of the conversion process.

The key distinction is that an instant swap platform is generally not intended for long-term storage. The user sends funds for a specific order, and the resulting asset is delivered to an external address.

This reduces long-term exposure to platform custody, but it does not eliminate transaction risk.

During the swap, users still depend on:

the correctness of the deposit address;
the availability of liquidity;
the security of the service;
the accuracy of the destination address;
blockchain performance;
the service’s ability to complete the order.

For this reason, users should choose established platforms, verify the website address, and avoid sending funds through links received from unknown people.

How to Choose a Cryptocurrency Exchange for a Swap

Before using any service to exchange crypto, consider several practical factors.

Supported currencies and networks

A platform may support a token but not every blockchain version of that token.

For example, USDT on one network is not automatically interchangeable with USDT on another network. Confirm the complete asset name and network before creating the order.

Minimum and maximum amounts

Most services define limits for each trading pair.

A small transaction may fall below the minimum. A large transaction may exceed the available liquidity or require additional processing.

Check the limits before sending funds.

Estimated received amount

Compare the amount you are expected to receive rather than focusing only on a displayed fee.

The final result may reflect:

the market rate;
network fees;
liquidity costs;
service charges;
price movement;
withdrawal costs.

A platform that advertises a low fee may not always provide the best final amount.

Rate type

Check whether the order is fixed or floating. Understand how long the quote remains valid and what happens if the deposit arrives late.

Network confirmation requirements

Different services require different numbers of blockchain confirmations.

A transaction may already appear in your wallet as sent but still be waiting for enough confirmations to be accepted by the exchange.

Reputation and transparency

Look for clear terms, accessible support information, understandable transaction instructions, and a visible order-tracking system.

Avoid platforms that promise unrealistic rates, guaranteed profits, or secret investment opportunities.

Customer support

Even an experienced user can make a mistake. A reliable service should provide a way to contact support and explain what information is needed to investigate an order.

Never send a private key or seed phrase to customer support. Legitimate support staff do not need them.

Common Mistakes When Exchanging Crypto

Crypto transactions are usually irreversible, which makes preparation essential.

Choosing the wrong network

This is one of the most frequent mistakes.

A user sees the correct token name but selects the wrong blockchain. The funds may be sent to an address that the service does not monitor for that network.

Always match both the asset and the network.

Sending the wrong amount

A fixed-rate order may require an exact amount. Sending less or more can change the outcome, delay the exchange, or require manual support.

Ignoring the minimum deposit

If the deposit is below the minimum amount, the order may not be processed.

Network fees can also reduce the amount that actually arrives. Make sure the receiving amount still meets the requirement.

Forgetting a memo or tag

Some assets require an additional identifier. Omitting it may prevent automatic crediting.

Using an expired order

Exchange orders are often time-sensitive. Sending funds after expiration can result in a different rate or a delayed transaction.

Copying an incorrect address

Clipboard malware can replace a copied wallet address with an attacker’s address.

Always verify the beginning and end of the address after pasting.

Sending from an incompatible platform

Some custodial wallets and exchanges process withdrawals in batches or deduct fees from the sent amount. This can cause the deposit to differ from the amount specified in the exchange order.

Review the withdrawal details before confirming.

Closing the order page without saving details

Save the order ID and deposit address. A screenshot or local note can be useful if support is needed later.

Security Practices for Every Crypto Swap

A no kyc crypto exchange can simplify the transaction process, but the user remains responsible for wallet security.

Verify the website domain

Phishing sites may imitate real exchange platforms. Use a trusted bookmark or type the address carefully.

Check the domain before connecting a wallet or sending funds.

Protect the seed phrase

A seed phrase controls access to the wallet. Anyone who obtains it can move the funds.

Never enter it into an exchange website, support form, social media message, or browser extension unless you are intentionally restoring a trusted wallet application.

Use a test transaction

For a large swap, consider starting with a smaller transaction.

This helps confirm that the receiving wallet supports the asset and that the address is correct. However, check the minimum exchange amount before sending a test deposit.

Keep devices secure

Install operating system and wallet updates. Avoid performing important transactions on shared computers or unsecured public Wi-Fi.

Review smart contract approvals

When using decentralized applications, be cautious with token approvals. Some contracts request permission to spend an unlimited amount.

A simple exchange order may not require wallet connection at all. If an unfamiliar page asks for broad permissions, stop and verify the service.

Do not trust unsolicited offers

Scammers may offer to help users exchange crypto at a special rate or claim that funds must be sent to “activate” a wallet.

Legitimate transactions do not require sending assets to a stranger for verification.

Why Wallet Ownership Matters

Using an account-free exchange is most effective when the user understands how personal wallets work.

A private wallet gives the user control over the keys. This also means the user is responsible for:

protecting the recovery phrase;
choosing the correct network;
paying network fees;
confirming recipient addresses;
maintaining access to the wallet.

There is no password-reset department for a self-custody wallet. If the recovery phrase is lost and the device fails, the assets may become inaccessible.

Before moving significant funds away from a centralized cryptocurrency exchange, make sure the wallet has been backed up correctly.

Can No-KYC Exchanges Be Used for Stablecoins?

Yes, provided that the service supports the specific stablecoin and network.

Stablecoins are often used as an intermediate asset because their value is designed to be less volatile than that of many cryptocurrencies.

A user may convert a volatile coin into USDT, USDC, or another supported stablecoin and later exchange it for a different asset.

However, stablecoins introduce an additional network-selection issue. The same ticker may exist on multiple blockchains.

Before exchanging a stablecoin, check:

the blockchain;
the token contract, when relevant;
the required gas coin;
the destination wallet support;
the exchange’s exact asset listing.

Do not assume that every wallet supporting USDT accepts every version of USDT.

When a No-KYC Crypto Exchange May Be the Right Choice

An account-free swap service can be practical when the user already owns cryptocurrency and wants a direct conversion.

For example, it may be suitable when:

converting one coin into another for a personal wallet;
moving from a volatile asset into a stablecoin;
obtaining a native coin needed for network fees;
changing assets without maintaining an exchange account;
testing a new blockchain ecosystem;
exchanging a small or moderate amount without advanced trading tools.

The model is designed for simplicity: select, send, and receive.

However, it may not be ideal for every purpose. Users who need fiat banking services, regular trading, limit orders, tax reports, or institutional account features may prefer a full centralized platform.

How to Exchange Crypto Through Godex

A user who wants to exchange crypto through Godex can follow a straightforward process.

First, select the cryptocurrency to send.

Next, choose the asset to receive. Pay close attention to the blockchain network, especially when working with tokens available on several chains.

Enter the amount and review the estimated result.

Then provide the destination wallet address. Add a memo or tag if the chosen cryptocurrency requires one.

Create the order and review all details.

The platform will provide a deposit address. Send only the selected asset through the specified network.

After the blockchain confirms the deposit and the exchange is processed, the resulting cryptocurrency is sent to the destination wallet.

Keep the order details until the transaction is complete.

The process does not require the user to maintain a long-term balance on the platform. The exchange is created for a specific conversion and a specific receiving address.

A Final Checklist Before You Confirm

Before sending cryptocurrency, pause and verify the complete transaction.

Ask yourself:

Did I select the correct sending asset?
Is the blockchain network correct?
Does the receiving wallet support the selected asset?
Did I enter the correct destination address?
Is a memo or destination tag required?
Is the amount above the minimum?
Do I have enough native currency for the network fee?
Is the order still active?
Am I sending the exact required amount?
Did I save the order ID?

This check takes less than a minute and can prevent expensive mistakes.

Conclusion

A no kyc crypto exchange offers a practical alternative to platforms that require account creation and identity verification before every transaction. It can be useful for users who already hold digital assets, manage their own wallets, and want a direct way to convert one cryptocurrency into another.

Compared with a traditional cryptocurrency exchange, an account-free swap platform usually provides a simpler experience. There are no complex trading dashboards, permanent exchange balances, or lengthy onboarding steps. The user selects the assets, provides a receiving address, sends the deposit, and waits for the converted cryptocurrency.

That simplicity does not remove personal responsibility. Every user who wants to exchange crypto must still verify networks, addresses, transaction limits, rate conditions, memos, and fees.

The most important principle is simple: never treat the ticker symbol as the complete identity of a digital asset. The network is part of the asset, the destination address is part of the route, and the native gas coin is part of the transaction.

When these details are checked carefully, a crypto swap can be a fast and convenient way to move between digital assets without creating another account or leaving funds on a trading platform.

JR Motorsports — NOAPS Indianapolis Motor Speedway Preview

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July 22, 2026

JR Motorsports O’Reilly Auto Parts Team Preview
TRACK – Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.5-mile rectangular-oval)
NOAPS RACE – Pennzoil 250 Presented by Take 5 Oil Change (100 laps / 250 miles)
TUNE IN – CW, IMS Radio Network, SiriusXM Channel 90 at 4:00 p.m. (ET)

Carson Kvapil

No. 1 – WILDE Crackers Chevrolet

Kvapil 2026 NOAPS Stats

Starts: 21

Wins: 0

Top 5s: 6

Top 10s: 12

Laps Led: 99

Avg. Finish: 12.1

Points: 5th

Carson Kvapil will return to “The Brickyard” for his third career start at the famed oval in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series this weekend.

On tracks greater than 2 miles, the JR Motorsports driver has 12 starts, recording two top-fives and seven top-10s.

Accompanying Kvapil, crew chief Rodney Childers has made 17 NASCAR Cup Series starts atop the box at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In those starts, Childers has accumulated two wins, five top-fives and nine top-10s.

After finishing second at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Kvapil climbed to fifth in the series points standings.

The new WILDE crackers will be showcased on Kvapil’s No. 1 Chevrolet this weekend.

Carson Kvapil

“Indianapolis is such an iconic and special place to get to race at. Rodney (Childers, crew chief) and this entire No. 1 WILDE team have brought strong cars to the track this entire season and I am confident that will be case again when we unload on Friday. We want to keep building on the momentum we have right now and put this WILDE Cracker Chevrolet in Victory Lane on Saturday.”

Justin Allgaier

No. 7 BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet

Allgaier 2026 NOAPS Stats

Starts: 21

Wins: 6

Top 5s: 13

Top 10s: 16

Laps Led: 472

Avg. Finish: 9.2

Points: 1st

Justin Allgaier heads into this weekend’s race at Indianapolis having already clinched the NOAPS Regular Season Championship. Allgaier secured the regular season title by virtue of his victory at Atlanta on July 11.

Allgaier is a former NOAPS winner at the infamous Indiana Speedway, taking the checkered flag in this event in 2018.

Overall, in eight career starts on the hallowed oval in Indianapolis, Allgaier has earned three top-fives and four top-10s to accompany the 2018 triumph.

Allgaier currently leads all full-time NOAPS drivers in wins (six), top-fives (13), top-10s (16), laps led (472) and average finish (9.2) through 21 events thus far this season.

Justin Allgaier

“Indianapolis is such a special track. With the history that comes with being here, it’s always been a place that we circle on the calendar. We came close here last year, and there’s nothing I would love more than another opportunity to kiss the bricks come Saturday afternoon. I know that Andrew (Overstreet, crew chief) and all the guys in this group have been working really hard through the off weekend and that we are going to have a really strong BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet when we unload on Friday.”

Sammy Smith

No. 8 Communication Data Link Chevrolet

Smith 2026 NOAPS Stats

Starts: 21

Wins: 0

Top 5s: 6

Top 10s: 10

Laps Led: 51

Avg. Finish: 11

Points: 8th

Sammy Smith will make his third NOAPS start at Indianapolis this Saturday afternoon. In two previous starts, Smith has a best finish of seventh at the 2.5-mile oval.

Smith has 25 NOAPS career starts on speedways measuring over 2-miles in length with one win (Talladega, 2024), five top-five and 10 top-10 finishes.

With three races remaining before the top-12 in points compete in the Chase, Smith sits eighth, just 20 points shy of seventh.

The No. 8 will have a brand-new scheme at Indianapolis as Communication Data Link, an Iowa-based company has come onboard. Communication Data Link is a dependable, full-service utility construction company with over 20 years of experience who understands the vision and masters the execution.

Sammy Smith

“I’m looking forward to getting back to the track this weekend. This No. 8 car had great speed last week in Atlanta, and it felt great being up there contending for the win with my teammates. We carried the momentum through this off week and put in the work and hope to get Communication Data Link in Victory Lane.”

Ross Chastain

No. 9 Roto-Rooter Chevrolet

Chastain 2026 NOAPS Stats

Starts: 8

Wins: 1

Top 5s: 2

Top 10s: 5

Laps Led: 118

Avg. Finish: 11.5

Points: N/A

Ross Chastain returns to the No. 9 Roto-Rooter Chevrolet this weekend at Indianapolis, marking the second of two 2026 races with Roto-Rooter aboard Chastain’s JRM entry.

In eight NOAPS starts this season, Chastain has earned one win, two top-fives and five top-10s while leading 118 laps.

Chastain has made four career NOAPS starts on the Indianapolis oval, recording a best finish of 12th in 2018.

Chastain’s most recent start in JRM’s No. 9 Chevrolet came at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May, where he and crew chief Phillip Bell went to Victory Lane after leading 28 laps.

Ross Chastain

“Indianapolis is a place that means a lot to everyone in racing, so I’m excited to get there with JR Motorsports and Roto-Rooter. The last time I was in the No. 9 Chevrolet with Phillip Bell and this group, we were able to win at Charlotte, but Indy is its own challenge. You have to be patient, execute all day, and put yourself in position at the end. I’m looking forward to seeing what we can do this weekend.”

Chase Elliott

No. 88 HENDRICKCARS.COM Chevrolet

Elliott 2026 NOAPS Stats

Starts: 1

Wins: 0

Top 5s: 1

Top 10s: 1

Laps Led: 78

Avg. Finish: 2

Points: N/A

Chase Elliott returns to the No. 88 HENDRICKCARS.COM Chevrolet this weekend for his second and final start of the 2026 season.

In his first start with the No. 88 at Chicagoland Speedway, Elliott won Stage Two, led 78 laps, and finished second after contending for the victory throughout the evening.

In three NASCAR O’Reilly Series starts at Indianapolis, Elliott has earned one top-five finish and two top-10s while leading 13 laps.

Crew chief Mardy Lindley returns to Indianapolis looking to defend last year’s victory after leading Connor Zilisch and the No. 88 team to JRM’s 100th win in the 2025 Pennzoil 250.

Chase Elliott

“I had a lot of fun getting back behind the wheel of the No. 88 HENDRICKCARS.COM Chevrolet at Chicagoland a couple weeks ago, and I’m really looking forward to working with Mardy (Lindley, crew chief) and the team again this weekend. Indianapolis is one of the biggest weekends on the schedule, so it’s always exciting to have the opportunity to compete there. We had a really fast Chevy in Chicagoland, and hopefully we can build on that momentum, execute all day, and put ourselves in position to compete for the win.”

JRM Team Updates

JR Motorsports at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: JR Motorsports has made 34 starts at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the NOAPS since 2012. In those starts on the famed 2.5-mile oval, the organization has recorded three wins, eleven top-fives, and nineteen top-10s. The average finish is 14.1.

Souvenir Rig: JRM drivers Carson Kvapil, Justin Allgaier, Sammy Smith, and Rajah Caruth will be signing autographs at the JR Motorsports / HMS WB + AB souvenir rig on Saturday, July 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ET.

Jim Dunn Racing – Seattle Advance for the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals

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July 22, 2026

Jeff Arend
Lescure Mechanical Services Funny Car Driver for Jim Dunn Racing
Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals
July 24-26 | Kent, Washington

Event Overview
Friday, July 24 (Nitro Qualifying, streamed live on NHRA.TV)

Nitro qualifying session (Q1): 2:30 p.m. PDT/5:30 p.m. EDT
Nitro qualifying session (Q2): 5 p.m. PDT/8 p.m. EDT

Saturday, July 25 (Nitro Qualifying & Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, streamed live on NHRA.TV)

Nitro qualifying session (Q3) / Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge – Semifinals: 12 p.m. PDT/3 p.m. EDT
Nitro qualifying session (Q4) / Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge – Finals: 2:30 p.m. PDT/5:30 p.m. EDT

Sunday, July 26 (Nitro Eliminations, streamed live on NHRA.TV)

Round 1: 10 a.m. PDT/1 p.m. EDT
Round 2: 12:15 p.m. PDT/3:15 p.m. EDT
Semifinals: 1:50 p.m. PDT/4:50 p.m. EDT
Finals: 3:20 p.m. PDT/6:20 p.m. EDT

TV coverage

Friday, July 24: Qualifying show (10 p.m. EDT on FS1)
Sunday, July 26: Qualifying show, recapping all of Saturday’s action (2:30 p.m. EDT on FS1)
Sunday, July 26: Finals show (4 p.m. EDT on FOX)

Notes of Interest

The Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals is the 12th event on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ 20-race calendar in 2026. Jim Dunn Racing brings its one full-time entry in Funny Car for Jeff Arend. A native of Canada, Arend moved to Southern California in 1997.

As the NHRA celebrates its landmark 75th season in 2026, Jim Dunn Racing is celebrating 76 years of success in drag racing. Jim started drag racing when he was 15 years old and at 92 years old, he plans to keep going as long as he can. In 2024, Jim received the NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award. He has won some of the sport’s most significant races and has provided driving opportunities for some of the biggest names in the sport.

Coming into Seattle, Arend is 13th in the Funny Car standings, 633 points behind leader Ron Capps.

Lescure Mechanical Services is the primary partner of Arend this weekend in Seattle. Lescure Mechanical Services is a family-based company that was started in 1947 by Marcel and Charlotte Lescure. Built initially as a mechanical shop, Lescure is now a general contractor specializing in jobs covering all scopes of work. They have the highest quality of work for fuel delivery systems, water reclamation systems, general contracting, mechanical and plumbing.

The NHRA Northwest Nationals will mark Arend’s 260th career Funny Car appearance, and his 10th overall appearance in the NHRA Northwest Nationals. It marks his second Funny Car appearance on behalf of Jim Dunn Racing at Pacific Raceways. His previous appearance for the team came in 2013.

At no track in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series has Jim Dunn Racing been more successful than it has at Pacific Raceways, where it has put a car in the final round three times with one victory and one No. 1 start. In fact, it was the site of the team’s most recent win in 2008 when Tony Bartone beat Gary Scelzi, Tony Pedregon, Mike Neff and Ron Capps for Jim Dunn Racing’s 11th tour victory. Seattle is the only venue at which the team has recorded as many as 20 round wins, although it hasn’t turned on a win light since Bartone’s 2008 success.

In honor of the NHRA’s 75th Anniversary this season, Jim Dunn will be featured on special commemorative tickets at the NHRA Northwest Nationals. The collector’s item gives fans a chance to celebrate 75 years of NHRA Drag Racing and the memorable moments – and legendary drivers – that have filled the past seven-plus decades of NHRA action. Fans can visit this website for more information on how to purchase the special tickets. Dunn was a two-time runner-up in Seattle and tuned his Funny Car to a win in 2008 with Tony Bartone behind the wheel.

Jim Dunn will be participating in the Mission Foods autograph session on Saturday at 9 a.m. PDT. The session will take place at the Mission Foods display in the midway.

Jim Dunn will be featured in a trackside interview prior to Q1 on Friday and also receive the Crystal Award as part of the Top 75 Drivers celebration prior to Q3 on Saturday.

Jeff Arend, Driver of the Jim Dunn Racing Lescure Mechanical Services Funny Car

Jim Dunn will be recognized and celebrated at the NHRA Northwest Nationals as part of the NHRA’s 75th anniversary season. How special is it getting to drive for such a legend in the sport?

“I have known the Dunn’s for well over 25 years and have had the opportunity to drive and consult for Big Jim for numerous years. Just to listen to Jim tell me stories from way back is amazing and at 92 years old, it’s hard to believe he is still building parts and tuning the racecar to this day. What he has accomplished in over 75 years racing is legendary! The thing that makes me the happiest is seeing Big Jim laughing, smiling and giving us a hard time (sarcastically) when we run well. He definitely deserves everything that’s coming to him and I am honored to drive for him and the team! The Dunn’s are like family to me.”

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Safety Harnesses and Driver Equipment

Tires

Steering Components

Floor Protection

Cooling Systems

Small Checks Prevent Bigger Problems

What Does “No KYC” Mean?

Why Some Users Prefer a No KYC Crypto Exchange

Greater privacy

Faster access

Fewer passwords and accounts

Direct wallet-to-wallet workflow

Access to multiple assets

How a Traditional Cryptocurrency Exchange Works

How an Account-Free Crypto Swap Works

Step 1: Select the asset you want to send

Step 2: Select the asset you want to receive

Step 3: Enter the recipient wallet address

Step 4: Check whether a memo or destination tag is required

Step 5: Create the exchange order

Step 6: Send the deposit

Step 7: Wait for blockchain confirmation

Step 8: Receive the new cryptocurrency

Fixed Rate vs Floating Rate

Floating rate

Fixed rate

No KYC Exchange vs Centralized Exchange

Custodial and Non-Custodial Considerations

How to Choose a Cryptocurrency Exchange for a Swap

Supported currencies and networks

Minimum and maximum amounts

Estimated received amount

Rate type

Network confirmation requirements

Reputation and transparency

Customer support

Common Mistakes When Exchanging Crypto

Choosing the wrong network

Sending the wrong amount

Ignoring the minimum deposit

Forgetting a memo or tag

Using an expired order

Copying an incorrect address

Sending from an incompatible platform

Closing the order page without saving details

Security Practices for Every Crypto Swap

Verify the website domain

Protect the seed phrase

Use a test transaction

Keep devices secure

Review smart contract approvals

Do not trust unsolicited offers

Why Wallet Ownership Matters

Can No-KYC Exchanges Be Used for Stablecoins?

When a No-KYC Crypto Exchange May Be the Right Choice

How to Exchange Crypto Through Godex

A Final Checklist Before You Confirm

Conclusion

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