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Mohawk Northeast Racing: Ryan Preece Olympic Break/Richmond Advance

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RYAN PREECE
Richmond Advance
No. 41 Mohawk Northeast Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Event Overview

● Event: Cook Out 400 (Round 23 of 36)
● Time/Date: 6 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Aug. 11
● Location: Richmond (Va.) Raceway
● Layout: .75-mile oval
● Laps/Miles: 400 laps/300 miles
● Stage Lengths: Stage 1: 70 laps / Stage 2: 160 laps / Final Stage: 170 laps
● TV/Radio: USA / MRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Notes of Interest

● While he and his NASCAR Cup Series counterparts take a couple of weekends off with broadcast partner NBC embroiled in its coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, Ryan Preece certainly relishes the opportunity to enjoy the rarity of extended midseason time off with family and friends. But he also admits to a certain inability to keep from thinking about his next race, which will take the driver of the No. 41 Mohawk Northeast Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Stewart-Haas Racing to Richmond (Va.) Raceway for the Aug. 11 Cook Out 400. It’s understandable why Preece would eye the season’s second stop at the .75-mile oval, as it’s the track where he earned a fifth-place finish on July 30, 2023, for what turned out to be his best result of his inaugural season at Stewart-Haas.

● The Cook Out 400 will be Preece’s ninth NASCAR Cup Series start at Richmond with his top-five finish in July 2023 best of all. He started 16th and finished 28th in his most recent Richmond outing March 31.

● Preece has tasted victory at Richmond, which came by way of a dominating run in the September 2021 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event there. He qualified third and led a race-high 98 of 156 laps en route to his 25th of 26 career victories in the series where he’s honed his short-track skills since 2007, earned the 2013 title, and was championship runner-up in 2009, 2012, 2014 and 2015. Preece’s 26th career Tour victory came last October just down the road at the half-mile Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.

● Outside of the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Richmond, Preece has four NASCAR Xfinity Series starts with a best finish of 16th in his most recent start there in April 2022 for car owner B.J. McLeod. The 33-year-old native of Berlin, Connecticut, also has a September 2015 start at Richmond in the series now known as ARCA Menards Series East, which resulted in a 14th-place finish for car owner Doug Fuller.

● Drivers and their crew chiefs will have options when it comes to choosing what kind of tire they want to bolt onto their racecar at Richmond. Goodyear is bringing a “prime” tire, which is a slick racing tire, and an “option” tire that is also a slick but with a softer, faster-wearing compound. The lettering on the prime tires will be yellow and the lettering on the option tires will be red. In theory, the prime tire will last longer but provide less grip, therefore compromising speed. The option tire will provide maximum grip at the beginning of a run, allowing drivers to make significantly more speed, but their high-degradation rate means that speed will be short-lived. These tire combinations were originally trialed during the NASCAR All-Star Race weekend May 18-19 at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway. Richmond marks the debut of the option tire in a regular-season, points-paying race. Here’s how it will work:

●  Teams will get two sets of each tire for practice.

●  A set of prime tires must be used during qualifying on Saturday. That set will then be transferred to Sunday’s race allotment.

●  Teams get eight sets of sticker tires for the race – six prime sets and two option sets.

●  For the race, NASCAR will not mandate when teams use their respective sets. However, all four tires must match at all times.

●  There will be a single, 45-minute practice session on Saturday for all cars leading into NASCAR Cup Series qualifying.

● Joining Preece and the No. 41 Ford Mustang Dark Horse at Richmond is Mohawk Northeast. This weekend marks Mohawk’s second race of 2024 as the primary partner on the No. 41 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, the first coming June 23 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, where Preece drove to an 11th-place finish. A longtime supporter of Preece, Mohawk is one of the premier heavy-civil contractors in the Northeast. The corporation has been providing the highest-quality construction services to a wide variety of clients. Specializing in heavy highway, railroad, movable and fixed bridges and marine construction, Mohawk has completed countless projects within industry safely, on time and within budget. Mohawk can self-perform all phases of construction, including electrical, mechanical, structural steel repair and erection, deep foundations, pier and bulkheads, fabrication and coating (AISC & SSPC Certified) and a wide range of marine services. With an extensive fleet of cranes, barges, offshore tugboats and many other pieces of heavy equipment, Mohawk is a well-established leader in heavy civil construction. Clients include the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, USACE, General Dynamics – Electric Boat, Connecticut DOT, Massachusetts DOT, New York DOT, Metro North Railroad, Amtrak, and various private sector clients.

Ryan Preece, Driver of the No. 41 Mohawk Northeast Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Prior to Richmond, you’ll have back-to-back off-weekends thanks to NBC’s coverage of the Olympics. How big of a deal is that break, not just for you, but also for your crewmembers?

“I think it’s a good opportunity to reset. I feel like, at least at Pocono during the second half of the race before we got wrecked, we were heading in a good direction and probably on a path for a pretty good day, or a decent day. So I feel like there are some things there where we can potentially put some of the pieces of the puzzle together and put an entire weekend together where we unload fast, qualify well and have a good day.”

Formula One has a mandatory two-week summer shutdown, where no work can be done in the race shop, as it’s monitored by the FIA. Would you like to see something similar in NASCAR?

“I think it would be good for everybody, as long as everybody was doing it. I think it needs to be monitored because, selfishly, if other teams are working, you’re getting behind. This is a competitive series and our results are really how everybody’s bills get paid.”

You have this two-week break where you’re not at the track, but how hard is it to turn your mind off from racing?

“For me, it’s not possible. If you’re going to try to stop people from working, I’m not somebody you stop from working. I feel like these two weeks are certainly an opportunity to spend time with your family and try to shut it off. But when you’re trying to compete and do all those things, it’s hard to shut it all off.”

You last raced at Richmond on March 31, which was more than four months ago. How has the competition changed since then?

“People just keep on tweaking on things throughout the year and keep getting better and better, and if you’re that team that, if you just happen to stumble upon something and you don’t continually critique it and make it better, you end up falling behind. I think that’s obviously very evident that this is around the time when teams start turning up the heat or finding things and showing more speed, and we’ll also see more of the speed come playoff time.”

How did that March race at Richmond go for you, and is there anything you can take away from it and apply to your return trip there in August?

“The earlier race this season didn’t go very well for us. We weren’t very good, where I felt like we were really good last year in August and probably going to finish third. So I think there are some things we’ve been working on this year that we can apply and be that much better this August.”

Is there a difference in how Richmond races between the first race in the still comfortable air of spring compared to its second race in the heat of the summer?

“With Richmond starting as late as it does and going into the night, there’s a lot more you can take from the spring than what you could last year. Last year was a day race, and with heat and everything, you were just dealing with track temp and lack of grip. Certainly I think with it being a night race, there are things you can work on from the spring.”

You’ll have the prime tire and the option tire at Richmond, just like what you trialed in the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. What was it like at the All-Star Race with the option tire? What kind of strategy went into it, and how do you think it will apply at Richmond?

“I think it opens up the strategy because that tire is faster, and with having a limited amount of sets, if your car is fast and you have track position, you can choose to use that tire later. Or if you’re the guy who qualified 30th and need track position and trying not to go a lap down early, it’s an opportunity to use it to drive forward and get track position and possibly get stage points and try and guarantee you something there. It opens up strategy and, ultimately, you just have to have a car that’s good on both.”

Mohawk has been a longtime supporter of yours. How important has its support been for your career?

“Mohawk is certainly one of the reasons why I’m racing in the Cup Series. They were on the car when I was given a shot to race for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Xfinity Series back in 2017. We finished second at New Hampshire and won Iowa with Mohawk on the car in my first two races with Gibbs, and those races are what ultimately changed my life. They’ve been a great partner and I’m looking forward to having them back on the car at Richmond.”

No. 41 Mohawk Northeast Team Roster

Primary Team Members

Driver: Ryan Preece

Hometown: Berlin, Connecticut

Crew Chief: Chad Johnston

Hometown: Cayuga, Indiana

Car Chief: Jeremy West

Hometown: Gardena, California

Engineer: Marc Hendricksen

Hometown: Clinton, New Jersey

Spotter: Tony Raines

Hometown: LaPorte, Indiana

Over-The-Wall Members

Front Tire Changer: Devin Lester

Hometown: Bluefield, West Virginia

Rear Tire Changer: Austin Chrismon

Hometown: China Grove, North Carolina

Tire Carrier: Chad Emmons

Hometown: Tyler, Texas

Jack Man: Sherman Timbs

Hometown: Indianola, Mississippi

Fuel Man: Dwayne Moore

Hometown: Griffin, Georgia

Road Crew Members

Front End Mechanic: Joe Zanolini

Hometown: Sybertsville, Pennsylvania

Interior Mechanic: Robert Dalby

Hometown: Anaheim, California

Tire Specialist: Matt Ridgeway

Hometown: Carrollton, Georgia

Engine Tuner: Jimmy Fife

Hometown: Orange County, California

Transporter Co-Driver: David Rodrigues

Hometown: Santa Clarita, California

Transporter Co-Driver: Charlie Schleyer

Hometown: Youngsville, Pennsylvania

Overstock.com Racing: Noah Gragson Olympic Break/Richmond Advance

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NOAH GRAGSON
Richmond Advance
No. 10 Overstock.com Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Event Overview

● Event: Cook Out 400 (Round 23 of 36)
● Time/Date: 6 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Aug. 11
● Location: Richmond (Va.) Raceway
● Layout: .75-mile oval
● Laps/Miles: 400 laps/300 miles
● Stage Lengths: Stage 1: 70 laps / Stage 2: 160 laps / Final Stage: 170 laps
● TV/Radio: USA / MRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Notes of Interest

● The NASCAR Cup Series gets a two-week respite as broadcast partner NBC covers the Summer Olympics in Paris before returning to action Aug. 11 for the Cook Out 400 at Richmond (Va.) Raceway. Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 10 Overstock.com Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Stewart-Haas Racing, will have to carry the momentum from his savvy ninth-place drive in the Brickyard 400 July 21 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway through the break and on into Richmond. Gragson has finished 14th or better in three of the last four races, a run that includes two top-10s. Gragson’s Indy effort was his seventh top-10 of the season, with a third-place performance April 21 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway being his best of the year. With 14 races still remaining, Gragson is already having a career year, with more top-10s, laps led and laps completed than he’s ever had 22 races into a season.

● The Aug. 11 NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond will mark Gragson’s fifth career Cup Series start at the track, with his best result coming earlier this year. In his most recent visit to the .75-mile oval on March 31, the 26-year-old Las Vegas native finished 12th, bettering his previous best result of 24th, earned on Aug. 14, 2022 in his first Cup Series start at Richmond.

● Gragson’s Richmond record in the NASCAR Xfinity Series is more comprehensive, with seven career starts between 2018 and 2022. It’s more robust, too, with three top-five finishes and five top-10s highlighted by a victory in September 2021. Gragson’s average start at Richmond in the Xfinity Series is seventh and his average finish is ninth.

● Gragson first turned laps at Richmond in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. It was Sept. 10, 2015, when he made his lone K&N Pro Series East start at the track. It began inauspiciously, with Gragson qualifying 32nd. But in the 70-lap race, he put on a show, picking up 22 positions to finish a solid 10th.

● Richmond is a short track, and short-track racing is where Gragson’s racing career began. He owns victories in two of the United States’ most prestigious Late Model races – the 2017 Winchester 400 at the half-mile Winchester (Ind.) Speedway and the 2018 Snowball Derby at the half-mile Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida.

● Drivers and their crew chiefs will have options when it comes to choosing what kind of tire they want to bolt onto their racecar at Richmond. Goodyear is bringing a “prime” tire, which is a slick racing tire, and an “option” tire that is also a slick but with a softer, faster-wearing compound. The lettering on the prime tires will be yellow and the lettering on the option tires will be red. In theory, the prime tire will last longer but provide less grip, therefore compromising speed. The option tire will provide maximum grip at the beginning of a run, allowing drivers to make significantly more speed, but their high-degradation rate means that speed will be short-lived. These tire combinations were originally trialed during the NASCAR All-Star Race weekend May 18-19 at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway. Richmond marks the debut of the option tire in a regular-season, points-paying race. Here’s how it will work:

●  Teams will get two sets of each tire for practice.

●  A set of prime tires must be used during qualifying on Saturday. That set will then be transferred to Sunday’s race allotment.

●  Teams get eight sets of sticker tires for the race – six prime sets and two option sets.

●  For the race, NASCAR will not mandate when teams use their respective sets. However, all four tires must match at all times.

●  There will be a single, 45-minute practice session on Saturday for all cars leading into NASCAR Cup Series qualifying.

● Overstock.com adorns Gragson’s No. 10 Ford Mustang Dark Horse at Richmond. The partnership amplifies the recent relaunch of Overstock.com, home of crazy good deals that offer quality and style for less. Overstock.com is for the savvy shopper who loves the thrill of the hunt and it includes product categories customers know and love, like patio furniture, home furniture and area rugs, while reintroducing jewelry, watches and health-and-beauty products.

Noah Gragson, Driver of the No. 10 Overstock.com Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Prior to Richmond, you’ll have back-to-back off-weekends thanks to NBC’s coverage of the Olympics. How big of a deal is that break, not just for you, but also for your crewmembers?

“I think it’s good. This is a seven-days-a-week grind. You land on Sunday night after a race and you focus forward on what’s going to happen the following Sunday, and you spend your whole week focused on that. So it’s important to get a little rest and recovery and fire off strong for the rest of the year.”

Formula One has a mandatory two-week summer shutdown, where no work can be done in the race shop, as it’s monitored by the FIA. Would you like to see something similar in NASCAR?

“Yeah, I think so. Honestly, if you just gave people some Saturday-night races, too, that’d be pretty nice. Just something where you have maybe one or two days to be able to not think about racing and regroup, mentally.”

You have this two-week break where you’re not at the track, but how hard is it to turn your mind off from racing?

“I’ll take full advantage of not thinking about racing. Once the racing season starts, there’s no time to screw around or go out with your buddies. It’s a lot, but when you run well, that’s what keeps you motivated. So you just try to stay on top of things throughout the week and keep yourself sharp and disciplined and focused on the next task at hand because you want to run well. It’s strictly business once the season’s in effect, so with the break – luckily it’s two weeks – you can go on vacation. Some guys will relax. I like to go golf and have fun and go surf. That’s how I relax.”

You last raced at Richmond on March 31, which was more than four months ago. How has the competition changed since then?

“I just try to focus on myself and what I can control and my goal is to go out there and drive the car as fast as possible. I’m not racing anyone else, I’m just racing myself, just doing the best job that I can.”

How did that March race at Richmond go for you, and is there anything you can take away from it and apply to your return trip there in August?

“We pretty much ran 10th to 14th all night and really couldn’t break through and run any better than that. We never really ran worse than that, just had a smooth, solid day and finished 12th. Hopefully, we can build on that when we go back.”

Have some of the more recent short tracks, or even flat tracks, like New Hampshire and Iowa, provided some insight as to how you’ll unload at Richmond?

“It’s different every week, it seems like. Sometimes you go to the track and think you’re going to be pretty good, and you’re not as good as you thought because the car doesn’t have as much speed in it. Other times, you’re like, ‘I don’t know about this place,’ and you haul the mail and it’s fast. So it’s definitely just trying to be as prepared as possible, that’s the main goal.”

Is there a difference in how Richmond races between the first race in the still comfortable air of spring compared to its second race in the heat of the summer?

“The place is worn out from a grip standpoint, so it’s always kind of slick and greasy, but definitely in the hotter temperatures you’re sliding around a lot more. I like it if our car’s fast. If it’s fast, they’re going to be slipping and sliding more than you.”

You only have four NASCAR Cup Series starts at Richmond, but you have seven NASCAR Xfinity Series starts there with a good bit of success – a win in 2021 along with three top-fives and five top-10s. What allowed you to achieve that success at Richmond?

“Richmond’s a worn-out racetrack and you have to be really disciplined to drive it low and straight off the corner. Ever since I went there in the K&N days, we had good pace there. It’s a real rhythm track and being able to be disciplined is important. If you miss the yellow line by an inch, it’s a 30-percent grip loss, so it’s really important to get to the line there, which I like, having to be disciplined, kind of like an old Atlanta.”

How different is a lap around Richmond in a Cup Series car compared to an Xfinity Series car?

“It’s way different just because you’re shifting. A lot of the things that worked in Trucks and Xfinity and the old Cup cars and K&N, it’s a little bit different because you’re shifting and the tires are a lot wider, so you’re going naturally faster through the corner in the new Cup cars. But the same keys of getting down to the bottom are a big focus.”

You’ll have the prime tire and the option tire at Richmond, just like what you trialed in the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. What was it like at the All-Star Race with the option tire? What kind of strategy went into it, and how do you think it will apply at Richmond?

“The only thing from North Wilkesboro that we can really utilize is how much faster the tire was. Granted, it was a repaved track, so that softer option tire really didn’t fall off and you were better off just keeping that on there the whole time instead of losing your track position. With it being worn out at Richmond, I’m sure it’s going to be faster, but I don’t know how much different the fall-off is going to be. Is it going to fall off a lot quicker than the hard tire, or over the span of a 40- or 50-lap run, which one is going to be more dominant? Will it be the hard tire and not losing as much time through a run, or will it be the soft tire?”

So is learning about the prime and option tire more trial and error than anything else?

“It’s trial and error. The All-Star Race was a test, but I don’t think North Wilkesboro was the right test for it. It just showed that Goodyear could make a softer tire with a little more grip, but with an old, worn-out track, will it wear out a lot faster where you could pass at the beginning of the run? Will you have to save it? It would be kind of fun to do a whole race on a super-soft tire, something where if you don’t push it at the beginning, you’re going to be able to run through at the end of the run, and vice versa. We’ll see. I think you’re just going to use them the last two runs of the race, pretty much.”

No. 10 Overstock.com Team Roster

Primary Team Members

Driver: Noah Gragson

Hometown: Las Vegas

Crew Chief: Drew Blickensderfer

Hometown: Decatur, Illinois

Car Chief: Jerry Cook

Hometown: Toledo, Ohio

Engineer: James Kimbrough

Hometown: Pensacola, Florida

Spotter: Andy Houston

Hometown: Hickory, North Carolina

Over-The-Wall Members

Front Tire Changer: Ryan Mulder

Hometown: Sioux Center, Iowa

Rear Tire Changer: Trevor White

Hometown: Arlington, Texas

Tire Carrier: Tyler Bullard

Hometown: King, North Carolina

Jack Man: Sean Cotten

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Fuel Man: James “Ace” Keener

Hometown: Fortuna, California

Road Crew Members

Mechanic: Chris Trickett

Hometown: Grafton, West Virginia

Mechanic: Beau Whitley

Hometown: Carmel, Indiana

Tire Specialist: Jacob Cooksey

Hometown: Westbrookville, New York

Engine Tuner: Matt Moeller

Hometown: Monroe, New York

Transporter Co-Driver: Steve Casper

Hometown: Salisbury, North Carolina

Transporter Co-Driver: Matt Murphy

Hometown: Augusta, Georgia

Rinnai Racing: Chase Briscoe Olympic Break/Richmond Advance

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CHASE BRISCOE
Richmond Advance
No. 14 Rinnai Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Event Overview

● Event: Cook Out 400 (Round 23 of 36)
● Time/Date: 6 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Aug. 11
● Location: Richmond (Va.) Raceway
● Layout: .75-mile oval
● Laps/Miles: 400 laps/300 miles
● Stage Lengths: Stage 1: 70 laps / Stage 2: 160 laps / Final Stage: 170 laps
● TV/Radio: USA / MRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Notes of Interest

● The longest season in all of professional sports is off for summer break. The NASCAR Cup Series, which began its 38-race season back on Feb. 3 with the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum in Los Angeles and ends Nov. 10 at Phoenix Raceway, gets a two-week reprieve as broadcast partner NBC covers the Summer Olympics in Paris. Off-weekends are rare in NASCAR and back-to-back off-weekends are even rarer. Drivers and crew members are used to taking vacations during the winter when the sport is silent, but this break allows those in the industry to enjoy a warm-weather vacation without the need for a passport and a flight toward the equator. With 23 straight races in the books, the break is needed, both for recuperation and to prepare for another 14-race stretch before the Cup Series’ 76th season comes to a close.

● When teams get back from summer break, only four regular-season races remain before the 16-driver NASCAR Playoffs begin Sept. 8 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Those who have won a race in the regular season earn a playoff berth, with the remaining spots filled based on a driver’s point standing. There have been 12 different race winners thus far in 2024, leaving just four playoff spots open for a driver to get in on points. Of the winless drivers, Martin Truex Jr. is in the best shape with a 108-point margin over the top-16 cutoff. Next best is Ty Gibbs with a 42-point buffer. Chris Buescher and Ross Chastain currently hold down the last two playoff spots, albeit tenuously, with Buescher just 17 points ahead of the top-16 cutoff while Chastain is just seven points to the good. The closest driver outside of the top-16 is Bubba Wallace, who could easily usurp Chastain in a single race. Chase Briscoe is the next-closest challenger to crack the top-16, but at 83 points back, he needs all four races to secure as many points as possible. A victory, however, would punch Briscoe’s playoff ticket and squeeze a non-winning driver outside the playoff bubble.

● The Aug. 11 Cook Out 400 at Richmond (Va.) Raceway will mark Briscoe’s eighth career NASCAR Cup Series start at the track. He has three finishes of 12th or better, including a pair of 11th-place drives, the latest of which came last July. Briscoe finished 18th in the Cup Series’ most recent visit to Richmond on March 31.

● In five career NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Richmond between 2018 and 2020, Briscoe finished outside the top-16 only once, with three results of 11th or better. His best run came in September 2019 when he started fifth and finished fifth in his No. 98 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas.

● Drivers and their crew chiefs will have options when it comes to choosing what kind of tire they want to bolt onto their racecar at Richmond. Goodyear is bringing a “prime” tire, which is a slick racing tire, and an “option” tire that is also a slick but with a softer, faster-wearing compound. The lettering on the prime tires will be yellow and the lettering on the option tires will be red. In theory, the prime tire will last longer but provide less grip, therefore compromising speed. The option tire will provide maximum grip at the beginning of a run, allowing drivers to make significantly more speed, but their high-degradation rate means that speed will be short-lived. These tire combinations were originally trialed during the NASCAR All-Star Race weekend May 18-19 at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway. Richmond marks the debut of the option tire in a regular-season, points-paying race. Here’s how it will work:

●  Teams will get two sets of each tire for practice.

●  A set of prime tires must be used during qualifying on Saturday. That set will then be transferred to Sunday’s race allotment.

●  Teams get eight sets of sticker tires for the race – six prime sets and two option sets.

●  For the race, NASCAR will not mandate when teams use their respective sets. However, all four tires must match at all times.

●  There will be a single, 45-minute practice session on Saturday for all cars leading into NASCAR Cup Series qualifying.

● Adorning Briscoe’s No. 14 Ford Mustang Dark Horse at Richmond is Rinnai, a manufacturer of the No. 1 selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America. Rinnai is the official tankless water heater of Stewart-Haas Racing, a designation that highlights Rinnai’s brand promise of “Creating a healthier way of living®,” a mantra that is at the forefront of all the company’s efforts. By continuing to offer quality products and services to homeowners and organizations, Rinnai is aiding in providing businesses and homes with energy-efficient hot water options for cleaner and healthier living.

Chase Briscoe, Driver of the No. 14 Rinnai Ford Mustang

Prior to Richmond, you’ll have back-to-back off-weekends thanks to NBC’s coverage of the Olympics. How big of a deal is that break, not just for you, but also for your crewmembers?

“It’s nice to get a break. It’s weird to get two off weekends in a row. I’ll have time to get caught up on all the honey-do list stuff that I normally don’t have time to do, and it’ll be nice to be at home without responsibilities for a week or two and to be able to just hang out. I don’t think there’s ever been a time where I’m home three days straight throughout the season, but those off weeks I’ll be home for five, six, seven, eight days in a row. So it’ll be nice to just be home and get to be a dad and a husband for a couple of days and kind of live a normal life, to a certain extent, and just wake up and not have to leave. It’s always a nice break and a way to recharge your batteries in the middle of the season.”

Formula One has a mandatory two-week summer shutdown, where no work can be done in the race shop, as it’s monitored by the FIA. Would you like to see something similar in NASCAR?

“I’m all about taking a little bit of a break and I think it’d be a cool thing, too, if it was actually a full, total shutdown where you couldn’t do anything. People in other sports don’t realize how long our season is. It’s really from the first weekend of February to the first weekend in November and a lot of times you only get one weekend off. And even in the offseason, you’re kind of working more than you are in the season. It would definitely be nice to have a summer break.”

You have this two-week break where you’re not at the track, but how hard is it to turn your mind off from racing?

“I think it’s hard the first couple of days. Like Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, it’s a little challenging. But especially this year with it being two weeks off, it’ll be a lot easier that second week to kind of forget everything and then get back into the groove that following week. I don’t think it’s hard, especially if you’re busy and doing stuff at home and what not. The first couple of days, I feel like it’s hard to totally forget about it, but once you get to Thursday and you know you don’t have to worry about going to a race that weekend or packing a bag to go away that weekend, it’s easy to forget about it altogether.”

You last raced at Richmond on March 31, which was more than four months ago. How has the competition changed since then?

“I definitely think it’s gotten more cut-throat as the year goes on. Everybody’s stuff gets better, everybody’s tighter at the beginning of the year, then everybody’s a little more spread out and what not. As we get to the tail end of the season, it’s just going to get harder and harder to win just because more and more people are really good. Our stuff definitely has changed a lot since we first raced at Richmond this year, but so has everybody else’s. We’ll just have to try to improve on what we had there the last time.”

Have some of the more recent short tracks, or even flat tracks, like New Hampshire and Iowa, provided some insight as to how you’ll unload at Richmond?

“I think a little bit. Richmond’s a little bit unique just because the tire wear is so significant compared to all those other racetracks that are similar to it in size and banking. It’s hard to say if you really can take a whole lot from any other racetracks just because Richmond is kind of its own unique beast because of its abrasive surface and the tire wear that it has.”

Is there a difference in how Richmond races between the first race in the still comfortable air of spring compared to its second race in the heat of the summer?

“At that place, the grip level definitely changes a lot just based on the temperature. It’s probably one of the more temperature-sensitive racetracks. It’s slick even when it’s 50 degrees outside, and it’s really slick when it’s 85-plus outside. For me, I enjoy when it’s hotter and slicker there because I feel like you have more options and your car’s driving worse and I just enjoy that more. Hopefully when we go there it’s hot and slick and we can move all over the racetrack and have a lot of fun with it. I definitely feel like the tracks I run better at are typically the slicker and worn-out ones. Richmond’s one of those tracks where, when it’s cold outside, you’re married to the bottom of the racetrack, whereas when it’s hot, you can kind of move around and run up by the wall and do a lot more stuff with your racecar. I definitely enjoy it more when it’s hot and slick there.”

You’ll have the prime tire and the option tire at Richmond, just like what you trialed in the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. What was it like at the All-Star Race with the option tire? What kind of strategy went into it, and how do you think it will apply at Richmond?

“There’s never been a points race where we’ve had multiple option tires. It’s going to be a new component of strategy that we’ve never seen before, just trying to understand when to put on the option tire or stick with the prime tire. North Wilkesboro is a little unique in the sense of, with it being newly repaved, it didn’t really chew up tires a whole lot, where Richmond will certainly chew up tires. I think there’s going to be a lot of strategy involved. The new tires, or the option tires, will probably be extremely fast for probably 10 or 15 laps and then get really, really slow. It’ll be interesting, and the crew chiefs will certainly earn their money on that day, for sure.”

Do guys with a dirt background have an advantage at Richmond as they’re used to running different tire compounds?

“I don’t know if the dirt guys have an advantage. If it’s slick, then maybe a little bit, but honestly I think it plays into the pavement late model guys’ hands a lot more just because they’re really good at saving tires and they know how to do that, where sprint car guys typically struggle with that. I think guys like Josh Berry, William Byron, Denny Hamlin, guys who are just really good at understanding where the tire is and the life of it. I feel like sprint car guys kind of struggle with that a lot of the time just because we don’t have a lot of experience doing it.”

Will having an option tire at Richmond make for a better race?

“I think it’s a step. We’ve kind of been trying everything else and nothing’s really seemed to move the needle. I do think this is another thing to throw at it to see if it makes a difference. I also think you’ll see more comers and goers just from having different tires. At North Wilkesboro, there wasn’t a major difference, but also tires didn’t really wear out there, either. I do think it’ll make a difference and I’m curious to see what it’s like. Practice is going to be interesting to see how it plays out, and I think after practice you’ll have a lot better idea of what to expect for the race.”

No. 14 Rinnai Team Roster

Primary Team Members

Driver: Chase Briscoe

Hometown: Mitchell, Indiana

Crew Chief: Richard Boswell

Hometown: Friendship, Maryland

Car Chief: J.D. Frey

Hometown: Ferndale, California

Engineer: Mike Cook

Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland

Spotter: Joey Campbell

Hometown: Berlin, Connecticut

Over-The-Wall Members

Front Tire Changer: Shayne Pipala

Hometown: Frankfort Square, Illinois

Rear Tire Changer: Dakota Ratcliff

Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee

Tire Carrier: Jon Bernal

Hometown: Holland, Michigan

Jack Man: Kapil Fletcher

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fuel Man: Corey Coppola

Hometown: Bluefield, West Virginia

Road Crew Members

Underneath Mechanic: Stephen Gonzalez

Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Interior Mechanic: Trevor Adams

Hometown: Plymouth, Wisconsin

Tire Specialist: Keith Eads

Hometown: Arlington, Virginia

Shock Specialist: Brian Holshouser

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

Engine Tuner: Jon Phillips

Hometown: Jefferson City, Missouri

Transporter Co-Driver: Todd Cable

Hometown: Shelby, North Carolina

Transporter Co-Driver: Dale Lackey

Hometown: Taylorsville, North Carolina

Flying Lizard Motorsports Flies to Multiple SRO America Podiums at VIR

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ALTON, VA., (July 25, 2024) – Following a new race season with several new and upgraded efforts in their sports car racing program, the fruits of the labor by Flying Lizard were shown last weekend at VIRginia International Raceway. The team celebrated four podium finishes between its seven entries, the most cars Flying Lizard has run at a professional racing event.

“All in all, it was a great weekend for us,” said Program Manager Darren Law. “We saw not only our first podiums of the season but were able to bring home lots of hardware by reaching a total of four podiums during the weekend. The cars were fast and running well, and we are looking forward to continuing this trend at the next race.”

In GT America, Jason Bell opened the weekend with a strong fourth-place qualifying result in his Aston Martin Vantage GT4. The first race of the weekend started under heavy downpour, under dangerous race conditions. The first 25 minutes of the race ran under caution and went to green with 15 minutes remaining. Though the rain had stopped, and the track had dried some, incidents still interrupted the race. Bell kept his cool and drove to second place, earning his first GT3 podium of the season. He started race two from second place, but the No. 2 Aston Martin Vantage unfortunately had a spin during a battle for fourth place mid race. He put up a good fight, finishing race two in eighth.

Damir Hot also expanded his GT4 America program to also include GT America, celebrating his most successful weekend in the series to date. He started the first GT America race from third place, also surviving the early-race deluge. He slid into to fourth on the start and was able to make a strong final lap charge to take the position back, earning his first podium of the season. He repeated his third place run in race two on Sunday, putting in another clean and consistent drive to celebrate a back-to-back podium performance. In GT4 America, Hot started the No. 5 Aston Martin Vantage GT4 from third place, and ran a clean run, closing it out at the halfway point in fifth place. Rodrigo Baptista took over to finish and charged forward to take third place by the end of the checkered flag. Their team effort brought then their first podium together in just two races.

Looking to get additional seat time in his No. 8 Aston Martin Vantage GT3, Elias Sabo joined the series and started from seventh place. He survived the early race monsoon, avoiding multiple incidents to finish race one in sixth place. He enjoyed clear conditions in race two on Sunday, again finishing in sixth place after a clean drive.

Sabo started the first GT World Challenge America race from seventh and advanced to fifth place on the damp track. The No. 8 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 had a spin near the end of the stint, needing a tow out of the muddy circuit’s grass. Andy Lee took over at the halfway point and regained the lost ground to finish in fifth place. Following an internal discussion regarding the inconsistency in Balance of Performance regulations surrounding the Aston Martin Vantage between SRO America and SRO Europe, Sabo chose to withdraw entry for the remaining race of the weekend.

Todd Parriott started GT America race one from sixth position and sailed through the monsoon to maintain his position until the checkered flag. He followed it up the following day with another sixth-place finish, closing out a consistent racing weekend. In GT4 America Parriott and co-driver Tom Dyer had a solid weekend running as high as fifth in race two on Sunday and closing out the event with a pair of eighth-place finishes.

The Lizards will ride the momentum of their quadruple podium weekend into the next rounds of the three championships, held at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin August 16-18.

About Flying Lizard Motorsports

Based out of Sonoma, California, Flying Lizard Motorsports is one of the most iconic sports car teams in motorsports, having celebrated ten driver and team championships, as well as competed internationally at the 24 Hours of Le Mans eight times.

The Lizards burst on the American Le Mans Series scene in 2004, competing in the GT class until 2012. In 2013, the team moved to the GTC class, still competing in legendary events such as the 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Daytona. In 2014, the team expanded its program to include running two Audi R8 LMS in the TUDOR Championship, and in 2015, again expanded the program to include two Porsches in Porsche Club racing. Flying Lizard closed out the season with a dominating win at the 25 Hours of Thunderhill with Toyo Tires, a win they repeated in 2016, 2017, and 2018. The 2020 season proved the team’s most successful to date, earning four titles in the GT4 America championship. Flying Lizard Motorsports has proven to be a championship contender no matter the race series or race car. For more information, visit lizardms.com.

About 5.11
With offices around the globe, 5.11 ABR Corp. and its subsidiaries, including 5.11, Inc., work with end users to create purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear designed specifically to enhance the safety, accuracy, speed, and performance of tactical professionals and technical enthusiasts worldwide. 5.11 products exceed rigorous standards, which have allowed the brand to establish a reputation for innovation and authenticity, and become the premier choice for those who always have to be ready. 5.11 products can be purchased online, through authorized dealers and retailers, as well as at 5.11 company-owned retail stores.

Learn more about 5.11’s best-selling gear and accessories at www.511tactical.com. Find a full list of 5.11 company-owned retail stores at https://www.511tactical.com/locations/. Connect with 5.11 on Facebook, Twitter @511Tactical and on Instagram @511Tactical and #511tactical

5.11 ABR Corp. is a subsidiary of Compass Diversified (NYSE: CODI).

5.11, 5.11 Tactical and Always Be Ready are registered trademarks of 5.11, Inc. All rights reserved.

About Apex Motor Club

Apex Motor Club is Arizona’s premier motorsports club located just 35 miles southwest of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and the only private motorsports club located within a major metropolitan area. APEX is the ultimate country club for automotive enthusiasts where car culture, racing and country club lifestyles converge. Enjoy an hour of track time in your latest acquisition, drive off track, into your privately-owned garage and join like- minded enthusiasts in the clubhouse for food, beverages, and activities.

To learn more about the newest racing circuit in the country, visit https://apexmotorclub.com

NASCAR and Straight Talk Wireless Announce Official Partnership

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Straight Talk Wireless Becomes Entitlement Partner for the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in October

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 25, 2024) – NASCAR and Straight Talk Wireless today announced an official multi-year partnership that makes Straight Talk Wireless an Official Wireless Partner of NASCAR. With this, Straight Talk Wireless also becomes an Official Partner of Homestead-Miami Speedway, including the entitlement to the October 27 NASCAR Cup Series playoff race – the Straight Talk Wireless 400. Terms were not disclosed.

“We’re excited to come together with NASCAR as there is so much overlap between Straight Talk customers and NASCAR fans,” said Cheryl Gresham, CMO of Verizon Value. “This partnership is very fitting. Our Straight Talk customers appreciate real value and reliable service wherever they are. As they experience the legendary NASCAR series this year, we look forward to meeting them at the track.”

In addition, NASCAR and Straight Talk Wireless will also be joining forces to present “NASCAR on Tour,” an exciting event series coming to select Walmart parking lots in Daytona Beach, Florida; Darlington, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; Bentonville, Arkansas; Bristol, Tennessee; Kansas City, Missouri; Talladega, Alabama; Charlotte, North Carolina; Greenville, South Carolina; and Miami, Florida from August 21 to October 27. “NASCAR on Tour” will bring the ultimate racing experience to fans across the country, allowing them the opportunity to enjoy racing-themed experiences, giveaways, driver appearances, exclusive offers and much more. Additionally, new customers attending the “NASCAR on Tour” on-site events are eligible to participate in an exclusive Straight Talk Wireless promotion: buy one month and get one month free on any unlimited plan.

“Straight Talk Wireless is such a recognizable brand, and one that shares NASCAR’s priorities in providing tremendous value for its customers and their families,” said Michelle Byron, NASCAR executive vice president and chief partnership and licensing officer. “We are thrilled to have Straight Talk Wireless join the NASCAR family as an Official Partner, both at the league and track level.”

Available only at Walmart or via www.straighttalk.com, Straight Talk Wireless is a wireless service provider that offers a wide variety of value-based plans, including month-to-month options for customers seeking plan flexibility and affordable pricing. As part of the Official Partnership, Straight Talk Wireless will have a presence at all NASCAR-owned events, including the option to activate on site at select events and to create customized offers for NASCAR fans.

The NASCAR Cup Series continues with the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, August 11 at 6 pm ET on USA, MRN and SiriusXM and NASCAR Radio.

About NASCAR

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

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

About Straight Talk Wireless

Straight Talk Wireless provides quality no-contract wireless solutions to value-conscious consumers and is available exclusively at Walmart, Walmart.com, and Straighttalk.com.

Straight Talk is part of the Verizon Value portfolio of prepaid brands, which includes Total Wireless, Visible, Tracfone, Simple Mobile, SafeLink, Walmart Family Mobile, and Verizon Prepaid.

Portable Monitors and Ergonomics: How to Set Up a Student-Friendly Workspace

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According to Princeton University Health Sciences, if students complain about pain in their hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, upper back, or neck, the major cause is using computers for long hours. Portable monitors have looked at students’ discomfort while doing their everyday assignments online or during their physical classes. 

These screens make studying easier for students through screen real estate, allowing them to distribute the tasks on these screens and multitask. Apart from that, portable screens offer ergonomic benefits that help create and maintain a healthy and comfortable environment for studying. If you have been having similar body pains, then go ahead and use the Duex Plus second screen for your laptop and make the most out of the ergonomic advantages it carries. 

Furthermore, the blog will tell you how using a portable monitor will benefit from an ergonomic perspective and provide a few tips for building the perfect study setup. 

Duex Plus second screen

Advantages Of Portable Laptop Monitors From An Ergonomic View 

Are you curious to learn the ergonomic advantages of using portable laptop monitors? Then they are as follows:

Posture Improves

The old-school laptop screens compelled you to hunch forward so you could see the content, but that hunching resulted in straining your eyes to read the text carefully. The updated second screen for the laptop eliminates this need. How? It allows you to adjust the screen to eye level, improving your posture and reducing shoulder and neck strain. 

Eye Strain Reduces 

As a student, you have to deal with assignments for every subject. Previously, you had to stare at the screen constantly for endless hours to read and write them, which was not good for your physical health. It led to headaches, eye strain, and feeling exhausted. But the good news is that the second screen for the laptop allows you to raise the monitor to your eye level, which ends your difficulty in staring at the screen. With the screen at your eye level, your comfort level will increase, and you won’t have neck and backache issues. 

Flexibility Increases

Do the earlier screens offer you flexibility when setting the screen? No, right! The portable monitors do. You can adjust the screen’s position the way you want. The second screen for the laptop opens the platform for you to create a personalized ergonomic setup that gives you minimal discomfort. 

Enjoy Multitasking 

When juggling between applications, solo screens arrest your attention and make you tilt your neck in an awkward position, impacting eye movements. However, portable monitors are designed to allow you to multitask. The credits go to the screen space that lets you open tabs and multiple assignments, which you can work on and submit in no time. As you stay focused, this lessens the fatigue, eye strain, and neck aches.

Portable Monitor

Tips For Setting A Comfortable and Healthy Study Environment 

If the benefits mentioned above have convinced you, how about we give you some tips for setting up a comfortable and healthy study environment? They are as follows: 

Monitor Height 

Keep the top of the screen slightly below eye level. This lets you see at the perfect angle and keep your neck neutral. Adjust the height so that eyes naturally meet one-third of the top screen. 

Monitor Distance

Maintaining a safe distance between your eyes and the monitor screen is advised. Usually, a distance of 20-28 inches is recommended as that level permits you to see the entire screen without leaning or hunching, which strains your eyes. 

Monitor Angle 

Tilt the monitor backward to 10-20 degrees as this angle increases comfortable viewing and eradicates the need for neck extension. The good part is that most portable monitors come with built-in stands for adjustable height to fit your optimal tilt. 

Conclusion

Now you know the ergonomic advantages of portable monitors and the tips that can assist you in creating the perfect studying table. Save time and head towards the store to lay your hands on the portable monitor screen that fits your requirements.

What to Expect When Working with an SEO Agency in San Francisco

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Investing in an SEO agency in San Francisco is a fairly crucial step for online growth. And it’s common to have high expectations at the beginning. There’s a lot of content online about how an SEO agency can transform your business; however, you also need to understand that SEO is more than just a few keywords stuffed in the content. 

Setting the right expectations at the beginning of your collaboration with the SEO agency in San Francisco will ensure a smooth transition. 

To help you with that, we have shared below what actually happens when you work with an SEO agency. This way, you can learn how exactly an SEO agency in San Francisco helps you and what you can offer them for better results. 

Let’s begin!

Imagine you’ve just moved into a new home. The first thing you do is check every corner, making sure everything is in place and identify areas that need fixing or updating. Similarly, when you start with an SEO agency in San Francisco, one of the first steps is a comprehensive content audit.

The SEO agency in San Francisco will comb through every piece of content on your website. This means looking at blogs, product descriptions, service pages, and even those forgotten landing pages. They’ll evaluate the quality, relevance, and performance of each piece. They will focus on questions like; Is your content engaging? Does it align with your brand’s voice? Are there gaps where new content could provide value?

During this audit, the agency will also identify any outdated or underperforming content. This isn’t just about trimming the fluff but about revitalizing your website. The goal is to ensure that every piece of content attracts visitors and converts them into customers. 

By the end of this audit, you’ll have a clear picture of what’s working, what needs improvement, and where new content is needed.

  • Clear and SMART Goals

Setting goals is crucial for any successful venture, and SEO is no different. However, these aren’t just any goals; they’re SMART goals – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

For instance, rather than saying, “We want more traffic,” a SMART goal would be, “We aim to increase organic traffic by 20% within the next six months by targeting high-intent keywords.” This clarity helps everyone stay on the same page and provides a clear target to work towards.

The SEO agency in San Francisco will work with you to understand your business objectives and translate them into SMART goals. Whether it’s increasing your website traffic, improving your search engine rankings, or boosting online sales, these goals will be tailored to your unique needs. This ensures that every strategy and tactic implemented is aligned with achieving these specific outcomes.

  • Dedicated Point of Contact

Navigating the world of SEO can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why having a dedicated point of contact at your SEO agency in San Francisco is so valuable. This person becomes your go-to for any questions, concerns, or updates.

This relationship ensures that you always have someone who understands your business and SEO strategy in depth. They’ll provide regular updates, share insights, and troubleshoot any issues that arise. 

  • Proactive Consultation

One of the biggest advantages of working with an SEO agency in San Francisco is their proactive approach to consultation. They don’t just wait for you to come to them with questions or problems. Instead, they actively monitor your website’s performance and look for opportunities to improve.

For example, if there’s a new algorithm update from Google, your SEO agency in San Francisco will assess how it might impact your site and recommend necessary adjustments. Or, if they notice a sudden drop in traffic, they’ll investigate and identify the cause, providing you with a solution before it becomes a significant issue.

Proactive consultation means you’re always ahead of the curve. The SEO agency in San Francisco keeps you informed about the latest trends, best practices, and potential challenges in the SEO landscape. 

  • Regular Monitoring

SEO isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it task. It requires constant vigilance and adjustment. The SEO agency in San Francisco will regularly monitor your website’s performance using a variety of tools and metrics. This includes tracking keyword rankings, analyzing traffic patterns, and measuring conversion rates.

Regular monitoring allows the agency to spot trends and identify any issues early on. These insights are then shared with you through regular reports. These reports provide a detailed look at what’s working, what’s not, and what steps are being taken to improve your SEO performance. It’s a transparent process that keeps you informed and involved every step of the way.

  • Transparent Communication

You should always know what your SEO agency in San Francisco is doing and why they’re doing it. This means clear, open communication about strategies, progress, and any challenges that arise.

Your SEO agency in San Francisco will provide regular updates on their activities, including the content they’re creating, the links they’re building, and the technical optimizations they’re implementing. They’ll also share the results of their efforts, showing you the impact on your rankings, traffic, and conversions.

If there are any setbacks or challenges, the agency will communicate these openly and work with you to find solutions. This level of transparency builds trust and ensures that you’re always in the loop.

  • Results Over Time

SEO is like lasagna and not instant noodles. It takes time. So, have realistic expectations about the timeline for seeing results. While some changes can have immediate effects, most SEO efforts take time.

You might start seeing improvements in your rankings and traffic within a few months, but significant results often take six months to a year. This is because SEO involves a combination of strategies, including content creation, link building, and technical optimization, all of which take time to implement and see results.

Your SEO agency in San Francisco will set realistic expectations from the start. They’ll provide regular updates on progress and celebrate the milestones along the way. This long-term approach ensures that your SEO strategy is sustainable and delivers lasting results.

Get Started with Your SEO Agency in San Francisco

Overall, working with an SEO agency in San Francisco involves a comprehensive and collaborative approach. Just make sure you hire the right SEO agency in San Francisco. If this decision is made right, you’ll not only improve your search engine rankings but also build a strong, sustainable online presence that drives growth and success for your business.

We suggest you look for experienced agencies like AdLift that have systems and processes in place. Since they have worked with multiple industries, they have a clear idea of how to set different goals and expectations for each market. Contact them and also read their case studies to see the results they have brought for their clients. 

SETH DYER HOPES TO BOUNCE BACK FROM A COUPLE OF MECHANICAL SETBACKS SATURDAY AT SANTA MARIA

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(Yucca Valley, CA, July 24, 2024) Yucca Valley, California teenage racer Seth Dyer hopes to bounce back from a couple of subpar performances when the California Lightning Sprint Cars hit the track for round number one of the annual “Civil War Series” against the Bay Cities Racing Association this Saturday night, July 27th, at the Santa Maria Speedway. Enjoying his best season to date, Dyer has slipped two spots in the championship point standings due to mechanical gremlins in his last two races.

Saturday’s race on the banked 1/3 mile track in San Luis Obispo County will be the 10th CLS race in 2024. High school student Dyer has started eight of the first nine and had raced his way up to fourth in the series standings. However, after back-to-back fourth-place finishes at the Bakersfield Speedway on May 18th and the Ventura Raceway on June 6th, things unraveled. At Bakersfield on June 15th, Dyer won his heat race and started on the pole for the main event. The ever-confident team led the first nine circuits at the famous “Okie Bowl.” However, on lap 10, his engine dropped a valve, and he was out of the race.

Two weeks later, on the same 60-year-old oval he will be racing on this Saturday night, Dyer was competing with the freshened-up engine. After starting third in the main event, disaster struck again as he slowed and pulled off the track. Fortunately, it was not as serious as the last time. It was a broken injector wire.

The two faux pas saw the teen slip from fourth to sixth in the series standings. However, he is only 39 points out of fourth and nine points out of fifth. The driver in fifth is Seth’s father, Jeff, who is out indefinitely due to a broken arm suffered in the USAC/CRA Series at Perris Auto Speedway on July 13th.

While Seth had issues at the last race at Santa Maria on July 6th, Dyer Motorsports did have a good night. A week before his Perris crash, Jeff smoked the CLS field for his first win of the year.

To see Seth in action on Saturday, spectator gates at the revamped speed plant will open at 4:00 PM; qualifying will begin at 5:00, and the first race will be at 7:00.Adult tickets are $30.00. Seniors, military, and students get a $2.00 discount. Kids 6-12 are $10.00, and children 5 and under are free. The track is located at 1900 Hutton Road in Nipomo. The track website is https://santamariaspeedway.net/.

In 2024, the following marketing partners will help keep the Dyers on track. Dependable Machine Inc., Haircuts By Susie, Jobu Racing, LBA Investigations, Straight Time Stirrups, Justice Brothers, Fonseca Racing, Specialty Fasteners, and Blud Racing Lubricants. If you would like to be a part of Dyer Motorsports in 2024, call (760) 550-7237 or send an email to mailto:dyermotorsports4@gmail.com.

Jeff is racing in memory of his grandparents, Glenn, and Beverly Sels, throughout the 2024 season.

Jeff Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results

2/24/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints DNS

3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

3/9/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

3/16/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main

4/6/24 Mohave Valley Raceway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 20th A Main

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway Ultimate Sprint Car Series 17th A Main

5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 2nd A Main

5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints DNS

5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars DNS

6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 10th A Main

6/22/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 19th A Main

7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 1st A Main

7/13/24 Perris Auto Speedway USAC/CRA Sprint Cars 14th A Main

Seth Dyer’s 2024 Racing Results

3/1/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

3/2/24 Imperial Valley Raceway California Lightning Sprints 13th A Main

4/20/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 7th A Main

5/4/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

5/18/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

5/25/24 Perris Auto Speedway Young Gun Sprint Cars 4th A Main

6/8/24 Ventura Raceway California Lightning Sprints 4th A Main

6/15/24 Bakersfield Speedway California Lightning Sprints 9th A Main

7/6/24 Santa Maria Speedway California Lightning Sprints 12th A Main

What Does an EGR Valve Do?

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Gases that enter and exit your car’s engine are essential, and often overlooked. The intake and exhaust systems perform vital functions that improve a car’s efficiency, performance, and environmental footprint. Fortunately, companies like DynoVox have specialized in creating the best intake and exhaust parts for your vehicle.

What is an EGR Valve?

EGR stands for exhaust gas recirculation, meaning this part involves how gases flow into the combustion chamber, and out of the vehicle. An EGR valve is an emission control device that helps maintain the combustion chamber temperature inside the engine and reduce the amount of dangerous nitrogen oxides introduced into the atmosphere.

The way that the EGR Valve achieves this is by precisely reintroducing exhaust gases back into the combustion mixture and diluting it. The resulting mixture burns at a much lower temperature, which in turn causes less nitrogen oxide to be produced, resulting in a cleaner exhaust.

Functionally this works by opening the valve by a certain percentage based on the current combustion gas makeup. For example, if a car is idling, less power is needed, so the EGR valve remains nearly fully open, diluting the combustion gases significantly. Alternatively, at higher speeds, the EGR valve can be closed entirely to ensure that plenty of oxygen is entering the cylinders.

Common Issues with EGR Valves

EGR Valves are constantly subject to high temperatures and exhaust gases. The primary reason why an EGR Valve fails or becomes damaged is through carbon buildup. Over time, the exhaust gases exiting the vehicle will clog the tubes and eventually the valve itself. Additional common failure points are perforation in the tubes or even a break in the valve’s casing.

A faulty EGR Valve can potentially have several symptoms, some of these symptoms include:

  • Check Engine Light – Due to how an EGR Valve is tied directly to the engine’s combustion, this light may come on to indicate an issue.
  • Odd Knocking Noises – Nitrous oxides have a higher burning temperature and volatility. A detonation will be more potent and cause an audible knocking noise.
  • Performance Issues – Because the EGR Valve’s primary function is diluting combustion gases, a faulty valve could consistently reduce the amount of oxygen in the combustion chamber, reducing performance.
  • Reduced Fuel Efficiency – Either less gas or more gas can be burned thanks to a faulty EGR Valve depending on how it has failed.

Introducing EGR Delete Kits

Due to the multiple points of failure, and how an EGR Valve is tied directly to a car’s performance, the removal of the EGR system through an EGR Delete Kit is becoming a popular choice. A reputable company such as DynoVox offers a wide range of high-quality EGR Delete Kits for many different models and makes of vehicles, boasting easy installation and affordability.

An EGR Delete Kit is aptly named, as its goal is to remove the EGR system entirely. Seeing as how the EGR system is directly responsible for reducing the amount of oxygen that enters the combustion chambers, removing it can easily improve performance drastically. Not only does an EGR Delete Kit allow the combustion chambers to have much more oxygen, but it also reduces the amount of carbon buildup in the entire exhaust system.

Conclusion

If you want to reduce maintenance costs, increase performance, and improve efficiency, an EGR Delete Kit can be an easy solution. However, an important question remains unanswered: How much does it cost to replace an EGR delete kit?

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How Slot Machine Free Spins Are Accumulated And Its Types?

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Bonus games are a common component of most contemporary online casino slot games, and some could even have a Free Spins function. Free spins are one type of bonus that some slot games may provide. Usually, to activate them, the player must meet predetermined criteria, including collecting a certain number of tokens or scatter symbols or aligning special symbols on a payline. 

This feature has enticed a lot of gamers to try out slot games with incentives for free spins. We will describe what free spins bonuses are, how to utilise them, and whether or not you can win real money from them in this SS77 slot.

Free spins: what are they?

Free spins are one promotional offer you could get when playing at an online casino. You have many chances to play a slot machine. They can be found as part of deposit bonus bundles or as no-deposit incentives. Furthermore, because these bonuses are available at several casino sites with a $1 minimum deposit, you may test them out without incurring a financial risk. 

Various kinds of free spins

There are dozens or even hundreds of different types of free spins available at online slots. As such, you must be able to differentiate between the various bonus spins. This will enable you to participate in free promotions, giving you the best chance to turn your bonus money into real money. Discover the many kinds of Free Spins bonuses by reading on, then choose the one that best fits your requirements.

Deposit to get free spins

The most common bonus spins offered by online casinos are the Deposit Free Spins. Similar in principle to the deposit match bonus, this incentive gives players a certain number of free spins equal to the amount they deposited. Gamers can only receive this bonus after making their initial payment into their account. 

Promotional bonus spins

If a promotion awarded you free spins, you should activate them before visiting the slot machine where the spins are relevant. Make sure to visit the relevant promotions page since they typically give spins for a particular WG77 game or a restricted selection of games. When you get there, the slot machine’s display ought to indicate that you have free spins available. Make sure your balance doesn’t decrease after the first spin by checking the stake just to be sure. 

Free Spins with No Deposit

The reverse of no deposit-free spins is no deposit-free spins. It enables novice gamblers to play slots online without paying a deposit upfront. The major drawback of a no-deposit bonus is the high wagering requirement, even though it’s a method to test out new games. 

No-wager free spins 

This offer, a comparatively new kind of free spins bonus, does away with the wagering requirement component of the promotion. It makes the incentives more player-friendly as you don’t have to adhere to tight requirements to benefit from the offer. Nevertheless, online slots are offering this kind of free spins promotion. 

Free Spins Changes 

Even though it’s an easy feature to grasp, there are other ways for a player to get a free spin.  

Bonus rounds with set multipliers.  

In this version of the game, players can trigger a certain amount of free spins in addition to multipliers. For example, a slot machine may provide players with ten bonus spins with a twofold multiplier. Wins might be substantial when spins are occasionally even retriggered!      

Additional spins and variable multipliers.  

The variant is significantly more common in modern slot games. The player may be awarded a variable number of free spins, much like multipliers and set free spins. A slot machine, for example, may offer the player 10–30 bonus spins with a 2x multiplier.

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