Toni Bou Wins 18th Consecutive FIM Trial World Championship Title

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August 26, 2024

FIM Trial World Championship

TOKYO, Aug 26, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – Repsol Honda Team rider Toni Bou (Spain, 37 years old) has won the 2024 FIM* Trial World Championship. He has clinched his 18th consecutive title, extending his own record, by winning the Round 6 in France, held on August 25.

This year’s Trial World Championship is contested over seven rounds (12 trials). Bou was off to a good start to the season by winning both trials at the TrialGP of Japan, held for the first time as a season-opener, at Mobility Resort Motegi. Although he dominated Round 2 in Andorra, and was victorious in the first trial of the following TrialGP of Italy, Bou’s second place finish in Trial 2 put an end to his winning streak. Undeterred, he dominated Round 4 in Germany for his third perfect GP of the season, and Round 5 in Belgium. Going into Round 6, the TrailGP of France, Bou had already amassed 8 wins out of 9 trials in pursuit of his 18th consecutive TrailGP title. Once again Bou was victorious, and with a sufficient point gap to his closest contender, teammate Gabriel Marcelli (Spain, 24 years old), was crowned champion with one round remaining.

Since clinching his first world championship title in 2007 on HRC’s Montesa COTA 4RT factory bike, Bou has increased his unparalleled consecutive outdoor championship titles to 18, and has also won his 17th consecutive X Trial World Championship, an indoor competition raced on artificially prepared sections. He currently leads the 2024 indoor championship which resumes in October, aiming to claim his 18th consecutive title.

Toni Bou | Repsol Honda Team

“First of all, I would like to thank the team for the incredible work they have done this season. When there is a chance to win the title, there is always more pressure and the possibility of best and we got a great victory. If we can win the title by winning the race, then it’s even better. It has been a very good season in which we have worked very well. It is one of the best seasons of my professional career and I am very happy.”

Takahisa Fujinami | Repsol Honda Team Manager

“It was an incredible day and I want to congratulate Toni for the victory and the title. He has once again shown how great his talent is and the effort he puts in race after race to achieve the best results. I am also happy with Gabri’s race. It will be important to continue at this level in Ripoll to achieve the runner-up position. I want to thank HRC, all the sponsors and the team for supporting us on the way to the title and making it possible once again.”

Koji Watanabe, President of Honda Racing Corporation

“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Toni Bou on his unprecedented 18th consecutive win in the Trial World Championship. He has dominated this season with a series of victories since the opening round in Japan, and we look forward to him extending his records in the future. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to our team manager Takahisa Fujinami, the entire team staff, and the many sponsors who support our racing activities. Last but not least, I would like to thank once again all the trial fans around the world who have always given us their enthusiastic support!”

About Toni Bou

Birth Date: October 17, 1986 (37 years old)Birthplace: SpainCareer Highlights:

2003 Trial World Championship debut
2007 Joins Repsol Montesa HRC, Wins his first Trial World Championship and X-Trial World Championship
2008 – 2023 Wins every Trial World Championship & X-Trial World Championship (17 each, 34 total)
2024 Wins his 18th Trial World Championship
Montesa COTA 4RT Overview

Engine: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke OHC single-cylinder engine
Frame: Aluminum twin-tube
Tires: 21-inch (front) 18-inch (rear)

*FIM: Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme

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CHEVROLET INDYCAR AT PORTLAND: WILL POWER TAKES CHEVROLET TO VICTORY LANE AT PORTLAND

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August 26, 2024

CHEVROLET IN NTT INDYCAR SERIES
BITNILE.COM GRAND PRIX OF PORTLAND
PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
PORTLAND, OREGON
TEAM CHEVY POST RACE RECAP
WITH QUOTES AND TRANSCRIPTS

AUGUST 25, 2024

WILL POWER TAKES CHEVY BACK TO VICTORY LANE AT PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
JOSEF NEWGARDEN FINISHED THIRD TO GIVE CHEVROLET TWO ON PODIUM FOR BITNILE.COM GRAND PRIX OF PORTLAND

Will Power, No. 12 Verizon Business Team Penske Chevrolet, scored his third win of the 2024 NTT INDYCAR Series season with today’s win at Portland International Raceway (PIR)-his second on the 1.964-mile/12-turn road course
Power led 101 of the 110 laps; it is his sixth podium of the season and the 104th of his career
This victory is the 44th of Power’s career and the first time since 2018 the two-time Series’ champion and Indianapolis 500 winner has scored three-plus victories in a season
Two of his 2024 victories have been since INDYCAR introduced hybrid technology to the Series schedule at the Mid-Ohio race (Iowa Race 2 and today)
Power leaves Portland second in the point standings, 54 points down to leader Alex Palou
Josef Newgarden, No. 2 TireRack.com Team Penske Chevrolet, finished third to give Chevrolet two spots on podium
Pole winner Santino Ferrucci, No. 14 Phoenix Investors AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet, kept his string of top-10 finishes alive with an eighth place finish today
Team Chevy drivers scored four of the top-eight finishers today with Scott McLaughlin, No. 3 Freightliner Team Penske Chevrolet, racing his way from the 20th starting position that was the result of six-place grid penalty
Today’s win is the third for Chevrolet at PIR, the ninth win of the 14 races run to-date in 2024-four including the Indianapolis 500 with the tried and true 2.2 liter V6 configuration and five since the INDYCAR hybrid technology integration, and 120 victories since the Bowtie Brand returned to INDYCAR competition in 2012
With three races remaining in the season, Chevrolet leads the Series’ Manufacturers Championship standings 1,236 to 1,110 points
The Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile Doubleheader weekend August 30,31-September 1 is next on the calendar for Team Chevy in the NTT INDYCAR Series

TEAM CHEVY TOP-8 RACE RESULTS:
Pos. Driver
1st Will Power
3rd Josef Newgarden
7th Scott McLaughlin
8th Santino Ferrucci

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING (QUOTES)

ROBERT BUCKNER, CHEVROLET ENGINEERING PROGRAM MANAGER FOR THE NTT INDYCAR SERIES:

“Congratulations to Will Power and the No. 12 Chevrolet team on their dominate win at Portland International Raceway. With just three races to go in the season, Will made a strong statement today that he is going to fight for this championship. I am very proud of the effort that has been put forth by our Chevrolet engineering group working with our teams to stay in this fight. After facing some unknowns with the mid-season introduction of the hybrid technology scoring our ninth victory today is a perfect example of the effort put forth to finish strong. “

WILL POWER, NO. 12 VERIZON BUSINESS TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET, WINNER:

On today’s race…“Just working hard. I’m enjoying the craft. Feel very lucky to be in this series and with this team. Days like this are hard to do. So many good drivers, so many good teams. To execute like that feels very good.”

Talk about that dominance and your crew doing such a fantastic job…

“They picked the strategy really well. I just did my job and got them fuel numbers. Kept my eye on (Alex) Palou behind me. I could see the gap opening on Palou’s but I knew we had a better car. It was just a matter of getting through that traffic. That last stint, we were on new tires. We were very strong.”

Heading back to the Milwaukee Mile next week, you’ve won there and did very good in the test as well. This could be a strong finish for you in the remaining three events…

“It could be very strong. I’ve been very strong on all the ovals this year. Won at Iowa, could’ve won last week. It was close but looking forward to it.”

JOSEF NEWGARDEN, NO. 2 TIRERACK.COM TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET, FINISHED 3RD:

“Good day for us, Team Penske. Obviously, a great team win for Will (Power). We could use that after the last weekend we had. It’s really great. He’s our highest car, so we need to make sure we finish this thing off right. I think the No. 2 car was great today. Finishing third is a great result. You always want more. I want to win every race we’re in. It’s stinks to not win it, but it was a good result for our team. Having TireRack.com on this weekend was great. They’ve been a great partner of ours especially with acquisition from Discount Tire. So, it’s fun to have them on the INDYCAR program. Team Chevy doing a great job today with two on the podium.

“It was pretty good. I think second was probably our potential. I think Will (Power) had everybody covered today. Hard to say that we were going to challenge him. Maybe if we started first and we could make something happen there, but I think top-three, second place, that’s where we were at today, so it was a really good result for the No. 2 car. TireRack.com, it was their first race sponsoring the No. 2 car. You always want a victory when someone new is on board. It was a good day. I’m happy Will got the win. He has been fast all weekend, and obviously, he’s still gunning for this championship. Definitely a car we want to finish up front, so this is a great day for us. I always want more, and I don’t like finishing third, but a good day for Team Penske.”

There’s a lot of question marks and a lot of unknowns on what would be the preferred tire for today. Did it change throughout the race as what you thought may be the preferred tire?

“Not for us. I was kind of waffling on it after the first stint thinking okay, is it going to be the red? Is it going to be the primary? But I wasn’t sure at that point. But going into it, I felt like the red was a little stronger for us and that ended up being the case. So, I think that was probably the preferred tire for our car and we managed with what we could. Lap traffic was hard today. We just couldn’t make much happen in that middle stint and that’s probably what slowed our progress in getting to the No. 10. Good, clean day. It could’ve went about as we expected. Just a touch short.”

Championship aside, we head to two ovals to finish out the year. As the oval king, are you looking forward to getting to go to a couple of ovals?

“I’ll be honest, I was more excited about here. I really was. I wanted us to get a win here on the road course and we had a good showing. I think we had the potential, but I like everywhere. It’s not just ovals that get me excited. It’s places like this. The biggest thing is we’re coming to the final stretch, right? Three races to go for us and I think we need to have a solid finish. We’re still in the championship fight with our team. We’ve got two good things to cheer for coming to the end of the season, and to wrap things up on a good note.”

SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN, NO. 3 FREIGHTLINER TEAM PENSKE CHEVROLET, FINISHED 7TH:

On today’s race-a charge from 20th to 7th

“I’m buggered. I’m tired. It was a hard charge but our Freightliner Chevy was good and the Thirsty Three’s were rapid on the pit stops. Really proud of the crew. I said to my wife who’s watching at home, hello Karly. I said top-seven today would be like a podium. I’m proud of that one and can’t wait to get home and then head to the final three races where on ovals we’ve proven we’ve been pretty good this year. We’ll see how we go.”

You were really confident earlier in the weekend, and when you have a car like that you know you can get to the front. How does that impact how aggressive you are throughout the race?

“You just have to trust once you get clearer, you can hit the lap time. You can’t make mistakes either, so it’s a credit to my crew that they kept me level headed throughout the whole race. There were a couple of times you get heated as you do, but overall, just disappointed with yesterday. That one is on me. Can’t do that on a championship run, but hey, we’re still in it until we’re mathematically out of it. I don’t care, I’m still in it. So, press on.”

SANTINO FERRUCCI, NO. 14 PHOENIX INVESTORS AJ FOYT RACING CHEVROLET, FINISHED 8TH:

“The weekend was incredible, to start on pole with Will (Power). Obviously, he got me on the inside of turn one. I braked a little early. First time for everything, but we’ll learn. The team did a phenomenal job, we just didn’t quite have the pace we that we thought we would today. Obviously, with the heat coming up, we were just all over the track and it was super greasy. It’s unfortunate but I mean, I had fun. It’s a long race to go green for as long as it was. We had great stops. Our pit crew did phenomenal. I can’t thank Sexton Properties, Phoenix investors, Chevrolet, everybody enough. To get the pole this weekend for us is a huge milestone. We get to sit in the front box for the dual at Milwaukee which will be a lot of fun. A big advantage for us. On to the ovals.”

Back to turn one at the start, how did you approach that? Was there a conversation with Will Power about how you guys would handle the start into the first turn?

“I kind of told Will (Power) where I was going to go and I try and if I got the jump, I could get in front of him, I would and I would kind of string him along, pull him down into turn one. He was going to the inside and just block, and give me into two, I just didn’t expect him to brake as early as I did. I definitely didn’t mean to either. It was really cool to talk with him, too, and get some advice on what to do. He’s such a good dude and I’m really happy for him and for the No. 12 team to win. It’s great for them and the championship. He was very helpful. A lot for me to learn there and I can’t wait to race him again a little bit more in the next few.”

Silly Season seems like it’s been going on for two and a half years in INDYCAR. It never stops. How does a weekend like this bode for your future, and talks with AJ Foyt Racing or perhaps other teams?

“Obviously, it’s huge. To qualifying on pole, it’s a drivers’ thing and we obviously got the car right, working with the engineers, it’s a team effort at the end of the day to do that. To put that lap in and everything, and to race as well as we have been all year, I think it’s our eighth top-ten. We’ve just been so consistent. I obviously want to stay here at AJ Foyt (Racing) and we’re going to work on that with Larry (Foyt) over the next couple of weeks to see it’s a possibility. To build what we have, to be coming back to the tracks again next year with the continuity of the same engineers and team, mechanics. It’s getting better all around. We’ll be starting more up front and hopefully, we can get some more poles and can translate those into wins.”

RINUS VEEKAY, NO. 21 ASKROI ED CARPENTER RACING CHEVROLET, FINISHED 11TH:

“I had a good start and pretty good pace. The No. 21 askROI.com Chevrolet felt really good, actually a lot better than in warm up yesterday so we made some really good changes. We maximized what we had with everything we had going on. I am pretty proud of the team and of myself. Almost got another Top 10, but still pretty happy. Great job by everybody and on to the next one!”

ALEXANDER ROSSI, NO. 7 ARROW MCLAREN CHEVROLET, FINISHED 12TH:

“It was a long day, and that was a lot of effort to finish 12th. But at least we finished, as it had been a few races since we did that. The team did a great job in the race with what we had, maximizing strategy and stops, so it is positive to finally get some points on the board before heading to some tracks where we should be pretty strong at next week.”

PATO O’WARD, NO. 5 ARROW MCLAREN CHEVROLET, FINISHED 15TH:

“Obviously, a very hard weekend for the whole team, including ourselves in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. There are a lot of things to look over to see where the issue is. The reality is, this is unacceptable. We’ll see where we can can improve for the coming races to close out the year better than just fighting for 15th.”

STING RAY ROBB, NO. 41 PRAY.COM AJ FOYT RACING CHEVROLET, FINISHED 18TH:

“Long day here in Portland. We went forward quite a bit. A small mistake on the last stop cost us a few spots, but overall, I think it was a fairly maximized day for the pace that we had. For the conditions, I think that we had a fairly decent car. We made a call at the beginning of the race to trim compared to the cars around us. I’m not sure how I ended up. I think we gained a little, lost a little. Overall, pretty happy with the result. Got some good points out of it and we’re moving forward to two tracks that I think we’re going to do well at.”

NOLAN SIEGEL, NO. 6 ARROW MCLAREN CHEVROLET, FINISHED 21ST:

“It was a very, very long race and it felt like we didn’t really have a whole lot to get by anyone. Then, I made a few mistakes where things just compounded for a pretty disappointing race for us. We will look into it and move on, but we are definitely not satisfied with the weekend. We need to do better, and luckily, we have two more coming up.”

CHRISTIAN RASMUSSEN, NO. 20 GUY CARE ED CARPENTER RACING CHEVROLET, FINISHED 26TH”

“A day that could have been. The pace in the No. 20 GuyCare Chevrolet was pretty good and I think we could have had a Top 12 today. Unfortunately, sometimes people don’t look where they are going and I got hit. We had to come in and change the front wing and that put us a lap or two down. It was kind of over from there. Looking beyond that, it was a pretty good weekend. Super close qualifying, we were right there with everybody, then good pace in the race and making moves.”

POST RACE PRESS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPT

Will Power

Josef Newgarden

Press Conference

THE MODERATOR: Joined now by the 2024 champion here at Portland, Will Power. His third win of the season, second here in Portland. Jumps back into second place in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES points championship. 44th career win. Sixth podium of the season. The 104th of his career.

I know it’s much more than this, but to simplify it, it kind of all began and ended in turn one, the opportunity to pass Santino there. How huge was that?

WILL POWER: Turn one, Santino and I talked about the start, he was not going to block or anything. He braked earlier than expected, because I braked earlier. I was going to let him lead. Yeah, he’s a good teammate. Very fair. I have to thank him for helping me out there.

But yes, from there it was a pretty I guess straightforward race of playing the game with in and out laps against Palou. I think we definitely had a better car on reds. We could pull a good gap. I think black tires at the beginning, that got a bit tough.

Yeah, man, a good day. Went green for a long time. Kind of mentally drained. I don’t have that many words. But yeah, it’s good stuff.

THE MODERATOR: We’ll begin with questions.

Q. Would you be willing to go on the Masked Singer?

WILL POWER: Masked Singer? No, definitely not good enough for that. I’ll do some karaoke.

Q. This win brings you 54 points within Alex. Him finishing second, you trimming 12 points off of your gap to him, how winnable does this still feel going into the final three oval races?

WILL POWER: I would say if he had finished ahead of us, it would almost be over. It just kept it alive. Ultimately, one DNF for him, one win for me, you’re right there. Certainly within 20 points. That makes it very possible it could happen.

Yeah, I said going into this race we simply have to win. We simply have to at least finish ahead of him, but ultimately win to keep this thing alive. That’s what we did.

It’s going to be the same every week. It’s going to be the same every race from here out. Just got no choice but to be ahead of him or it’s over.

Q. Would you envision over these final three races the team putting all of its eggs in your basket to try to get you a championship or will you still be racing your teammates for race wins at Milwaukee and Nashville?

WILL POWER: I think if we have the cars to win, and we want to win the championship, yes, that’s probably what we should do with three to go. We should probably, yeah, be looking at how can we get the 12 car in the best possible position. Really that’s our only chance. We got three really good drivers – four really if you include Santino – that are capable of running at the front.

Yeah, that can take up a lot of positions. I’m the head of that group, we win the race, that starts to make things look possible.

Yeah, we’ll talk about that when we get to Milwaukee, see if that’s a possibility.

Q. A doubleheader at Milwaukee that we haven’t raced on in nearly a decade, a track at Nashville that you may only raced on once in your career, how unknown is what we’re getting into over these final three races?

WILL POWER: Yeah, quite unknown. You don’t even know, like, can you pass at Milwaukee? Will qualifying be a big deal? How will this play out? I don’t even think we’ve run on the tire we’re going to run. Yeah, a very, very interesting three races that you really don’t know where everyone’s going to stack up.

All the ovals we went to this year, we’ve had history on, very good setups and data for. Milwaukee, we tested there a couple times now. But it’s really difficult to tell till you get in the race situation to know how good your car really is.

Q. About the 75th lap or so, it looked like Alex wanted to get racy with you. Were we seeing that correctly?

WILL POWER: Yeah, I had traffic. I was at the mercy of the pace of the car in front. I saw that gap just shrink really quickly. I think he pulled into the pits or I passed. However that played out. As soon as I got clear track, I knew I could put quite a bit of time into him. Especially at the end of the stint, it seemed like his car used the tire more than ours. On reds we were simply better. Our car was really good on red tires.

Yeah, kind of equal I’d say on blacks. He even looked like he dropped off on blacks. It was really a lot to do with traffic management. If it was a clear track for me, I always felt I could pull a gap on him.

Q. Last weekend was not what you wanted. Your blood pressure was considerably higher. How do you deal with those ups and downs?

WILL POWER: I get mad very quickly, but I get over it very quickly. I mean, I’ve grabbed Scott Dixon at Road America, then got into the car and said, Sorry, man. It’s all good. Like, got into the medical car a few seconds later.

I just am like that. When I’m mad, it looks worse. My bark is worse than my bite. I’m like not that (smiling). I forgive very quickly and easily and move on. I know everyone in this series is trying to do the same thing. We’re all lucky to be here.

Last week I saw a lot of points just… A great race really. I would have to say the most fun I’ve had in years on an oval finished in a bad way. I enjoyed the race, I had so much fun, then it finished like that. Kind of disappointed. Late restart. I think if we went earlier, it wouldn’t have happened.

Yeah, one day later I’m wake surfing with Josef, laughing. Talking to Malukas and joking. Yeah, it’s just how I am.

Q. You said at the beginning of the race that Portland had a special place in your heart because it was the first place you ever tested. How does this win and being able to continue that championship fight rate for you?

WILL POWER: Man, anytime I win in this series, I feel so lucky. Like it feels like it’s so impossible and hard to win. I was thinking through the race, No way I’m going to win this. He’s going to get me. But you do your absolute best.

When you get a win, it’s a very good feeling. It’s very, very satisfying. It takes so much, it really does. To get through all those rounds in qualifying, to qualify right at the front, that is so difficult in this series. Then to execute completely on a race day with so many good guys and teams around you, it really is a big deal just to get on a podium in INDYCAR.

Every win I get now, it’s so special. It really means a lot. It’s adding to my win list. It’s not like I’m racing for another decade, put it that way. Yeah, I work really hard at my craft, so it’s very satisfying. I know all the guys on the car really deserve it. Best pit crew in pit lane. They have been the quickest the last couple years. They are again this year. That’s a hard situation to come upon. To be in that situation, to be a good driver in a great team, having the opportunities to win. Bloody winning a race is a big deal.

Q. Anything specific about Portland itself?

WILL POWER: Yeah, I mean, it’s the first track I ever drove at in the U.S. First time I ever drove an INDYCAR. I still remember it driving down the back straight, I had the thought, Man, I could be paid to do this. That was with big horsepower days, too. Yeah, I still remember that thought, driving down that back straight. I remember that day, I do. I remember driving that car. It had understeer. Stalled it a couple times trying to leave the pits. It was good memories. A long time ago. Almost 20 years ago. I think it’s 20 years ago. Crazy, cool.

I do love it. Yeah, I mean, I have that memory for this place. I’m glad we came back here, we started racing here again. It was a cool place when I got to race here in Champ Car.

But I love all the tracks. When I walk in the paddock, it’s like it would be really tough for me to walk away from this sport. It really would. The feeling of being a part of something, trying to accomplish something with a group of people, yeah, I think you’d be pretty lost. If I stopped, I’d be very lost with what to do.

I love racing. I love the paddock. I love the people. Feel lucky to do it.

Q. When you were going down that back straightaway, did you have any thought you’d be doing this for this long?

WILL POWER: No. Yeah, no way that I thought I would have driven for the best team in the U.S., won on ovals, won the Indy 500. All those things. Won a championship. Yeah, not a chance.

I worked very hard always, was very determined. It’s something that unfolds very slowly. It’s not a big shock that it happened now. When you reflect on it when you came here all those years ago, it was a dream. What I’ve done, I’ve lived out my dream, absolutely. I’ve just lived it out.

You need to reflect sometimes and appreciate that when you get mad or disappointed about something that happens. You’re really lucky to be here.

I enjoy doing appearances now. I enjoy media, all that stuff. It’s all great stuff. I give the young guys a hard time if they complain about it. Man, you could be working in an office, you could be working construction, you’re lucky you’re in this very small group of people that get to do this for a living, so enjoy it.

Q. How similar or different does this title fight feel compared to 2022?

WILL POWER: Yeah, it’s very different. Like, it’s a must-win situation almost right now. Can take a little bit more risk. You probably have a little less pressure ’cause you’re not the one sort of defending this points lead.

Believe me, it’s nice to have the points lead. It’s much better to be in his position by a longshot. Yeah, different year. I kind of learnt from his championship last year, the style of ’22 wouldn’t have worked that year. You had to win. That’s what this year is.

This year was a year of a lot of mistakes from a lot of drivers. Last two races. Toronto, think about it, if I didn’t try that move on Scott. If Malukas and I didn’t have that issue, cause that yellow, suddenly you’re looking pretty good. Everyone has let some big points go. Palou at Iowa. It’s been one of those years where a ’22 sort of year would win it, yeah.

Q. If you’ve let yourself think about this at all, what would a third championship mean to you?

WILL POWER: Oh, yeah, tremendous, tremendous in many different ways. To win in this series, at this time, it’s so difficult. You get a third championship from a deficit of 54 points at this point, come back from a deficit like that, yeah, that would be amazing. It would be absolutely amazing. To finish on all ovals, as well, kind of going back to my early days, sort of unfinished business there.

Yeah, it’s a tough climb from here, but not impossible.

Q. Consistency is a thing that wins the championship, but also there’s the consistency from the guys that deliver that car to you. How hard is this run to the final group of races for them?

WILL POWER: Yeah, it is very much about the consistency of pit stops, car preparations, the guys that build the engines. All those things are going to play a part. Yeah, kind of a grueling season in that they have to pack up now, rebuild a car, rebuild three cars before we go to Milwaukee. It’s the same for every team, yeah.

I mean, it’s absolutely a team sport, I can tell you that. Just having been in this for so long, like I said, to get the ingredients of the fastest pit crew, the best team, the best engine, and being one of the best drivers, to get that combination is so difficult. You look through the whole field, all those guys are capable of winning.

So yeah, got to feel fortunate to be a part of a team like Penske where you’re given those ingredients.

Q. Do you feel maybe the Dixon factor, considering he’s won at Nashville before, can that have an effect on the championship if they let him loose to cover for Palou?

WILL POWER: Yes. Having tested there with Dixon, Dixon is very good at Nashville. I said that before. I could see him winning that race, see him being very competitive. He could play a part, absolutely, in a scenario where we must win, you’re probably going to be fighting Dixon.

Q. The key message still is what you’ve been saying, stay ahead of Alex at all times?

WILL POWER: Yeah, that’s our only shot. That is our only shot. We must be continually finishing ahead of him and see where it falls.

Q. This is your first three-win season since 2018. What’s made the difference to regain the winning form?

WILL POWER: It’s never just one thing, to be honest. I think Chevy made a gain last year. Just with that, you’ve got more chance to qualify in the top six. Qualify in the top six, you certainly have more chance of a win.

If I look at 2022, there were a lot of, like, races where I went from 16th to third, got a lot of podiums, a lot of second places. Had I qualified slightly better, those potentially could have been wins. It’s just putting yourself in that position, having the car.

Yeah, you are constantly working on that stuff. One year you’re a little conservative. Next year you see Palou win with a bit more aggression, so you become a bit more aggressive. I never stop digging and looking.

I actually came into this season with the mindset I must win multiple races. It’s been a long time since I have. Yeah, that’s basically a lot of factors go into it.

Q. Is there anything with your specific race craft that you’ve changed or maximized on now better than previously?

WILL POWER: No, not really. No, I race pretty similar. A couple mistakes this year that I really reflect on that is uncharacteristic of sort of the 2022 year.

No, I have the same mentality. I’m very calm in the car always. Rarely do I get flustered or say something on the radio. I’m less calm out of the car if something happens, but…

Yeah, you just change small things. Built this big toolbox of skills over the years, worked on the mental aspect a lot, which just comes with age, to be honest. No particular thing.

You have your goals coming into a season, but you are just walking that tightrope of aggression versus consistency. If you look at Dixon, 99% of the time he will not go for a move that’s sort of in a 50/50. He will weigh on the cautious side. That’s won him championships. Palou is further to the aggressive. But he walks that tightrope really well of aggression versus reward.

Yeah, I’m always playing on that one side or the other. ’22 I was too conservative. ’23 I had a bad year. This year maybe I’m a little bit over-aggressive at times. But that’s the game you play. You got to hit that sweet spot. It’s tough.

Q. You have this interesting ability to have a really bad race, get mad, cool down, but come back and funnel what was bad into something positive. What is it? Is it a thing?

WILL POWER: Ultimately I came here, like, I have to qualify really well because of the first corner. But ultimately I have to win to keep this thing alive. Yeah, that’s what I did.

Yeah, no, it may look like that, but that’s not really get mad and do anything. You just focus in. I try to do that every weekend.

Yeah, those couple of 18th places were just from bad restarts actually. I mean, yeah, both of them were in restarts on a short oval.

Q. Recently we had news confirming David Malukas heading to Foyt. Some believe he could be moving into your car at some point in time in the future. Won more races than any of your teammates this year. Share some thoughts about wanting to continue.

WILL POWER: I want to continue. I’m not retiring. I’m not. I’m just simply not retiring. Yeah, I know people probably like to spread that around, rumors or whatever, in the hope that they can take my seat. Yeah, I’m staying here for a while. I’ll get better every year, man. I get better every year. I feel like that.

Q. We haven’t had a lot of kids from Down Under doing big things on the Road to Indy for a while. Lochie Hughes heading to INDY NXT. Any thoughts about that?

WILL POWER: I really want to help him get to INDYCAR. I think he’s very good. He’s very focused, determined. Yeah, we spoke I think at Iowa. He didn’t have many races after that. He asked me how to approach a championship. The long or short of it is, man, all you can focus is on what you can control, nothing else. Forget about the rest. Focus in. It’s your ticket to ultimately INDYCAR, but definitely Indy Lights.

I want to help him get to the INDYCAR. I want to see another Australian get a good seat and succeed here in America. He’s good. He deserves it.

THE MODERATOR: Busy between Miles and Lochie.

WILL POWER: Yeah, tough one. I want to see them both succeed. I think Miles will be fine. I think ultimately he’s got Penske’s help. He’s pretty good. Lochie needs more help. It’s very tough from where he is.

You’ve seen Indy Lights champions move on. It’s been good, yeah.

THE MODERATOR: Joined now by the third-place finishing driver, Josef Newgarden. His best-ever finish here at Portland, fifth podium of the season, 57th of his career. Now tied with Sebastien Bourdais for 18th on the all-time INDYCAR SERIES list.

Josef, your general thoughts about this afternoon?

JOSEF NEWGARDEN: Yeah, it was a good day for us. I think in a lot of ways close to our potential. Looking at it from, like, a far distance, it looked like we were a second-place car today. I think third is really close to what we could have achieved.

I think we probably had something for Alex, but not for Will. I think Will was probably lights out the best today. A great result for our team. Obviously Will is still going for this championship. It’s a great result for him to be up front.

For us, you always want more. I want to win every race I’m in, so I don’t like finishing third. It’s a good weekend, good, solid weekend. Proud of the team. Proud of having Tire Rack on our car.

True story. Fun story. I’ve been a customer of tirerack.com since I was a kid. It was always my preferred site to go to when I was trying to figure out specifications for tires. It’s funny to come full circle now that I am 33 to and have them on the car. Pleased we can take this to the last few races of the year and finish strong.

THE MODERATOR: We’ll start with questions.

Q. Josef, much calmer post race today than last week. Was it that pedestrian on the track or still a pretty busy race today?

JOSEF NEWGARDEN: Yeah, it wasn’t super action packed today. Not quite like Gateway, right? Gateway was probably a little more intense in a good way. Today was a little bit more calm. It wasn’t enough to mix it up. We didn’t have a yellow get thrown in there to kind of mix things up.

I think the top guys were pretty strong in their own right so they stayed stationary once we settled in after that first stint.

You can’t have the greatest show every weekend. This is probably a little less than what we experienced last week at Gateway. Still a fun fight. I always enjoy trying to get these races right. The fuel saving, the way you choose when you’re pitting, all that sort of stuff, it all matters and still fun to get it right on a day like today.

Q. Was it hard to keep the right pace and hit your numbers?

JOSEF NEWGARDEN: Definitely. It’s always tough. The car is not easy to drive on the edge, do it consistently every lap without making mistakes or a wrong decision. It’s a tough day. It’s not like we were all just cruising around.

Yeah, maybe a little more settled and processional than we would have liked. A little more action probably would have been good for the fans. Still a tough day to get this right.

Q. Josef, you started on red tires today. What do you think about your tire strategy? Do you think it worked very well?

JOSEF NEWGARDEN: Yeah, it was a good day. Like I said, I think it’s about what our potential was. The only way we finish higher is if we start higher. Need to start on pole or second place, lead from the beginning if we want to be higher up.

It’s going to be tough to match Will today. He had a 10th or two on us. I think Alex was really tough to beat, too. If we had track position on them, maybe we make something happen. I think it was going to be hard overall.

From where we started, pleased with the progress we made. I don’t want to finish third, but I think we maximized what we could today.

Q. Josef, you were strong at the test. How much are you looking forward to returning to Milwaukee and Nashville? How do you expect the two tracks to race?

JOSEF NEWGARDEN: I’m excited, for sure. I like Milwaukee. I’ve been there a couple times in the past before we left for a little hiatus. I always thought it was fun. I hope we can produce a good race.

Nashville is completely unknown to me. I’ve never been on the track. Out there to watch some testing. Really don’t know what that one’s like.

I have high hopes we can find a good package for both places. I think Gateway was really pretty phenomenal as far as the combination. It’s not easy. It’s not an exact science. I think if we could bottle a good racing package where there’s usability on multiple lanes, we would take it everywhere.

Sometimes it’s a little bit of guesswork, trial and error. You have to kind of go places a time or two to figure it out in this new package. We’re trying to figure it out, with the extra weight, hybrid, aero, tire configuration.

I have high hopes we can have a good race package for Milwaukee and Nashville. Overall I love oval racing, too, so excited to finish the season strong.

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Make Every Occasion a Joyous and Memorable One by Hiring Limo Services!

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Limousines can add glamorous and luxurious effects to any special occasion. It is the perfect way to make your day memorable. Moreover, you can easily hire a limo with various rental packages and deals available with reputed limo rental companies. But, if you are wondering on which occasions you can get the help of a limousine service, then we have listed the critical events that require added prestige and bling.

High school prom

High school proms are conducted yearly, and most students highly anticipate the event. They wait the entire year to make this one day memorable and special. So, a prom is the most prominent and popular event where you can rent a Limousine. It is a safe alternative to regular transport, and you can include a group of friends. Also, a limo guarantees safe transport, so the parents won’t have to be worried about their children.

Wedding

A wedding is another important event in one’s life and should be treated with care and creativity. So, if you want to add a glamorous look to your transport, hire a limo service. It would reflect your romance and importance to your spouse on the wedding day. You can hire a limo for the wedding, a unique marriage photo shoot, or a gateway car for the honeymoon.

Bachelorette party

Be it a girl or a group of boys, bachelorette parties are always fun and memorable. So, hiring a Skyline Chicago Limo can add to your special occasion in terms of glam and safer transport. Hiring a limo ensures you can enjoy the evening without any stress. Still, with responsibility, you do not have to worry about getting into a cab after a few drinks or asking for a ride home from other companions.

Valentine’s day

You can use the limo as a symbol of romance and plan a night getaway with your spouse or bae. With the right moves, you can make it a day to remember and enjoy the night in the town. With a personalized setting, you can customize the limo’s backside with limo favorite designs or champagne. And, if you want to get a little attention, then a limo will surely grab the eyes of the people in your town.

Proposal

The most exciting aspect of your life is proposing the love of your life, and it should always be unique. You can hire a limo to make the experience even more memorable and enjoyable. Moreover, you can drive with your partner to a specific place and then ask for a hand in marriage. The entire process keeps you relaxed and excited and helps you to enjoy every moment.

Corporate Christmas party

You can hire a limo for a corporate Christmas party, where the staff or employees would be transported to a pleasant and comfortable dining space. Plan a nice Christmas dinner and show appreciation towards your employee for their hard work by making the transportation special. They would love how you treat them, which would reflect positively on your business.

Final words

Be it any occasion or age, every surprise and celebration demands Chicago limo services to create a fun and unique atmosphere. You can always customize the seats based on your requirements and decorate them with balloons, signs, or confetti, which would definitely add a special touch to the occasion along with safe transportation.

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Long-Distance Travel? Don’t Hit the Road Without These 6 Car Essentials

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August 26, 2024

Embarking on a long-distance road trip is an exhilarating adventure, but it requires careful preparation to ensure a smooth journey. While packing your bags with clothes and snacks is essential, don’t overlook the importance of equipping your car with the right essentials. From safety gear to comfort items, there are several things to consider.

In this article, we will guide you through the must-have items to pack for a hassle-free and enjoyable road trip.

Portable Tire Inflator

A handy tire inflator is an essential tool for any motorist, especially those venturing on long-distance trips. This compact device can swiftly and efficiently inflate your tires to the optimum pressure, confirming the best performance and security.

The growing demand for portable tire inflators across various sectors is driving significant market expansion, states Valuates. By 2029, it is projected to reach $1,463.8 million, growing at a 7.3% CAGR from 2023 to 2029.

If you encounter a flat tire or need to adjust tire pressure due to weather conditions, a portable tire inflator is a must-have. It’s a reliable companion that can save you time, money, and potentially dangerous situations, especially when you’re far from home.

Jumper Cables or Portable Battery Jump Starter

A lifeless battery can be an annoying and troublesome experience, especially on a road trip. Jumper cables allow you to connect your vehicle’s battery to another running vehicle’s battery, providing the required spark to jump-start your engine. However, a portable battery jump starter offers more convenience as it doesn’t require another vehicle.

The average life of a car battery is 3-5 years, according to the Consumer Reports. It could last up to 58 months in the Northern areas of the US and up to 41 months in most Southern regions. The car battery works best at 27 degrees C. Before a long trip, especially in extreme weather, checking your battery is crucial.

If you are traveling during extreme climates, the problem can even be worse. As the temperature lowers and becomes 0 degrees, even a fully charged battery loses its power to start. In summer, extreme heat is developed under the hood which leads to battery failure. In such a situation, jumper cables or a portable battery jump starter are essential tools to have on hand.

It’s an all-inclusive product with a built-in battery that can jump-start your car directly. It can help you get back on track quickly and easily if your battery drains out.

Is it safe to jump-start a hybrid or electric vehicle with regular jumper cables?

No, it is not safe to jump-start a hybrid or electric vehicle with regular jumper cables. The high-voltage batteries in these vehicles can be dangerous if mishandled. It’s best to consult your vehicle’s manual or seek professional assistance to jump-start a hybrid or electric vehicle.

Comprehensive First Aid Kit

A full-fledged first aid kit is an indispensable item for any road trip. It can be a lifeguard in case of small injuries or emergencies. A comprehensive kit should include various stuff, such as bandages, gauze, antiseptic rubs, pain relievers, tweezers, scissors, a thermometer, and first aid instructions. You must ensure that the kit is stored conveniently within your vehicle and that the items are regularly checked and refilled.

According to the National Library of Medicine, motion sickness is prevalent in the US population. Around 30% of the US population suffers from motion sickness. While driving, you must have the medicine for motion sickness in your first-aid kit.

Moreover, according to the NSC, the number of medically consulted injuries rose to 5.2 million in 2022. If you have a first-aid kit with you, it can be handy in any such unfortunate situation. A first aid kit can provide peace of mind and help you respond promptly to any medical situation during your trip.

How often should I check and update the contents of my first aid kit?

You should check and update the stuff of your medical kit at least once a month. This ensures that all items present are appropriate and not expired. Regularly replenishing used supplies will keep your kit ready for any emergency.

Multipurpose Tool Kit

A multipurpose tool kit is an invaluable asset for any road trip. It contains a variety of tools that can come in handy for various tasks, from tightening loose bolts to changing a flat tire. A basic tool kit must have essential items like screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, a hammer, and a tire gauge.

A more comprehensive kit may include additional tools such as a socket set, a utility knife, and electrical tape. With a multipurpose tool kit in your vehicle, you’ll be well-equipped to handle minor repairs or adjustments on the road.

Torque Wrench

A torque wrench is essential for road trips, ensuring your vehicle’s lug nuts are properly tightened when changing a tire. This precision tool helps prevent overtightening, which can damage your wheel, and under-tightening, which can leave your tire dangerously loose.

If you find yourself stranded with a flat tire, a torque wrench can be a lifesaver. It securely fastens the spare tire, ensuring your vehicle is safe to drive until you reach a service station. Having one on hand ensures that you can handle unexpected tire issues with ease, keeping you safe on your journey.

According to eTork, you must use a wrench that is comfortable to use and reduce the amount of force required to adjust the torque. Optimum force prevents nuts and bolts from becoming too slack or too constricted, which can lead to component disaster or safety hazards.

Torque wrenches come in different kinds, such as click, beam, and digital. For those seeking a dependable and affordable option, the 1/4 torque wrench from eTORK is an excellent choice. It offers more precise torque measurement and sturdiness than most competitive products.

Reflective Triangles and Flares

Reflective triangles and flares are essential safety equipment for any vehicle, especially during long-distance trips. In the event of a crash or breakdown, these tools can considerably improve visibility, alerting other drivers to potential hazards.

Flares can be used to signal your location, especially during the evening or when there is no light. Having these items readily available in your vehicle can help prevent accidents and ensure everyone’s safety.

Emergency Plan Guide suggests to keep the flare at a distance of 100-200 meters from your car. The distance of the flare must be decided depending on the traffic speed in that area. It must not be tossed and should be extinguished as soon as you receive help.

Are there any legal requirements for carrying emergency warning devices in my car?

Yes, there are legal requirements for carrying emergency warning devices in your car. Generally, most jurisdictions mandate having reflective triangles or flares to alert other drivers in case of a breakdown or emergency. It’s essential to check the traffic laws of your location to ensure you comply.

A Safe and Enjoyable Journey

By equipping your vehicle with these essential items, you can significantly enhance your road trip experience and ensure your safety on the road. Remember to pack a portable tire inflator, jumper cables, a comprehensive first-aid kit, a multipurpose tool kit, a torque wrench, reflective triangles, and flares.

With these tools at your disposal, you’ll be well-prepared to handle unexpected situations, allowing you to focus on your journey.

Exons Group Review: 4 Tips for New Crypto Traders in 2024 [exonsgroup.com]

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August 26, 2024

Trading cryptocurrencies has become very popular, and sites like Exons Group have made it easier for new buyers to get into this exciting but risky market. Trading cryptocurrency calls for thoughtful strategy, preparation, and knowledge of the nuances of the market. These four pointers will help novice traders utilizing Exons Group negotiate the crypto landscape in 2024.

Leverage Exons Group’s Advanced Trading Tools

The platform can provide rookie traders with an advantage in the quickly changing Bitcoin market. To fully optimize these instruments, however, one must know how to apply them effectively.

Key Points to Consider:

Apply automated trading features

Exons Group offers automated trading options, including bots and algorithms, and a trade robot that can execute transactions based on preset parameters. Automated trading can assist novice traders in ensuring consistent plan execution and help eliminate emotional bias from trading decisions.

Work using Demo Accounts

The company’s demo account tool allows new traders to practice trading in a risk-free environment before risking actual money. Without worrying about losing your money, this helps you familiarize yourself with the platform’s interface, test alternative techniques, and grasp how the market responds to different circumstances.

Learn About the Market Dynamics of cryptocurrencies

The market for cryptocurrencies runs differently from conventional financial markets. New traders with Exons Group must grasp these dynamics if they want to make wise trading selections.

Key Points to Consider:

Recognise market sentiment

The market mood significantly affects bitcoin values; news, social media, and even celebrity endorsements can all impact this. The platform provides sentiment analysis tools and news feeds to assist you in evaluating the market mood and guiding your trading decisions.

Get Technical Analysis

Exons Group offers technical indicators and charting tools to let traders engage in technical study. Knowing how to decipher these graphs and indicators will enable you to project future price swings from past performance. Concentrate on learning the foundations—support and resistance levels, moving averages, and volume analysis.

3. Diversify Your Investments Across Multiple Cryptocurrencies

Diversification is one of the most effective strategies for mitigating risk in bitcoin trading. The company offers a wide selection of cryptocurrencies for trading, providing numerous opportunities to create a diversified portfolio.

Key Points to Consider:

Research Emerging Altcoins

The platform also offers access to highly prospective cryptocurrencies with great development potential. Though more dangerous, if selected sensibly, these coins may provide significant rewards. Search for currencies with developing teams, unusual applications, and expanding communities.

Organize Your Portfolio

A well-balanced portfolio combines steadier investments with riskier, higher-reward assets. Stablecoins, which link to the value of conventional currencies, such as USDT (Tether) or USDC (USD Coin), might provide a safe haven amid market instability.

4. Implement Strong Risk Management Practices

For rookie traders, especially, risk control is absolutely vital in bitcoin trading. The market is volatile; hence, without appropriate risk control, you may suffer major losses.

Key Points to Consider

Steer clear of over-leveraging

Exons Group offers leverage choices that enable traders to utilize borrowed money to increase their market exposure. Still, leverage may increase losses as well as benefits. Until you completely grasp the dangers involved, novice traders should start with minimal or no leverage.

Never expose more risk than you can afford to lose

In the erratic cryptocurrency market, specifically, this basic trading guideline is crucial. Calculate the possible loss on every trade using the risk management tools provided by Exons Group to make sure your total risk tolerance fits it.

Conclusion

Trading cryptocurrencies with Exons Group in 2024 offers an interesting chance to interact with a market changing quickly. Success in this area, however, requires a systematic strategy, ongoing education, and rigorous risk management—not just excitement. As a rookie crypto trader, you may set yourself for success by using the company’s sophisticated trading tools, market dynamics education, diversification of your assets, and strong risk management techniques. Remember, patience, discipline, and a readiness to learn and adapt to the market can help you flourish in the bitcoin space.

End-of-Season Guide to IndyCar Betting

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August 26, 2024

IndyCar racing is known for its competition level, skill, and race-day thrills. Being one of the premier racing series, it hosts a flourishing audience of super fans and people who love to leverage their knowledge of the outcomes of IndyCar races through bets and wagers.

While IndyCar differs from Formula One and NASCAR, the types of wagers and betting strategies implemented are nearly identical among all motorsports. If you wish to participate, leverage your knowledge, and bet on the outcomes of IndyCar, consider our recommended site, 22Bet login. Continue reading to learn what you need to know about IndyCar betting at the time of writing.

What is IndyCar

For those who don’t know, IndyCar is an open-wheel racing series in tracks and races with a lot of variety. Due to the extreme level of diversity, the primary focus is on drivers and their team’s adaptability and skill.

Each race varies drastically in length and format. For example, one race could be a few laps sprint around a short circuit, and the next could be a multiple-hour-long endurance trail on an oval. While technology is beneficial, the most successful teams in IndyCar are the ones proficient in many race styles.

Types of IndyCar Bets

The various types of IndyCar bets closely overlap with other motorsports series. Some of the most popular bets include:

Race Winner – Betting on which driver will finish in the first position.
Podium Finish – Betting on a driver to finish in one of the top three positions.
Head-to-Head – Picking two different teams, and betting on which will finish ahead of the other.
Pole Position – Betting on the position a driver will start the race in after a qualifier.
Lap Leader – Betting on which driver will be in the first position for the majority of the race’s laps.

Placing bets on IndyCar is simple nowadays as the market is full of various Bookmakers and Sportsbooks. As mentioned previously, Bet22 is a good place to begin as they have many favorable factors, including a good reputation, sleek interface, and fair odds.

Upcoming IndyCar Races and Betting Opportunities

Below are some of the upcoming races in IndyCar and potential betting strategies. Bets are never a guaranteed win, so please consider the following suggestions as not financial advice.

HY-VEE Milwaukee Mile 250

Date – August 31st, 2024
Venue – Milwaukee Mile West Allis, Wisconsin
Driver to Watch – While this track hasn’t been in IndyCar for eight years, Scott Dixon is a driver to keep an eye on. His performance so far this year has been fantastic, and he has also won first place on this track in 2009.
Betting Strategy – Consider placing a pole position due to Scott Dixon’s good history on the Milwaukee Mile.

Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

Date – September 15th, 2024
Venue – Nashville Superspeedway Lebanon, Tennessee
Driver to Watch – Scott Dixon is a solid driver to watch because of his skill on an oval track. Alex Palou and Will Power have also had a strong 2024 season in IndyCar, making them also viable candidates. Traditionally the Big Machine Music City is on the street circuit, however, due to construction it will be on the Nashville Superspeedway.
Betting Strategy – Because of the change of track, there isn’t an established history here in IndyCar. Consider safer options such as Podium Finish and Head-to-Head matchups.

Conclusion

IndyCar is about to wrap up for the year, but there are three upcoming races left, all of which are full of opportunity. Remember always to bet responsibly and not risk anything you aren’t willing to lose. The good news is that motorsports betting is highly favorable to those with a knowledge of the sport. Good luck!

Maximizing Payouts in Online Crash Games

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August 26, 2024

A new genre of casino games has taken the internet by storm lately called crash-style games. These games have grown as popular alternatives to classics like slots and blackjack. They feature meteoric rises, instant gratification, and global appeal. Continue reading to learn more about these crash casino games, and how to make the most from them.

A Brief Synopsis of Crash Games

A Crash-Style game is a game that revolves around an ever-increasing multiplier, and determining when it will ‘crash’ or stop. The objective is to cash out before the crash or stop occurs, to incur significant profits or losses. Not only do these games offer fast-paced dopamine-filled rewards, but they also provide engaging tension through the ever-increasing multiplier.

There are many ways to hedge against the casino in crash games. Examples include risking large amounts on safer bets and risking smaller amounts on unsafe bets or utilizing external tools. There are a lot of crash games out there, the most popular are JetX, Aviator, and Space XY.

Crash Games Breakdown

Multiplier System: The entire game revolves around the multiplier. Typically, this multiplier starts at 1x and increases continually until the crash occurs. For example, if a player bets $50 on the round and the player then cashes out at 1.57x, the player would win $78.50. However, if the crash occurs before the player cashes out, the $50 is lost. The player is free to cash out at any point before the crash.
Betting: These games also typically feature a robust betting system. These systems include the ability to auto-bet and cash out on set multipliers. Depending on the website or app, there can be various minimum or maximum amounts.
The Crash: The crash indicates the end of the round, eliminating any existing bets. When the crash occurs depends on the game’s algorithm and is random. Depending on the algorithm, multipliers can reach insane levels such as 1000x, so players are encouraged to stay as long as possible.

Crash Games Strategies

Because of the random nature of crash-style games, predicting the best possible time to cash out is difficult. Therefore, the best strategies involve utilizing external resources, setting limits, and leveraging your cash appropriately.

External Resources

As there are a lot of crash-style games, many external predictors, such as the JetX predictor can be used to maximize your bets. These predictors use the same algorithms to provide accurate guesses for when you should cash out your bet.

Setting Limits

Setting hard limits on cash you’re willing to play with is a fantastic betting strategy amongst all casino games. Crash games are no different, and entering with a solid limit is a great way to reduce emotional investment and increase strategic analysis.

Leveraging Appropriately

Some games like JetX allow for multiple bets at the same time. Multiple bets are beneficial because players who implement several betting strategies with their cash have a higher chance of success. A popular method is setting auto-cashouts for large sums of money at safer multiplier levels (1.05x – 1.25x) while setting much higher (3x – 10x) auto-cashout amounts for smaller amounts.

Conclusion

Crash-style games like JetX have undoubtedly changed the betting markets for the better. They offer quick dopamine-filled sessions that are simple and fun to play. The multiplier and crash systems synergize perfectly, allowing for a constant stream of excitement. The evidence is clear, crash games have become a new favorite among online gamblers. Remember to implement intelligent strategies and perhaps fortune may find you during your next session. As always, gamble responsibly!

Layne Riggs spoils the 2024 Playoff opener with first Truck career victory at Milwaukee

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August 25, 2024

GettyImages-2168472956 — WEST ALLIS, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 25: Layne Riggs, driver of the #38 Zorn Compressor & Equipment Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series The Milwaukee Mile at The Milwaukee Mile on August 25, 2024 in West Allis, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images).

For a second time since the inception of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ Playoff format, a non-Playoff contender stole the final spotlight in the Playoff opener as rookie Layne Riggs dominated the final stage and cruised to his first Craftsman Truck Series career victory in the LiUNA! 175 at the Milwaukee Mile on Sunday, August 25.

The 22-year-old, second-generation racer from Bahama, North Carolina, led the final 53 of 175-scheduled laps in an event where he qualified in 16th place but methodically drove his way to the front, where he would spend the majority of the event running upfront with a bevy of Playoff contenders.

Then after notching a total of 13 stage points between the event’s first two stage periods, Riggs flexed his horsepower at the start of the final stage period with 56 laps remaining to move into second place before he then muscled past Playoff contender Ty Majeski for the lead three laps remaining. With the lead in his sole possession, Riggs would maintain it for the remainder of the event and beat Majeski by one-and-a-half seconds to score his first elusive Truck Series career win.

With on-track qualifying that determined the starting lineup occurring on Saturday, August 24, Playoff contender Ty Majeski notched his fourth Truck pole position of the 2024 season after he posted a pole-winning lap at 122.556 mph in 29.815 seconds. Joining him on the front row was Tanner Gray, who posted the second-fastest qualifying lap at 122.469 mph in 29.836 seconds.

Prior to the event, Playoff contender Rajah Caruth and Justin Carroll dropped to the rear of the field due to unapproved adjustments made to their respective trucks.

When the green flag waved and the race started, Ty Majeski rocketed his No. 98 Road Ranger/Soda Sense Ford F-150 ahead with a strong start from the inside lane and he retained the lead through the first two turns and the backstretch while Playoff contender Christian Eckes, who started behind Majeski on the inside lane, used every inch of the first two turns to muscle his No. 19 NAPA Chevrolet Silverado RST past Tanner Gray’s No. 15 Dead On Tools Toyota Tundra TRD Pro for the runner-up spot. As the field behind jostled for early spots, Majeski proceeded to lead the first lap.

Over the next four laps, Majeski stabilized his lead to as high as six-tenths of a second over runner-up Eckes while Playoff contenders Corey Heim and Nick Sanchez made their way into third and fourth, respectively, ahead of Tanner Gray and Kaden Honeycutt. With William Sawalich, winner of the ARCA Menards Series event at Milwaukee earlier in the day, running in seventh, Playoff contenders and teammates Tyler Ankrum and Daniel Dye followed suit in the top nine while rookie Layne Riggs occupied 10th place ahead of Playoff contender Grant Enfinger.

Through the first 10 scheduled laps, Majeski extended his early advantage to more than a second over Eckes while Heim, Sanchez and Honeycutt followed suit in the top five ahead of Tanner Gray, William Sawalich, Ankrum, Daniel Dye and Riggs. Behind, Enfinger retained 11th place ahead of Matt Crafton, with Playoff contenders Ben Rhodes and Taylor Gray occupying 13th and 14th, respectively, ahead of Sammy Smith, Jake Garcia, Dean Thompson, Matt Mills, Chase Purdy and Ty Dillon. Meanwhile, Playoff contender Rajah Caruth was up to 24th place after starting at the rear of the field while Bayley Currey plummeted to 36th place, dead last, due to pitting under green from the top-15 mark after getting squeezed into the frontstretch’s outside wall by Taylor Gray and Crafton that cut Currey’s left-front tire on the sixth lap.

Ten laps later, Majeski’s advantage was reduced to eight-tenths of a second over Eckes as Heim and Sanchez trailed the lead as far back as five seconds. Behind, Ankrum retained eighth place and was running two spots ahead of Dye while Enfinger, Rhodes, and Taylor Gray were running 11th, 13th, and 14ty, respectively. By then, Caruth was still mired in 23rd as Honeycutt continued to run as the highest non-Playoff contender in fifth place ahead of Tanner Gray and Sawalich.

Another 15 laps later, Majeski regained his wide advantage from early in the race as he was now leading by more than a second over Eckes. Behind, Heim continued to fend off Sanchez in third place, where the former was ahead of the latter by half a second, while Honeycutt retained fifth place ahead of Tanner Gray, Sawalich, Ankrum, Dye and Riggs. Meanwhile, Caruth cracked the top 20 as he was running in 20th place behind Matt Mills while Playoff contenders Enfinger, Ben Rhodes and Taylor Gray remained in 11th, 13th and 14th, respectively.

Then on Lap 42, Eckes took advantage of Majeski getting mired behind lapped traffic, starting through the backstretch and through Turns 3 and 4 before returning to the frontstretch, to move into the lead as he used the outside lane to overtake Majeski along with lapped competitors Bret Holmes and Chase Purdy. Eckes proceeded to stretch his advantage to more than a second just past the Lap 45 mark while Heim, Sanchez and Honeycutt trailed the lead as far back as six seconds.

Then on Lap 47, the event’s first caution period flew when Jayson Alexander got loose and hit the outside wall in Turn 3, where his truck came to a stop. During the caution period, nearly the entire field led by Eckes pitted while Ty Dillon and Jake Garcia remained on the track. Following the pit stops, Eckes exited pit road first ahead of Majeski, Sanchez, Heim, Riggs and Dye, respectively. Amid the pit stops, Heim was sent to the rear of the field for speeding on pit road.

With the caution period being extended towards the first stage’s conclusion period at Lap 55, the first stage period officially concluded under caution. As a result, Ty Dillon, who remained on the track, claimed his first Truck stage victory of the 2024 season. Jake Garcia, who also remained on the track, followed suit in second ahead of Eckes, Majeski and Sanchez while Riggs, Dye, Tanner Gray, Taylor Gray and Ankrum were scored in the top 10. By then, Playoff contenders Enfinger, Rhodes, Caruth and Heim were mired back in 13th, 18th, 19th and 22nd, respectively, as they missed the first round of opportunities for stage points.

Under the stage break and extended caution period, select names including the leader Ty Dillon, Garcia, Stewart Friesen, Conner Jones and Chase Purdy pitted while the rest led by Eckes remained on the track.

Amid an extended caution period, where Dexter Bean stalled on the frontstretch just past the Lap 60 mark, the second stage period started on Lap 62 under green as Eckes and Majeski occupied the front row. At the start, Eckes muscled ahead of Majeski to retain the lead through the first two turns and from the inside lane while Riggs overtook Majeski for the runner-up spot entering the backstretch. As Eckes proceeded to lead the following lap, Riggs followed suit in second ahead of Majeski, Sanchez and the Gray brothers while Crafton was battling Dye for seventh place ahead of Ankrum, Honeycutt and Enfinger.

By Lap 70, Eckes maintained a narrow lead over Riggs as Majeski, Sanchez and Tanner Gray followed suit in the top five. Eckes would proceed to slightly stabilize his advantage to three-tenths of a second by Lap 75 over Riggs as Majeski, Sanchez and Tanner Gray continued to trail in the top five. Meanwhile, Heim, who restarted just outside the top 20 amid his pit road speeding penalty, was up to 14th place in his No. 11 Safelite Toyota Tundra TRD Pro behind Rhodes while Taylor Gray, Dye, Crafton, Ankrum and Honeycutt rounded out the top 10 ahead of Enfinger and Dean Thompson. Amid the battles upfront for a majority of the Playoff contenders, Caruth was mired back in 20th place.

Ten laps later, Eckes retained the lead by half a second over Riggs, with third-place Majeski trailing the lead by a second and fourth-place Sanchez trailing by more than two seconds. Behind, the Gray brothers retained fifth and sixth, with older brother Tanner racing ahead of younger brother Taylor, while Dye occupied seventh place as he was two spots ahead of teammate Ankrum.

At the halfway mark between Laps 87 and 88, Eckes extended his advantage to more than two seconds over Majeski and Riggs as Sanchez, Tanner Gray, Taylor Gray, Dye, Crafton, Anrkum and Honeycutt followed suit in the top 10 ahead of Enfinger, Rhodes, Thompson, Heim, Sammy Smith, Ty Dillon, Matt Mills, Caruth, Garcia and Sawalich.

Through the Lap 100 mark, Eckes stabilized his advantage to more than two seconds over Majeski while Riggs, Sanchez and Taylor Gray trailed the lead as far back as six seconds. By then, Playoff contenders Dye and Ankrum were in sixth and ninth, respectively, while Enfinger, Rhodes and Heim trailed in the top 13. In addition, Caruth was mired back in 18th place behind Dillon and Mills.

When the second stage period concluded on Lap 110, Eckes cruised to his ninth Truck stage victory of the 2024 season. Majeski followed suit in second ahead of Riggs, Sanchez and Taylor Gray while Dye, Ankrum, Crafton, Honeycutt and Enfinger were scored in the top 10. By then, Playoff contenders Rhodes, Heim and Caruth were mired back in 11th, 13th and 19th, respectively.

During the stage break, the lead lap field led by Eckes returned to pit road for service. Following the pit stops, Eckes retained the lead as he exited pit road first ahead of Riggs, Majeski, Sanchez, Dye, Taylor Gray, Ankrum, Heim, Tanner Gray and Enfinger.

With 56 laps remaining, the final stage commenced as Eckes and Riggs occupied the front row. At the start, Eckes gained a brief advantage from the inside lane through the frontstretch until he went wide, which allowed Majeski to capitalize and clear Eckes off of Turn 2 with the lead. As the field fanned out to multiple lanes through the first two turns and the backstretch, Riggs then joined the battle for the lead with Majeski and Eckes, but Majeski retained the top spot as Matt Mills got sideways off the front nose of Caruth and hit the wall in Turn 3, though the race remained under green flag conditions. With Majeski leading Riggs for the following lap, Eckes fell back to third as he had Heim, Taylor Gray, Ankrum, Sanchez and more trailing in from behind.

Then with 53 laps remaining, Riggs battled and overtook Majeski to lead for the first time through the backstretch. Riggs proceeded to lead by half a second in his No. 38 Zorn Compressor & Equipment Ford F-150 over Majeski with 50 laps remaining as Eckes, Heim and Sanchez trailed in the top five by less than three seconds. By then, nine of 10 Playoff contenders were running in the top 13 while Caruth, the lone Playoff contender who was not running inside the top 13 on the track, was mired back just within the top-20 mark.

With 40 laps remaining, Riggs stabilized his advantage to six-tenths of a second over Majeski while Eckes, Sanchez and Heim trailed in the top five by as far back as four seconds. Meanwhile, Taylor Gray trailed in sixth place by five seconds while Ankrum, Rhodes, Tanner Gray and Dye were scored in the top 10 ahead of Crafton, Honeycutt, Enfinger, Sawalich and Ty Dillon. Meanwhile, Caruth was mired back in 19th place in front of Dean Thompson.

Down to the final 25 laps of the event, Riggs extended his advantage to a second over runner-up Majeski as Eckes, Sanchez and Heim were running in the top five, with the latter three trailing by more than four seconds. Behind, Taylor Gray, Ankrum, Rhodes, Dye and Tanner Gray followed suit in the top 10 while Playoff contenders Enfinger and Caruth were mired back in 13th and 17th, respectively.

Five laps later, Riggs continued to lead the race ahead of eight Playoff contenders and by a second over his closest challenger Majeski. Riggs would proceed to retain the top spot by seven-tenths of a second over runner-up Majeski with 15 laps remaining while third-place Eckes trailed in third place by one-and-a-half seconds

With 10 laps remaining, Riggs, who was being mired in lapped traffic and had his steady advantage steadily decreasing over the last several laps, continued to lead by nine-tenths of a second over Majeski while third-place Eckes continued to trail by one-and-a-half seconds in third place ahead of Sanchez and Heim. Heim would then be entangled in a battle for fifth place with teammate Taylor Gray and Ankrum while Dye, Rhodes and Crafton trailed in the top 10.

Down to the final five laps of the event, Riggs stretched his advantage back up to a second over runner-up Majeski as Majeski had Eckes trailing him by nine-tenths of a second. By then, fourth-place Sanchez trailed by three seconds while Taylor Gray, who persevered in his late battle against teammate Heim and Ankrum, was running in fifth place and trailing the lead by six seconds.

When the white flag waved and the final lap started, Riggs remained as the leader by one-and-a-half seconds over Majeski. With Majeski unable to quickly narrow the deficit, Riggs, who was mired within no lapped traffic that could stall his momentum, cycled his Ford smoothly around the Milwaukee circuit for a final time before he streaked back to the frontstretch and claimed his first checkered flag in his 23rd series’ start.

With the victory, Layne Riggs, the leading Rookie-of-the-Year candidate who did not make the 2024 Truck Series Playoffs, became the 125th competitor overall to win in the Craftsman Truck Series division, a list that includes his father and former NASCAR competitor, Scott Riggs. He also joined Nick Sanchez and Rajah Caruth as competitors to record their first Truck victories in 2024 and he notched the ninth Truck career victory for Front Row Motorsports, with the team winning for the first time since Talladega Superspeedway in October 2023 with Brett Moffitt. The victory was also a first for rookie crew chief Dylan Cappello.

Prior to his first Truck career victory, Riggs had only notched four top-five results while ending up with 10 results of 18th or worse through 16 starts in his rookie campaign. Riggs’ Milwaukee victory, which made him the spoiler of the day as a non-Playoff contender, resulted in the 10 qualified Playoff contenders missing their first shot of automatically transferring past the Round of 10 to 8 by not winning the Playoff opener.

The only thing that went wrong for Riggs’ first victory was the driver dislocating his shoulder while standing atop his roof and pumping his fists in the air and in front of the Milwaukee fans after claiming his checkered flag. Nonetheless, Riggs would receive assistance from his No. 38 pit crew to climb back down from his truck’s roof as he then proceeded to celebrate both on the frontstretch and in Victory Lane.

“I don’t even know how to describe [the first win],” Riggs said in Victory Lane on FS1. “The biggest thing I can do is just thank Zorn that was on the truck this weekend. It’s their first race. It’s awesome for them. Thank you to [team owner] Bob Jenkins, [general manager] Jerry Freeze for letting me drive this [No. 38] truck. I mean, it’s been no surprise that we’ve had a terrible year. It’s been an awful year. I’ve learned so much, though, and I went through my rookie season. After the start, I thought there’s no way we were going to get a win. We do the best we can, but we’re just learning for next year. I knew in practice, this [truck] was pretty awesome. [Me and my team] have a good time together and we’re a family now.”

“[My shoulder] hurts like a mug, but hey, it was worth it,” Riggs jokingly added. “It’s not the first time it’s happened to me, but it ain’t going to slow me down.”

Behind Riggs, Ty Majeski, the pole winner who led 45 laps and was a local hero of the venue as a native of Seymour, Wisconsin, settled in second place as he fell short of winning three races in a row in recent weeks while Eckes, the 2024 Truck Series Regular Season Champion who led a race-high 71 laps, came home in third place for his ninth top-three result of the 2024 season.

Amid the disappointments of not winning the Playoff opener and automatically transferring into the second Playoff round, both Majeski and Eckes continue to set their sights on transferring to this year’s Championship 4 round at Phoenix Raceway and contending for their first series championship.

“I think the fact that we missed [the setup] as bad as we did and we were as close as we were is super encouraging,” Majeski, who is 44 points above the top-eight cutline in the Playoff standings, said. “That means we have a lot of speed in our trucks. It’s just up to us to hit the package right. [Crew chief] Joe [Shear Jr.] and I put our heads together to come up with our Phoenix [Raceway] package and come up with some changes to it, to try and make it better for Phoenix. [I] Don’t know that we got there quite yet, but super proud of the run we’ve had the last three races. We’re hitting on all eight cylinders right now and super proud of everybody. Everybody back at the shop has been working hard over the course of the Olympic break, into Richmond and into Milwaukee here to get our trucks better. We’re seeing that improvement and I feel good about where we’re at. We’re poised to make a pretty good run here, so we got to keep it going.”

“I was leading on the bottom [lane] and [the truck] bottomed out for the first time all day,” Eckes, who leads the Playoff standings and is 60 points above the cutline, added. “It shot up the racetrack and just couldn’t recover. I was way too tight. [I] Felt like it was going to build tight and it did and we just weren’t aggressive enough on adjustments. Proud of everybody, but definitely a pretty big missed opportunity. We’ll see what happens, but disappointed in that.”

Nick Sanchez rallied from a late retirement at Richmond Raceway two weeks ago by finishing in fourth place while Taylor Gray muscled his No. 17 JBL Toyota Tundra TRD Pro to a strong fifth-place result.

Playoff contenders Tyler Ankrum, Corey Heim, Daniel Dye and Ben Rhodes finished sixth through ninth, respectively, while Matt Crafton came home in 10th place.

Notably, Playoff contender Grant Enfinger ended up in 13th place behind Kaden Honeycutt while Playoff rookie Rajah Caruth capped off his long afternoon in 17th place behind Sammy Smith.

There were five lead changes for four different leaders. The race featured two cautions for 22 laps. In addition, 20 of 36 starters finished on the lead lap.

Results.

1. Layne Riggs, 53 laps led

2. Ty Majeski, 45 laps led

3. Christian Eckes, 71 laps led, Stage 2 winner

4. Nick Sanchez

5. Taylor Gray

6. Tyler Ankrum

7. Corey Heim

8. Daniel Dye

9. Ben Rhodes

10. Matt Crafton

11. Tanner Gray

12. Kaden Honeycutt

13. Grant Enfinger

14. William Sawalich

15. Jack Wood

16. Ty Dillon, six laps led, Stage 1 winner

17. Sammy Smith

18. Rajah Caruth

19. Dean Thompson

20. Stewart Friesen

21. Jake Garcia, one lap down

22. Conner Jones, one lap down

23. Chase Purdy, two laps down

24. Matt Mills, two laps down

25. Timmy Hill, two laps down

26. Bret Holmes, two laps down

27. Mason Maggio, two laps down

28. Spencer Boyd, three laps down

29. Bayley Currey, three laps down

30. Dexter Bean, three laps down

31. Marco Andretti, five laps down

32. Thad Moffitt, six laps down

33. Matthew Gould, six laps down

34. Justin Carroll, eight laps down

35. Lawless Alan – OUT, Suspension

36. Jayson Alexander – OUT, Accident

*Bold indicates Playoff competitors

Playoff standings

1. Christian Eckes +60

2. Ty Majeski +44

3. Corey Heim +41

4. Nick Sanchez +34

5. Taylor Gray +13

6. Tyler Ankrum +13

7. Daniel Dye +9

8. Grant Enfinger +2

9. Ben Rhodes -2

10. Rajah Caruth -4

With the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoffs underway, the next event on the schedule is Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee, for the UNOH 200, which will serve as the second Round of 10 event. The event is scheduled to occur on September 19 and air at 8 p.m. ET on FS1.

Power Gains Ground on Palou with Portland Victory

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August 25, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore. (Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024) – Will Power and Team Penske made their point Sunday by winning the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland: The race for the Astor Challenge Cup is far from over.

Power earned his series-leading third victory of the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season in the No. 12 Verizon Business Team Penske Chevrolet and gained ground on championship leader Alex Palou with three races remaining. He drove to a 9.8267-second victory over the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda of Palou on the 12-turn, 1.964-mile road course at Portland International Raceway.

Two-time series champion Power, who started second, earned the 44th win of his Hall of Fame career on the heels of disappointing consecutive finishes of 12th in July at Toronto and 18th last weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway.

“Very rewarding,” Power said. “I came here determined, so did the whole team. We wanted to get qualifying right and then execute in the race. It’s not a last-ditch effort, but really if Palou finished ahead of us today, it was going to be very difficult.

“We’re going to keep fighting ahead here. A couple of bad races before this, but let’s see if we can get a championship.”

Josef Newgarden completed the podium by finishing third in the No. 2 TireRack.com Team Penske Chevrolet, with Colton Herta fourth in the No. 26 Gainbridge Honda of Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian. Marcus Armstrong rounded out the top five in the No. 11 American Legion Chip Ganassi Racing Honda.

Two-time and defending series champion Palou leads Power by 54 points – the maximum number a driver can earn in one race. Herta slipped from second to third, 67 points behind Palou, after finishing fourth in the No. 26 Gainbridge Honda of Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian.

The three remaining races are all on ovals – the Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s doubleheader Aug. 31-Sept. 1 at the Milwaukee Mile and the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix on Sept. 15 at Nashville Superspeedway. The INDYCAR SERIES hasn’t raced at the Milwaukee Mile since 2015 or Nashville Superspeedway since 2008.

Power has 10 career victories on ovals, including in 2014 at Milwaukee and last month at Iowa Speedway; Palou has none among his 11 career wins.

“We’ve been very, very good on ovals – very solid,” Power said. “Obviously, they’re two ovals that we haven’t raced at in a long time, so it’s anyone’s game. I hope we get it right. We’ll do our best and take the fight to Alex.”

Power wasted no time taking the fight to Palou at the drop of the green flag. He passed NTT P1 Award winner Santino Ferrucci entering Turn 1 on the first lap and was out front and in control for the rest of the 110-lap race except for pit stops. Power led a race-high 101 laps.

Palou passed Ferrucci for second on Lap 8 and, like Power, stayed in that spot for most of the remainder of the race except for pit stops. Ferrucci, who earned AJ Foyt Racing’s emotional first pole since 2014, finished eighth in the No. 14 Phoenix Investors Chevrolet.

Two-time and defending series champion Palou’s best chance to pass Power came on Lap 26 when Pietro Fittipaldi exited the pits in the No. 30 Localiza Rent a Car Honda of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing directly in front of Power after serving a drive-through penalty. That slowed Power and allowed Palou to pull right up to Power’s gearbox in Turn 7, but Power parried the move and kept the lead.

Quick work by the Team Penske pit crew on Power’s first stop all but sealed the win, especially since there were no caution periods after a first-lap fracas involving Kyle Kirkwood, Scott Dixon and Fittipaldi. Power’s first stop, at the end of Lap 32, lasted 6.9 seconds. Palou made his first stop one lap later, but it took 9.2 seconds.

From there, Palou slipped back as varying tire strategies unfolded over the final two pit stops. Power started on the Firestone Firehawk primary tires and was able to use the quicker Firestone alternate red-sidewall tires in all three pit stops. Palou aggressively used a set of alternate tires in NTT P1 Award qualifying Saturday and was forced to the less-grippy primary tires for his final stint, ensuring Power’s cruise to victory.

“Maybe we were a bit wrong with the strategy there,” Palou said. “Went too aggressive in qualifying yesterday and really didn’t have any good used alternates. It was tough work there on primaries having to catch Will, but the 12 deserved it today. They were very, very fast. Happy with the P2 today.”

The top eight drivers in the standings are still mathematically eligible to win the Astor Challenge Cup as season champion, but it’s looking more and more like a three-driver race for the title between Palou, Power and Herta.

The drive for a seventh title by Dixon probably was derailed when he crashed the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda into the guardrail on Lap 1 after contact from Fittipaldi. Dixon was forced into the dirt earlier in the lap amid tight traffic by the No. 27 AutoNation Honda of Andretti Global’s Kirkwood, and Dixon was hip-checked by Fittipaldi’s car shortly after returning to the racing surface.

Dixon finished last in the 28-car field – his lowest finish since being taken out in a crash and placing 32nd in the 2017 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. He is fifth in points, 101 behind Palou.

The first race of the Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s doubleheader is at 6 p.m. ET Saturday, Aug. 31, with live coverage on Peacock and the INDYCAR Radio Network. The second race is at 2:30 p.m. ET Sunday, Sept. 1, with USA Network, Peacock and the INDYCAR Radio Network providing live coverage.

BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland Race Results

PORTLAND, Ore. – Results Sunday of the BITNILE.COM Grand Prix of Portland NTT INDYCAR SERIES event on the 1.964-mile Portland International Raceway, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, engine, laps completed and reason out (if any):

(2) Will Power, Chevrolet, 110, Running
(3) Alex Palou, Honda, 110, Running
(5) Josef Newgarden, Chevrolet, 110, Running
(8) Colton Herta, Honda, 110, Running
(7) Marcus Armstrong, Honda, 110, Running
(10) Marcus Ericsson, Honda, 110, Running
(20) Scott McLaughlin, Chevrolet, 110, Running
(1) Santino Ferrucci, Chevrolet, 110, Running
(12) Graham Rahal, Honda, 110, Running
(11) Kyle Kirkwood, Honda, 110, Running
(14) Rinus VeeKay, Chevrolet, 110, Running
(17) Alexander Rossi, Chevrolet, 110, Running
(4) Christian Lundgaard, Honda, 110, Running
(18) Felix Rosenqvist, Honda, 110, Running
(22) Pato O’Ward, Chevrolet, 110, Running
(28) Kyffin Simpson, Honda, 110, Running
(19) Toby Sowery, Honda, 109, Running
(24) Sting Ray Robb, Chevrolet, 109, Running
(15) Juri Vips, Honda, 109, Running
(25) David Malukas, Honda, 109, Running
(23) Nolan Siegel, Chevrolet, 109, Running
(26) Conor Daly, Chevrolet, 109, Running
(21) Linus Lundqvist, Honda, 109, Running
(27) Jack Harvey, Honda, 109, Running
(13) Pietro Fittipaldi, Honda, 109, Running
(16) Christian Rasmussen, Chevrolet, 108, Running
(6) Romain Grosjean, Chevrolet, 107, Running
(9) Scott Dixon, Honda, 0, Contact

Race Statistics
Winner’s average speed: 112.161 mph
Time of race: 01:55:34.1948
Margin of victory: 9.8267 seconds
Cautions: 1 for 4 laps
Lead changes: 8 among 5 drivers

Lap Leaders:
Power, Will 1 – 31
Palou, Alex 32
Newgarden, Josef 33
Power, Will 34 – 56
Herta, Colton 57 – 60
Armstrong, Marcus 61
Power, Will 62 – 85
Palou, Alex 86 – 87
Power, Will 88 – 110

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Point Standings:
Palou 484, Power 430, Herta 417, McLaughlin 396, Dixon 383, O’Ward 360, Newgarden 353, Kirkwood 342, Rossi 295, Ferrucci 274, Rosenqvist 265, Lundgaard 261, Armstrong 258, Ericsson 257, VeeKay 240, Rahal 227, Grosjean 218, Lundqvist 216, Robb 156, Fittipaldi 156, Simpson 152, Siegel 124, Rasmussen 114, Agustin Canapino 109, Malukas 102, Harvey 96, Theo Pourchaire 91, Daly 51, Tom Blomqvist 46, Ed Carpenter 45, Sowery 45, Callum Ilott 39, Katherine Legge 29, Luca Ghiotto 27, Helio Castroneves 26, Kyle Larson 21, Takuma Sato 19, Tristan Vautier 12, Vips 11, Colin Braun 10, Ryan Hunter-Reay 6, Hunter McElrea 6, Marco Andretti 5

Toyota Racing – NCTS Milwaukee Post-Race Report – 08.25.24

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August 25, 2024

TRICON GARAGE TEAMMATES OPEN TRUCK SERIES PLAYOFFS WITH TOP-10 FINISHES
Taylor Gray, Corey Heim place two Tundras in the top 10 in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (August 25, 2024) – Toyota drivers opened the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Playoffs with two top-10 finishes in Sunday’s race at the Milwaukee Mile. TRICON Garage teammates Taylor Gray finished fifth and Corey Heim finished seventh to open their 2024 Playoff run.

Taylor Gray had a strong start to his NCTS championship bid, scoring his sixth top-five and 10th top-10 finish of the season at the one-mile oval. Heim came back from an early pit road penalty to earn his 13th top-10 finish of the season with his seventh-place result.

Heim currently sits third in the Playoff point standings and Gray is fifth with both drivers above the eight-driver cutline after the first Playoff race.

Toyota Racing Post-Race Recap
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
The Milwaukee Mile
Race 16 of 23 – 175 Laps, 177.62 Miles

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS
1st, Layne Riggs*
2nd, Ty Majeski*
3rd, Christian Eckes*
4th, Nick Sanchez*
5th, TAYLOR GRAY
7th, COREY HEIM
11th, TANNER GRAY
14th, WILLIAM SAWALICH
19th, DEAN THOMPSON
20th, STEWART FRIESEN
25th, TIMMY HILL
34th, JUSTIN CARROLL
*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

TAYLOR GRAY, No. 17 JBL Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, TRICON Garage

Finishing Position: 5th

How was your race today?

“It kind of started down and definitely just made our truck better all day. Props to Jeff Hensley (crew chief) making awesome adjustments on the box and getting us upfront and being able to contend for a top five. It’s a step in the right direction. Just got to work on getting a little bit better in terms of the speed and things like that to contend for wins right now. I can’t thank my guys enough at TRICON Garage for bringing me a really good JBL Tundra TRD Pro. Just needed a little bit more to contend for a top-three or a win.”

What was tire conservation like during the race?

“It’s something I’ve been doing since I was a little guy racing late models. I enjoy it, it’s fun and it definitely brings up a little bit more strategy in the race for sure.”

How was your Tundra handling at the end of the race?

“It was a little tight there and honestly lacked some track position, but I can’t thank all of my TRICON guys for bringing me a really good JBL Tundra TRD Pro. Just needed some track position to get a little bit more pace there.”

COREY HEIM, No. 11 Safelite Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, TRICON Garage

Finishing Position: 7th

Was the speeing penalty early in the race a surprise to you?

“Yeah, just sped on pit road. I got behind on my gearing kind of approaching pit road and by the time I caught up to what RPM I needed to be running at, I was already kind of deep into pit road and obviously just blew it there, so it’s my responsbility to make sure I’m accounting for that. Overall, we lacked speed in general today, but certainly put us behind the eight ball there so I didn’t do us any favors either. Just got to get better as a whole regardless. I thought we fired off okay today and probably could’ve stayed up in the top five area if we had not had my mistake go wrong there, but I’m proud of my TRICON Garage guys.”

Your team was able to get you back toward the front with a great pit stop, did you struggle with handling down the stretch?

“I think just getting behind and getting in dirty air is definitely a struggle here and always kind of has been on these flatter race tracks in general in the Truck Series. Just getting behind is really tough to recover from and I kind of pride myself on limiting my mistakes, but today was kind of rough.”

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