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(Photo Source: Facebook.com/joegibbsracing ) Press Release | JOE GIBBS RACING HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (March 8, 2024) – Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced today that NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Bobby Labonte will reunite with his former team in a new consulting role providing support in a number of capacities.   Labonte won 21 races over his 11-year career with JGR, including four wins on his way to capturing the 2000 NASCAR Cup Series Championship.   “Bobby is a big part of our history and success here at JGR,” said Joe Gibbs, owner of Joe Gibbs Racing. “We are excited to have him in this new role consulting across several areas of our operations. He will be a tremendous asset to our partners in sharing his knowledge and passion for racing as well as educating our guests and fans through appearances and on social media.”   In this new role, Labonte will serve as a brand ambassador for JGR, attending races to – participate in at-track sponsor activities and engage sponsor guests. The Hall of Fame driver will also provide regular content to JGR social channels and support JGR’s business operations and sales outreach.   “Joe Gibbs Racing played such a pivotal role in my career and it has always felt like home to me,” said Labonte. “I am thrilled to be involved with the organization again and look forward to being an asset to their partners and fans.”

Press Release | POCONO RACEWAY LONG POND, Pa. (March 8, 2024) – Pocono Raceway will open its July 12-14 NASCAR tripleheader weekend in grand fashion with the longest scheduled CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race ever to run at the historic venue. The CRC Brakleen 175 will consist of 70 laps and 175 miles on the 2.5-mile tri-oval – an increase of 10 laps and 25 miles from the most recent races – and serve as the weekend opener for all three of NASCAR’s national series on Friday, July 12, at 5:30 p.m. ET. When the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series made its debut at Pocono Raceway in 2010, the series ran a 50-lap, 125-mile race for the first four visits. The race was extended to a 60-lap, 150-mile event in 2014 and remained that length through last year. In addition to the CRC Brakleen 175 becoming the longest NCTS race at Pocono Raceway, it also will be the first ever contested on a Friday evening at “The Tricky Triangle.” Of the previous 14 NCTS races run, 12 were held on Saturday and two (2011, ’20) on Sunday. The CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will put on a one-day show with practice and qualifying also scheduled on race day. The series will open practice at 2 p.m. and follow with single-lap qualifying at 2:30 p.m. “We take tremendous pride in our Pennsylvania roots and having another home state company in CRC Industries and their Brakleen products sponsor our first 175-mile CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race is something we are extremely excited about,” said Pocono Raceway President Ben May, referring to CRC’s global corporate headquarters in Horsham, Pa. “We’re looking forward to seeing the stars of the truck series entertain the world’s best fans at the CRC Brakleen 175.” Pocono Raceway and race entitlement sponsor CRC Industries are launching a sweepstakes beginning Friday, March 8, with various prizes including the CRC Shop Maintenance Power Pack, with CRC Brakleen® and the SmartWasher® BenchtopPRO®, other featured items from the CRC product line and 300 level NASCAR race weekend tickets. For more information or to sign up for the sweepstakes, please click HERE . In celebration of the extended CRC Brakleen 175, Pocono Raceway will be offering a special Friday ticket at $17.50 for a limited time. Click HERE for more information. “We are excited to return to Pocono for the fourth year in a row to sponsor the CRC Brakleen 175 and support our local track in Pennsylvania,” said Steven Drake, President of CRC Industries, Americas. “We are neighbors who share a passion for high-performance racing and a commitment to delivering excellence to our fans.” “The CRC line of products are world class, and one lucky sweepstakes winner is going to have the best stocked garage on their block thanks to CRC Industries,” May added. The NASCAR race weekend also will feature the Xfinity Series Explore the Pocono Mountains 225 on Saturday, July 13, and Cup Series Pocono 400 on Sunday, July 14. The Explore the Pocono Mountains 225 will start at 3 p.m. following Cup Series qualifying. The Pocono 400, which sold out the frontstretch seating last season, will begin at 2:30 p.m. For more ticket information and news, please visit www.poconoraceway.com .

By Adam Carabine

(Photo Source: Twitter.com/JoeGibbsRacing ) Press Release | JOE GIBBS RACING HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (March 5, 2024) – Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that Go Bowling will be featured as the primary sponsor for Aric Almirola in NASCAR Xfinity Series races this season at Phoenix Raceway (March 9) and Watkins Glen International (September 14).   Go Bowling is the destination for bowling consumers and enthusiasts seeking news and information about one of America’s favorite pastimes and the nation’s number one participatory sport. Consumers visit GoBowling.com every day to find bowling centers in their communities, learn new tips and techniques to improve their game, and to access bowling promotions available at more than 1,700+ family-friendly bowling centers across the country.   “We’re happy to continue our partnership with Aric as he returns to his roots driving for Joe Gibbs Racing,” said John Harbuck, President of Strike Ten Entertainment. “Aric’s core values align with ours as does Coach Gibbs and his entire organization. We’re looking forward to an exciting NASCAR season having Aric represent our Go Bowling brand and the entire bowling community.”   Almirola’s relationship with Go Bowling dates back to 2013 when the company also became the entitlement sponsor of the annual NASCAR Cup Series event at Pocono Raceway. Since then, he has driven multiple races in the Go Bowling colors and participated in various Go Bowling events over the years. Last year, Almirola teamed up with professional bowler Kyle Troup to win the Go Bowling PBA / NASCAR Invitational.   “I’m excited to have Go Bowling on our car for these two races,” said Almirola. “It has been a great partnership and I look forward to having great success with the Go Bowling team both on and off the racetrack this year.”   Go Bowling has installed a pair of professionally certified bowling lanes inside “The Barn” at Phoenix Raceway where the PBA All-Star Weekend competitions will be staged.  On Friday, Almirola will join Kyle Troup to defend their championship at the Go Bowling PBA / NASCAR Invitational event at Phoenix Raceway. The event is scheduled to be broadcast on Sunday, March 17, at 1 p.m. ET on FOX. The event, which will wrap up PBA All-Star Weekend, will feature four doubles teams featuring NASCAR Drivers Chase Briscoe, AJ Allmendinger and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in pairings with PBA and PWBA Pros Darren Tang, Daria Pajak and Lindsay Boomershine in a bracket-style tournament.

Press Release | KAULIG RACING LEXINGTON, N.C. (March 5, 2024) – Kaulig Racing announces that Call811.com will be the primary partner for the No. 11 Chevrolet Camaro, driven by Josh Williams, for select races during the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) season. In addition to its primary races, Call 811.com will be an associate partner on the No. 11 Kaulig Racing Chevy for the 2024 NXS season. “We’re excited to have Call811.com join our team at Kaulig Racing,” said Chris Rice, team president. “Even in the short time I have known him, it’s been a lot of fun to work with Josh [Williams]. He’s passionate about his partners and we’re looking forward to continuing to grow those relationships this season.” Williams’ dedication to his partners has paid off in dividends. “We are proud to be riding along with Josh Williams again in 2024 as he makes an exciting jump to Kaulig Racing,” Sandra Holmes, Executive Director of Arizona 811, said. “We are happy to be a witness to Josh’s growth in the sport and are elated to have the Call811.com safety messaging in front of his ever-growing fan base in NASCAR. We are looking forward to seeing how this season unfolds!” Call811.com is the national online resource which helps to identify each state’s call-before-you-dig service for the coordination of markings for the approximate locations of buried utilities. Using the 811 process EVERY time, for EVERY dig, is essential to preventing serious injuries and loss of vital services resulting from damages to underground utilities. “Call811.com’s support has been important to get me to where I now am in my career,” Williams said. “Having my partners follow me to Kaulig Racing means a lot, and I’m excited to continue building our relationship.” Call811.com will make its first appearance as the primary partner on the No. 11 Kaulig Racing Chevy Camaro at Phoenix Raceway in the aptly named Call811.com Every Dig. Every Time. 200.

Press Release | TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY FORT WORTH, Texas (MARCH 6, 2024) – Texas Motor Speedway and Burn Boot Camp, a leading fitness franchise known for its transformative high-intensity workouts, will collaborate on an unprecedented fitness experience with a Burn On Demand Quick Camp workout inside the speedway and shown on Big Hoss TV beginning at 8 a.m. CT on Saturday, April 13th, 2024. The workout session is part of the weekend festivities for the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR tripleheader weekend, April 12th – 14th. Participants will have the unique opportunity to engage in a 20-minute bodyweight workout session in the grass ballfield area between the frontstretch and pit lane, with the 22,692-square-foot Big Hoss screen enhancing the experience by showcasing the high-energy Burn On Demand Quick Camp workout. This event promises to be a one-of-a-kind fitness experience, combining the thrill of motorsports with the passion and intensity of Burn Boot Camp workouts. Morgan Kline, CEO of Burn Boot Camp, expressed her enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "We are incredibly excited to partner with Texas Motor Speedway for this unique event. Bringing our Members together with NASCAR fans at such a legendary venue, amplified by the power of Big Hoss, symbolizes our commitment to not only providing exceptional fitness experiences but also fostering a sense of unity and belonging within our community. This event is a testament to what we can achieve together. I can't wait to see Burn Nation in action, inspiring each other and every attendee with their energy and passion." Follow Burn Boot Camp and Texas Motor Speedway on Instagram to learn more about the event and how to participate. Key Highlights of the Burn Boot Camp at Texas Motor Speedway: ·    Unprecedented Workout Experience: Engage in a Burn Boot Camp workout like never before, with Big Hoss elevating the Camp to epic proportions. ·    Community and Connection: Join fitness enthusiasts and racing fans alike in a shared, electrifying workout experience at one of the most iconic sports venues in the United States. ·    Access to Elite Trainers: Benefit from the expertise of Burn Boot Camp's top trainers, who will be onsite to guide participants through the high-intensity workout, ensuring an effective and motivating session for all fitness levels. Tickets are on sale now for the 2024 Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR tripleheader weekend, April 12th – 14th. The race weekend begins April 12th with the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 250 (7:30 p.m. CT on FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90), continues with the April 13 NASCAR Xfinity Series Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 (12:30 p.m. CT on FS1, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90) and concludes with the April 14 NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 (2:30 p.m. CT on FS1, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90 and Lone Star 92.5 - local). Tickets are on sale now at www.texasmotorspeedway.com. Texas Motor Speedway’s major event season also includes the American Sprint Car Series (April 5-6), POWRi Micro Mania (April 8-11), High Limit Sprint Car Series (April 13), Fuel Fest (April 20), the Goodguys Rod & Custom/American Flat Track/Pate Swap Meet tripleheader weekend (April 25-28), C-10 Nationals (May 10-12), LS Fest (May 18), Bandas y Trocas (May 25), Solar Car Challenge (July 11-17), Goodguys Rod & Custom (Sept. 27-29), American Sprint Car Series (Oct. 4-5), the High Limit Sprint Car Series inaugural season finale (Oct. 11-12) and the Gordy’s Hwy 30 Fest Texas (Oct. 17-20).

Press Release | MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BROOKLYN, MICH. (March 6, 2024) – For the third year in a row, Michigan International Speedway announced today that the MISCamping.com infield for the August NASCAR weekend has officially sold out. The weekend will feature the ARCA Menards Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Cup Series, August 16-18.   “To sell out infield camping for the third year in a row, and to do it two months earlier than we did last year, really shows how much passion and excitement there is for NASCAR here in Michigan,” said Michigan International Speedway President Joe Fowler. “Even though we have sold out infield camping, there are still plenty of ways for fans to experience the race weekend. Grandstand tickets and general camping remain for an action-packed weekend in the Irish Hills.”   Fans can still experience the race with grandstand tickets or outside campsites across Michigan’s largest registered campground for the weekend. Campsite areas still available include Brooklyn Trails located on Brooklyn Highway across from the track, Brookfest Acres located outside of turn 4, M50 Creekside located behind turn 3, Graves Family Campground located on US-12, High Banks located outside of turn 3, and Tree Farm which is just outside of turns 3 and 4.   During the 2023 FireKeepers Casino 400, Chris Buescher and Martin Truex Jr. battled each other during the last 19 laps of the race. A clean battle going back and forth resulted in Buescher winning his fourth career race.   The August race weekend at Michigan International Speedway begins with the ARCA Menards Series Henry Ford Health 200 on Friday, August 16, followed by the NASCAR Xfinity Series Cabo Wabo 250 on Saturday, August 17. The NASCAR Cup Series will cap off the weekend’s action with the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday, August 18.   General Admission tickets for Friday are $10 and kids 12 and under are free on Friday and Saturday. Tickets for the FireKeepers Casino 400 start at $39 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. Kids 12 and under also get a free Sunday Pre-Race Pass courtesy of Henry Ford Health. Campsites are available starting at $130.   Tickets are available for purchase via phone at 888-905-7223 or online at mispeedway.com . Fans can view the full 2024 NASCAR Cup Series schedule and purchase tickets at nascar.com/tickets , and can stay connected to Michigan International Speedway on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

By Matt Marr Joey Logano brought the field to the green flag starting from the pole position - his third week in a row qualifying on the front row. An early caution came out for Christopher Bell as his right rear tire went down. On the ensuing restart, William Byron made an impressive move to go from 8th to 1st in a single lap. The caution came back out at lap 29 as Chris Buescher lost his right front tire and lug nut. A ten-minute red flag was eventually shown as crews had to weld the SAFER barrier back together. On lap 48 Byron had to make an emergency pit stop to remove a trash bag that had found its way to his front grille.  He narrowly avoided overheating. Kyle Larson passed Kyle Busch for the lead on lap 62 and led the remaining 19 laps to win Stage One. Martin Truex Jr. and Denny Hamlin led the start of Stage Two on lap 89. Bell brought out the caution for the second time spinning off of turn two late in the stage. Larson won Stage Two holding off Tyler Reddick. With 33 laps to go, the caution came out for Corey Lajoie.   Reddick closed the gap late, but eventually fell short as Kyle Larson dominated and won the Pennzoil 400. Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube Top 5:  1. Kyle Larson 2. Tyler Reddick 3. Ryan Blaney 4. Ross Chastain 5. Ty Gibbs

Press Release | JR MOTORSPORTS MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 5, 2024) – Roto-Rooter, the nation’s largest provider of plumbing, drain cleaning and water cleanup services, will join JR Motorsports as a primary partner for Sam Mayer and the No. 1 team in two NASCAR Xfinity Series events in 2024, the organization announced today. In addition to Roto-Rooter, key partners RIDGID®, Picote Solutions and MaxLiner® have all come on board to help kick off their new 2024 race program with JRM. Mayer will carry the Roto-Rooter colors at Circuit of The Americas on March 23 and at Iowa Speedway on June 15. The brand will also be featured as an associate partner for the JRM driver at the Chicago Street Course on July 6. “I am really looking forward to hopping behind the wheel of this No. 1 Roto-Rooter Chevrolet, “says Mayer. “It means a lot to have such a prime company join us for 2024 and I am extremely proud to be able to help welcome them into NASCAR and introduce them to the NASCAR Xfinity series. Hopefully we will give them a great show and fight for the win at both COTA and Iowa.” The origins of Roto-Rooter can be traced back to 1933, when Samuel Blanc created a sewer-cleaning machine from a 1/6 HP Maytag washing machine motor, roller skate wheels and a 3/8-inch cable to turn the blades. The device was a combination of special blades to cut tree roots out of sewer lines where no digging was required. Just one year later, this prototype came to fruition and the name “Roto-Rooter” was born by virtue of Sam’s wife, Lettie. “So excited for this race season and two iconic brands coming together,” stated Thad Reinhard, President of Roto-Rooter Corporation and Director of Plumbing. “I can’t wait to see where this partnership leads with Sam and JR Motorsports.” “We are thrilled to welcome Roto-Rooter to JR Motorsports and to have them come on board the No. 1 car with Sam,” added JRM CEO Kelley Earnhardt Miller. “It’s great to be able to bring a new partner to JRM and I am really looking forward to getting this relationship started on a strong note when we hit the track in COTA.” Tune in on FS1 as broadcast coverage for the Focused Health 250 at COTA begins at 5p.m. ET on Saturday, March 23, as well as on PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

Press Release | TRACKHOUSE RACING CONCORD, North Carolina – A global technology company based out of Kansas City is set to join forces with Trackhouse Racing for the 2024 season. SafetyCulture will join the line-up of Trackhouse partners as its Official Workplace Operations Partner, featured as a four-race primary sponsor during NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series races. The SafetyCulture logo will be extra visible on Shane van Gisbergen’s No. 97 Chevrolet, when the company serves as the primary sponsor at the following Xfinity races: Phoenix Raceway on March 9 Michigan International Speedway on Aug. 17 Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas on Sept. 28 The company will also serve as the primary sponsor on Shane van Gisbergen’s No. 16 Chevrolet in the Cup Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Aug. 24 during his first Cup Series race at Daytona. This news follows the recent announcement that SafetyCulture would be sponsoring three-time Supercars Champion, Shane van Gisbergen as a season-long associate. Fans can also expect to see the SafetyCulture logo on Van Gisbergen’s No. 97 Chevrolet and uniform at each Xfinity Series race in 2024. Van Gisbergen was the winner of the inaugural Chicago Street Race in his NASCAR Cup Series debut in July, became one of six foreign-born drivers to win a Cup Series race and the first driver since Johnny Rutherford in 1963 to win his first Cup Series start. His resume also includes three Supercars titles, 80 wins and 48 pole positions making him the fourth most successful driver in Supercars series history. He also won the Bathurst 1000, the premier race in Australia, in 2020, 2022 and 2023. SafetyCulture is a $1.7 billion (USD) tech company known around the world for its user-friendly app, which will be used by Trackhouse to improve the team's performance. The company’s software helps give frontline workers the knowledge, tools, and confidence to work safely, meet higher standards, and improve every day. "Partnering with Trackhouse Racing is an incredible opportunity to showcase the teamwork and behind-the-scenes collaboration it takes to have success out on the track. The Trackhouse team are known for their commitment, perseverance and hard work, which is what we’re all about,” said Luke Anear, Founder and CEO of SafetyCulture. “The team has had an incredible start this season, and we look forward to helping them simplify their behind-the-scenes operations, so they continue to deliver great results,” said Anear. Commenting on the partnership, Trackhouse Founder and Owner Justin Marks said: “We’re thrilled to have SafetyCulture join Team Trackhouse and support Shane van Gisbergen. There’s a lot of synergy between our brands, and we look forward to putting SafetyCulture’s technology to good use across our team operations.” Trackhouse Racing has had a solid start to the 2024 season. Daniel Suárez won the Cup Series race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 26, while Van Gisbergen placed third in the Xfinity Series race on February 25. Interestingly, Marks brought Van Gisbergen to NASCAR and Trackhouse last year as part of the team’s PROJECT91 program created to give international stars a chance to compete in the sport. Through PROJECT91, 2007 Formula One champion Kimi Raikkonen raced in NASCAR in 2022 and 2023. Fans and enthusiasts can follow the Trackhouse Racing team and SvG via the full NASCAR race calendar available here. For more information about SafetyCulture and its commitment to helping workers find better ways of working, please visit www.safetyculture.com .

Press Release | HATTORI RACING ENTERPRISES (Mooresville, N.C.) - Hattori Racing Enterprises (HRE) announced today that 2023 ARCA Menards West Series Champion Sean Hingorani will compete across all of the ARCA Menards Series' in the No. 61 Fidelity Capital Toyota Camry starting with the General Tire 150 at Phoenix Raceway. Also for the 2024 season, HRE would like to welcome HMS Motorsport and Two Four Speed Media as partners. Mark McFarland and Jamie Jones will oversee the ARCA Menards Series program for HRE. Sean, at just seventeen years old, has become a rising star in the ARCA Menards Series. In March 2023, he launched his first full racing season in the ARCA Menards Series with Venturini Motorsports. In 23 events across the ARCA Menards Series, Hingorani has amassed four victories, 17 top fives, 19 top-10's, and four poles in 2023. "I'm excited to announce that I'll be piloting the #61 Fidelity Capital Toyota Camry for Hattori Racing Enterprises (HRE) in the 2024 ARCA Menards Series! HRE consistently fields competitive cars, and I'm confident we can challenge the top contenders this season. Returning to familiar tracks with valuable experience under my belt gives me a strong foundation for success. I'm grateful for the support of Fidelity Capital, HMS Motorsport, and Two Four Speed Media for the 2024 season. I can't wait to make our debut together at the season opener for us in Phoenix.", said Hingorani Sean was born and raised in Orange County, California, but his family's roots are in India. Growing up, he was always proud of his Indian heritage and embraced the culture and traditions that came with it. In an interview, Sean spoke about how his Indian heritage has influenced his life and career. He talked about the importance of family and community in Indian culture, and how those values have shaped his approach to racing and his interactions with fans and fellow racers. Team owner Shige Hattori looks forward to Hingorani joining the organization for the 2024 season: “Sean has quickly demonstrated significant potential in his early career, and we're thrilled to welcome a driver of his caliber to Hattori Racing Enterprises," declared Shige Hattori. "His diverse winning record across various racing platforms is a testament to his versatility and adaptability. We believe he possesses the talent and drive to achieve great things with our team, and we're excited to partner with Fidelity Capital to chase success in the 2024 ARCA Menards Series". The General Tire 150 at Phoenix kicks off on Friday, March 8th at 9:00pm EST. Catch all of the ARCA Menards Series on FS1.