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Rockingham Speedway Celebrates NASCAR’s Return in 2025

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Iconic North Carolina Track Welcomes NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (Aug. 29, 2024) – For the first time in over a decade NASCAR will return to the south-central North Carolina Piedmont for the highly anticipated return of major league stock car racing to Rockingham Speedway.

Today, Track Enterprises announced it has reached an agreement with Rockingham Speedway ownership to bring the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series back to the renowned one-mile oval April 18-19, 2025.

“The entire Track Enterprises team is eager and proud to be working with Dan Lovenheim and everyone at Rockingham Speedway to bring the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series back to one of the most storied venues in NASCAR’s proud history,” said Bob Sargent, President, Track Enterprises. “We are very fortunate to work with the professional staff at NASCAR and the incredible drivers and teams who will be racing with us. This is shaping up to be a great Easter weekend for the fans and everyone involved.”

The Xfinity Series was a regular player at the historic venue from 1982-2004 and features a cast of winners who went on to be some of the sport’s most respected names including David Pearson, Sam Ard, Dale Earnhardt Sr., Harry Gant, Mark Martin, Terry Labonte and Jamie McMurray.

Martin was an indomitable force at Rockingham in Xfinity Series competition throughout his career having collected 11 wins in 25 starts, including four straight during the 1996 and 1997 seasons. McMurray matched Martin’s four-peat by recording victories in the most recent Xfinity Series races at “The Rock.”

The CRAFTSMAN Truck Series raced at Rockingham twice from 2012-2013 with Kasey Kahne and Kyle Larson collecting the victories for late team owner Steve Turner and Turner Motorsports. Matt Crafton, a 25-year CRAFTSMAN Truck Series veteran, is the only current series regular to have competed at the high-banked, D-shaped oval when the division last raced there 11 years ago.

Separate from Larson, current NASCAR Cup Series competitors Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Erik Jones, Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace were all part of the field when the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series last tested its mettle at Rockingham, just over a decade ago.

“Rockingham Speedway has a storied history in NASCAR, so we look forward to the return of the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series to the famed racetrack,” said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR Executive Vice President, Chief Venue and Racing Innovation Officer. “The holiday race weekend at The Rock will offer the opportunity to showcase the future stars of the sport at a venue with a rich history.”

Rockingham Speedway, formerly named North Carolina Motor Speedway, was a staple on the Cup Series schedule for nearly 40 years and included a veritable who’s who of NASCAR on its list of previous winners.

“Rockingham Speedway is proud to welcome NASCAR and especially race fans from all over the state back to Richmond County,” said Rockingham Speedway owner Dan Lovenheim. “Our team has put a tremendous amount of work and resources into modernizing the property and providing the area with a destination to be proud of. This moment validates our plans. We’ve refreshed the entire facility and are eager to show race fans what we’ve done. We’re looking forward to partnering with Track Enterprises and NASCAR to host the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series over Easter Weekend. We’re also thankful to Governor Cooper and the North Carolina Legislature for sharing and investing in our vision. We can’t wait to see the green flag wave again on NASCAR racing at The Rock.”

Tickets for NASCAR’s return to Rockingham Speedway will go on sale Friday, Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Log on to RacetheRock.com for continuing details and updates.

About Rockingham Speedway …
Located in Richmond County, N.C., Rockingham Speedway opened as a flat, one-mile oval on Oct. 31, 1965. It was reconfigured to a one-mile (1.017 miles) high-banked, D-shaped oval in 1969. In 2018, a new ownership group took over the facility and renamed it Rockingham Speedway & Entertainment Complex. On Nov. 18, 2021, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper signed the 2021-2022 North Carolina state budget allocating $9 million to support reinvestment in the facility. The state funds, along with ownership investment, allowed for redevelopment of the racetrack including the racing surface and extensive repairs. Today, the facility hosts a wide variety of events including karting, road racing, endurance racing, concerts and more. In 2025, Rockingham Speedway will welcome the return of NASCAR for the first time since 2013.

About Track Enterprises …
Track Enterprises has been promoting motorsports events since 1985. Based in Macon, Ill., a dedicated staff, led by longtime promoter Bob Sargent, organize and promote upwards of 80 races a year across the eastern half of the United States. Track Enterprises was responsible for the highly-acclaimed return of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series to the Milwaukee Mile in 2023. In 2019, Track Enterprises merged with Charlotte, N.C.-based Spire Holdings and continues to promote high-profile motorsports properties on the national stage.

NASCAR Announces 2025 National Series Schedules

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  • NASCAR Cup Series Goes International for First Points Race in Modern Era
  • With Visit to Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City;
  • The Clash Moves to Historic Bowman Gray Stadium
  • Historic Venue Rockingham Speedway Added to NASCAR Xfinity Series and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Schedules
  • Lime Rock Park Joins CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Slate for First Time Ever

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 29, 2024) – NASCAR continues to set historic milestones with its national series schedules, as the 2025 slates were announced today for theNASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, which expands its schedule to 25 races for the first time since 2011. New venues will highlight the various series schedules, including Bowman Gray Stadium, Rockingham Speedway and Lime Rock Park. And, as announced earlier this week, NASCAR will etch another first into the record books in 2025 when the Cup Series goes international for a points race in Mexico City, Mexico.

The 2.674-mile historic road course in Mexico City was home to the Xfinity Series from 2005-2008, but for the first time ever, the track will host an international points event in the Cup Series airing live on Prime Video on Sunday, June 15. The Xfinity Series will make its return to the course as well when cars hit the track first on Saturday, June 14. NASCAR fans can catch the live Xfinity Series action from Mexico City on The CW.

The visit to Mexico will be the second of two new tracks on the Cup Series schedule, as NASCAR’s premier series heads back to Bowman Gray Stadium for the first time in 54 years for The Clash. The traditional season-opening exhibition event which will once again air live on FOX. The racetrack hosted 29 NASCAR Grand National, now NASCAR Cup Series, races from 1958 to 1971. Bowman Gray Stadium has hosted many NASCAR legends including Richard Petty, Junior Johnson, Glen Wood, David Pearson, Ned Jarrett, Richie Evans, Jerry Cook, and others. Petty won his 100th NASCAR Grand National race in the 1969 Myers Brothers 250 at the racetrack.  

“It’s no secret we’ve been bullish about growing NASCAR beyond our borders, and the 2025 schedule is an important and thrilling first milestone in that journey,” said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR Executive Vice President, Chief Venue and Racing Innovation Officer. “In addition to racing in Mexico, we’ve been able to bring back more historic and fan-favorite venues for the first time in decades across our national series. Not only will this combination of venues maintain the high levels of excitement and anticipation for NASCAR racing, but it also delivers one of the most diverse and challenging schedules anywhere in motorsports.”

As has been customary, the season will officially commence with the running of the 67th annual DAYTONA 500 on Sunday, Feb. 16 live on FOX. The next 12 Cup Series races will air on FOX Sports platforms, including Homestead-Miami Speedway moving back to the spring (Sunday, March 23) and culminating with the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, May 18.

As previously announced, Prime Video will make its NASCAR debut with the Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 25. Then, following Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday, June 1, the highly anticipated In-Season Tournament will officially get underway at Michigan International Speedway (Sunday, June 8) with the first of three rounds of seeding events that will set the tournament brackets that includes the race in Mexico City (Sunday, June 15) and concludes at Pocono Raceway (Sunday, June 22).

TNT Sports will then make its return to NASCAR for the first time since 2014 when the action gets underway from Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, June 28. As previously announced, this race will also be the start of the in-season elimination events which will take place throughout the entirety of the five-race TNT Sports portion of the season, culminating with the $1 million tournament winner being crowned on the bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 27. As part of the TNT Sports schedule, the Cup Series will return to the streets of Chicago for the third straight year on Sunday, July 6.

On Sunday, Aug. 3 NASCAR returns to Iowa Speedway where Cup Series coverage shifts to NBC Sports platforms for 14 consecutive races, including the entire Cup Series Playoffs and Championship finale at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, Nov. 2.

Elsewhere in the Playoffs, World Wide Technology Raceway located outside St. Louis, Mo. will make its debut in the Cup Series postseason as the second race in the Round of 16 on Sunday, Sept. 7, nestled between the Playoffs opener at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, Aug. 31 and the final race in the Round of 16 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 13.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway will make its return to the Playoffs for the first time since 2017 when the Cup Series and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series head to Loudon on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21 for the first race in the Cup Series Round of 12 and last race in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Round of 10 

Additional highlights in the 2025 NASCAR national series schedules include:

  • On Saturday, Aug. 23, the second Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway will shift back to its customary spot, playing the ever-important role as the last chance for drivers to secure their spot in the Playoffs.
  • Kansas Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway, which have hosted Cup Series Playoff races since the inception of the format in 2004, will move to new spots in the Playoffs. Kansas Speedway will move to the second race of the Round 12 on Sunday, Sept. 28 joining New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway’s ROVAL (Sunday, Oct. 5). Talladega Superspeedway will move to the second race of the Round of 8 on Sunday, Oct. 19 joining Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Sunday, Oct. 12) and Martinsville Speedway (Sunday, Oct. 26). 
  • The CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and Xfinity Series return to historic Rockingham Speedway on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19, respectively. The Xfinity Series last competed at the venue from 1982 to 2004; the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series makes its return after a two-year stint in 2012 and 2013.
  • Bristol Motor Speedway will become the opening race in the Xfinity Series Playoffs on Friday, Sept. 12.
  • The CRAFTSMAN Truck Series schedule will expand from 23 to 25 races, a testament to the demand for its unique style of racing and intense competition.
  • For the first time ever, NASCAR heads to the iconic 1.5-mile road course at Lime Rock Park when the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series travels for a standalone event at the Connecticut venue on Saturday, June 28.

For tickets to 2025 NASCAR events, visit www.nascar.com/2025schedule.

FOX Sports, Prime Video, TNT Sports and NBC Sports will broadcast the 2025 Cup Series season; The CW will carry the entire Xfinity Series season and FOX Sports will once again be home to the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Networks and start times will be announced at a later date.

Below are the full 2025 NASCAR national series schedules (Playoff races in bold font):

2025 NASCAR CUP SERIES SCHEDULE

DateRace / Track
Sunday, February 2Clash (Bowman Gray)
Sunday, February 16DAYTONA 500
Sunday, February 23Atlanta
Sunday, March 2COTA
Sunday, March 9Phoenix
Sunday, March 16Las Vegas
Sunday, March 23Homestead-Miami
Sunday, March 30Martinsville
Sunday, April 6Darlington
Sunday, April 13Bristol
Sunday, April 27Talladega
Sunday, May 4Texas
Sunday, May 11Kansas
Sunday, May 18North Wilkesboro (All-Star Race)
Sunday, May 25Charlotte
Sunday, June 1Nashville Superspeedway
Sunday, June 8Michigan
Sunday, June 15Mexico City
Sunday, June 22Pocono
Saturday, June 28Atlanta
Sunday, July 6Chicago Street Race
Sunday, July 13Sonoma
Sunday, July 20Dover
Sunday, July 27Indianapolis
Sunday, August 3Iowa
Sunday, August 10Watkins Glen
Saturday, August 16Richmond
Saturday, August 23Daytona
Sunday, August 31Darlington
Sunday, September 7World Wide Technology Raceway
Saturday, September 13Bristol
Sunday, September 21New Hampshire
Sunday, September 28Kansas
Sunday, October 5Charlotte Roval
Sunday, October 12Las Vegas
Sunday, October 19Talladega
Sunday, October 26Martinsville
Sunday, November 2Phoenix (Championship)

2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series SCHEDULE

DateRace / Track
Saturday, February 15Daytona
Saturday, February 22Atlanta
Saturday, March 1COTA
Saturday, March 8Phoenix
Saturday, March 15Las Vegas
Saturday, March 22Homestead-Miami
Saturday, March 29Martinsville
Saturday, April 5Darlington
Saturday, April 12Bristol
Saturday, April 19Rockingham
Saturday, April 26Talladega
Saturday, May 3Texas
Saturday, May 24Charlotte
Saturday, May 31Nashville Superspeedway
Saturday, June 14Mexico City
Saturday, June 21Pocono
Friday, June 27Atlanta
Saturday, July 5Chicago Street Race
Saturday, July 12Sonoma
Saturday, July 19Dover
Saturday, July 26Indianapolis
Saturday, August 2Iowa
Saturday, August 9Watkins Glen
Friday, August 22Daytona
Saturday, August 30Portland
Saturday, September 6World Wide Technology Raceway
Friday, September 12Bristol
Saturday, September 27Kansas
Saturday, October 4Charlotte Roval
Saturday, October 11Las Vegas
Saturday, October 18Talladega
Saturday, October 25Martinsville
Saturday, November 1Phoenix (Championship)

2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES SCHEDULE

DateRace / Track
Friday, February 14Daytona
Saturday, February 22Atlanta
Friday, March 14Las Vegas
Friday, March 21Homestead-Miami
Friday, March 28Martinsville
Friday, April 11Bristol
Friday, April 18Rockingham
Friday, May 2Texas
Saturday, May 10Kansas
Saturday, May 17North Wilkesboro
Friday, May 23Charlotte
Friday, May 30Nashville Superspeedway
Saturday, June 7Michigan
Friday, June 20Pocono
Saturday, June 28Lime Rock Park
Friday, July 25Lucas Oil IRP
Friday, August 8Watkins Glen
Friday, August 15Richmond
Saturday, August 30Darlington
Thursday, September 11Bristol
Saturday, September 20New Hampshire
Friday, October 3Charlotte Roval
Friday, October 17Talladega
Friday, October 24Martinsville
Friday, October 31Phoenix (Championship)

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and Snapchat.

The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Private Driver for Your Paris Airport Transfer—Inspired by Precision and Performance in Car Racing

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Car racing and motorsport are always viewed as terms representing the acme of precision, speed, and reliability. The truth is—and without diverting this conversation to track-focused tests—those aren’t merely qualities reserved exclusively for the track; they can also enhance your experience when booking a private driver Paris airport transfer. Take a bit of the special quality and high skill captured in car racing into your airport transport experience with this sophisticated yet efficient service from Paris.

Speed and Punctuality

When It comes to car racing, every second matters. To this end, a good start is sometimes decisive for victory or defeat and the same goes in an overtaxed airport landscape. Private driver with a private driver on time is not just good manners, but an important part of the service. Top private driver services ensure your car waits for you as soon as the foot hits the ground. There are no better landing pickups in Charles De Gaulle, Orly or le Bourget. No waits, no time wasted not taking a lengthy transfer from the airplane to your final destination.

It seemed like a race car pit team where all their movements are exact and every second counts for much. Your driver has the focus as any race car driver does, knowing that time is always against them and their job will have only been done well if they get to you wherever your destination may be on both meds.

  • Comfort and precision –
    While racing cars are designed for high speeds, they possess an equally important characteristic: they ensure enough precision to allow the drivers to remain focused and at their best even under pressure. When your destination is the Paris airport, a private driver is the best choice because, much like a racing car, it combines luxury with functionality. 

The elegant and highly maintained high-end car delivers you to the airport smoothly and comfortably, through the crowded Paris. The image of a car that seems almost sliding through the roads, just like a racing car slides on a perfectly-asphalted track. The comfort here is not a matter of cushioned leather

  • Seats and climate control – 

it is the confidence that your driver and car are finely tuned to offer you the best. This precision and attention to everything is what distinguishes the high-quality private driver service from an average taxi. – safety first. In competitive racing, safety is crucial and depends on the vehicle’s integrity and the team’s level of professionalism. Similarly, hiring a private driver means trusting the service that prioritizes helping you avoid accidents. A professional driver who is naturally skilled is not enough, the drivers of reputable private driver companies are trained to be cautious in the Paris traffic. Moreover, unlike most taxi drivers, drivers from reliable companies check their cars regularly. Just like the racing teams do before each race, these drivers ensure that each ride will be as safe as possible.

Year-Round Availability

The ability to move quickly is what defines the very best teams in racing, and they are always primed for their next shot even if off-season may be upon them. By contrast, the best private car services in Paris are available year-round so you can order them any time of day or night when coming to town. It is a sunny summer afternoon or a cold winter evening, no matter the time of day you can trust to move easily through Paris and other major cities like Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille, Nice, etc.

That means your MSP model is up and running; just like a race team ready to handle whatever comes its way, so too should be the availability of our private driver service whenever you need it.

No Experience like a Custom experience

Racing is a highly personalized sport where each car is designed to the drivers own personal specifications. This should be the same for your private transport experience as well. The top private driver services provide a customized experience that allows you to make your trip unique for yourself. Perhaps you want a particular type of vehicle or extra options, the private driver service can bring your requests to life.

This is just like a race car being tweaked to better match the style of driving done by its racer, making enough modifications such that you can have your trip in as easy and relaxed a manner as possible. I mean your travel experience just goes from good to amazing when you are that catered too.

Conclusion

Hiring a private driver to chauffeur you through Paris is like the Formula 1 of airport transfers. It is efficient, with no time wasted on pick up nor drop off. The next time around you are stuck for a ride in the city of lights, envision your private driver as what NASCAR drivers would consider their personal pit crew—pouring all they have into guaranteeing that joyride is smooth and faultless. Motorsport enthusiast or not, appreciate performance and luxury simultaneously by booking a chauffeur service for your next airport transfer transformed into an experience deserving of the racetrack.

Experience the thrill of the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix as tickets for next year’s race are now available

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  • Grandstand tickets and luxury hospitality options go on sale TODAY for race fans to purchase here, including first-of-its-kind product offerings that allow fans to have three different experiences throughout race weekend
  • The 2025 race weekend will again feature a Sprint race and will take place across the weekend of May 2-4 at the Miami International Autodrome in the heart of Miami Gardens
  • New Grandstand Membership program unveiled to provide exclusive perks for fans who attend year after year
  • In recognition of Lando Norris’s first win at Miami, a new McLaren-themed grandstand will offer exclusive amenities and prime viewing areas

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – South Florida Motorsports (SFM), promoter of the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX, is thrilled to announce that grandstand tickets and luxury hospitality spaces for the 2025 race go on sale today. Mark your calendars for an extraordinary weekend from May 2-4, 2025, as the world’s premier motor racing series returns to the Miami International Autodrome – the very place which kick-started the most exciting summer of competitive on-track action in recent memory.

Building on a successful weekend in 2024 – including Lando Norris’s first victory, a sellout crowd and the most-watched Formula 1 race in US history – SFM is pleased to welcome fans for three days of great racing and experiences in 2025. Not only will the Sprint race format return to Miami Gardens, but fans will also have the opportunity to once again take in the excitement from popular spaces on the most unique campus on the Formula 1 circuit, such as the Hard Rock Beach Club, the dry-docked Marina and Boathouse, and the Hard Rock Stadium upper decks, providing grandstand and general admission fans the opportunity to watch all the happenings of the paddock.

Additionally, South Florida Motorsports is excited to introduce two new premium seating experiences: the LuxePass and the Club Pass, available here. The FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX has earned a reputation for its diverse array of world-class hospitality offerings, and these new products allow attendees to take in unique panoramic views and luxury experiences throughout the MIA Campus on each day of race weekend. The LuxePass features access to The Paddock Rooftop Club, The Casa Tua Trackside Club and the 72 Club, while the Club Pass includes access to the Vista, Turn 18 Club and Boathouse. Both products, which include complimentary food and beverage offerings, are limited and expected to sell out quickly.

South Florida Motorsports is also excited to unveil a brand-new option for fans at the 2025 race with a McLaren-themed grandstand. Perfect for McLaren enthusiasts and Lando Norris super fans, this grandstand offers a unique experience celebrating Norris’ maiden F1 victory at the Miami International Autodrome earlier this year. Located in a prime viewing area in the Marina Grandstand, the McLaren Grandstand provides fans with exclusive McLaren-themed amenities and the opportunity to connect with fellow McLaren supporters.

Additionally, the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX will now offer exclusive perks for three-day grandstand buyers with the new Grandstand Membership. From now until the end of 2024, fans who purchase three-day grandstand tickets are automatically enrolled. Benefits include discounted renewal pricing, payment plans, year-round activations and exclusive access to race weekend events. The initiative is designed to enhance the fan experience and offer benefits throughout the year.

“After an outstanding race in 2024, we are very excited to announce some new ticketing options for 2025,” said Tyler Epp, President of the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX. “As we enter our fourth year hosting one of the most exciting events on the Formula 1 calendar, we’re aiming to create an experience that attendees will remember for a lifetime and provide a fan-first event that offers something for everyone. By creating the Grandstand Membership program, we want to enhance the fan experience and offer additional benefits to those who love coming to our race. And with the addition of the LuxePass, the Club Pass and the McLaren Grandstand, we want to provide fans a unique experience they can’t find anywhere else for each of the three days of competition on the track. As we aim to keep improving, we are excited for what’s ahead for 2025 and can’t wait to welcome fans back to Miami.”

Grandstand tickets are available here for premium vantage points, including the Start/Finish Grandstand Presented by Gainbridge, which overlooks the pre-race grid ceremonies, the ‘lights-out’ start of the race, pit lane and checkered flag. In addition to the Beach and Marina Grandstands, there are options to purchase Turn 1 North Grandstand seating, to experience the action on the first turn, or the Turn 18 Grandstand, in which there is guaranteed to be plenty of overtaking at the end of the long DRS-enabled straight. All grandstands offer shaded sections, reserved seating, and access to the full MIA Campus experience.

Tailored luxury options range from the soulful hospitality experience of the Casa Tua Trackside Club to the 72 Club that offer guests luxurious box-style seating and a climate-controlled lounge. There are multiple suites for exclusive privacy or fans can choose the vibrant energy of the clubs, such as Hard Rock Beach Club, for maximum excitement. Visit the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX website for more information and to purchase tickets for another extraordinary weekend of racing and entertainment on May 2-4, 2025.

About the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX

The FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX, established in 2022 on the FIA Formula 1 World Championship calendar, is the premier culmination of world-class racing, fan experience, entertainment and hospitality. Located in the heart of Miami Gardens, Florida, the event was recognized as Best New Event of 2022 by Sports Business Journal and the event’s promoter South Florida Motorsports (SFM) was recently awarded the prestigious FIA Three-Star Environmental Accreditation rating for its overall sustainability and environmental management efforts. Now entering its fourth year, the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX is hosted by SFM at the Miami International Autodrome, a 19-turn, 3.36-mile track within the complex of Hard Rock Stadium, the home of the legendary Miami Dolphins NFL team.

In its third edition, the race boasted more than 275,000 attendees and a record-breaking average audience of 3.1 million viewers on ABC – a mark previously held by the inaugural FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX – making it the largest live US television audience on record for a Formula 1 race. The event has generated more than $1 billion in economic impact to South Florida over its three years. SFM and Formula 1 have also worked closely to engage with and support the local Miami Gardens community, providing thousands of tickets annually for residents, creating a STEM education program through F1 in Schools, offering event internships for local students and featuring several community-owned restaurants on Campus during race weekend each year.

For more information please visit: https://media.f1miamigp.com/

About Formula 1®

The history of Formula 1® began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motorsport competition and the world’s most popular annual sporting series. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1 and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™.

Formula 1 is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK, BATRA, BATRK, FWONA, FWONK) attributed to the Formula One Group shares.

The F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, PADDOCK CLUB and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula One company.  All rights reserved.

For more information about Formula 1® visit: www.formula1.com

Richard Childress Racing Announces Partnership with Samsara

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Jesse Love to race the No. 2 Samsara Chevrolet at Atlanta Motor Speedway in September

WELCOME, N.C. (August 29, 2024) – Richard Childress Racing (RCR) today announced a partnership with Samsara Inc. (“Samsara”) (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud. RCR has implemented Samsara Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, and Equipment Monitoring solutions in its fleet to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of its operations.

“RCR is consistently striving to find solutions to improve the safety and efficiency of not only our race cars, but our fleet of trucks that log thousands of miles to and from the track every week,” said Torrey Galida, president of RCR. “This partnership with Samsara allows us to equip our hauler drivers with innovative and sustainable technology that will help our logistic operations. Our use of the Samsara platform is an exciting opportunity, and we look forward to finding much success together both on and off the track.”

Samsara helps tens of thousands of organizations in industries like transportation, construction, and field services, solve their most complex and pressing problems. The company brings data from frontline workers, equipment, vehicles, and worksites into the cloud and leverages AI models to provide real-time insights. Whether it’s keeping the workforce out of harm’s way, managing thousands of vehicles and assets, or making operations changes to increase sustainability, Samsara is essential to strengthening operations.

“The time and hard work RCR’s hauler drivers and logistics team put in is critical to the team’s performance on track. At Samsara, we’re dedicated to helping make their jobs safer and easier with technology,” said Amy Day-O’Connor, senior director of brand and creative at Samsara. “We’re excited to play a role in improving RCR’s operations and to cheer on Jesse Love as he competes for the championship.”

The No. 2 Samsara Chevrolet, driven by Jesse Love, will make its inaugural appearance in the NASCAR Xfinity Series event at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, September 7. Making his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at the start of the 2024 season, Love has impressed throughout his rookie campaign. The 19-year-old captured his first series victory in only the ninth race of the season and currently holds a sizeable lead in the Sunoco Rookie of the Year point standings. Love, a native of Menlo Park, California, is the youngest NASCAR champion in history and the reigning 2023 ARCA Menards Series champion.

Watch Love and the No. 2 Samsara Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, September 7. Live television coverage will air on USA Network at 3 p.m. ET, with the Performance Racing Network carrying the live radio broadcast.

For more information on Samsara, please visit www.samsara.com.

Richard Childress Racing (www.rcrracing.com) is a renowned, performance-driven racing, marketing, and manufacturing organization. Incorporated in 1969, RCR has celebrated over 50 years of racing and earned more than 200 victories and 16 championships, including six in the NASCAR Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Truck Series and is a three-time winner of the Daytona 500 (1998, 2007, 2018). Its 2024 NASCAR Cup Series lineup includes two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch (No. 8 Chevrolet) and 2017 Coca-Cola 600 winner and 2018 Daytona 500 champion Austin Dillon (No. 3 Chevrolet). RCR fields a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series program with Jesse Love (No. 2 Chevrolet) and Austin Hill (No. 21 Chevrolet).

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world’s leading organizations across construction, transportation and warehousing, field services, manufacturing, retail, logistics, and the public sector. The company’s mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.

CHEVROLET INDYCAR AT MILWAUKEE: Team Chevy Race Advance

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CHEVROLET IN NTT INDYCAR SERIES
HY-VEE MILWAUKEE MILE DOUBLEHEADER
MILWAUKEE MILE
WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN
TEAM CHEVY RACE ADVANCE
AUGUST 30-SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

CHEVROLET RETURNS TO THE MILWAUKEE MILE WITH MOMENTUM
Will Power Coming Off of Win in Portland and Looking to Continue His Championship Charge

  • Racing to victory in Portland as well as World Wide Technology Raceway, Chevrolet returns to the Milwaukee Mile with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES seeking a third-in-a-row victory, and 10th of the year, as the season sees three races remaining to the championship.
  • Will Power and the No. 12 Team Penske Chevrolet team are looking to capitalize on Power’s previous Milwaukee success, as well as his most recent win in Portland, to continue the charge for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Championship.
  • Returning to the Milwaukee Mile for the first time since 2015, Team Chevy looks to add on to the four wins in four races during the 2.2-liter twin turbo V6 era since 2012, as well as three NTT P1 pole awards, and 11 podium finishes.
  • Chevrolet swept the podium in three of the four races in the V6 era, including in 2012, 2013, and 2014, while claiming the top two steps on the podium in 2015. In 2012, the Bowtie brand claimed the top six finishing positions, in 2013 the top five, and in 2014 the top four.
  • Additionally, Chevrolet has led 796 of 975 laps led from 2012 to 2015, accounting for leading 81.6% of laps at the historical one-mile oval.
  • Chevrolet looks to score a sixth victory at in five events at Milwaukee in the new V6 with hybrid technology era after winning the debut in Mid-Ohio, sweeping the Iowa doubleheader, World Wide Technology Raceway, and Portland.
  • Team Chevy has nine victories, including the prestigious 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500, six earned NTT P1 Pole Awards, 11 podium finishes, and 992 laps led in 2024 with three races remaining.
  • Overall, Chevrolet has captured 120 race wins since 2012 in the V6 era, in addition to 135 earned NTT P1 pole awards, and 319 podium finishes.

DETROIT (August 29, 2024) – As the NTT INDYCAR SERIES marches on towards the championship round in Nashville, three races remain for Team Chevy including the Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile doubleheader this weekend. Heading into the event, Chevrolet carries both victorious momentum as well as a winning history at the historical one-mile oval located at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis.

Returning to the Milwaukee Mile for the first time since 2015, Chevrolet holds four victories in the four events held in the 2.2-liter twin turbo V6 era since 2012, in addition to capturing the earned NTT P1 Pole Award three times (2013, 2014, 2015). Of those four events, Team Chevy additionally swept the podium in 2012, 2013, and 2014, while claiming the top two steps in 2015. In 2012, Team Chevy finished first through sixth, with claiming the top five finishing positions in 2013 and top four in 2014.

“Returning to the Milwaukee Mile this weekend will be exciting,” said Chevrolet INDYCAR Program Manager Rob Buckner. “With three races remaining in the championship, including two this weekend, and the ever-tight, competitive racing, it’s sure to be a show. The track races more like a road course despite it being a short track oval, and with winning history and momentum, we’re looking forward to potentially sweeping another doubleheader weekend like Iowa.”

So far in 2024, the Bowtie brand has raced to nine victories, including the prestigious 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500. Starting on pole six times this year, Chevrolet additionally holds 11 podium finishes and 992 laps led.

The Milwaukee Mile this weekend presents a special milestone for two Team Penske drivers, including Will Power, driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Chevrolet and most recent winner on the circuit, making his 300th career start in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Saturday, his 214th for Team Chevy. Power’s teammate Josef Newgarden, driver of the No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet, will make his 200th consecutive start.

Since the beginning of the V6 era in 2012, Chevrolet has raced to victory 120 times as well as captured 135 earned pole awards in 213 NTT INDYCAR SERIES races. In the new hybrid era introduced to competition at Mid-Ohio this season, Team Chevy has captured five wins in six races and looks to continue that momentum with three races left in 2024.

The Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile doubleheader race weekend kicks off with practice on Friday, Aug. 30 at 3:35 p.m. ET. Saturday sees qualifying at 2:15 p.m. ET, followed by the 250-lap, 250-mile Race 1 at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock. The second of two 250 lap events, Race 2, takes the green flag at 2:30 p.m. ET Sunday on USA Network. All practice and qualifying sessions broadcast with Peacock, INDYCAR Radio, and SiriusXM Channel 218.

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING (Quotes):

Santino Ferrucci, No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet:

“Winning the pole was a massive morale boost, not just for myself, but for the entire team. Just showed how hard we’ve been working; how competitive we are and now the next step is to start collecting some trophies from the races.

The approach for this weekend, since I’ve never raced here before, will be to have a consistent car. I think we learned a lot from the test, and obviously we want to win on one of these ovals, and I think we’ll have a great shot here at Milwaukee.”

Sting Ray Robb, No. 41 AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet:

“Milwaukee is a very unique track. It’s flat and short and very low grip. So my approach this weekend is just going to be push the limits as much as possible early and get used to driving different lines with the car. It’s going to be hard to race there with the lanes being kind of single file. I think we’ll have a fairly good race car based on our oval experience so far this year. That doesn’t mean anything in INDYCAR racing because the field is tight. Really looking forward to finishing out strong and hopefully getting a couple more top tens. Our test there went okay, and with the application of what we learned, we should be good.”

Pato O’Ward, No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet:

“This will be my first time racing at the Milwaukee Mile, so this will be a new challenge this weekend. Every day we’ll be learning something new, but I’m looking forward to seeing what this weekend has in store for us.”

Nolan Siegel, No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet:

“I’m excited to get back to some short-oval racing in Milwaukee. The ovals have been really strong for us so far and I’m confident that we’ll be competitive. I’m hoping to get back to the form we were in at Gateway and fight for a podium this weekend.”

Alexander Rossi, No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet:

“Doubleheader weekends are always exciting, and this has been a long-anticipated one with the return of the Milwaukee Mile. We need a perfect three races to finish the season and that starts this weekend.”

Gavin Ward, Team Principal at Arrow McLaren:

“We’re hopping back to the Milwaukee Mile with exciting low-banked short-oval racing on tap for the first time in over a decade. We’ve been pouring over the data and brewing up some setup tweaks since we tested here in June and, as always, we’ll be aiming to leave the other cars in our draught come Saturday and Sunday in the Brew City.”

Christian Rasmussen, No. 20 Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet:

On finishing the season on the Milwaukee and Nashville ovals…

“First and foremost, I am incredibly thankful to Ed (Carpenter) for providing me this opportunity. I am excited to drive the No. 20 in the remaining three races and I am fully committed to giving the team my absolute best. While I haven’t raced at Milwaukee or Nashville before, my past performances on ovals have been strong and I’m eager to add these tracks to the list!”

Ed Carpenter, Team Owner of Ed Carpenter Racing, on Christian Rasmussen finishing the season on the Milwaukee and Nashville ovals…

“First off, this was a very difficult decision for me to make. I want to make it clear that this is not a retirement announcement. However, the reality is, I have not performed to the level that I expect of myself for the team. Christian (Rasmussen) tested at (World Wide Technology Raceway) prior to the race, and he showed me that he deserves this expanded opportunity. He also had such a strong performance during the Month of May and has earned the chance to continue his development. I am excited to watch him finish the season out strong for the No. 20 crew and the entire ECR team.”

Rinus VeeKay, No. 21 Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet:

“I am very excited for Milwaukee this weekend and the continuation of the oval season! It should be a good weekend. Chevy has won every oval race this season so we’re happy to have Chevy power taking us to the front! We are hoping to continue our Top 11 streak, aiming to get a Top 5 and move closer to the Top 10 in the championship. It will be busy with the doubleheader, but I am looking forward to it!”

Romain Grosjean, No. 77 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet:

“Excited to discover Milwaukee. Made some good progress at World Wide Technology Raceway on short ovals and looking to take those learnings to Milwaukee for the double-header weekend.”

Chevrolet at Milwaukee (V6 era since 2012, pre-hybrid):

Wins at Milwaukee: 4

2012: Ryan Hunter-Reay

2013: Ryan Hunter-Reay

2014: Will Power, from pole position

2015: Sebastian Bourdais

Earned Pole Awards at Milwaukee: 3

2013: Marco Andretti

2014: Will Power

2015: Josef Newgarden

Number of Team Chevy Podiums at Milwaukee (V6 era since 2018, pre-hybrid): 11

2012: Chevrolet swept the top six positions.
2013: Chevrolet swept the top five positions.
2014: Chevrolet swept the top four positions.
2015: Chevrolet claimed the top two steps on the podium.

Number of laps led by Team Chevy at Milwaukee (V6 era since 2018, pre-hybrid): 796 of 975 from 2012-2015 for 81.6%

2024 CHEVROLET BY THE NUMBERS:

6: NTT INDYCAR SERIES race as V6 engine supplier with hybrid technology integration.

5: Wins in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES as V6 engine supplier with hybrid technology integration since mid-2024.

213: NTT INDYCAR SERIES races as V6 engine supplier since 2012 return to INDYCAR.

120: Wins in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES since 2012.

135: Earned poles since 2012. Chevrolet holds 138 pole awards in total, with five recorded based on points for weather.

3: Earned pole in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES as V6 engine supplier with hybrid technology integration.

8: Manufacturer Championships since 2012.

7: Driver/entrant champions since 2012.

13: Indianapolis 500 victories by Chevrolet at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

6: Indianapolis 500 wins by Chevrolet since 2012 in the V6 2.2-liter twin turbo direct injected era.

34: Number of times Chevrolet has swept the podium in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES since 2012 in the V6 2.2-liter twin turbo direct injected era. In total, a manufacturer has swept the podium 54 times since 2012.

29: Wins by Will Power since 2012 – all with Chevrolet power – most of any driver with the same manufacturer.

9: Wins from the pole by Will Power with Chevrolet power since 2012, most by any driver.

46: Pole starts by Will Power since 2012 in a Chevrolet-powered car, most of any driver.

*Will Power’s career total of 70 poles makes him the all-time pole winner in INDYCAR.

About Chevrolet

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.

Chandrasoma, Reger and Lamborghini Austin in IMSA Super Trofeo Doubleheader at Circuit of The Americas

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  • Shehan Chandrasoma and Nikko Reger Motivated for More Victories on COTA Home Track Following First Win of the Season at Watkins Glen in June in the No. 21 Lamborghini Austin Lamborghini Huracan Evo2
  • Mark Brummond Makes TPC Racing Debut in No. 02 Tons of Gas Auto Collection Lamborghini Huracan Evo2

AUSTIN, Texas (August 29, 2024) – A more than two month break between races has done little to diminish the podium and race-winning momentum TPC Racing and the No. 21 Lamborghini Austin Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo Evo2 team, and co-drivers Shehan Chandrasoma and Nikko Reger, bring to a “home game” this weekend for an IMSA Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America doubleheader at Circuit of The Americas (COTA), August 30 – September 1.

On Friday and Saturday, June 21 – 22, TPC Racing and the Lamborghini Austin team broke through for their first all-podium and race-winning weekend in TPC’s first appearance at the Upstate New York Watkins Glen road course since 2022. The Glen Pro-Am class race win and podium sweep for Chandrasoma and Reger was their first in North American competition since the No. 21 duo paired up with TPC Racing a year ago. The No. 21 team and drivers won Friday’s first race at The Glen and followed it up with a third-place finish in Saturday’s second 50-minute sprint.

Now TPC Racing and its Texas-based drivers and Lamborghini dealership partner look for more podium and race-winning success in a city and on a track the No. 21 team drivers and their dealership partner call home. Chandrasoma and his family live in Austin while the Lamborghini Austin premier dealership obviously calls the Capital City of Texas home. Reger also helps keep Austin wheeled as a resident of South Austin.

The Glen victory was also the first for TPC, Chandrasoma and Reger since the final race of 2023 at Vallelunga, Italy, and a repeat win in either of this weekend’s races would be the first time TPC Racing and its drivers pulled off back-to-back race weekend wins in a season.

The TPC Racing onslaught at COTA also includes new team driver Mark Brummond bringing his LB Cup campaign over to the team for the remainder of the season. Brummond and his previous team actually paddocked under the TPC Racing awning at Watkins Glen where they secured second-place finishes in both weekend races. Now Brummond and his No. 02 Tons of Gas Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo Evo2 will be fully entered and operated by TPC at COTA and beyond.

Despite missing the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca event in May, Brummond is still in the hunt in the LB Cup title race after The Glen runner-up showings and a victory in the opening race of the year in Sebring last March. He arrives in COTA tied for third place in the LB Cup championship standings, just three points behind the second place competitor.

A three-day race weekend, the COTA Super Trofeo schedule gets underway with morning and afternoon practice sessions on Friday. Saturday begins with qualifying at 9:30 a.m. CDT with the weekend’s first 50-minute race scheduled to start later that afternoon at 6:10 p.m. CDT. Sunday’s final race of the weekend is set to go green at 10:50 a.m. CDT.

Both races stream live on NBC’s online Peacock Network in the U.S. while international viewers can watch free flag-to-flag coverage on IMSA.TV.

Harris Levitas, TPC Racing Director of Race Operations: “We are really excited to get back to Circuit of The Americas. This will be our third trip there this year, and we have achieved a lot of success at that track in the past. We had the opportunity to run the Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo Evo2 platform at COTA in Super Trofeo competition earlier this year, so I feel like we already have a bit of a head start despite missing the Lamborghini supported test at the track more recently. The team knows what direction to go in to get the drivers off to a good start to do well. We are coming off of a very good weekend at Watkins Glen, with a victory for Shehan Chandrasoma and Nikko Reger, and we hope to keep that momentum going. This is the home track for both Shehan and Nikko and, of course, the home track for Lamborghini Austin. We welcome Mark Brummond in the No. 02 entry, and we are very excited to have him under our tent for the remainder of the season. He has done extremely well in the LB Cup class, and I know with the right support behind him, and what we have available for him at TPC Racing, he will succeed.”

Shehan Chandrasoma, Driver, No. 21 TPC Racing/Lamborghini Austin Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo EVO2: “This is my home track and I grew up watching it built from dirt to what it is today. This now my third year in Super Trofeo and I am becoming stronger, enjoying the tracks and getting to know the car. We are working with the right team, a great car and, with my co-driver Nikko Reger, I’m looking forward to the rest of the 2024 season. Huge thank yous to TPC Racing, IMSA and Lamborghini Squadra Corse for putting such a great program and a great racing series together. We are looking forward to bringing a win home for all of my family and friends!”

About TPC Racing: TPC Racing is the Mid-Atlantic’s premier maintenance, service, tuning and modification center dedicated solely to Porsche sportscars. TPC Racing specializes in R&D and sales of high-performance modifications for Porsche sports cars and race cars, offering a wide range of vehicle upgrades. Best known for a line of forced induction solutions for the Porsche 911, Cayman and Boxster, a long-time focus on only one make, Porsche, has enabled TPC Racing to become experts in Porsche service, tuning, and racing. In 2000, TPC Racing began entering races under its own banner, scoring an SGS-class Championship in 2004 in the Grand-American Rolex Series and was a class winner in the 2006 Rolex 24 At Daytona, and captured the 2013 and 2016 IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge USA Gold Cup Championships. More information can be found at www.TPCRacing.com.

Two Tri-Cities & Northeast Tennessee Racing Families’ Lineage Takes Another Crucial Step This Weekend

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Brayden Monteith sits patiently in his racecar during a private test at Hickory Motor Speedway. Monteith will make his debut in the Carolina Pro Late Model Series on August 31 at Hickory.

BLUFF CITY, TN (Aug. 28, 2024) – When Tri-Cities native Nate Monteith made a series of starts in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, it was the culmination of a dream, and a proud moment for the Mountain Empire. Furthermore, when Sevierville native Blake Jones raced in the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series, it was yet another statement about the racing talent grown in northeast Tennessee.

This weekend, both families will converge to further the career of another racing generation. Under the guidance of Blake Jones and Nate Monteith, Brayden Monteith will make his first full-size stock car start at the Birthplace of the Stars, Hickory Motor Speedway in North Carolina, driving a pro late model against some of the discipline’s toughest teams. Hickory has been the launchpad for many famous racing families careers including the Earnhardts, Jarretts, Pettys, Houstons and dozens more.

“I won’t lie, I’m a little nervous simply because he’s my son and I have all the feelings any dad would in this situation,” said Nate Monteith, who most recently raced in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series across the years of 2007-2013. “But this is what he wants to do, and he has put in the work and done the things he needs to be successful, and that says a lot to me, especially for him being only 12 years old.”

Monteith will be racing in the Carolina Pro Late Model Series on Saturday night at Hickory, against teams with backing from national driver development programs and NASCAR Cup Series teams. The series is one of the more popular feeder series in the region, leading many of its competitors directly into the ARCA Menards Series and ultimately the NASCAR National Series. One of the drivers Monteith will be competing against on Saturday has already signed a development contract with Joe Gibbs Racing, a NASCAR Cup Series team which fields four cars for drivers such as Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell.

“I’ve worked with a lot of kids since I got away from racing full-time years ago, but his ability to adapt to a pro late model after never being in a full size stock car was what caught my attention,” said Blake Jones, who has two years of NASCAR Cup Series starts from 2018-19 and is serving as Monteith’s spotter and driver coach. “With how quick he found speed and ran consistent laps, his raw speed was very impressive.

“You wouldn’t think a kid as young as he is would be able to test only three or four times and be ready to race,” he continued. “It’s usually a long transition from Legends or Bandoleros or karts, or whatever you’re racing, to a full size car. It’s usually a lot because of the physical demands, mental toughness, the speed, and the fact it’s a lot heavier car, but I believe he’s ready for this next step.”

In private testing, Monteith’s lap times were on pace or faster than pole speeds from previous Carolina Pro Late Model Series events at Hickory over the past season. Before jumping into the pro late model, Monteith raced traditional-style karts across the country and outlaw wing karts on dirt. Other drivers who began their careers on a similar path include Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Ty Gibbs and more. He also has spent time in INEX Bandoleros, a stepping stone used by drivers such as Joey Logano, Kyle Busch and dozens more before they ascended to the NASCAR Cup Series. Brayden became the youngest winner in Kingsport (TN) Speedway history with a win in Bandolero competition early in his career.

“We’ve raced for 20 years after starting the moonshine business, keeping Blake too busy to race, so we have missed going to the track,” said Teddy Jones, Blake’s father and car owner for Monteith’s first career stock car start. “When Brayden started racing in the lower classes, we kind of caught the bug again after seeing him race; we have raced long enough to know talent when we see it. Like the great Dale Earnhardt once said, ‘They either have it or they don’t; you can’t put it in them and you can’t take it out,’ and this kid has definitely got it. Who knows where this ends, the last time we made it to the Cup level with Blake. Only time will tell if Brayden is the next superstar.”

Adding more resources to the team, the Jones family has secured the expertise of former and multi-time Kingsport Speedway track champion Wade Day, who has his own record of success with two NASCAR Xfinity Series Starts in 2005. Day is considered by many within the industry to be a late model expert and will serve as crew chief and another mentor for the young racer during this stage of his career.

“The sky’s the limit,” the younger Jones commented. “Nate and I have always been close, he helped guide me a bit as I was working up through my starts in the Xfinity Series and the Cup Series, and from that there is so much knowledge we can point toward kids like Brayden. Ultimately, it’s all about securing sponsorship. Brayden could be in the Cup Series in ten years. We’ve been there and know what it takes, we just have to get all the pieces of the puzzle together at the right time. If he continues to put the work in and stays hungry, anything is possible.”

The upcoming Carolina Pro Late Model Series race with Brayden can be seen LIVE with a subscription to Pit Row TV (pitrow.tv) and viewed through the channel’s various apps and OTT platforms.

Reviving the Glory Days of Classic Cars with Vintage Gas Pumps from Vic’s 66

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Portland, Oregon – The love for classic cars and the nostalgia for the golden age of motoring remain as strong as ever. Vic’s 66 Vintage Gas Pump Supply is excited to announce the expansion of its extensive collection of authentic vintage gas pumps and accessories. Specializing in the restoration and supply of vintage gas pumps, Vic’s 66 is committed to preserving the timeless charm of America’s automotive history for enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Classic cars are more than just vehicles; they are living pieces of history that embody the spirit of a bygone era when style, craftsmanship, and innovation defined the automotive industry. Central to this culture is the iconic gas pump—a symbol of the open road, freedom, and the American dream. Vic’s 66 recognizes the significance of these nostalgic pieces, offering an unmatched selection of vintage gas pump parts & accessories that capture the essence of the classic car era.

For classic car collectors looking to enhance their display with an authentic piece of automotive history, or for vintage enthusiasts seeking a unique touch for their garage or man cave, Vic’s 66 offers something for everyone. Each vintage gas pump part is carefully reproduced to its original glory, with meticulous attention to detail that honors the craftsmanship of the past. From vibrant colors and iconic logos to authentic materials and precise detailing, every piece tells a story of an era when the road was an adventure waiting to unfold.

Vic’s 66 is dedicated to preserving history and celebrating the love of classic cars. With a focus on quality and authenticity, Vic’s 66 has earned a reputation as a trusted name among collectors, restorers, and automotive enthusiasts across the country.

For more information about Vic’s 66 Vintage Gas Pump Supply and their extensive range of products, please visit Vics66.com or contact help@oldgaspump.com.

About Vic’s 66 Vintage Gas Pump Supply

Vic’s 66 Vintage Gas Pump Supply is a leading provider of reproduction vintage gas pump parts and accessories, specializing in the preservation and celebration of America’s automotive history. 

How UX/UI Design Shapes the Future of Online Casinos

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The world of online casinos has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. What was once a simple platform for placing bets has now evolved into a complex ecosystem of games, social interactions, and immersive experiences. At the heart of this evolution lies the crucial role of User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design. As online casinos continue to grow in popularity, the importance of intuitive, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing design cannot be overstated. UX/UI design is not just shaping the future of online casinos—it’s defining it.

The Role of UX/UI in Online Casinos

Online casinos are fundamentally different from their physical counterparts. While traditional casinos rely heavily on the atmosphere, the sound of slot machines, and the tactile experience of handling chips, online casinos must create an engaging experience without the benefit of physical presence. This is where UX/UI design becomes indispensable.

UX design focuses on the overall experience a user has while interacting with a platform. In the context of online casinos, this means ensuring that players can easily navigate the site, find the games they want to play and enjoy a seamless betting experience. UI design, on the other hand, deals with the visual aspects of the platform—how the buttons look, the color schemes used, the layout of the games, and more. Together, UX and UI design work to create an environment that is not only functional but also appealing and engaging for players.

Enhancing User Engagement Through Design

User engagement is a critical factor in the success of any online casino. The more engaged a player is, the longer they stay on the site, and the more likely they are to place bets. Good UX/UI design can significantly enhance user engagement by creating a more enjoyable and intuitive experience.

For example, an online casino with a well-designed interface will allow users to quickly find their favorite games. Whether a player is looking for a specific slot machine or wants to join a live poker game, a streamlined design ensures that they can do so with minimal effort. This ease of use is crucial in keeping players engaged. If a site is difficult to navigate or if games are hard to find, users are likely to leave and find another platform that offers a better experience.

Furthermore, the visual appeal of an online casino can also play a significant role in user engagement. Bright, vibrant colors, attractive graphics, and smooth animations can create a more immersive experience that draws players in. When users feel that they are part of an exciting and well-designed environment, they are more likely to stay engaged and continue playing.

Personalization and User-Centric Design

One of the most significant trends in UX/UI design for online casinos is personalization. Today’s players expect a more personalized experience, one that caters to their preferences and playing habits. UX/UI design allows online casinos to create user-centric interfaces that adapt to individual users.

For instance, an online casino might use data analytics to understand a player’s favorite games and offer personalized recommendations. If a player frequently plays blackjack, the site might highlight new blackjack games or promotions tailored to that interest. This level of personalization not only enhances the user experience but also increases the likelihood of repeat visits.

Moreover, user-centric design also involves creating interfaces that are accessible to all players, regardless of their technical proficiency. This means designing platforms that are easy to use for both novice and experienced players. Simple navigation, clear instructions, and intuitive controls are all essential components of a user-centric design that can make online casinos more accessible and enjoyable for a wider audience.

The Impact of Mobile Optimization

With the rise of mobile gaming, online casinos on https://www.mmc9999.com/my/en-us/ must now design for a smaller screen while maintaining a high-quality user experience. Mobile optimization has become a critical aspect of UX/UI design, as more and more players are accessing online casinos from their smartphones and tablets.

A mobile-optimized online casino must offer a seamless experience that is just as engaging as the desktop version. This requires careful attention to the layout, navigation, and overall design. Buttons must be large enough to tap easily, menus should be collapsible to save screen space, and games must load quickly and run smoothly on mobile devices.

Conclusion

UX/UI design is not just a component of online casinos; it is the foundation upon which these platforms are built. As online casinos continue to grow and evolve, the role of UX/UI design will only become more critical. From enhancing user engagement to enabling personalized experiences and optimizing for mobile devices, UX/UI design is shaping the future of online casinos in profound ways.

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