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Press Release | NASCAR MEXICO SERIES LOS ANGELES (Dec. 7, 2023) – NASCAR announced today that Ozzie Juarez, local multidisciplinary artist from south central Los Angeles, Calif., will design and curate the winner’s trophy for the inaugural NASCAR Mexico Series Race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sunday, Feb. 4. “We’re honored to have someone as well recognized and admired as Ozzie Juarez create the winner’s trophy for the NASCAR Mexico Series Race at the Coliseum,” said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR’s Senior Vice President, Racing Development and Strategy. “Ozzie’s high standing among the Los Angeles art community and emphasis on Mexican imagery throughout his work makes him the ideal artist to bring the trophy to life.” Juarez is known for using the realms of painting and sculpture to honor and revitalize ancient and recent cultural artifacts, languages, and histories. Inspired by the techniques, collaborations, ambitions, and ephemeral qualities of unsanctioned public art, Juarez incorporates excerpts of paintings he observes across the LA landscape into his own work. This trophy design is rich in symbolism, paying homage to the Mexican ancestors in Mexico City. It incorporates six Aztec symbols, including the Tlaltecuhtli, Ehecatl, Tlaloc, Xochitli, the Aztec glyph for flame, and Olin. These are placed alongside a mix of other modern and vintage symbols to honor both the past and present. Taking the form of a four-sided pyramid transformed into a cup, the symbols are affixed to a single gear that symbolizes the speed, torque, and power of the source. The lower hands of Tlaltecuhtli cradle vintage logos representing NASCAR, while the upper hands invoke and channel energy and power. His other work has been exhibited in Los Angeles, San Francisco, England, Paris, Miami, and Mexico City and has been featured in publications including Los Angeles Times, Hyperallergic, Juxtapoz magazine, Artillery Magazine, Purple magazine, Yahoo News , LAist, BBC News and El Economista. Juarez is a pillar of the local arts community and in 2020 he founded TLALOC Studios, an artist-run community gallery and studio building in the South-Central neighborhood of Los Angeles. TLALOC evolves with its members, providing a space that encourages and promotes the possibility of a sustainable life as an artist, or as Juarez says, “a lifestyle worth living.” For more on Ozzie Juarez along with his previous and upcoming projects, visit his Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/ozziejuarez/ . Watch as the drivers of the NASCAR Mexico Series battle for Juarez’s acclaimed trophy in their first race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which jumpstarts a power-packed doubleheader of NASCAR racing on Sunday, Feb. 4. Racing begins on the Coliseum’s temporary, quarter-mile asphalt track at 2 p.m. with the NASCAR Mexico Series Race followed by the NASCAR Cup Series’ Busch Light Clash at 5 p.m. The third-annual Busch Light Clash is the NASCAR Cup Series’ season-opening exhibition featuring the sport’s top stars battling for supremacy. NASCAR on FOX will once again carry the broadcast for the Busch Light Clash while the NASCAR Mexico Series Race will be on Fox Deportes, Fox Sports 3 in Mexico, and available pan regionally on Claro Sports and the D Motors channel on DirecTV. A single ticket purchased is good for both races, and fans are encouraged to get their tickets now while supplies last by visiting www.nascarclash.com .

By: Logan Morris (Cover Photo Source: Twitter.com/TeamFaction46 ) An anonymous source has confirmed to Racing Refresh that Thad Moffitt, the grandson of “The King” Richard Petty, will drive the Faction 46 Craftsman Truck Series entry in 2024. We can also exclusively report that Richard Petty will not be apart of the organization in any official capacity. Moffitt driving for Faction 46 coincides with the Petty family celebrating 75 years in racing in 2024. The official announcement will come at Petty’s Garage in Level Cross, North Carolina on Saturday.

By: Logan Morris (Cover Photo Source: Twitter.com/ TeamFaction46 ) This week, there has been plenty of speculation regarding Thad Moffitt’s future. Moffitt is set to reveal his plans for 2024 in an announcement on Saturday with his grandfather, “The King'' Richard Petty. However, could we already have an answer to those plans? On Thursday, it was announced that a new Craftsman Series Truck team would debut in 2024, Faction 46 . The team is owned by Logan and Lane Moore and will have a technical alliance with Niece Motorsports. Lane Moore told Eric Esteep on Out Of The Groove that a driver announcement would be coming this week. There are a few reasons to believe that Moffitt is likely that driver; 1. Faction 46 will run the #46 truck. The number 46 ceremoniously belongs to Thad Moffitt in the Petty lineage. The patriarch of the Petty family, Lee, started with the Number 42, and each new Petty for every generation has gone up one number since. Thad ran the 46 car in the ARCA Menards Series in 2021. 2. The colors of the truck on www.faction46.com appear to be red and Petty-esque blue, colors that could certainly fit the iconic Petty theme. 3. Moffit’s plans will be announced Saturday, and Lane Moore said Faction 46 will announce their driver “later this week.” 4. According to the media alert, Richard Petty and Thad Moffitt would be announcing a new NASCAR National Series Team and its alliances. 5. Thad Moffitt has been seemingly counting down to the number 46 this week on his social media. He’s been posting videos of each of his famous family members in their respective cars. (See Below) (Photo Source: Twitter.com/ thadmoffitt) 6. Finally, when I attempted to share the site www.faction46.com, the link preview seemed to give away that Thad Moffitt could be the driver. (See Below) If Thad Moffitt is the driver for Faction 46, it would be fitting. Earlier this week, it was announced that the Petty family will be celebrating 75 years in racing in 2024. While Richard Petty still serves as the “Club Ambassador” to Legacy Motor Club, Thad Moffitt appears poised to carry on the Petty legacy on the track 75 years after it began. Stay tuned for more as this story unravels!

(Photo Source: Twitter.com/ Frontstretch ) Press Release | MCANALLY-HILGEMANN RACING McAnally-Hilgemann Racing announced today that Tyler Ankrum will join the team’s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) lineup in 2024. Ankrum will pilot the newly renumbered No. 18 Chevrolet Silverado RST and will be led by veteran crew chief Mark Hillman. The San Bernardino, Calif. driver will carry the familiar LIUNA colors on board his Chevrolet for 21 of the 23 NCTS races. LIUNA, the Laborers’ International Union of North America, are on the forefront of the construction industry, a powerhouse of more than 530,000 members who are proud to build the United States and Canada. Additionally, Ullico (The Union Labor Life Insurance Company), a champion for the American worker and the only labor-owned insurance and investment company, will adorn Ankrum’s No. 18 Chevrolet as the primary partner for two races. Ankrum brings additional NCTS playoff experience to the MHR stable as he qualified for the seven-race championship chase in 2019 and 2020. “Joining MHR for 2024 is an exciting next step for me and a great opportunity,” Ankrum said. “Both teams showed a ton of speed and versatility in 2023, and the results were there to show for it. I’m looking forward to working with Mark (Hillman) and his team and looking forward to being teammates with Christian (Eckes), Jack (Wood), and Daniel (Dye). I want to get back to the playoffs and I know the potential is there at MHR to accomplish that next year.” “We’re really glad to have Tyler join the team as we continue to grow in 2024,” team owner Bill McAnally said. “Tyler has shown he can get the job done at this level, and we want to get him back in the playoffs and be a strong contender this year. Surrounding him with Mark (Hillman) and the No. 35 team from last season will be a great fit for Tyler and we’re excited he’s joining our expanding program.” Ankrum will make his first start with MHR in the No. 18 LIUNA Chevrolet Silverado RST in the season opener at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 16th.

Press Release | THORSPORT RACING SANDUSKY, OHIO (Dec. 7, 2023) – ThorSport Racing will host a Holiday Open House and Championship Celebration on Wednesday, December 13 from 4-8 p.m. ET., located at 312 ThorSport Way in Sandusky, Ohio. Highlights of the event will include race shop access, driver autographs, photo opportunities, a racing simulator, and an appearance by Perkins Police Canine Officer Sport. Snacks and beverages will be on hand. All of the 2023 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Ford F-150's along with 2023 ASA, NHRA, and IMSA series’ championship vehicles, team owners and/or drivers will be present. Prior to the event, the ThorSport Racing Championship Parade will leave ThorSport Racing, 312 ThorSport Way Sandusky, Ohio 44870, and will travel south on Campbell Street. It will continue east onto West Strub Road, north onto Columbus Avenue, west onto West Perkins Avenue, and again south onto Campbell Street. It will end at ThorSport Racing complex.

Press Release | AJ ALLMENDINGER Lexington, N.C. (December 7, 2023) - Kaulig Racing announces AJ Allmendinger will return to full-time competition in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) to pilot the No. 16 Chevrolet Camaro for the 2024 season. Since joining Kaulig Racing in 2019, Allmendinger has earned two consecutive NXS Regular Season Championships, 15 wins and 10 pole awards. In 2023, Allmendinger competed in five NXS races, earning two wins, four top fives, five top-10 finishes and three pole awards. “We feel AJ [Allmendinger] returning full time to our Xfinity Series program gives us the best chance to continue growing our organization as a whole,” team president, Chris Rice said. “He’s passionate, he’s aggressive and he pushes us to keep getting better. We’re excited to see what we can accomplish in the 2024 season on both the Xfinity and Cup side.” Allmendinger has played a pivotal role in solidifying Kaulig Racing’s growth and success across NASCAR’s premier series after winning the 2021 Verizon 200 at the Brickyard in the team’s seventh NCS start. He went on to win the team’s second NCS race in the 2023 Bank of America ROVAL 400. “To Kaulig Racing, AJ is much more than the trophies he’s won or the banners he’s hung in our shop,” said team owner, Matt Kaulig. “AJ has always embraced what we are trying to do as an organization, and his contribution to the culture at Kaulig Racing is what truly makes him forever a part of our family.” Allmendinger will continue to play a vital role in both Kaulig Racing’s NXS and NCS programs in 2024. “My plans for 2024 have always been whatever Matt Kaulig and Chris Rice think is best for the team,” said AJ Allmendinger. “We’ve got work to do on both our Xfinity and Cup side as we continue to grow but I think we are putting ourselves in the best position to keep improving. With Josh Williams coming on board, it’ll be fun to learn each other’s driving styles and work together as teammates on Saturdays. I’m excited to be a part everything we’re working on at Kaulig Racing and see what we can get done next season.” Allmendinger’s NCS schedule as well as partners for both series will be announced at a later date.

Press Release | THE PETTY FAMILY LEVEL CROSS, N.C. (December 4, 2023) – The Petty family will celebrate 75 years of racing in 2024. Off the cusp of NASCAR’s own diamond anniversary in 2023, the Petty family will now highlight their own memories from their first 75 years, which began in 1949. Lee Petty, the family patriarch, and his wife Elizabeth began their stock car business after Lee learned NASCAR was hosting its first sanctioned race in Charlotte, N.C. Lee finished 17th that summer day and began an enterprise spanning across four generations. Over the past seven decades, the Petty family helped define the sport. From behind the wheel and under the hood, to the garage and front office, the Petty’s paved the way and gave opportunities to many individuals – drivers, crew chiefs, mechanics, fabricators and more – to hone their skills and go on to become leaders in their respective trades. Their innovation, dedication, philanthropy and passion helped grow NASCAR into a national sport, all while staying true to their small-town roots. Their legacy has left countless memories, stories and tales to share with fans for years to come. “My father is a walking encyclopedia of NASCAR,” said Kyle Petty. “He was there with my grandfather, grandmother and uncle Maurice at the first NASCAR race in Charlotte in 1949 and our family has been going ever since. There isn’t anything our family hasn’t seen in NASCAR.” “75 years in the sport is an incredible milestone for our family, especially when it all began as a family business,” said “The King” Richard Petty. “Spending 2024, celebrating the success and contributions to the sport of racing that started with my mom and dad, then my brother Maurice, cousin Dale Inman, then to Kyle, Timmy, Ritchie, Mark, onto Adam and now Thad. We are all looking forward to sharing these stories with the fans.” Ritchie Petty, son of Maurice, has seen the Petty family evolve in the sport. “It’s special because it took the whole family to make it all work with such a huge amount of success,” said Ritchie. “Nobody in the family was more important than any other and from my grandfather to my dad and all my cousins, we felt involved in the success and the growth of the Petty family and NASCAR.” The Petty’s 75th Anniversary in racing includes the debut of a new commemorative logo that will be featured prominently next year at all Petty-related events and at the track on all Legacy Motor Club race cars in 2024. The year-long celebration will also include exclusive digital and social media content never seen before from the Petty family photo and video archives. This unique content will be featured on the @therichardpetty, @pettybrothersracing, @kylepetty, @pettymuseum and @pettysgarage social media accounts as well as a soon-to-launch YouTube channel.

Press Release | JD MOTORSPORTS GAFFNEY, S.C. – Dawson Cram, an up-and-coming driver who has packed a lot of racing into a few years of driving experience, will compete full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2024 for JD Motorsports. Johnny Davis, a veteran team owner who has fielded Xfinity cars for a string of young drivers, made the announcement Wednesday at his shop in Gaffney. Cram will drive the JDM No. 4 Chevrolet. “Dawson brings us a bright new perspective and a fire for racing,” Davis said. “He and his family have been involved in the sport since he was 5 years old, and we want to help him take his career to the next level. He’ll be a great addition to our team.” The new season won’t be Cram’s first experience with JDM. Three years ago, Cram worked as a mechanic for the team as he was continuing to learn the ins and outs of racing at the NASCAR level. Only 22 years old, Cram has driving experience in the Xfinity, Craftsman Truck and ARCA series. He has 31 Truck starts and 12 Xfinity starts and has driven for several teams, including his own Truck team. “I’m very excited to move along in NASCAR with Johnny’s team,” Cram said. “I’ve seen how they work and how they race every week, and I know they build good cars and fast cars. I know this will be a plus for me and the team.” Cram, who lives in Mooresville, N.C., began racing mini-dwarf cars at the age of 5 and progressed through Bandolero and Legends racing before jumping into NASCAR. After racing in the Truck Series, he made his Xfinity debut in 2021 with Mike Harmon Racing. JD Motorsports is still looking for partners for the Driver and the #6 Chevrolet. The 2024 Xfinity schedule, which stretches across the country and includes 33 races, will begin Feb. 17 at Daytona International Speedway.

Press Release | RFK RACING CONCORD, N.C. (Dec. 5, 2023) – As Chris Buescher hits the track for two days of testing at Phoenix Raceway this week, RFK and Fastenal unveils its new and improved Fastenal scheme for Buescher’s 2024 No. 17 Ford, the first unveil of its kind among the Ford Performance teams. “First off, we’re thankful to Fastenal’s continued years of dedication to our race team and our continued success,” said Buescher, who has four wins in the last two NASCAR Cup Series seasons. “Fans across the country have grown to recognize and appreciate the iconic Fastenal blue scheme, and we’re excited to roll out a new look on that car this week in Phoenix. 2024 is already off and running, and we can’t wait to officially hit the track next February.” Ford will have a familiar yet fresh look in 2024 as the Mustang Dark Horse heads to the top level of NASCAR. The street model of the Dark Horse was unveiled as a street car in late 2022, marking the seventh generation of the Mustang nameplate. Now, the improved look features a sleek new nose on the front end, coupled with character lines that stretch from the fenders to the door. RFK is the first known team in the NCS to unveil a 2024 scheme on the new Ford body. Fastenal enters its 14th season as a partner of RFK in 2024 with Buescher behind the wheel for his ninth Cup season. He advanced to the Round of 8 in this season’s NASCAR Playoffs, and ultimately finished seventh in the final points standings, setting career highs in every statistical category. The two-day Phoenix test gets underway Tuesday morning with six cars on track, and Buescher joining 2023 NASCAR Cup Champion Ryan Blaney as the two Ford participants. Stay tuned to @RFKRacing on social for coverage from Phoenix.

(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Press Release | GARAGE 56 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec 4, 2023) – NASCAR engineers who successfully transformed a Next Gen Cup Series Chevrolet Camaro for competition as the Garage 56 entry in the 24 Hours of Le Mans have been honored for their efforts. NASCAR was named winner of the 2023 Dino Toso Racecar Aerodynamicist of the Year award, presented last week at the Race Tech World Motorsport Symposium awards dinner in London. The award, which is judged by a panel of worldwide industry experts, recognizes outstanding technical achievement in motorsports. Other finalists included Formula One champion Red Bull Racing and Ferrari, winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. NASCAR Vice President of Vehicle Performance Dr. Eric Jacuzzi and NASCAR Vice President of Vehicle Design Brandon Thomas accepted the award on behalf of NASCAR. The pair were on-site hosting a panel discussion on the development of the NASCAR Next Gen Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. The Garage 56 project was an all-star collaboration that joined NASCAR and IMSA with Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet and Goodyear– the winningest team, manufacturer and tire in the sport’s 75-year history. The effort exceeded expectations, with the car running near the top of the GT field for more than 20 hours until a drive line issue sidelined the team for more than an hour. Overall, the car – which was piloted by seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, 2009 Formula One world champion Jenson Button and two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Mike Rockenfeller – was running at the finish, completed 285 laps on the 8.4-mile circuit and finished 39th in the 62-car field. The Dino Toso Racecar Aerodynamicist of the Year was first awarded at the inaugural World Motorsport Symposium in 2005. The award’s namesake won the first two awards as chief aerodynamicist at Renault F1 during the team’s championships in 2005-06. Toso passed away after a battle with cancer in 2008 at the age of 39. The World Motorsport Symposium is an annual international motorsport cabinet meeting that leads the conversation in advancing motorsport and automotive technology.

Press Release | IOWA SPEEDWAY JOHNSTON, Iowa – December 4, 2023 – Iowa Corn is proud to be the entitlement partner of the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. The Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol , will showcase the performance of ethanol at the Fastest Short Track on the Planet, which is surrounded by corn fields. “I am pleased to share with the NASCAR family, why choosing higher blends of ethanol benefits everyone,” said Stan Nelson, a farmer from Middletown and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board President. “We can make a sustainable difference today, without buying a whole new vehicle, but by simply choosing to fuel up with ethanol at the pump. And not only are we benefiting the environment but also our economy, as ethanol is the most affordable renewable fuel option on the market today.” Grandstand tickets and camping for the Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol, are sold out and only a select number of tickets remain for the NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series races at Iowa Speedway. Remaining tickets can be purchased by visiting www.iowaspeedway.com and fans are encouraged to secure them now while supplies last. Fans looking to buy or sell reserved seats for the Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol, should visit SeatGeek , the Official Ticket Marketplace of NASCAR. The Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol, will take place at 6 p.m. CT, Sunday, June 16, 2024, and be shown live on USA Network. This inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway culminates a weekend that will also include a NASCAR Xfinity Series race at 2:30 p.m. CT, Saturday, June 15, on USA Network and ARCA Menards Series racing on Friday June 14. All three series are scheduled to be on track on Friday, June 14, prior to the ARCA Menards Series event. “The Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol , will give us as farmers a platform across the country to share the benefits of ethanol with consumers and fans,” said Jolene Riessen, a farmer from Ida Grove and the Iowa Corn Growers Association President. “We know that a partnership like this is unique and will be impactful! With the audience NASCAR captures, Iowa Corn will be able to share the benefits of ethanol while also showcasing farmers from our great state.” To learn more about Iowa Corn and the farmers that grow it, visit iowacorn.org.

Press Release | DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (November 28, 2023) – Daytona International Speedway hosted a special luncheon event today featuring DAYTONA 500 Champions Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Michael Waltrip. Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher spoke to guests in attendance, detailing NASCAR’s historic 75th Anniversary season, highlighting the success of the 2023 events at The World Center of Racing and previewing what’s to come in 2024, ending with a surprise announcement – the ninth consecutive sellout of the DAYTONA 500. This is the earliest the track has announced a sellout in the modern era. The event was attended by community representatives and elected officials from Daytona Beach, Volusia County, and the state of Florida. Leaders from local businesses were in attendance as well alongside partners and representatives of NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway. Two-time DAYTONA 500 Champion Michael Waltrip acted as Master of Ceremonies for the event. Waltrip gave the introduction to kick-off the event. Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher discussed the historic NASCAR 75th Anniversary season, while also recapping 2023 at The World Center of Racing, including the record-breaking attendance at the Welcome to Rockville music festival, a fantastic Rolex 24 Hours at DAYTONA, Bike Week Presented by Monster Energy which featured a historic seventh win from Eli Tomac at DAYTONA Supercross, and the longest-ever DAYTONA 500 in NASCAR history. Kelleher also discussed the economic impact The World Center of Racing had on the greater community in 2023, and gave guests a glimpse into all the events taking place at the track in 2024. DAYTONA 500 Champions Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Michael Waltrip helped announce the 2024 DAYTONA 500 has sold out, nearly three months in advance of The Great American Race. This is the ninth consecutive sellout of the DAYTONA 500, the earliest the track has announced a grandstand and camping sellout in the modern era. Waltrip and Stenhouse discussed what it means to be a DAYTONA 500 Champion and be a part of this special event to announce the 2024 sellout. Track President Frank Kelleher discussed what it means to sellout the event so far in advance and to announce the sellout 81 days away from the NASCAR season opener. Waltrip and Stenhouse then took the stage for a Q&A session to discuss their racing careers and their hobbies outside of the car. Stenhouse announced the return of his partnership with Cottonelle for the 2024 DAYTONA 500. Guests took photos with Stenhouse, Waltrip and Kelleher next to the historic Harley J. Earl trophy.

Press Release | CHICAGO STREET RACE CHICAGO (Nov. 28, 2023) – The NASCAR Chicago Street Race and The NASCAR Foundation unveiled a special holiday bike donation at Ogden Elementary School, in continuation of their ongoing partnership with the national non-profit All Kids Bike and Chicago Public Schools. To date, NASCAR has donated more than $48,000 in bikes, helmets, online curriculum, and training equipment to eight Chicago Public Schools through All Kids Bike. “NASCAR is a part of the Chicago community 365-days a year, and we are proud to continue our partnership with All Kids Bike to bring the joy of speed to Chicago Public Schools students this holiday season,” said Julie Giese, President, NASCAR Chicago Street Race. “We may have the next generation of racers right here in Chicago, so we’re thrilled to help them get their start on two wheels.” All Kids Bike is a national Learn-to-Ride program designed to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in kindergarten physical education classes. In April, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race and The NASCAR Foundation were joined by NASCAR Cup Series driver Harrison Burton at Brian Piccolo Elementary School to unveil a fleet of Strider Balance Bikes. “Throughout the year, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race and The NASCAR Foundation have been invaluable partners in helping us get kids across Chicago moving,” said Lisa Weyer, Executive Director of All Kids Bike. “By teaching bike riding at the entry-level in a public school system, we are able to establish a positive foundation for a lifetime of riding.” The All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Program boasts an inclusive, proven Learn-To-Ride curriculum that offers every child the opportunity to experience the joy of two wheels. For more information, visit AllKidsBike.org . “The NASCAR Foundation is committed to helping foster healthy communities in every city in which we race – including the great city of Chicago,” said Nichole Krieger, The NASCAR Foundation Vice President & Executive Director. “We are grateful to partner with organizations like All Kids Bike and Chicago Public Schools who truly understand the importance of getting kids moving.”

Press Release | STEWART-HAAS RACING KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (Nov. 28, 2023) – Mahindra Ag North America has extended its partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) as the anchor sponsor for NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe and the No. 14 team. The multiyear agreement with the NASCAR team co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart and industrialist Gene Haas will continue to feature Mahindra Tractors, a brand of Mahindra Ag North America, on Briscoe’s No. 14 Ford Mustang for the majority of the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. The red-and-black No. 14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang made its debut in the 2022 Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum in Los Angeles and then won in just its fifth race as a primary sponsor when Briscoe drove to victory on March 13, 2022 at Phoenix Raceway. The win secured Mahindra Tractors’ place in the NASCAR Playoffs and earned Briscoe the honor of being the 200th Cup Series winner in NASCAR history. “Our partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing has been instrumental in building awareness for the Mahindra brand in North America. We look forward to continuing our sponsorship into the 2024 season,” said Viren Popli, President and CEO, Mahindra Ag North America and Mahindra Automotive North America. “As owners of Mahindra Tractors, Tony and Chase appreciate the benefits our tractors deliver to the market and speak the same language as our dealers and customers. They are the perfect brand ambassadors for our tractors.” Houston-based Mahindra Ag North America is part of Mahindra Group’s Automotive and Farm Sector, the No. 1 selling farm tractor company in the world, based on volumes across all company brands. Mahindra offers a range of tractor models from 20-75 horsepower, implements, and the ROXOR heavy-duty UTV. Mahindra farm equipment is engineered to be easy to operate by first-time tractor or side-by-side owners and heavy duty to tackle the tough jobs of rural living, farming and ranching. Steel-framed Mahindra Tractors and side-by-sides are ideal for customers who demand performance, reliability and comfort. Mahindra dealers are independent, family-owned businesses located throughout the U.S. and Canada. “I’ve had the honor of representing Mahindra Tractors since they first came into NASCAR and I’m blessed to have this relationship continue,” Briscoe said. “Mahindra is a people-first company, and it starts with their dealer network and goes all the way up to their corporate offices in Houston. It’s a true partnership that extends beyond the racetrack.” Briscoe embodies the Mahindra customer. Originally from Mitchell, Indiana, Briscoe now lives on a 17-acre spread in rural North Carolina and uses two Mahindra Tractors to maintain his land – a 5145 4WD Shuttle and a 1626 HST. “I don’t just talk about Mahindra Tractors, I use them – a lot,” Briscoe added. “They’re rugged and are always up to the task, but they’re also really user-friendly. I didn’t grow up in farming, so I had a little bit of a learning curve when it came to operating a tractor. But Mahindra Tractors are pretty intuitive. How you think it should work is the way it works, and if you have a question, the dealers are very knowledgeable and always available to help.” Stewart, who drove the No. 14 in the NASCAR Cup Series from SHR’s inception in 2009 until retiring upon the conclusion of the 2016 season, is also a proud Mahindra Tractors owner. His 5145 4WD Shuttle is constantly at work on the 414-acre ranch he owns in his hometown of Columbus, Indiana. “One of my favorite things to do when I get home to Indiana is to just get outside and work the land,” Stewart said. “It’s a nice change of pace. Now, we still want to win in red on Sundays, but anytime I’m on a red Mahindra Tractor at home, I feel like I’m winning. “Obviously, this is a partnership that runs deep. We’re proud to represent Mahindra Tractors and are grateful for the friendships we’ve made since first coming together two years ago.” Several models of Mahindra Tractors are currently available with zero percent financing for 84 months. There are nearly 500 Mahindra dealers throughout the continental United States and Canada. To locate a dealer, click here.

Press Release | NASCAR CANADA DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov 21, 2023) — Beginning in 2024, NASCAR’s Canadian series will be known as the NASCAR Canada Series with Evirum and Pinty’s serving as Presenting Partners. The series, currently the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, is entering its 18th season as the top national motorsport in Canada. NASCAR officials also unveiled the 2024 schedule for the NASCAR Canada Series, which features 13 races across six provinces. “Canadian motorsports fans are incredibly passionate, and the new NASCAR Canada Series name appropriately captures their nationalistic pride,” said Chad Seigler, NASCAR chief international officer. “The series features Canada’s biggest racing stars, competing at the top tracks across the country. With an influx of talented young drivers and a garage full of healthy and competitive teams, interest in the series is at an all-time high. We are excited to build off recent momentum and deliver great racing to fans across Canada.” Pinty’s, which has served as series entitlement partner since 2016, and Evirum are Presenting Partners of the series, with each investing across the industry, including teams, tracks and fan promotions. “Evirum is excited to join NASCAR Canada as one of their Presenting Partners and as its Official Residual Materials Management and Environmental Solutions Provider,” said Julien Remillard, Evirum president. “Our involvement in this thrilling series dates back to last season, where we offered support to some drivers, race promoters and race track operators. When the opportunity to become a Series Partner presented itself, it was a natural progression in alignment with our expanding presence across Canada and the United States. We eagerly anticipate sharing our expertise with NASCAR Canada and its stakeholders to bolster their recycling and sustainability efforts.” “Once again, we are very proud to associate the name of our Pinty's brand with NASCAR Canada as a presenting partner, thus supporting motorsport in Canada, which will now have a new race in Quebec,” said Yanick Gervais, Olymel president and CEO. The schedule for the 2024 season features a mix of traditional events with a new season finale at Autodrome Montmagny – the first visit to the track for the NASCAR Canada Series and the first series finale to be held in Quebec (Sept. 22). The season will open at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) on Victoria Day weekend (May 19) as it did every year from 2011-2019. In between, the series will again race at Riverside Speedway in Nova Scotia with a doubleheader weekend (June 29-30), creating an East Coast Swing following the race at Eastbound Speedway in Newfoundland and Labrador (June 22). The popular dirt race at Ohsweken Speedway will return for the third year and will move to July 11, before the traditional Western Swing to Sutherland Automotive Speedway in Saskatoon (July 20) and Edmonton International Raceway (July 27). The Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, which has been run since 1967, returns on Sunday, August 11. NASCAR also announced that longtime Canadian motorsports executive Alan Labrosse has been named General Manager of NASCAR Canada. Labrosse, a member of the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame, will be charged with growing and promoting NASCAR throughout Canada, which includes oversight of the NASCAR Canada Series. Following a successful career as a driver, Labrosse transitioned to the business side of the sport. He owned and operated Autodrome St-Eustache for 13 years and has served as a promoter, team owner and agent. All NASCAR Canada Series races air on TSN and RDS in Canada and FloSports in the United States. The full broadcast schedule will be announced at a later date. Fans can stay connected to the NASCAR Canada Series – and all things NASCAR in Canada – at www.nascar.ca , on X, Facebook and Instagram. 2024 NASCAR Canada Series Schedule DATE TRACK CITY Sunday, May 19 Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Bowmanville, Ont. Saturday, June 1 Autodrome Chaudière Vallée-Jonction, Que. Saturday, June 22 Eastbound International Speedway Avondale, N.L. Saturday, June 29 Riverside Speedway Antigonish, N.S. Sunday, June 30 Riverside Speedway Antigonish, N.S. Thursday, July 11 Ohsweken Speedway Ohsweken, Ont. Saturday, July 20 Sutherland Automotive Speedway Saskatoon, Sask. Saturday, July 27 Edmonton International Raceway Wetaskiwin, Alb. Sunday, Aug. 11 Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières Trois-Rivières, Que. Saturday, Aug. 17 Delaware Speedway Delaware, Ont. Saturday, Aug. 24 Circuit ICAR Mirabel, Que. Sunday, Sept. 1 Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Bowmanville, Ont. Sunday, Sept. 22 Autodrome Montmagny Speedway Montmagny, Que. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE