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Rick Ware Racing: Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte

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RICK WARE RACING
Coca-Cola 600
Date: May 26, 2024
Event: Coca-Cola 600 (Round 14 of 36)
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway (1.5-mile oval)
Format: 400 laps, broken into four stages (100 laps/100 laps/100 laps/100 laps)
Note: Race called official due to rain after 249 laps.
Race Winner: Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs (Toyota)
Stage 1 Winner: William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet)
Stage 2 Winner: Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota)
Stage 3 Winner: None

RWR Race Finish:

● Justin Haley (Started 22nd, Finished 22nd/ Running, completed 249 of 249 laps)
● Kaz Grala (Started 33rd, Finished 34th/ Running, completed 249 of 249 laps)

RWR Points:

● Justin Haley (31st with 177 points)
● Kaz Grala (34th with 122 points)

RWR Notes:

● This was Haley’s fourth NASCAR Cup Series start at Charlotte. His best finish remains 15th, earned in May 2023.
● This was Grala’s second NASCAR Cup Series start at Charlotte. His best finish remains 23rd, earned in May 2022.

Race Notes:

● Christopher Bell won the Coca-Cola 600 to score his eighth career NASCAR Cup Series victory, his second of the season and his first at Charlotte.
● There were seven caution periods for a total of 46 laps, including the final four laps.
● All but five of the 40 drivers in the race finished on the lead lap.
● Denny Hamlin leaves Charlotte as the new championship leader with a five-point advantage over second-place Martin Truex Jr.

Sound Bites:

“We had a really strong Ford Mustang Dark Horse this weekend in Charlotte. We’ve been aiming to qualify better and this weekend was a good step for that. The balance in the race was great, we just had some trouble on pit road that led to our finish not being quite as strong as it could’ve been. Proud of the RWR guys for bringing a competitive car again. Lots of momentum for the next one..”– Justin Haley, driver of the No. 51 The Cleaning Authority Ford Mustang Dark Horse

“We really struggled with the handling right from the start of the race tonight. By the halfway point, we finally got the balance to a pretty good place, and then it got away from us just a little bit at the very end. We’re on the lead lap, and I think if the race had gone the full distance we could have rebounded to a good finish. Unfortunately, the race was called short right after our worst stint of the night, so we didn’t get the finish we could have.” – Kaz Grala, driver of the No. 15 N29 Capital Partners Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Next Up:

The next event on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule is the Enjoy Illinois 300 on Sunday, June 2 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, near St. Louis. The race starts at 3:30 p.m. EDT with live coverage provided by FS1 and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

108th Indianapolis 500 presented by GainbridgePost-Race Notes

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INDIANAPOLIS (Sunday, May 26, 2024) – Historical and event notes from the 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway:

  • This was the second career Indianapolis 500 victory for Josef Newgarden in his 13th career “500” start.
  • Josef Newgarden became the sixth driver to earn back-to-back victories in the Indianapolis 500 and the first since Helio Castroneves achieved the feat for Team Penske in 2001-02. The others: Wilbur Shaw (1939-40), Mauri Rose (1947-48), Bill Vukovich (1953-54) and Al Unser (1970-71).
  • Josef Newgarden became the 11th two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. He is the first driver to join the two-time winner’s club since Takuma Sato in 2020. Sato also won in 2017.
  • Team Penske earned its 20th Indianapolis 500 victory, extending its event record. Chip Ganassi is second with six wins, five with Chip Ganassi Racing and one as a co-owner with Pat Patrick.
  • Team Penske repeated its feat of sweeping the front row in qualifying and winning the race. Rick Mears won from the pole in 1988 after his teammates Danny Sullivan and Al Unser started second and third, respectively. Team Penske drivers Scott McLaughlin, Will Power and Josef Newgarden started 1-2-3, respectively, in this race in only the second front-row sweep in “500” history.
  • This is the 14th time the car that started third won the Indianapolis 500. The last winner from the No. 3 starting spot was Takuma Sato in 2020. The event record is 21 winners from the pole.
  • This is the 13th Indianapolis 500 victory for a Chevrolet engine, elevating it to third in event history. Offenhauser is first with 27 wins, followed by Honda with 15.
  • This is the 11th time car No. 2 has won the Indianapolis 500, tying that number with No. 3 for the most wins in “500” history. Newgarden also won last year in No. 2.
  • The last time an American driver or drivers have won two consecutive Indianapolis 500s came in 1991 and 1992. Rick Mears won in 1991, Al Unser Jr. in 1992.
  • Josef Newgarden is the fourth driver to win the Indianapolis 500 at age 33. The last was Ryan Hunter-Reay in 2014.
  • This is only the fourth time the Indianapolis 500 has been decided by a last-lap pass. The other two times: 2006: Sam Hornish (Team Penske) passed Marco Andretti on the front straightaway; 2011: Dan Wheldon passed JR Hildebrand on the front straightaway; 2023: Josef Newgarden (Team Penske) passed Marcus Ericsson on the back straightaway.
  • Eighteen different drivers led at least one lap today, an event record. The previous record was 15 drivers in 2017 and 2018.
  • Helio Castroneves completed the full 500-mile distance for the 18th time in his Indianapolis 500 race career, extending his race record. He has been running at the end of the race in 22 of 24 career starts, also a race record.
  • There were 21 cars on the lead lap at the finish, just shy of the event record of 22 set in 2021 and 2022.
  • Scott Dixon led 12 laps today to extend his event record to 677 career laps led.
  • Scott Dixon has led at least one lap in 16th Indianapolis 500s, breaking the event record of 15 races led he shared with Tony Kanaan.
  • Christian Rasmussen was the top-finishing rookie today, in 12th place.
  • There were 49 lead changes, the fourth-highest total in “500” history. The record is 68 in 2013, followed by 54 in 2016 and 52 in 2023.
  • Helio Castroneves made his 24th Indy 500 start, moving into a three-way tie with Gordon Johncock and Johnny Rutherford for fourth place for career Indianapolis 500 starts. The record is 35 by A.J. Foyt, followed by Mario Andretti with 29 and Al Unser with 27.
  • The last time there was a yellow caution flag on the opening lap was 2015 when there was contact between several cars in Turn 1, eliminating Sage Karam from the race.
  • Marcus Ericsson became the first former winner to finish last since Juan Pablo Montoya in 2016.
  • Roger Penske is the first team owner to have two drivers win back-to-back Indianapolis 500s, with Helio Castroneves in 2001-02 and Josef Newgarden in 2023-24.
  • Scott Dixon finished third, giving him nine top-five finishes in 22 career starts.
  • Conor Daly advanced more positions than any other driver, finishing 10th after starting 29th.
  • Fourth-place finisher Alexander Rossi finished in the top five for the sixth time in nine Indy 500 career starts.
  • Christian Lundgaard recorded the fastest lap (226.373 mph) of the race on Lap 175.
  • NTT P1 Award winner Scott McLaughlin led a race-high 64 laps today, the first “500” laps he has led in his career.
  • There were seven drivers who led the Indianapolis 500 for the first time: Scott McLaughlin, Sting Ray Robb, Christian Lundgaard, Kyle Kirkwood, and rookie drivers Kyffin Simpson, Kyle Larson and Christian Rasmussen.
  • All 18 lap leaders finished on the lead lap, beating the event record of 11, set in 2023.

Toyota Racing – NCS Charlotte Post-Race Report – 05.26.24

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CHRISTOPHER BELL WINS FIRST COCA-COLA 600
Bell earns second victory of the season

CHARLOTTE (May 26, 2024) – Christopher Bell was the leader when the rain and lightning came at lap 249 of the Coke 600, and despite NASCAR’s valiant effort to dry Charlotte Motor Speedway, the race was unable to continue, and Bell was declared the winner. The Oklahoma-native led a race-high 90 laps on his way to victory. It is Bell’s first Coca-Cola 600 victory, second win of the season and the sixth points-paying victory of the season for Toyota.

Despite starting last, Tyler Reddick drove through the field to finish fourth, with Denny Hamlin in fifth. With the finish, Hamlin is the new points leader.

Ty Gibbs, who started on the pole for the first time in the Cup Series, led 74 laps and finished sixth to give Toyota four of the top six finishers.

Toyota Post-Race Recap
NASCAR Cup Series (NCS)
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Race 14 of 36 – 600 miles, 400 laps

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS
1st, CHRISTOPHER BELL
2nd, Brad Keselowski*
3rd, William Bryon*
4th, TYLER REDDICK
5th, DENNY HAMLIN
6th, TY GIBBS
11th, BUBBA WALLACE
12th, MARTIN TRUEX JR.
19th, ERIK JONES
29th, JIMMIE JOHNSON
30th, JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK
*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

CHRISTOPHER BELL, No. 20 Rheem Toyota Camry XSE, Joe Gibbs Racing

Finishing Position: 1st

What does this mean to you?

“This is everything. We had TK on the windshield – Thomas Kennedy. Unfortunately, the Kennedy family just left, so that is disappointing that they couldn’t stay for victory lane, but I was very proud and honored to carry their name on the windshield. Memorial Day weekend – it is not about racing. It is about honoring and remembering. I am just thankful for those who have served have allowed us to do what we love to do on this Sunday evening. I can’t thank all of the guys at Rheem enough – all of our partners at Rheem, DeWalt, Toyota, Yahoo – they deserve this. It has been a heck of a trying eight weeks or so, so to get our second win means a lot.”

How far is that bad run behind you after a run like this?

“It feels so good. To win or to lose, but just to have a great race to go off of, and a race that we led laps. We were able to pass cars. We lost the lead at times, and we were able to drive back to the lead, and had great pit stops. It was amazing to have a good race, and hopefully this is something we can build on and get back to being more consistent.”

It sounds like you are surprised too. How does it feel to be the winner?

“Hey man, I’m hearing boos out there, I wanted to get racing too, but this is an amazing weekend and just so honored and thrilled to be able to carry the Kennedy name and be able to put these guys in victory lane. It has been a wild change of emotion, because all of the rain came and I was like okay, is it going to be over? Then, I was kind of like – I don’t know, and then when I was fully mentally prepared to go racing, and then all of a sudden, they called it. I wanted to race too.”

TY GIBBS, No. 54 Monster Energy – Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry XSE, Joe Gibbs Racing

Finishing Position: 6th

Can you tell me about your race?

“Hate the race got cut short because I feel like our Monster Energy/Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry XSE was really good up front. And I think we could have come back over the next 150 laps to be competitive at the end. Hate that it ended early, but we’ll get ready for St. Louis.”

ERIK JONES, No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE, Joe Gibbs Racing

Finishing Position: 19th

How was your race?

“Up and down day for us but happy with a top twenty for this Family Dollar Toyota team. Feel like we learned quite a bit going forward for the mile and a half’s coming up.”

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 49,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 34 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 28 electrified options.

Through its Driving Possibilities initiative, the Toyota USA Foundation has committed to creating innovative educational programs within, and in partnership with, historically underserved and diverse communities near the company’s U.S. operating sites.

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

Ford Performance Notes and Quotes – Coca-Cola 600 Post-Race Quotes

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Ford Performance Notes and Quotes
NASCAR Cup Series
Coca-Cola 600 | Sunday, May 26, 2024

Ford Performance Results:
2nd – Brad Keselowski
10th – Josh Berry
14th – Joey Logano
16th – Michael McDowell
17th – Todd Gilliland
20th – Austin Cindric
22nd – Justin Haley
23rd – Chris Buescher
25th – Chase Briscoe
26th – Ryan Preece
32nd – Harrison Burton
34th – Kaz Grala
37th – BJ McLeod
38th – Noah Gragson
39th – Ryan Blaney

BRAD KESELOWSKI, No. 6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford Mustang Dark Horse – PRESS CONFERENCE – TAKE US THROUGH YOUR NIGHT. “It’s pretty disappointing. I felt like we had a car to win the race. We kind of ran down the 20 car twice and just didn’t get to see it play out. So, it kind of slipped through our fingers there. I would have liked to have just had more laps and ran the Coke 600. I think we ran the Coke 350 today, but, all in all, I’m really happy with our performance. The car was really fast. Our pit stops were phenomenal. We just didn’t get to see it through. I’m bummed for our team. I’m bummed for everybody, but the weather is what the weather is.”

WITH KYLE LARSON NOT MAKING A LAP IT OPENS UP THE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONSHIP HUNT. DO YOU FEEL THAT WILL PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN HOW THAT UNFOLDS? “Yes, this is a big point scoring race normally because you have four stages and I don’t think we’re gonna play those points out. I don’t know. We’ll have to get some kind of ruling on that, so it probably actually played to his favor in that regard with the rain, but, still, we scored good points today. I think we moved up to 10th, which is nice and the highest Ford, which is nice, but I think we had a lot more capability than what we were able to get out of it.”

IS THIS RFK REALLY STARTING TO SHOW THE POTENTIAL YOU HAVE THIS SEASON? “Yeah, it was good to be that fast. You want to make it count with wins. You don’t want to be a sore loser for second, but it stings because I know we had a car to win today and if it doesn’t hurt, you’re in the wrong business. We’ve got a lot of work to do on our short track program and our road course program, but our mile-and-a-half stuff seems really good right now.”

YOU’VE WON THIS RACE AT A FULL DISTANCE BEFORE. DID YOU TALK OVER THE RADIO ABOUT THAT LAST GREEN FLAG RUN ABOUT THE WEATHER? “I think everybody knew the situation. I can’t claim ignorance to that. We were going as hard as we could. I feel like I needed another 10 laps or so to be able to make a pass, but that’s not how it played out.”

WHEN THE LAST CAUTION CAME OUT YOU KEPT SAYING ‘I NEED LONGER RUNS’. WHAT PREVENTED YOU FROM HAVING ENOUGH TO GET BY THE 20? “I think we had more speed than him, but there was a pretty big air advantage that he had and as laps would go on the aero grip gets displaced by the mechanical grip and then we could take him, but the leader – I feel like the 20 car was the second-best car today, but he was still the second-best car, so to be able to displace him we needed him to fall off and that’s only gonna happen with laps and catching the back of the pack and we just didn’t get that.”

JOSH BERRY, No. 4 Overstock Ford Mustang Dark Horse – “It was a really solid day> We qualified well and maintained our track position. Rodney made some really good adjustments to the car overnight. We were just really solid. We’re just getting better and better, and tonight was a night to be really proud of.”

AUSTIN CINDRIC, No. 2 Menards/Duracell Ford Mustang Dark Horse – “I definitely wish we would have been able to pick the race back up. We had a really well-executed day going up until we had to stay out on some older tires and that kind of put us behind. We were kind of in the middle of recovering from that, but past that, I’m happy with our improvement all weekend; we just didn’t have enough speed to run up front. We had a really tight car all race, we just need more laps to work on it.”

RYAN BLANEY, No. 12 BodyArmor Flash I.V. Ford Mustang Dark Horse – WHAT HAPPENED TO THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE? “I don’t know. We’ll have to look if I hit something or, I don’t know. I just went into three getting up to speed and blew a tire and hit the fence. It’s an unfortunate end to our night. That sucks. We’re not even halfway and just wanting to work on your stuff all night. I thought we were getting it a little better here and there, but won’t get a shot.”

WHAT HAPPENED? “I just came off pit road and put tires on it and I don’t know if I ran over something, but one of them blew. I blew a tire going into three, so I don’t know if I hit something or what, but it’s kind of odd. We’ll have to go back and take a look at it. It stinks. That’s two unfortunate weekends in a row. I thought we at least had a shot to get better. I’d run close to the top 10 and maybe top five, but we’ll get through it. We’ve just got to hopefully put together a good race next week.”

NOAH GRAGSON, No. 10 Bass Pro Shops Winchester Ford Mustang Dark Horse – WAS THERE CONTACT WITH THE 47? “Yeah, he just misjudged his run and got us in the left rear, just a miscalculation. It sucks, but the sun will come up tomorrow.”

CHASE BRISCOE, No. 14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang Dark Horse – “Overall, it was kind of just a frustrating night. I felt like everytime we would get track position, we would end up losing it, whether it was a restart not going our way or pit road. I felt like if we could ever just put it all together we had a car capable of running anywhere from eighth to 12th, but everybody from eighth on back ran the same speed, so wherever you came out on a restart or off pit road is kind of where you ran. We’ve got to clean everything up and definitely felt like we should have finished way better than where we did tonight from a speed standpoint. We just have to figure out our execution.”

Kaulig Racing – Race Recap | Coca-Cola 600Kaulig Racing –

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DANIEL HEMRIC
No. 31 Cirkul Camaro ZL1

  • Daniel Hemric qualified 24th for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
  • Hemric made his way into the top 20 within the first few laps and radioed that the No. 31 Cirkul Chevrolet was tightening up after 15 laps complete. He began consistently running the fastest lap times by as much as a tenth of a second. Comfortably sitting in the top 15, Hemric made it as high as 12th as green-flag pit stops began. He pitted for four tires and fuel on lap 42, before cycling back into 16th place. The first caution of the day came out on lap 86, and Hemric pitted for qualifying tires and restarted from 16th with seven laps remaining in stage one. Hemric lost four spots on the restart before finishing the opening stage in 20th.
  • As a handful of cars stayed out during the stage break, Hemric started the second stage from 20th place. Hemric worked his way to 15th before making a scheduled, green-flag pit stop on lap 142. The next caution fell on lap 159, and Hemric pitted once again for tires and fuel. As the next caution fell on lap 171, Hemric stayed out, restarting 12th with 25 laps left in the stage. He made it as high as ninth, before ultimately falling to 17th, where he finished the second stage, which ended under caution.
  • Hemric pitted during the stage break for tires, fuel and a rear air pressure adjustment. He started the third stage from 20th, where he sat when the first caution of the stage came out on lap 228. Hemric pitted for four tires and fuel during the caution and restarted 19th with 65 laps remaining in the third stage. The caution and red flag came out on lap 245 for rain in the area, as Hemric sat in 18th place. The race was ultimately shortened, and Hemric finished 18th.

“Really solid day for this No. 31 Cirkul Chevy team. We fired off really strong and ran laps similar to the leader at times. It’s unfortunate that it was shortened, but I’m really proud of the effort and speed we showed today.” – Daniel Hemric  
 
SHANE van GISBERGEN
No. 16 WeatherTech Camaro ZL1

  • Shane Van Gisbergen qualified 36th for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
  • By lap 35 SVG worked his way to 32nd and hit pit road for a scheduled green-flag pit stop on lap 51. Following the stop, Van Gisbergen cycled back to 37th, one lap down. The WeatherTech team took the wave around and gained their lap back under the lap-88 caution and ultimately finished stage one in 31st on lap 100.
  • Van Gisbergen started the second stage in 28th on lap 111. Splitting the stage in half, Van Gisbergen hit pit road for a scheduled green-flag pit stop on lap 139 while running in 28th. The caution flag waved once again on lap 159 with SVG in 26th. Under the caution the 16 team hit pit road for four tires, fuel and adjustments. Following the stop, SVG was served with a pit-road penalty for running through too many boxes and restarted 34th. Van Gisbergen would go on to finish stage two in 28th.
  • With a fresh set of Goodyear Tires on the WeatherTech Chevrolet, Van Gisbergen restarted stage three in 36th. Battling a tight Chevrolet, he worked his way up to 27th when the caution flag waved once again on lap 230. Following another four-tire stop, Van Gisbergen restarted the race on lap 236. The field would race the incoming weather and Van Gisbergen ended up in 28th when the caution flag waved once again for weather forcing the conclusion of the race.

“We had an up and down day. I hate we didn’t get to run the full 900 miles this weekend, but ultimately the weather won out. I appreciate all the hard work from everyone on this Kaulig/Trackhouse team.” Shane van Gisbergen  

 
About Kaulig Racing

Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time, multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has earned 23 NXS wins, made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started, and won two regular-season championships. In 2021, the team competed in select NCS events, before expanding to a two-car, full-time NCS team in 2022 and adding a third, part-time entry during the 2023 season. Since its first NCS start in 2021, the team has earned two wins. Kaulig Racing is currently fielding two full-time entries in the NCS and continues to field three full-time NXS entries, with a part-time fourth entry at select events. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

Stewart-Haas Racing: Coca-Cola 600 from Charlotte

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STEWART-HAAS RACING
Coca-Cola 600
Date: May 26, 2024
Event: Coca-Cola 600 (Round 14 of 36)
Series: NASCAR Cup Series
Location: Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway (1.5-mile oval)
Format: 400 laps, broken into four stages (100 laps/100 laps/100 laps/100 laps)
Note: Race called official due to rain after 249 laps.
Race Winner: Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota)
Stage 1 Winner: William Byron of Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet)
Stage 2 Winner: Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota)
Stage 3 Winner: None

SHR Finish:

● Josh Berry (Started 13th, Finished 10th / Running, completed 249 of 249 laps)
● Chase Briscoe (Started 18th, Finished 25th / Running, completed 249 of 249 laps)
● Ryan Preece (Started 31st, Finished 26th / Running, completed 249 of 249 laps)
● Noah Gragson (Started 19th, Finished 38th / Accident, completed 170 of 249 laps)

SHR Points:

● Chase Briscoe (16th with 334 points, 158 out of first)
● Josh Berry (19th with 263 points, 229 out of first)
● Noah Gragson (21st with 240 points, 252 out of first)
● Ryan Preece (28th with 203 points, 289 out of first)

SHR Notes:

● Berry earned his second top-10 of the season and it came in his first NASCAR Cup Series start at Charlotte.

● This was Berry’s fifth straight finish of 16th or better. He finished 16th April 21 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, 14th April 28 at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway, 15th May 5 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, and third May 12 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway.

● Berry finished ninth in Stage 1 to earn two bonus points and eighth in Stage 2 to earn three more bonus points.

● Berry led once for seven laps.

● Berry was the highest finishing rookie.

Race Notes:

● Christopher Bell won the Coca-Cola 600 to score his eighth career NASCAR Cup Series victory, his second of the season and his first at Charlotte.

● There were seven caution periods for a total of 46 laps, including the final four laps.

● All but five of the 40 drivers in the race finished on the lead lap.

● Denny Hamlin leaves Charlotte as the new championship leader with a five-point advantage over second-place Martin Truex Jr.

Sound Bites:

“It was a really solid day. I thought we qualified well, maintained our track position. Rodney (Childers, crew chief) made some really good adjustments to the car overnight. We were just really solid. We kept getting better and better and better. Tonight was just a night to be proud of.” – Josh Berry, driver of the No. 4 Overstock.com Ford Mustang Dark Horse

“Overall, it was kind of just a frustrating night. I felt like every time we would get track position, we would end up losing it, whether it was a restart not going our way or pit road. I felt like if we could ever just put it all together we had a car capable of running anywhere from eighth to 12th, but everybody from eighth on back ran the same speed, so wherever you came out on a restart or off pit road is kind of where you ran. We’ve got to clean everything up and definitely felt like we should’ve finished way better than where we did tonight from a speed standpoint. We just have to figure out our execution.” – Chase Briscoe, driver of the No. 14 Mahindra Compact Tractors Ford Mustang Dark Horse

“Yeah, he (Ricky Stenhouse Jr.) just misjudged his run and got us in the left rear, just a miscalculation. It sucks, but the sun will come up tomorrow.” – Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 10 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Next Up:

The next event on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule is the Enjoy Illinois 300 on Sunday, June 2 at Gateway International Raceway in Madison, Illinois, near St. Louis. The race begins at 3:30 p.m. EDT with live coverage provided by FS1 and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

CHEVROLET NCS AT CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY: Post-Race Notes and Quotes

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NASCAR CUP SERIES
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
COCA-COLA 600
TEAM CHEVY POST-RACE REPORT
MAY 26, 2024

 Byron Leads Chevrolet in Rain-Shortened Coca-Cola 600
Camaro ZL1 Scores Four Top-10 Finishes

  • William Byron led Chevrolet in the final running order of the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 – tallying a third-place finish in his No. 24 Liberty University Patriotic Camaro ZL1. The result marked Byron’s fourth top-10 finish in eight NASCAR Cup Series starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
  • Byron led the Bowtie brand to four top-10 finishes at the conclusion of the event, with Chase Elliott, No. 9 NAPA Patriotic Camaro ZL1, in seventh; Ross Chastain, No. 1 Jockey x Folds of Honor Camaro ZL1 in eighth; and Alex Bowman, No. 48 Ally Patriotic Camaro ZL1 in ninth.
  • Team Chevy’s Justin Allgaier, who was subbing in for Kyle Larson while he competed in the Indianapolis 500, piloted the No. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM H1100 Camaro ZL1 to an impressive 13th place finish.
  • The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season continues at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway with the Enjoy Illinois 300 on Sunday, June 2, at 3:30 p.m. ET. Live coverage can be found on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

TEAM CHEVY UNOFFICIAL TOP-10:
POS. DRIVER
3rd William Byron, No. 24 Liberty University Patriotic Camaro ZL1
7th Chase Elliott, No. 9 NAPA Patriotic Camaro ZL1
8th Ross Chastain, No. 1 Jockey x Folds of Honor Camaro ZL1
9th Alex Bowman, No. 48 Ally Patriotic Camaro ZL1

 TEAM CHEVY POST-RACE QUOTES:

William Byron, No. 24 Liberty University Patriotic Camaro ZL1

Finished: 3rd

“Our race was good. Our No. 24 Liberty University Patriotic Chevy was really good the whole race, but then we got a little bit of wall contact there and bent the toe just a little bit. That was a bummer, but I still feel like we had good potential in the car. It was just hard to put it all together, but we came home with a third-place finish and that was a solid day for us.”

Ross Chastain, No. 1 Jockey x Folds of Honor Camaro ZL1

Finished: 8th

“It was definitely a great call to cycle ourselves forward there at the beginning of Stage Two. It felt good to lead. It just felt good to be winning in something. I’m a competitor and it’s just good to lead laps again. We were running competitively and we’d been in the top-10 all night.

We had been working on the balance of the car. There’s a balance for me of how comfortable is it, how confident can I drive it and how fast it is. As we tend to make it more comfortable, they tend to go slower. As they tend to make it uncomfortable, I never know if I’m going to crash and I didn’t want to tear up this beautiful Jockey x Folds of Honor Chevy. We were just fighting the balance on the No. 1 car.

I felt good. I slipped through the box after we led. We came down pit road in around fifth-place and I slipped through the box. That set us back and we slowly worked our way back up to eighth. It’s not easy to pass. It’s so tough, but I had a lot of fun though. I’ve raced with my teammate, and I’ve raced with other Chevy’s. It’s a handful. We’re doing slide jobs; driving low and sliding up and ripping the fence. The restarts were wild and there were a lot of pit stops.”

Justin Allgaier, No. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM H1100 Camaro ZL1

Finished: 13th

“Even at 3:00 p.m. this afternoon, I was pretty confident that I wasn’t going to be driving today. With everything that happened the way that it did and being able to be here – I said it the other day, the attention to detail that Hendrick Motorsports has, they’re always prepared for all scenarios and we were that tonight.

To be honest with you, at the start of the race, I was pretty disappointed in myself. I was just trying to get acclimated. Cliff Daniels (crew chief) did an amazing job getting me up-to-speed. We were able to look at SMT data and get the car where I needed to be at. We really worked on the balance throughout the course of the run there. To be able to unlap myself was probably the highlight of the night, to be honest with you. I was able to pass a Hendrick Motorsports teammate (William Byron) to pass Ty (Gibbs), both of which I have a lot of respect for on the racetrack. It just kind of helped how the race went.

The restarts were definitely tough, just with the aero. You always hear about aero-blocking and all those things every week from the Cup drivers. As somebody coming from the Xfinity Series, it was pretty wild how much different it was in traffic. To be able to make our way up through there, the team had great strategy and we got ourselves up to 13th. It felt like there was some good potential to go even further. The HENDRICKCARS.COM H1100 Chevy was so good.

You get opportunities very rarely in life to drive something that’s that good, and it truly was that. It was really, really special; something that I’ll take with me for a number of years as a good opportunity.”

Daniel Hemric, No. 31 Cirkul Camaro ZL1

Finished: 18th

“Really solid day for this No. 31 Cirkul Chevy team. We fired off really strong and ran laps similar to the leader at times. It’s unfortunate that it was shortened, but I’m really proud of the effort and speed we showed today.”

Shane van Gisbergen, No. 16 WeatherTech Camaro ZL1

Finished: 28th

“We had an up and down day. I hate we didn’t get to run the full 900 miles this weekend but ultimately the weather won out. I appreciate all the hard work from everyone on this Kaulig/Trackhouse team.”

 

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Helio Castroneves Leads Meyer Shank Racing With 20th Place Finish in Indianapolis 500

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#06: Helio Castroneves, Meyer Shank Racing Honda

Indianapolis, Ind. (26 May 2024) – Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) came into Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 with a high degree of optimism after putting all three of its cars in the top eight in Friday’s final practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

But a lot of things can happen to derail a team over 200 laps, and MSR experienced a fistful of them as a long day, caused by a four-hour weather delay, turned longer as all three of its cars met with issues that blunted their attempt to win the Memorial Day classic.

Drivers Felix Rosenqvist (No. 60 AutoNation / SiriusXM Honda), Helio Castroneves (No. 06 Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb Agajanian Cleveland-Cliffs Honda) and Tom Blomqvist (No. 66 AutoNation / Arctic Wolf Honda) started ninth, 20th and 25th respectively but saw things unravel as two cars failed to finish while four-time Indy winner Castroneves led the team by finishing on the lead lap and in 20th place.

The oldest and most-seasoned driver on the squad showed the way today as Castroneves made his 24th Indy 500 start in fine fashion. The Brazilian made quick work of thing early, gaining seven spots in the first 23 laps prior to the first round of pit stops. He continued climbing through the first quarter of the race, carving his way up the scoring pylon to reach ninth by Lap 82.

The veteran held close to the top 10 for the next 50 laps, running seventh through Lap 120 with the tea confident in Castroneves’ abilities to take the No. 06 car to the front. Unfortunately, his chance at becoming the only five-time Indy 500 champ ended on his final pit stop when he locked up his rear brakes going into the pit stall and lost crucial time in pit lane. He fought back once back out on track and ended his day in 20th place.

Rosenqvist saw a promising run literally go up in smoke on Lap 56. The Swedish star, who had started ninth, had run in the top 10 for the first quarter of the race but saw his day end coasting down the backstretch of the 2.5-mile oval when his engine failed.

Blomqvist’s first Indianapolis 500 ended in the first turn as the hard-charging Brit hooked a wheel on the inside curb and spun up the track and into the wall. The rookie was uninjured but was unable to rejoin the race due to the crash damage.

MSR will have a chance to get back on the beam next weekend as the team journeys to Detroit for the Detroit Grand Prix. Qualifying takes place Saturday with coverage on Peacock beginning at 12:15 p.m. Sunday’s race will be broadcast live starting at Noon E.T. on USA Network and Peacock. SiriusXM will also host live INDYCAR Radio coverage on XM Ch. 218.

Meyer Shank Racing Driver Quotes:

Helio Castroneves (No. 06 Meyer Shank Racing w/ Curb Agajanian Cleveland-Cliffs Honda) Finished 20th – “Well first of all great job for the entire Cliffs and SiriusXM team. What a great job everyone did. We were a little on and off today. But unfortunately the gears we had on the car really ended up hurting us on the restarts. It was not a very typical race with how the clouds and shadows came in. And I had a mistake on the last pit stop, we just locked up the rear and went a little long unfortunately. I don’t think we had a car to win for to be honest, but we had a shot to be to be in the top 10, for sure. But great job this month for the whole MSR team, I’m focused on next year and being back here again!”

Felix Rosenqvist (No. 60 AutoNation / SiriusXM Honda) Finished 27th, retired on Lap 56 – “It’s a shame, the No. 60 AutoNation / SiriusXM car was probably one of the best cars that I’ve had here [IMS]. Big thanks to everyone on the team for their efforts, we got better and better every session. I think we had the best car all month during the race. Unfortunately these kinds of things happen, but we’ll press on to Detroit and forget this quickly.”

Tom Blomqvist (No. 66 AutoNation / Arctic Wolf Honda) Finished 31st after Lap 1 crash– “I’m so disappointed for the guys. We didn’t make an error all month long and then I clipped the curb and got spun around. I’m gutted for the guys who got involved in that mess, most importantly everyone is fine, but I’m really disappointed for the team. Our cars were really really good in these race conditions. I’m sad for them [the team] more than anything.”

The Benefits of Investing in a Quality Dumper Truck for Your Business

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Investing in a quality dumper truck can transform your business. Are you looking to enhance efficiency and productivity? A reliable dumper truck is essential for transporting heavy loads.

This machine can handle different terrains and weather conditions. Moreover, maintenance is minimal with the right dumper truck. How can a dumper truck make daily operations smoother?

Discover the advantages, from cost savings to improved safety. Investing in quality equipment means fewer breakdowns.

Robust trucks reduce downtime, boost profits, and ensure your team’s safety. Explore why a dumper truck is a smart investment for any business.

Cost Savings

Investing in a quality dumper truck leads to significant cost savings. These trucks are built to last. They require fewer repairs and replacements.

It reduces overall maintenance costs. A reliable dumper truck uses fuel efficiently. Lower fuel consumption means more money saved in the long run.

Reduced downtime improves productivity. When your equipment works well, projects finish faster. It boosts your revenue.

A good dumper truck minimizes the risk of accidents. Fewer accidents lead to lower insurance premiums. The initial investment pays off quickly.

You spend less on upkeep and save more over time. Quality equipment is a smart financial choice.

Efficiency and Productivity

A quality dumper truck offers an efficiency boost for your business. It can handle heavy loads quickly and easily.

It leads to faster project completion. Shorter project times mean you can take on more work. More work means more revenue.

The productivity enhancement from a reliable truck is also notable. Your team can focus on their tasks without worrying about equipment failure. Less downtime means more work gets done in less time.

It keeps your projects on schedule. With fewer interruptions, your team stays motivated and productive. Investing in a quality dumper truck is a smart move.

Versatility

A quality dumper truck is extremely versatile. It can handle many types of materials. From gravel to sand, it transports them all with ease.

This adaptability means you don’t need different trucks for different jobs. A single dumper truck can perform multiple tasks. It saves you money on additional equipment.

The truck can also operate in various environments. Whether it’s rough terrain or smooth roads, it performs well. The versatility extends to weather conditions.

It works efficiently in rain, snow, or sunshine. You can use it for small or large projects.

This flexibility makes it a valuable asset. Investing in a versatile dumper truck helps streamline your operations.

Improved Safety

Investing in a quality dumper truck greatly improves safety on the job site. These trucks come with advanced safety features. These include strong brakes and stable chassis.

They help prevent accidents and ensure safe operation. A reliable dumper truck has a good visibility range. It reduces blind spots and keeps workers safe.

The sturdy construction of the truck also plays a role. It withstands heavy loads without tipping over. Anti-lock braking systems and seat belts add extra safety.

These safety features protect the driver during sudden stops or collisions. Regular maintenance is easier with quality equipment. It reduces the risk of mechanical failures.

Durability

Durability is a major advantage of investing in a quality dumper truck. These trucks are built to last. They use strong materials that can withstand heavy use.

It means they won’t break down easily. The durability advantage ensures fewer repairs and replacements. Your truck will stay in good condition for a longer time.

It saves money on maintenance. Quality dumper trucks can handle tough terrains and harsh weather. They won’t wear out quickly, even under stress.

Durability also means better performance. Reliable trucks make your work smoother. By investing in durable equipment, you ensure long-term benefits for your business.

Environmental Impact

Investing in a quality dumper truck can reduce your environmental impact. Modern trucks are designed to use fuel efficiently. They emit fewer pollutants.

Lower emissions mean a cleaner environment. These trucks often have engines that meet strict environmental standards.

Quality trucks are less likely to spill or leak fluids. It protects the soil and water from contamination. Durable trucks also mean less waste.

You won’t need to replace them often. The manufacturing process for fewer trucks saves resources.

Some dumper trucks even use alternative energy sources like electricity. It further reduces their carbon footprint.

Investing in eco-friendly equipment helps your business stay green. It also shows your commitment to a sustainable future.

Customization Options

Investing in a quality dumper truck offers numerous customization options. You can choose different sizes to fit your needs. Dump trailers can be added for extra capacity.

There are options for different terrains, like rugged tires for rough areas. You can also customize the engine power. It helps in handling tougher loads.

Various safety features can be added, such as backup cameras and alarms. The color and branding of the dumper truck can match your business.

There are also options for hydraulic systems. These can tailor the truck’s performance.

Easy customizations make your equipment more efficient. Personalizing your dumper truck boosts productivity.

Enhanced Resale Value

A quality dumper truck retains its value over time. When you buy a well-made truck, it is an investment. These trucks are in high demand.

It makes it easier to resell them. Well-maintained trucks get a higher resale price. You get more money back when you sell.

Durable materials and solid construction add to the truck’s value. Little wear and tear means it stays in good condition. Buyers trust brands known for quality.

Your truck remains reliable, which attracts buyers. A good service history boosts resale value. Keeping records of maintenance helps.

When it’s time to buy new equipment, selling your truck is simpler. Thus, investing in quality pays off in the long run.

Learn the Benefits of Investing in a Quality Dumper Truck for a Business

Investing in a quality dumper truck is very beneficial. It offers cost savings and boosts efficiency. A versatile dumper truck adapts to various tasks easily.

It is built for durability and long-term use. Advanced safety features make the work environment safer. Modern dumper trucks lower your environmental impact.

Customization options cater to specific business needs. The enhanced resale value makes it a smart investment. A quality dumper truck supports your business growth.

Make the right choice for your operations. Choose a dependable dumper truck today.

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Understanding Your Vehicle Insurance Policy

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Navigating through the maze of vehicle insurance policies can be quite an adventure. With terms that sound like they belong in a sci-fi novel and clauses that could rival any plot twist, understanding your vehicle insurance policy is no small feat. Buckle up as we take a playful yet informative dive into what makes up that all-important document guarding your car.

The ABCs of Vehicle Insurance

At its core, vehicle insurance is about protecting you, your passengers, and your vehicle in the event of an accident. But there’s more to it than meets the eye. From liability coverage to comprehensive plans, each policy is a unique blend of protection, price, and pitfalls. Think of it as your vehicle’s personal superhero team, each member with their own special power.

Understanding the Impact of Your Location

Did you know that where you live can significantly affect your insurance rates? Urban areas with higher rates of accidents and theft may see higher premiums than rural or suburban areas. Additionally, some states require more comprehensive coverage than others. It’s important to consider these factors when discussing your policy options with an agent.

Seeking Guidance

In the event of a vehicle accident, it’s vital to know not just your insurance policy, but also where to find dependable car accident legal advice. Professional legal support can guide you through the complexities of filing claims and securing the compensation you’re entitled to.

Special Provisions and Riders

Your insurance policy can also include various provisions or riders that offer additional protection or cover specific situations. These can range from coverage for rental cars to protection against natural disasters not covered by your standard policy. Understanding these can help you customize your policy to match your exact needs.

Deciphering Policy Language

Ever felt like your insurance policy was written in an alien language? You’re not alone. Words like ‘deductible‘, ‘premium’, and ‘limit’ can turn a straightforward sentence into a riddle. But fear not, with a little bit of guidance, these terms will start to make sense. For instance, your ‘deductible’ is simply the amount you agree to pay out-of-pocket before your insurance kicks in.

Reducing Your Premiums

Believe it or not, there are ways to make your insurance policy less of a financial burden. Factors like your driving record, the type of vehicle you drive, and even your credit score can impact your premiums. Other strategies include increasing your deductible, taking advantage of discounts, or bundling insurance policies. A little bit of research can go a long way towards shrinking those payments.

Understanding Coverage Options

One size does not fit all when it comes to insurance coverage. Whether you opt for the bare minimum liability coverage or go all-in with a full protection plan, knowing the nuances can save you a lot of headaches (and potentially money) down the line. Let’s break down the most common types of coverage:

  • Liability Coverage – covers damages to others caused by your vehicle.
  • Collision Coverage – for damages to your vehicle from a collision.
  • Comprehensive Coverage – for non-collision-related damages to your vehicle.
  • Personal Injury Protection – covers medical expenses for you and your passengers.

Enhancing Your Coverage with Add-Ons

Many insurance companies offer the option to enhance your coverage with additional add-ons, tailor-made to suit your specific needs. These might include roadside assistance, gap coverage for new cars, or even insurance for personal belongings inside the vehicle. Exploring these options can provide an extra layer of security and peace of mind.

Preparing for the Future

As your life changes, so do your insurance needs. Regularly reviewing your policy to ensure it still meets your needs is essential. Life events such as buying a new car, moving, or adding a teen driver to your policy can all necessitate adjustments to your coverage. Staying proactive can help you avoid gaps in coverage and may even save you money in the long run.

Navigating Claims and Payouts

So, you’ve had an accident. Now what? The process of filing a claim and navigating through to the payout can seem daunting. The key here is communication. Keeping detailed records and staying in close contact with your insurance provider will smooth out the bumps in the road. Remember, your policy is a contract, and understanding your rights and responsibilities is crucial.

Conclusion

While vehicle insurance may seem complex at first glance, a deeper understanding reveals a world of opportunities to protect yourself and your vehicle more effectively. By unraveling the mysteries of your policy, you can drive confidently, knowing that you’re well-covered for the journey ahead. Remember, the key to navigating your vehicle insurance policy with ease is knowledge and a dash of curiosity. So, keep asking questions, stay informed, and enjoy the ride.

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