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NASCAR at Watkins Glen Weekend Schedule

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Angie Campbell
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Ryan Blaney and Shane Van Gisbergen lead the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 10, 2025 (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR travels to Watkins Glen International for a full schedule of racing this weekend. The ARCA Menards series will headline the action with the General Tire 100 on Friday afternoon.

Shane van Gisbergen is the returning Cup Series race winner. Connor Zilisch won the 2025 Xfinity Series (now O’Reilly Auto Parts Series) race at Watkins Glen. Corey Heim claimed the Craftsman Truck Series checkered flag.

Cup Series Notes:

Jeff Gordon leads the NASCAR Cup Series in all-time starts at Watkins Glen with 24.

Kyle Busch leads all active Cup Series drivers with 20 starts at Watkins Glen.

Denny Hamlin (2023, 2018), Kyle Busch (2011, 2017) and Chase Elliott (2019, 2022) lead all active Cup Series drivers with 2 poles each at Watkins Glen.

Kyle Larson (2021, 2022), Chase Elliott (2018, 2019) and Kyle Busch (2008, 2013) lead all active NASCAR Cup Series drivers in wins with two each at Watkins Glen.

Hendrick Motorsports (11), Joe Gibbs Racing (7) and RFK Racing (4) lead the series in wins.

O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Notes:

Connor Zilisch and Shane van Gisbergen have won six straight road course races and 11 of the last 13.

Zilisch will make his fifth O’Reilly Auto Parts Series start this season in the JR Motorsports No. 1 Chevrolet.

Van Gisbergen will drive the No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in his second start this year.

Eleven of the last 16 Watkins Glen races were won by drivers starting on the front row. Seven were won from the pole position.

Justin Allgaier leads all drivers with 3 wins, 5 Top 2s, 9 Top 5s and 5 stage wins in 2026.

Craftsman Truck Series Notes:

Dystany Spurlock will make her series debut at Watkins Glen. She will be the first black woman to make a start in NASCAR’s three national divisions.

Most laps led by drivers in the series this year: Corey Heim (213), Ben Rhodes (147), Christian Eckes (140), Carson Hocevar (112) and Kyle Busch (76).

Teams will have 3 new sets of tires for the race and will start on qualifying scuffs. They will also have two new sets of wet-weather tires.

ThorSport and TRICON are the only teams that have won the pole in 2026.

Friday, May 9

9:30 a.m.: ARCA Menards Series Practice – 45 minutes
10:30 a.m.: ARCA Menards Series Qualifying (Impound/Timed/20 Minutes)

11 a.m.: Craftsman Truck Series Practice (Timed – 45 Minutes) FS2
12:05 p.m.: Craftsman Truck Series Qualifying (Impound) FS2

1:30 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series General Tire 100 at The Glen
41 Laps, 100.45 Miles
FS2/MRN/SiriusXM
Post ARCA Menards Series race: NASCAR Press Pass

4:30 p.m.: Craftsman Truck Series Bully Hill Vineyards 176 at The Glen
Stages 20/40/72 Laps = 176.4 Miles
FS1/FOX One/SiriusXM Purse: $789,700
Post Craftsman Truck Series race: NASCAR Press Pass

Saturday, May 9

10:30 a.m.: O’Reilly Series Practice – CW App 11:35 a.m.: O’Reilly Series Qualifying (Impound) – CW App

1 p.m.: Cup Series Practice – Prime/MRN/SiriusXM
2:10 p.m.: Cup Series Qualifying (Impound) Prime/MRN/SiriusXM
Post Cup Qualifying: NASCAR Press Pass

4 p.m.: O’Reilly Series Mission 200 at The Glen
Stages 20/40/82 Laps = 200.9 Miles
CW/MRN/SiriusXM   Purse: $1,653,590
Post O’Reilly Series race: NASCAR Press Pass

Sunday, May 10

3 p.m.: Cup Series Go Bowling at The Glen
Stages 20/50/100 = 245 Miles
FS1/MRN/SiriusXM
Purse: $11,233,037
Post Cup Series race: NASCAR Press Pass




Travis Pastrana to drive Kaulig Racing’s Free Agent entry at Charlotte

By
Andrew Kim
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Photo by Patrick Sue-Chan for SpeedwayMedia.com.

Travis Pastrana has been revealed as the driver of Kaulig Racing’s No. 25 Free Agent RAM 1500 entry for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ North Carolina Education Lottery 200 event at Charlotte Motor Speedway scheduled for May 22.

The announcement makes Pastrana the 10th competitor to be revealed as a driver of the No. 25 Free Agent RAM 1500 entry for Kaulig Racing for at least a single Truck event. He also joins an all-star roster of competitors who have either competed or are scheduled to compete in the entry as part of Kaulig’s inaugural campaign in the Truck division and RAM’s return to NASCAR competition.

“I love racing and competing at everything, and NASCAR is one of the biggest and most competitive stages on earth,” Pastrana said in a released statement. “Having the opportunity to hop in the No. 25 Ram truck with Kaulig Racing through the Free Agent Program is an amazing opportunity. These Ram 1500s are so much fun to drive. We’re going to go out there, put on a show for the fans and see what we can do.”

Pastrana, a native of Annapolis, Maryland, is an 11-time X Games gold medalist and former champion in Nitro Rallycross and the American Rally Association. Having built an accomplished racing resume from motorcross and rally cars, Pastrana made his first appearance across NASCAR’s top three national touring series at Richmond Raceway in April 2012, where he drove the No. 99 RAB Racing Toyota entry to a 22nd-place result in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series division.

Since then, Pastrana has competed in a combined total of 50 starts across NASCAR’s top three series (seven in the Craftsman Truck Series, 42 in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and one in the Cup Series). During his starts, he recorded a single pole at Talladega Superspeedway and four top-10 results, all of which occurred during his lone full-time O’Reilly campaign with Roush Fenway Racing in 2013.

Pastrana made his lone Cup Series start during the 2023 Daytona 500 with 23XI Racing, where he finished in 11th place. His best on-track result through seven Truck starts is a 13th-place result that occurred at Daytona in 2023. He recently competed in this year’s Truck opener at Daytona with Niece Motorsports in February, where he finished in 15th place.

Kaulig Racing launched its free-agent driver program ahead of its inaugural Craftsman Truck Series campaign in November 2025. The program features various competitors from multiple racing divisions and disciplines. Each will compete in at least a single Truck event in one of Kaulig’s RAM 1500 entries numbered 25. The competitors who compete in the entry would not compete for the 2026 Truck Series driver’s championship, but would be evaluated by their on-track performance for a season-ending program prize.

Currently, Kaulig Racing’s No. 25 entry, led by crew chief Alex Yontz, is ranked in 23rd place in the 2026 owner’s standings through seven of the 25-race schedule. The entry is one of five fielded by Kaulig. It competes alongside the No. 10 entry piloted by Corey LaJoie, the No. 12 entry piloted by rookie Brenden “Butterbean” Queen, the No. 14 entry piloted by newcomer Timothy “Mini” Tyrrell and the No. 16 entry piloted by Justin Haley.

Tony Stewart, Ty Dillon, Colin Braun, Corey LaJoie, Carson Ferguson and Parker Kligerman have piloted the entry at least once. Dillon is the only competitor who has piloted the No. 25 entry twice. Braun has recorded the entry’s highest-finishing result of ninth place during the series’ inaugural event at the Streets of St. Petersburg, Florida.

AJ Allmendinger is scheduled to compete in the No. 25 entry this Friday, May 8, at Watkins Glen International. Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray will pilot the entry at Dover Motor Speedway (May 15) and Qualcomm Circuit (June 19), respectively. In addition, Ferguson is scheduled to make his second Truck career start at Martinsville Speedway (October 30). Kaulig’s selection and reveal of drivers for the remainder of this season remains to be determined.

The 2026 North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is scheduled for May 22. It will air at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM.

Hendrick Motorsports Media Advance: Watkins Gle

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Official Release
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Watkins Glen International
Sunday, May 10
2.45-Mile Road Course
3 p.m. ET
Location: Watkins Glen, New York
TV: Fox
Event: NASCAR Cup Series race (12 of 36)
RADIO: SiriusXM

5 KYLE LARSON
Age: 33 (July 31, 1992)
Hometown: Elk Grove, California
Last Race: 34th (Texas)
Crew Chief: Cliff Daniels
Standings: 8th

No. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM Chevrolet

  • Kyle Larson has spent 1,385 laps running inside the top five in 2026, second most among all NASFAR Cup Series drivers.
  • The 33-year-old is tied for the Cup lead in stage points through 11 races in 2026 with 91.
  • The driver of the No. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM Chevrolet ranks fourth among nine Cup Series drivers with at least 100 laps led on road courses in the Next Gen car, with 142.
  • The Elk Grove, California, native has six road course victories, second among active drivers. Three of those wins have come in the Next Gen car.

9 CHASE ELLIOTT
Age: 30 (Nov. 28, 1995)
Hometown: Dawsonville, Georgia
Last Race: 1st (Texas)
Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson
Standings: 3rd

No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet

  • Chase Elliott heads to Watkins Glen International fresh off of his second NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season. The 30-year-old driver led 87 laps at Texas Motor Speedway en route to a win.
  • In last weekend’s race at Texas, Elliott earned his first stage win of the season in stage two. He also turned the fastest lap of the race with a time of 28.89 seconds.
  • This is the first season Elliott has had multiple wins through 11 races. His five top-five finishes are tied with 2020 for his most and his average finish of 8.9 is his best in that same span.
  • With his 43rd Cup Series win, Alan Gustafson is now tied for the most victories among active crew chiefs.
  • At Watkins Glen International, the 2020 Cup Series champion is fifth all time in laps led (170) and is tied for the fourth-most wins at the track (two).
  • Since the beginning of 2025, Elliott has the fourth-best average finish on road courses (9.57).
  • Elliott’s seven career Cup wins on road courses rank third all time (Jeff Gordon nine, Tony Stewart eight) and lead active drivers.
  • In the Next Gen era on serpentine tracks, Elliott is tied for the most top-five finishes (11), tied for the third-most top 10s (15) and ranks fourth in average finish (10.30).

24 WILLIAM BYRON
Age: 28 (Nov. 29, 1997)
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Last Race: 8th (Texas)
Crew Chief: Rudy Fugle
Standings: 10th

No. 24 Liberty University Chevrolet

  • Despite a spin early in last Sunday’s event at Texas Motor Speedway, William Byron and the No. 24 team battled back to finish eighth.
  • This weekend at Watkins Glen International, Byron will make his 300th-consecutive NASCAR Cup Series start and his 300th overall. He is only the ninth driver to reach 300 starts with the same team, and the fourth for Hendrick Motorsports (Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Chase Elliott).
  • In the Next Gen era on road courses, the Charlotte, North Carolina, native is one of nine drivers who have led at least 100 laps (139) and is also tied for the fourth-most wins (two).
  • In the last 14 road course races, Byron has two wins, two runner-up finishes, six top fives and nine top 10s. In his Cup Series career at Watkins Glen, the 28-year-old has one win (2023) in seven starts, including two top-five finishes, four top 10s and 66 laps led.

48 ALEX BOWMAN
Age: 33 (April 25, 1993)
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Last Race: 3rd (Texas)
Crew Chief: Blake Harris
Standings: 34th

No. 48 Ally Chevrolet

  • Last weekend at Texas Motor Speedway, Alex Bowman earned his best qualifying effort of the season (ninth) en route to his second-consecutive third-place finish in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season.
  • The 33-year-old has made nine Cup starts at Watkins Glen International with a best starting position of fourth (2024) and three top-15 finishes. In the last two races at the track (2024 and 2025), Bowman earned points in each of the first two stages, finishing the first stage in second place two years in a row.
  • Bowman’s most recent win came at the Chicago Street Course (2024). On road courses, Bowman has earned eight top fives and 17 top 10s to go along with that victory.
  • Alex Bowman and the No. 48 team are eligible for the  2026 NASCAR All-Star Race Fan Vote with the winning driver earning entry into the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway on May 17. Fans can vote up to five times per day per unique email address until 9 a.m. ET on race day.  

17 COREY DAY
Age: 20 (November 28, 2005)
Hometown: Clovis, California
Last Race: 37th (Texas)
Crew Chief: Adam Wall
Standings: 4th

  • Corey Day is set to make his first career start at Watkins Glen International this weekend in the No. 17 HENDRICKCARS.COM Chevrolet.
  • Day’s road course debut in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series came last fall at the Charlotte ROVAL. Saturday will mark his second such start this season after finishing fifth at Circuit of The Americas.
  • The Clovis, California, native enters the weekend with one win, four top-five results and nine top 10s so far in the 2026 NOAPS season.
  • The No. 17 Hendrick Motorsports entry last competed at Watkins Glen in 2024 with William Byron finishing 12th.

Hendrick Motorsports

2026All-TimeWatkins Glen
Races111,42839
Wins2322*11*
Poles0259*8*
Top 5121,334*26
Top 10212,281*45
Laps Led72986,096*760*
Stage Wins51424**

*Most
**Tied for most

  • Hendrick Motorsports enters this weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International as the facility’s all-time leader in wins (11), poles (eight), and laps led (760). Kyle Larson (2021), William Byron (2023) and Chase Elliott (2024) have combined to win five times in the last seven races at the 2.45-mile road course.
  • The team’s 31 road course wins are the most all time by 15. It also leads the Cup Series in road course poles (six), top fives (30), top 10s (44) and average finish (14.41) in the Next Gen era.
  • At least one of the organization’s four drivers have finished in the top five in each of the last five Cup events, the longest such streak in the series.
  • The Hendrick Motorsports engine department enters the weekend with 567 victories across all three national NASCAR touring series including nine of 12 events in the NASCAR O’Reilly Series this season.
  • Hendrick Motorsports remains the premier series’ all-time standard bearer in wins (322), poles (259), top-five finishes (1,334), top 10s (2,281), laps led (86,096) and championships (15).

QUOTABLE
 
Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 Chevrolet, on Watkins Glen International: “Watkins Glen is a place where we’ve had some good speed over the years. We’ll take what we’ve learned earlier this season at [Circuit of The Americas] with this package and apply it to Watkins Glen. Hopefully this weekend will be a place where we get back on track and leave with the kind of finish we know we’re capable of.”

Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet, on heading to Watkins Glen International with cooler weather: “I don’t think the race is going to look a lot different. I’d be really surprised if it did. I think the track is already so fast as it is. It was already inside of the window of track position and having to qualify well and all that. And a lot of times, you can have some tracks on the schedule that can change if it gets cooler outside or if it’s warm. It can go from a wide racetrack to one groove, but I think that one in particular was already so far on the side of the fence of pace and line sensitive and just really quick that I don’t see it changing a whole lot.”

William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet, on Watkins Glen International: “This weekend’s race at Watkins Glen is turning into a bit of a wildcard now. The weather looks cold and wet which creates its own issues. The race is longer than normal, which changes strategy. And then, they added tire barriers in Turn 1 which takes away a possible passing zone. We have a decent notebook for Watkins Glen and road courses in general, but we’ve also only run the new Chevy body at [Circuit of The Americas] so far. Practice and qualifying are going to be pretty crucial to getting things dialed in for Sunday. Then it will be about controling what you can control.”

Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet, coming off a top five at Texas Motor Speedway and heading to Watkins Glen International: “It was good to have another solid week with our Ally 48 team and gain some momentum. If there was a track we needed to take momentum to, it would be Watkins Glen. This track has been a challenge but I’m confident in this group; we are continuing to put in work to get better. We’re headed into this weekend with the plan to execute like we’ve been doing.”

Corey Day, driver of the No. 17 Chevrolet, on Watkins Glen International: “I’m looking forward to Watkins Glen and hopefully getting some redemption after this past weekend [at Texas Motor Speedway]. I’m having a lot of fun with the road course prep, and I feel like I’m getting better at it every time I get to do it. It looks like there might be some weather over the weekend, which will make for an interesting race if we end up doing a rain race, but Watkins Glen is pretty historic in NASCAR as far as road courses go so, definitely excited to have the opportunity to go race it in the No. 17 HENDRICKCARS.COM Chevrolet.”

AgRevolution Furthers Partnerships with International Hot Rod Association and Ellis Park Racing & Gaming

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From Farms to Tracks: AgRevolution’s Reliable Equipment Powers Unexpected Places

MAYFIELD, KENTUCKY (April 28, 2026) – AgRevolution, an agricultural equipment dealership serving farmers across Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio, announced major partnerships with the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), the major North American drag racing group headquartered in Fairfield, Ohio, and Ellis Park Racing & Gaming, a Churchill Downs Inc. horse racing entertainment venue located in Henderson, Kentucky. These collaborations showcase how AgRevolution’s advanced equipment, service and team expertise deliver value well beyond the farm, supporting a wide range of venues from racetracks to equestrian parks.

“AgRevolution’s commitment to quality and service starts on the farm, but it extends far beyond that,” said Stacy Anthony, CEO, AgRevolution. “You’ll find AgRevolution equipment and team members making a difference wherever reliability, safety and high performance is needed – at racetracks, parks and other venues across our region.”

AgRevolution has signed a three-year partnership to serve as the official race tractor for the IHRA Pro Pulling Series, the world’s largest truck and tractor pulling sanctioning body that features 300 sessions of competition across 20 states. To support this ongoing initiative, AgRevolution sold 30 Fendt tractors to the IHRA for active use at races and tractor pulls. As part of the arrangement, the dealership was also named the Official Supplier of Tow and Track Maintenance Tractors for the IHRA Pro Pulling Series and the MAC Trailer Winter Nationals. AgRevolution will maintain sponsorship of IHRA Pro Pulling Series events and provide both Fendt and Massey Ferguson tractors for event operations.

Expanding its commitment to local partnerships, AgRevolution is now an official sponsor of Ellis Park, which provides live thoroughbred horse racing during the summer season, with simulcast wagering 365 days a year. AgRevolution recently sold seven Massey Ferguson tractors to the venue for track maintenance.

For both the IHRA and Ellis Park, AgRevolution will provide comprehensive equipment maintenance, operational training and ongoing support at the venues. Additionally, farmers and attendees will be able to connect directly with the AgRevolution team at each race. AgRevolution will have a dedicated booth onsite to share information about various opportunities for individuals interested in the agriculture industry, specifically promoting technician and technology-focused careers. Attendees will also enjoy engaging promotional activities from AgRevolution, including exclusive ride and drive experiences at the racetracks and horse tracks.

About AgRevolution

AgRevolution is a full-line dealer with a highly skilled mobile service team offering FarmerFirst, on-farm service. Operating across Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio, AgRevolution has 12 brick-and-mortar locations and a fleet of 61 state-of-the-art service trucks. The dealership offers AGCO’s full lineup of popular brands, including Fendt®, Massey Ferguson and PTx® equipment, parts, sales and service. Additionally, AgRevolution provides maintenance and repair for all makes and models of agricultural equipment through their on-site mobile services.

Fendt, Massey Ferguson and PTx are registered trademarks of AGCO. AgRevolution is a trademark of AgRevolution LLC. For more information about AgRevolution, go to AgRev.com.

About AGCO

AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in agricultural machinery and precision agriculture technologies. Driven by a Farmer-First strategy, AGCO delivers value through its differentiated leading brands, Fendt™, Massey Ferguson™, PTx™ and Valtra™. AGCO’s high-performance equipment and smart farming solutions, including brand-agnostic retrofit technologies and autonomous offerings, empower farmers to drive productivity while sustainably feeding the world. For more information, visit www.agcocorp.com. 

2026 Niece Motorsports NCTS Race Preview: Watkins Glen International

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Official Release
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NIECE MOTORSPORTS
NCTS RACE PREVIEW: WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL

Event: Bully Hill Vineyards 167 at The Glen (72 laps / 167.4 miles)
Round: 8 of 25 (Regular Season)
Track: Watkins Glen International
Location: Watkins Glen, New York
Date & Time: Friday, May 8 | 4:30 PM ET
Tune-In: FOX Sports 1 | NASCAR Racing Network (NRN) | SiriusXM Ch. 90

Team Stats & Notes

  • Niece Motorsports Watkins Glen Stats:

NOAPS Starts: 1; Best Finish: 31st (Victor Gonzales Jr., 2018).

NCTS Starts: 6; Top-10s: 3; Best Finish: 8th (Connor Zilisch, 2025).

  • Double Take: For the second time in three races, Niece Motorsports will field two full-time NASCAR Cup Series drivers in the NCTS race on Friday. Shane van Gisbergen takes over the No. 4 Chevrolet, while Ross Chastain remains in the No. 45 Silverado. Both Trackhouse Racing drivers will pull a ‘triple-duty’ weekend and also compete in Saturday’s NOAPS race.
  • Pit Road Gladiators: Niece Motorsports pit crews continued their hot streak in Texas last week, proving why they are some of the best in the business. The No. 44 team put up the first, second, and fourth-fastest four-tire stops of the night, with the No. 45 team also completing two stops inside the top-10 as well.

No. 4 Circle B Motorsports Auctions Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Shane van Gisbergen | Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett

  • Welcome Back, SVG: World class road course ace Shane van Gisbergen returns to Niece Motorsports for his second-career NCTS start. In 2023, van Gisbergen made his series debut with the team at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park – which marked his first NASCAR oval race. Now, he looks to return to the series at a track he’s won at before.
  • van Gisbergen’s Watkins Glen Stats:

NCS Starts: 2; Wins: 1 (2025); Top-Fives: 2; Top-10s: 2.

NOAPS Starts: 2; Top-Fives: 1; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 5th (2024).

  • Shiplett’s Watkins Glen Stats:

NCS Starts: 5; Top-Fives: 1; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 4th (2010).

NOAPS Starts: 7; Top-Fives: 1; Top-10s: 3; Best Finish: 3rd (2016).

NCTS Starts: 1; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 9th (2025).

  • On the Truck: van Gisbergen’s No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from Circle B Diecast. Circle B Diecast, originally known as Plan B Sales, has been a longtime sponsor in the sport. Team partners DQS Solutions & Staffing and J.F. Electric will both appear on the No. 4 truck as well.
  • Pre-Order Now: Circle B Diecast is now offering van Gisbergen’s No. 4 Silverado diecast replicas for pre-orders. Fans can visit the Circle B website now to pre-order the truck in both 1:24 and 1:64 scale versions.
  • Quoting van Gisbergen: What are you expecting in the Truck at Watkins Glen? Especially since your only Truck start was on a small oval in 2023.

“It should be cool! It will be my first time doing all three series. I went to Niece (Motorsports) last week and it’s a brand-new truck. It’s cool seeing trucks get built like that and putting in the steering column, you know. It’s all kind of customized to me and how I want it. It’s really cool to go through that process with the team. It will be interesting to see how it goes and see how that race plays out. It’s obviously a lot shorter, but you still have the stages and have to go through the restarts. Hopefully it’s fun and leads to more. I’m going to be competitive at road courses, but I’d love to do more at ovals too, and get that learning process going.”

You said the Truck is customized to you. What are you looking for in the purpose-built Truck?

“When I drove it at IRP, I remember the dash was in my knees and I was hunched over. It was a really small cockpit. I guess they had a bit of a heads up, Cleetus (McFarland) drove there, so it’s already been set for a bigger guy. It’s cool customizing everything, the steering, the pedals. They’ve made full custom pedals so I can right foot brake. It’s awesome the effort they are going through to make a fast truck.”

About Circle B Diecast: Circle B Diecast, originally known as Plan B Sales, was founded in 2010 and started as a Lionel die-cast and Chase Authentics apparel wholesale distributor. The Concord, N.C. based company has grown into the largest independent racing collectibles distributor in the United States. Circle B Diecast offers both retail and wholesale customers a vast array of products through their website, www.circlebdiecast.com.

No. 42 J.F. Electric Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Tyler Reif | Crew Chief: Landon Polinski

  • Reif Returns: Tyler Reif will make his fourth NCTS start of the season with Niece Motorsports at Watkins Glen International. Reif’s most recent outing with the team came at Bristol Motor Speedway where he finished 34th after getting involved in a crash.
  • Reif’s Watkins Glen Stats:

ARCA Starts: 1; Top-Fives: 1; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 2nd (2025).

  • Polinski’s Watkins Glen Stats:

Landon Polinski will call his first-career race as a crew chief at Watkins Glen on Friday.

  • On the Truck: Reif’s No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from J.F. Electric, which has primarily sponsored the No. 45 team this year. J.F. Electric is a commercial electrical contractor based in Edwardsville, Illinois.
  • Recapping Texas: Conner Jones and the Comprehensive Logistics team had a tough night in Texas. Jones qualified 16th for the 250-mile race and were consistent during the opening stage. With a lap to go in the second stage, however, Jones cut a right-front tire down which necessitated a green flag pit stop. The No. 42 team made several pit stops to repair the damage and lost many laps in the process. Late in the race, Jones was an innocent bystander who became involved in a hard crash in turn four. His race ended early in 33rd-place.
  • Owner Points Outlook: Following Conner Jones’ crash at Texas, the No. 42 team dropped one position in the owner points standings to 27th-place. Entering Watkins Glen, the team is one point behind ThorSport Racing’s No. 13 team in 26th, and is currently five points ahead of Kaulig Racing’s No. 14 team in 28th.
  • Quoting Reif: How do you think your road course skills stack up compared to the field this weekend?

“I feel pretty good going to Watkins Glen. I think that we’ll have a lot of raw speed across the board with my teammates. We ran really well there last year in the ARCA race and probably should’ve won it, but I made a mistake on the last lap. I think we’ll unload quick and qualify well with our J.F. Electric Chevy. I might lack a little bit of passing and racing skills on the road course compared to SVG, Connor (Zilisch), and Ross (Chastain), but I think after being able to follow them for a couple laps and getting to learn and watch them race, we’ll be right there and should have a good shot at the win.”

About J.F. Electric: J.F. Electric is an electrical contractor that provides engineering expertise, backed by construction and installation know-how in a diverse range of service offerings, from utilities and commercial projects, to industrial and telecommunications customers. When having a long family history in an industry, a company not only builds on its knowledge and experience, it takes pride in cultivating a solid understanding of client needs, all the while nurturing strong relationships with its employees. Evolving through five generations of the Fowler family, J.F. Electric has matured into a well-managed and thoughtfully diversified electrical contractor which is poised to continue its growth and expansion into the future.

No. 44 BLAC / GoKartMania Academy Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Andres Perez de Lara | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers

  • Pérez de Lara’s Watkins Glen Stats:

NCTS Starts: 1; Best Finish: 21st (2025).

ARCA Starts: 2; Top-Fives: 1; Top-10s: 1; Best Finish: 4th (2024).

  • Rogers’ Watkins Glen Stats:

NCS Starts: 4; Best Finish: 17th (2012).

NOAPS Starts: 4; Top-10s: 2; Best Finish: 7th (2007).

NCTS Starts: 2; Best Finish: 30th (2025).

  • On the Truck: Pérez de Lara’s No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from BLAC (a Mexican technology company) and GoKartMania (an indoor go kart race track chain). The two brands have joined forces to sponsor the fastest go kart racers in Mexico for a fully-funded Formula 5 seat. To learn more, visit https://blac.racing/en.
  • Recapping Texas: Andrés Pérez de Lara and the Acceptance Insurance team appeared to have a clean run going in Texas but got swept away in a late-race crash. Pérez de Lara qualified the highest out of his teammates in 15th-place but fought the handling on his truck which made it difficult to maintain track position. The No. 44 pit crew made several adjustments throughout the race and kept him in the hunt for a top-10 finish, but he was forced into the wall twice by his fellow competitors and ultimately had too much damage to finish. He was credited with a 30th-place result.
  • Driver Points Outlook: Following Pérez de Lara’s crash in Texas, the driver of the No. 44 lost some ground in the points standings. He remains 17th overall, but faces a 40-point deficit to current Chase cutline driver, Stewart Friesen. Pérez de Lara is nine points behind Grant Enfinger in 16th, and six points ahead of Dawson Sutton in 18th.
  • Quoting Pérez de Lara: Last year, you had a shot at contending for the win at this track. You’ve got to feel pretty good about returning here, right?

“Yeah, I’m excited about going back to road course racing. The No. 44 team has been working hard putting a really good truck together for that one, and it’s going to be a very competitive field. It should be a good test of our speed on the road courses. We’re just trying to get some good momentum going our way since the last few races haven’t been that great. I’m hoping we can get a solid result with our BLAC / GoKartMania Academy Chevy and starting a good momentum streak.”

About BLAC: BLAC is a technology and logistics company specializing in real-time tracking, asset visibility, and intelligent monitoring solutions for transportation, providing also location and condition data in real time for all shipments in the entire supply chain operations. With operations and coverage at an international level, BLAC provides advanced tracking technology designed to help companies reduce risk, improve operational control, and protect high-value cargo through real-time visibility and smart alert systems.

Through its innovative platform and 24/7 monitoring capabilities, BLAC supports businesses across multiple industries with scalable solutions focused on logistics security, transportation efficiency, and asset recovery. With years of experience in GPS tracking, supply chain visibility, and transportation security, BLAC continues to position itself as a trusted technology partner for companies seeking smarter and safer logistics operations.

About GoKartMania: GoKartMania is Mexico’s leading indoor go-kart track, a 100% Mexican company with a global presence. Our karts are of European origin and feature the most precise timing system. At GoKartMania, you’ll find activities for the whole family and a wide variety of race formats and activities.

We’re the ideal place for both beginners and seasoned motorsport enthusiasts. From a fun-filled, adrenaline-fueled afternoon with the family to competing in high-level series and championships, including position races, knockout format, endurance races, and karting clinics. We also offer birthday parties, team building activities, product launches, and much more.

No. 45 Protect Your Melon New York Chevrolet Silverado RST
Driver: Ross Chastain | Crew Chief: Phil Gould

  • Chastain’s Watkins Glen Stats:

NCS Starts: 7; Poles: 1 (2024); Top-Fives: 1; Top-10s: 2; Best Finish: 4th (2024).

NOAPS Starts: 8; Top-Fives: 1; Top-10s: 2; Best Finish: 4th (2023).

NCTS Starts: 1; Best Finish: 30th (2025).

  • Gould’s Watkins Glen Stats:

NOAPS Starts: 6; Top-10s: 4; Best Finish: 8th (twice – 2015 & 2018).

NCTS Starts: 2; Top-10s: 2; Best Finish: 8th (2025).

  • On the Truck: Chastain’s No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado RST will race with support from the New York Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee which promotes the Protect Your Melon campaign.
  • Recapping Texas: Ross Chastain and the TXAPA / J.F. Electric team contended for the race lead in Texas but had to limp home after sustaining damage from contact with other competitors. Chastain started 23rd, but quickly sliced his way through the pack in the opening stage. The No. 45 team made several adjustments to help the balance of the truck, but it lacked top-end speed due to the damage. Chastain was nearly spun in turn four during the final stage, but held on to his truck and crossed the finish line in 12th-place.
  • Owner Points Outlook: Chastain’s 12th-place finish in Texas dropped the No. 45 team one position in the owner points standings to third-place. Heading into Watkins Glen, the team is 12 points out of the lead, and 10 points behind TRICON Garage’s No. 11 team in second place. They have a four point lead on Front Row Motorsports’ No. 38 team in fourth, along with a 35-point buffer over the Chase cutline.
  • Quoting Chastain: You were pretty fast here last year until you ran into the fuel pickup issue, so are you optimistic for this weekend’s race?

“Yeah, absolutely. I love Watkins Glen, and I feel like the truck fits that track well. There is a lot of on-throttle time up through the esses, and I thought we had a shot last year. We definitely had a top-couple truck until we had the fuel issue, so I’d love to go back there and see what we’ve got this time around with our Protect Your Melon Silverado.”

About The New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee: The New York State Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) coordinates traffic safety activities in the state and shares useful, timely information about traffic safety and the state’s highway safety grant program.

The Committee is comprised of thirteen agencies who have missions related to transportation and safety. The GTSC is chaired by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles and acts as the state’s official liaison with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is a professional auto racing team that has competed in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series since 2016. The team is owned by Josh Morris of DQS Solutions and Staffing and the Fowler Family of J.F. Electric and Utilitra, and was founded by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. At its 80,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Salisbury, NC, Niece Motorsports is a full-service race vehicle build shop as well as a customizable fabrication shop for any manufacturing needs.

Follow the Team: To keep up to date with the latest team news, visit niecemotorsports.com or connect on Facebook and Instagram (@NieceMotorsports) as well as X (@NieceMotorsport).

Wood Brothers Racing – Race Week Briefing: Watkins Glen International

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Event: Go Bowling at The Glen
Date/Time: Sunday, May 10, 2026, 3 p.m. ET
Location: Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, New York
Layout: 2.45-Mile Road Course
TV/Radio: FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Josh Berry and the No. 21 DEX team head to Watkins Glen International this weekend looking to put together a clean and steady day at one of NASCAR’s most historic road courses.

“For our team, a clean, mistake-free race at Watkins Glen would be a solid weekend,” Berry said. “These road course races are so detail-oriented, and we’ve put a lot of time into preparation on the simulator leading into this one.

“Hopefully we can execute all day and put ourselves in a good spot at the end.”

While the Wood Brothers are often associated with success on superspeedways and intermediate tracks, the team also owns a respectable history at Watkins Glen.

In the organization’s first start at the track in 1965, Marvin Panch started third and dominated the race, leading 53 of 66 laps while nearly lapping the entire field. Morgan Shepherd later added a runner-up finish for the team in 1992, and Marcos Ambrose delivered a third-place result in 2008 during one of the strongest stretches of his road course career.

Overall, Wood Brothers Racing has recorded four top-five and eight top-10 finishes in 33 starts at Watkins Glen.

Practice for the Go Bowling at The Glen is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. ET, followed by qualifying at 2:10 p.m. ET. Coverage of both sessions will air on Prime.

Sunday’s 100-lap, 245-mile race is scheduled to begin just after 3 p.m. ET with coverage on FS1. Stage breaks are planned for Laps 20 and 50.

Josh Berry

Age: 35 (Oct. 22, 1990)

Hometown: Hendersonville, Tennessee

Crew Chief: Miles Stanley

IG: @joshberry88

X: @joshberry

About DEX
DEX is the nation’s largest independent provider of document technology and managed print services, delivering a broad range of products and solutions that help organizations improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and strengthen security. DEX uses real-time data analytics to help businesses gain valuable insights into their print job patterns and frequency, resource allocation, and cost distribution. The knowledge gained is used to optimize workflows, enhance user performance, eliminate unnecessary expenses, and ensure print security and compliance.

TOYOTA RACING Weekly Preview 05.06.26

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This Week in Motorsports: May 4 – 10, 2026

NCS/NOAPS/NCTS/ARCA: Watkins Glen International – May 8-10

PLANO, Texas (May 6, 2026) – NASCAR’s three national series, plus the ARCA Menards Series, head to Upstate New York and Watkins Glen International for three days of road course racing at one of the nation’s premier circuits.

NASCAR National Series – NCS/NOAPS/NCTSS

Reddick, Hamlin continue to lead points … After Sunday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway, where they both earned top-five finishes, Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin continue atop the Cup Series points standings entering this weekend at Watkins Glen International. Reddick has been the points leader from the jump this season with his five-win historic start and currently holds a 109-point lead over Hamlin after finishing fourth on Sunday. Hamlin, who finished second at Texas, has one win, five top-fives and seven top-10s this season.

Bell eager to continue road course success … Christopher Bell has become one of the premier road course drivers in the Cup Series, as he looks to continue a strong finishing streak this weekend. The Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) driver has finished inside the top-five in the last four road course races, dating back to Sonoma Raceway last year, which includes a third-place result at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) back in March. At Watkins Glen International, Bell has four top-10s in five career starts entering the weekend.

Briscoe, Reddick return to favorable Watkins Glen … Chase Briscoe and Reddick have garnered success at Watkins Glen over the course of their Cup Series careers. Briscoe has three top-10s in five career starts around the New York road course, including two consecutive entering this weekend. Reddick has four top-10s in five career starts and returns to Watkins Glen after a ninth-place result last year.

Crews continues strong series debut … Brent Crews is making a strong impression after eight races in his young O’Reilly Auto Parts Series career. The 18-year-old Toyota Development Driver has recorded four top-fives and six top-10s, including four straight top-fives after finishing fourth at Texas last weekend. Crews debuts in the O’Reilly Series at Watkins Glen this weekend, but has raced there before, as he ran the Truck and ARCA races there last fall. He will also take part in the Truck Series race this weekend, piloting the No. 1 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for TRICON Garage.

Burton hopes for another strong Watkins Glen run … In just two starts in the O’Reilly Series at Watkins Glen, Harrison Burton has earned top-10s in both races. The Sam Hunt Racing driver came home 10th in last fall’s race, as well as earning a fifth-place result in 2021 when he competed for JGR.

Honeycutt sits atop points … Heading into this weekend at Watkins Glen, Kaden Honeycutt is the new points leader for the Truck Series. The TRICON Garage driver currently leads the standings by 14 points after finishing third at Texas last weekend. Honeycutt has had a strong start to 2026, which includes four top-fives, five top-10s and two pole positions in seven races. He will make his second career start at Watkins Glen this weekend. He’ll also run the ARCA Menards Series race, piloting the No. 17 Toyota Camry for Cook Racing Technologies.

Ruggiero hopes to continue strong road course pace … Gio Ruggiero enters this weekend’s Truck Series race in search of another strong run on a road course. The TRICON Garage driver has three top-five finishes in the past four road course races – a third at the Charlotte ROVAL last fall, third in Watkins Glen last fall and a third at Lime Rock Park last summer. Another such finish this weekend would be the Toyota Development Driver’s fourth top-five of the season. He currently sits fourth in the Truck Series points standings, just 31 points behind his teammate, Honeycutt, for the points lead.

NASCAR Regional Series – ARCA Menards Series

Reaves eager to return to victory lane … In this weekend’s ARCA Menards Series race at Watkins Glen, Max Reaves returns to the cockpit of the No. 18 Toyota Camry for JGR. The 16-year-old is fresh off a dominant win in the East Series last weekend at the Nashville Fairgrounds, where he led all 150 laps from pole. This weekend, Reaves makes his debut at Watkins Glen as he seeks his fourth career national series victory.

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.

Are Train Horns Legal? State-by-State Truck Owner’s Guide

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The single most googled question after “how loud is a train horn” is “are they actually legal.” The honest answer is more complicated than yes or no. Train horns themselves are legal to own and install on virtually any vehicle in the United States. Using them on public roads is where it gets murky. Some states have specific dB caps. Some have inspection requirements that fail trucks with non-stock horns. Some have noise ordinances that vary by city. And federal DOT rules add another layer.

This guide is the practical state-by-state breakdown for truck owners. What’s federally regulated, what varies by state, where the inspection problems happen, and how to keep yourself out of legal trouble while still enjoying the horn you bought. None of this is legal advice — verify locally before any modifications.

Federal DOT Rules: The Baseline

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 (FMVSS 218) covers horns on motor vehicles. The relevant points:

  • Horns must be audible from 200 feet under normal conditions. A train horn easily exceeds this minimum.
  • No federal maximum dB level for vehicle horns. The FMVSS sets a floor, not a ceiling.
  • Horns cannot be used to harass or intimidate. Using a horn for reasons other than safety can violate state and local laws.
  • Vehicles must have a working horn — replacing the stock horn with a train horn is fine, but you can’t leave the truck without any horn.

This means that at the federal level, train horns themselves are legal. The complications all come from state and local rules.

States with Strict Restrictions

California: Vehicle Code section 27000-27007 limits horns to those audible from 200 feet but “not unreasonably loud or harsh.” In practice, train horns over ~110 dB measured at the vehicle have been cited under the “unreasonably loud” clause. CHP enforcement varies by region. Train horns are widely installed but legally vulnerable.

New York: Annual safety inspections check horns. A non-stock horn that fails to operate as the inspector expects can fail the inspection. Many shops will pass train horn installs if the truck has a working primary horn; some won’t.

Massachusetts: Similar inspection issue. The state’s vehicle inspection includes horn function. Audible-only inspection means the train horn can pass if it works, but inspector discretion varies widely.

Virginia: Annual inspection. State law prohibits “unusual or excessive noise,” which has been applied to truck train horns in citations. Quiet-zone enforcement varies by county.

Maryland: Combination of inspection and dB-based enforcement. Police have authority to issue citations for excessive noise; train horns over 95 dB at 50 feet violate state law in some interpretations.

States with Generally Permissive Approach

Texas: No annual inspection in most counties as of 2025. Horns must function and be audible from 200 feet. Train horns are widely used; enforcement focuses on misuse rather than ownership.

Florida: No state-level inspection. Train horns generally legal for installation; misuse can be cited under noise ordinances.

Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico: No state inspection. Train horns commonly installed and used. Local noise ordinances apply but aren’t typically enforced for vehicle horns.

Most Midwest and Plains states: Generally permissive. Train horns common on rural trucks, ranch vehicles, and ag equipment.

Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Alaska: Among the most permissive. Few practical restrictions.

The Inspection State Problem

If you live in a state with annual safety inspections, train horns face their biggest practical challenge. The inspection states (currently 15 in the US) require vehicles to pass horn function tests. Most inspections accept any working horn; some inspectors interpret the rules more strictly.

Common workaround: install a switch that disables the train horn during inspection, leaving the original factory horn functional. The factory horn passes inspection; the train horn comes back online afterward. Whether this is technically legal varies by state — some require all installed equipment to function during inspection. Verify locally.

For a state-by-state breakdown of horn regulations including inspection requirements, citation history, and enforcement patterns, according to this state-by-state breakdown at the trainhornfortruck.com legality section, 50-state coverage is updated regularly with current regulations.

Local Noise Ordinances

Even in states where train horns are permissive at the state level, city and county noise ordinances can restrict use. Common patterns:

  • Residential noise limits. Many cities cap allowable noise at 55–65 dB at the property line during nighttime hours. Using a 150 dB train horn at 2 a.m. in a residential neighborhood will get you a citation.
  • School and hospital zones. Many municipalities prohibit excessive horn use near schools and hospitals during operating hours.
  • Quiet hours. Most cities have 10pm–7am noise restrictions that apply to vehicle horns.
  • Misuse provisions. Almost all jurisdictions prohibit using a horn for reasons other than safety, regardless of the horn type.

The honest take: local enforcement is sporadic but cumulative. A train horn used responsibly is rarely cited. Used irresponsibly, citations stack up fast.

Off-Road vs On-Road Distinction

Most state vehicle codes regulate “motor vehicles operated on public highways.” This means that a train horn on a vehicle used exclusively off-road, on private property, or for racing purposes generally faces no regulation. The same horn on a vehicle used for daily driving is subject to all the rules above.

For off-road trucks, ranch vehicles, and dedicated show trucks that get trailered to events, the legal complications largely disappear. For daily drivers, factor enforcement risk into your buying decision.

Insurance Considerations

This is the often-overlooked angle. Most auto insurance policies include language about modifications. Adding a train horn isn’t typically a coverage issue unless:

  • The horn was used in a way that contributed to an accident (intimidation, harassment).
  • The modification voided the manufacturer’s electrical warranty in a way that affected the failure.
  • The state-level legal violation triggers a coverage exclusion.

Disclose modifications to your insurer if asked. Honest disclosure protects you from later coverage denials.

Practical Compliance Strategy

For most truck owners who want a train horn and want to stay legal:

  • Keep the original horn functional. Wire the train horn as a secondary, not a replacement.
  • Install a kill switch. Lets you disable the train horn for inspections, residential areas, or whenever discretion is wise.
  • Use the horn only for actual safety purposes. Misuse is what gets people cited; safety use almost never does.
  • Know your state’s rules. Read the actual vehicle code rather than internet rumors.
  • Keep the install professional. Hidden wiring and clean mounting reduce inspector skepticism.

Final Thoughts

Train horns occupy a gray area in most states. They’re legal to own, generally legal to install, and selectively enforced when used. Federal rules don’t cap volume; state rules vary widely; local enforcement depends on context.

For most truck owners, a properly installed train horn used responsibly creates minimal legal exposure. For inspection states and California specifically, additional caution is warranted. None of this is legal advice — verify your state’s current rules before any installation, and use the horn responsibly once it’s in place.

Indiana Pacers Guard Andrew Nembhard in Fastest Seat at Sonsio GP

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NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race on IMS Road Course Kicks Off Epic Month of May

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, May 6, 2026) – Andrew Nembhard, point guard for the Indiana Pacers, will ride in the Fastest Seat in Sports at the Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, May 9.

Nembhard was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the 31st pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. He has completed four seasons with the Pacers and has proved to be one of the NBA’s best and most versatile defensive players.

Providing some of the most memorable moments in Pacers’ postseason history, Nembhard is known for hitting key shots during Indiana’s deep playoff runs over the past three seasons. He signed a contract extension to stay in Indiana in 2024 and helped lead the Pacers to the NBA Finals for the second time in team history in June 2025. Nembhard averaged career highs this season with 16.9 points and 7.7 assists per game and will be a key returning member of the Pacers’ core for the 2026-27 season.

He joins a long list of celebrated INDYCAR Fastest Seat in Sports passengers as he leads the field to the green flag in a custom INDYCAR SERIES car with a special back passenger seat. This high-speed, high-octane, super-charged thrill ride has been taken by the likes of Tom Brady, Simu Liu, Jon Bon Jovi, Lady Gaga, Channing Tatum and Rudy Pankow. Indiana Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton has been in the Fastest Seat in Sports at the very same race.

Coverage of the Sonsio Grand Prix begins at 4:30 p.m. ET Saturday on FOX. All INDYCAR programming also streams live on FOX One.

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is North America’s premier open-wheel racing series with drivers competing at speeds of 200+ mph across a thrilling and demanding set of ovals and road and street circuits. The full schedule is available here.

Self Storage Insurance Policies: What to Know Before You Choose Coverage

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Storing your belongings isn’t just about finding space—it’s about protecting what matters. While storage facilities offer security features, they usually don’t guarantee full compensation if something goes wrong. That’s where a guide to self storage insurance policies plays a crucial role, helping you safeguard your items against unexpected risks.

Why Insurance Should Be Part of Your Storage Plan

Many people assume their items are automatically protected once placed in a storage unit. In reality, most facilities provide only limited liability. This means that if damage or loss occurs, the compensation may not match the actual value of your belongings.

Having proper insurance ensures you’re not relying solely on the storage provider’s basic coverage.

What Determines the Right Policy?

Choosing the right insurance starts with understanding your own needs. Every storage situation is different, so there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.

Key things to consider include:

  • The total value of your stored items
  • The type of belongings (fragile, valuable, or sensitive)
  • The length of time items will be stored

These factors help you decide how much coverage is appropriate.

What Protection Typically Includes

Most Self Storage Insurance Policies offer coverage for common risks that could affect stored items.

This usually includes protection against:

  • Fire and smoke damage
  • Theft or attempted theft
  • Water damage caused by leaks or flooding
  • Weather-related incidents

Some policies may also extend to items during transportation, depending on the provider.

Understanding Policy Limitations

Insurance doesn’t cover everything, and knowing the limitations is essential. Many policies exclude certain situations, such as:

  • Damage due to poor packing
  • Gradual deterioration over time
  • Undeclared high-value items
  • Specific environmental conditions

Reviewing these exclusions carefully helps you avoid misunderstandings if you ever need to make a claim.

Existing Insurance: Is It Enough?

Before purchasing a new policy, it’s worth checking whether your current home or renters’ insurance provides any coverage for stored items. In some cases, it may offer partial protection.

However, this type of coverage is often limited and may not fully protect your belongings. Dedicated Self Storage Insurance Policies usually provide more focused and reliable protection.

Balancing Cost with Coverage

Insurance costs can vary, but they are generally small compared to the potential loss of valuable items. Instead of choosing the cheapest option, focus on finding a policy that offers the right balance between cost and coverage.

Paying slightly more for better protection can save you significant financial stress in the future.

Practical Ways to Reduce Risk

While insurance provides financial protection, combining it with good storage practices makes it even more effective.

  • Pack items securely using quality materials
  • Keep belongings elevated to avoid water damage
  • Maintain a clear inventory of stored items
  • Avoid storing prohibited or high-risk items

These steps help minimize risks and improve your overall storage experience.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right Self Storage Insurance Policies is about making informed decisions rather than rushing into a policy. By understanding your needs, reviewing coverage details, and considering potential risks, you are sure that all your items are properly protected.

At last, the storage process is not only about service, this entire process depends on peace of mind. If you have reliable insurance in place, no need to worry about your item’s storage process.

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