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Team Penske MOORESVILLE, NC – Joey Logano, the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series Champion, and Team Penske have reached an agreement on a long-term contract extension that will keep the winning racer behind the wheel of the No. 22 Ford Mustang for years to come. “Over the last 10 years Joey has become such an important part of Team Penske and we know he will continue to be a leader and a winner with the No. 22 Ford team well into the future,” said Roger Penske. “Joey is a great champion of our sport and we are proud of how he continues to produce for our team and represent all of our partners, including Shell, Pennzoil and Ford. He also brings veteran leadership to our program, serving as a great mentor and teammate to both Ryan (Blaney) and Austin (Cindric). With all he has achieved in his career, he still has a lot left to accomplish with Team Penske.” Logano has emerged as one of the most consistent winners in the NASCAR Cup Series since he joined Team Penske prior to the start of the 2013 season. Over the course of his 10 years with the team, Logano has earned 27 Cup Series victories and produced many notable achievements, including winning the 2015 Daytona 500, the 2016 NASCAR All-Star race, the 2021 Bristol Dirt race and the first race in the Next Gen era – the 2022 Clash at the Coliseum. He also delivered one of the most memorable championship performances in recent NASCAR history in 2018 when he won the final race of the season at Homestead-Miami Speedway, to bring home Team Penske’s second-ever NASCAR Cup Series Championship. “Since taking over the No. 22 car at Team Penske, I’ve had the opportunity to accomplish so many of my dreams both on and off the track.” said Logano. “For the last 10 years, Roger has provided me the resources to be competitive, a team that stands behind me and leadership that is second to none. I’m excited to be continuing our relationship together so we can keep focusing on winning races, more championships and doing what we do for many years to come.” Since he joined Team Penske, Logano has qualified for the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs in all but one season. Logano has also reached the Championship Four in the Playoffs four times while competing for the team. This season, Logano is currently fourth in the Cup Series point standings, with two wins, seven top-five results and 12 top-10 finishes, along with one pole, in 2022. Entering this weekend’s race at Daytona International Speedway, Logano is seeded fourth for the upcoming NASCAR Playoffs.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 24, 2022) – Effective today, JR Motorsports and its director of competition, Ryan Pemberton, announced the decision to amicably part ways. Pemberton has been with JRM since 2012, overseeing car research and development and managing competition and personnel for JRM’s four NASCAR Xfinity Series teams. Under his guidance the team has won three NXS championships (2014, 2017 and 2018) and 58 races, bringing the organization’s tally to 67 victories to date. “Ryan has been essential to JRM’s success over the past decade,” said L.W. Miller, JRM’s director of motorsports. “We asked a lot of him when he came here in 2012, and he not only embraced the challenge, but he helped us right the ship. In the process, he laid the groundwork for a winning culture. Ryan’s given this organization a tremendous amount and I can’t thank him enough.” In the 2014 season, Pemberton took on the additional responsibility of crew chief for JRM’s No. 7 team. He led then-driver Regan Smith to a season-opening win at Daytona International Speedway en route to a runner-up finish in the championship point standings. “There are so many talented people at JR Motorsports and I’m fortunate to have been part of it,” said Pemberton. “We won a lot of races and a few championships, but more importantly we had fun doing it. I’m grateful to Dale, Kelley and L.W. for everything and so very proud of what we were able to accomplish together. I’m looking forward to spending some much-needed time with my family while I decide what the next chapter holds.” In addition to his role as director of motorsports, Miller will serve as interim director of competition for the remainder of 2022.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 23, 2022) – This weekend’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 on the iconic Daytona International Speedway will feature some of the most pressure-packed racing in the history of NASCAR, but inside the 2.5-mile track, infielders will have a plethora of fun-filled festivities to engage in like never before. The UNOH Fanzone, conveniently located just behind pit row in between the NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series garages, will be an entertainment hotspot for fans who have purchased the Fanzone pass add on (just $60). The UNOH Fanzone offers access to driver introductions, the pre-race concert featuring Better Than Ezra, a view into the NASCAR premier series garages, and lots more. It’s a haven of festivities, and it begins Thursday evening. For a full listing of all the fun things to do inside the historical venue, as well as great valued ticket opportunities, log onto www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com. Here’s the lineup of everything that IS the infield at The World Center of Racing for this weekend’s Wawa 250 Powered by Coca Cola (7:30 p.m.) and Saturday’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 (7 p.m.): Let’s Get This Party Started! Thursday kicks off the weekend with the Camping Welcome Party, which begins at 6 p.m. in the UNOH Fanzone, with entertainment at 7 p.m. by The Boss Project, the Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band cover group. All infield campers are welcome! Editor’s Note: For photos of the UNOH Fanzone, click here. For Coke Zero Sugar 400 and Wawa 250 logos, along with B-Roll video from the 2021 Coke Zero Sugar 400 and 2022 DAYTONA 500 (featuring NASCAR’s ‘Next Gen’ car), click here. Want Interactive Experiences? We’ve Got Them! All the incredible entertainment acts, engaging fan experiences and driver appearances on both Friday and Saturday are available to all fans the who purchase the UNOH Fanzone pass. Gates to the UNOH Fanzone open at 1 p.m. o n Friday and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Next Question. Fans can take part in the multiple Q&A sessions offered with their favorite drivers from both the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Cup Series. The driver Lineup on Friday showcases Myatt Snider, Jeb Burton and Justin Allgaier while Saturday will welcome Harrison Burton, Aric Almirola, Erik Jones, and one of the drivers currently just on the outskirts of a playoff bid, Martin Truex Jr. The Sound of Music. Musical acts include Blue Stone Circle, Stereo FM, and the Coke Zero Sugar 400 headlining pre-race concert act of the weekend, Better Than Ezra, who will actually have their performance on pit road. The Red Carpet. At 6:45 p.m., prior to driver introductions ahead of Saturday’s Coke Zero Sugar 400, drivers from the NASCAR Cup Series will walk the red carpet, located in the Fanzone, to pre-race ceremonies on pit road. Celebration Station! Fans can take photos with the actual winning trophies in Ruoff Mortgage Victory Lane. Times are 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Kid-Fueled Fun! The younger NASCAR enthusiasts attending the upcoming Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend can enjoy special VIP access with a brand-new, immersive experience for kids 12 and under. Lifelong Memories. Give the kids the ultimate DAYTONA experience – all children 12 and under with a UNOH Fanzone pass can gain exclusive access to various areas within the track, including a guided garage tour, the 1948 Red Carpet walk, and the opportunity to fist bump their favorite drivers in Fist Bump Alley at driver introductions. Only one chaperone per child is allowed, and each chaperone must be 18+ with a UNOH Fanzone pass. There will also be inflatable games and other activities available for Kid VIPs in the UNOH Fanzone. Infield Camping Opportunities. All those parking in the world-famous Daytona Infield will receive a complimentary welcome bag upon arrival to get their weekend started. And that’s just the beginning. Hungry? Need Supplies? Parked fans can pre-order all their camping needs with Kroger by visiting www.kroger.com/order and receive $15 off the first three delivery orders. Offer is available for pickup at One Daytona. Going to the Chapel. Two chapel services are offered on Saturday – one at the Raceway Ministries located inside GEICO Park West at 10 a.m., and another at the Cavalry Ministries located inside the GEICO Orange Tent Campgrounds at 9:30 a.m. The Cavalry Ministries will open for everyone at 11 a.m. following the chapel service and will have activities r the entire family throughout th e day. Up Close & Personal. Talk about locker room access! Fans in the UNOH Fanzone can see the garage bays that house all the teams and machines – as well as the drivers – up close. Fans can then walk upstairs and walk atop the NASCAR Cup Series Garages and take a close look at the team haulers as well as the action on the track through the tri-oval. Surprise and Delight! On Friday afternoon, Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher will be driving through the Campgrounds, passing out bags of ice, DIS branded coolers, and of course, some Coke Zero Sugar. Be on the lookout! It Pays to Renew Coke Zero Sugar 400 Tickets. The NASCAR Sales Center in the Campground is also offering a free gift to all those who stop by and renew their tickets for the 2023 Coke Zero Sugar 400. Fans can plan another memorable experience at Daytona International Speedway and look ahead to the next adventure once the 2022 Coke Zero Sugar 400 race weekend comes to a close. Fireworks Galore. After watching the Coke Zero Sugar 400, infield guests, as well as those in the grandstands, can catch the anticipated post-race fireworks show! Saturday’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 will be the final race of the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, and the last chance for drivers to secure their spot in the playoffs. Defending Coke Zero Sugar 400 Champion Ryan Blaney is on the bubble in the 16th and final playoff spot. If a non-winning driver in 2022 goes to Ruff Mortgage Victory Lane, said driver will punch his ticket to the Cup Series playoffs. Fans can also stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, as well as the all-new NASCAR Tracks App, for the latest speedway news.

DARLINGTON, S.C. (Aug. 23, 2022) – Darlington Raceway announces University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, Dawn Staley, will lead the field to green as the Honorary Pace Car Driver for the Cook Out Southern 500 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race on Sept. 4.   “Dawn Staley is a true basketball legend that has achieved monumental success as both a player and coach throughout her collegiate and professional career,” said Kerry Tharp, Darlington Raceway President. “We are proud to welcome Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, four-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and two-time National Champion Coach Dawn Staley, back to Darlington Raceway for a Too Tough To Tame experience as the Honorary Pace Car Driver for the Cook Out Southern 500.”   “I can’t wait to get back on the track again! My first time at a NASCAR event was when I was invited to Darlington after our 2017 National Championship, and, now that I know what I’m in for, I can’t wait to get back,” said Dawn Staley. “The staff, the drivers and the fans are so welcoming and connected – just like women’s basketball fans are to their teams – and that’s energy I’m always happy to be associated with.”   Dawn Staley has made the University of South Carolina Gamecocks a mainstay in the battle for Southeastern Conference (SEC) and national championships. Under her leadership, the Gamecocks have reached many firsts – National Championships (2017, 2022), four NCAA Final Fours (2015, 2017, 2021, 2022), two seasons with the final No. 1 ranking (2019-20, 2021-22), six SEC regular-season (2014-17, 2020, 2022) and tournament titles (2015-2018, 2020-2021), Players of the Year, National Players of the Year, WNBA No. 1 Draft pick and No. 1 recruiting classes – to name the most notable.   To download images of Dawn Staley, click here . Credit University of South Carolina Athletics.   Staley is recognized for her body of work as a one of the most decorated participants in United States women’s basketball history. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame solidified that legacy with her enshrinement as part of the Class of 2013. The Phoenix Club of Philadelphia established the Dawn Staley Award recognizing the nation’s top guard in women’s Division I basketball in 2013 as well. Staley was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2012 and was one of the final nominees for induction to the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame the same year. In the summer of 2011, the WNBA recognized her as one of the league’s “Top 15,” honoring the most influential players in the league’s history.   Staley was named the U.S. Women’s National Team head coach for 2017-21, leading the U.S. to 2018 FIBA World Cup gold to earn USAB National Coach of the Year honors that year, adding gold medals at the 2019 and 2021 FIBA AmeriCups and stretching the U.S. Olympic gold medal streak to seven straight at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, for which she again earned Coach of the Year honors. Prior to that appointment, Staley led three other U.S. teams to gold medals – 2015 FIBA U19 World Championships, 2014 FIBA U18 Americas Championship, 2007 Pan Am Games – and served as an assistant on the Senior National Team 2006-08 and again 2014-16, during which the U.S. claimed gold in the 2014 FIBA World Championship and the 2008 and 2016 Olympics.

BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 21, 2022) – Four-time defending Top Fuel world champion Steve Torrence drove to his first victory of the season, defending his event win at Brainerd International Raceway on Sunday at the 40th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Funny Car’s Bob Tasca III also won at the 15th of 22 races during the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season in front of another big crowd in Brainerd. Facing off with eight-time world champ Tony Schumacher in the final round, Torrence picked up his 52nd career victory – but first since last November at the Auto Club NHRA Finals – with a run of 3.866-seconds at 322.04 mph in his 11,000-horsepower Capco Contractors dragster. He improved to 5-0 against Schumacher in eliminations this year, also picking up his first win in four final round appearances in 2022. On a challenging day, Torrence took out a host of standouts, including Mike Salinas, Topeka winner Antron Brown and points leader Brittany Force before facing off with Schumacher. Torrence had to be on his game against Brown and Force, pedaling his dragster in both rounds to advance and ultimately pick up a much-needed and rewarding victory as he prepares to begin the hunt for a fifth straight world title. “When you’ve had the success and the dominance we’ve had, it’s difficult to not have that. You just have to grit it and dig through it,” Torrence said. “(But) these Capco boys, they’re bad to the bone. We’ve shown it time and time again. We didn’t forget how to win but, dang, it sure felt like it. I have all the confidence and the faith in the world in this team because that car is always bad to the bone. Maybe we’re getting our stuff together at the right time because we’re charging for that (fifth world title). “A day like today is one you’re most proud of a driver. On days like today when the car doesn’t do quite what it’s supposed to do, you have to earn your keep as a driver. It’s wins like this you’ll always cherish and remember as a driver.” Schumacher advanced to his second final in the past three races and the 156th in his standout career thanks to round wins against Doug Kalitta, Josh Hart, and Justin Ashley. Brittany Force maintained the points lead in the class and it now stands at 94 points over Salinas. Torrence moved up to third in Top Fuel points with the win. Funny Car’s Tasca continued his incredible run this summer, winning his second straight race and third in the past four events. He was the only driver in both nitro categories to make clean runs on every pass Sunday, finishing it off with a stellar pass of 3.945 at 329.42 in his 11,000-horsepower Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Mustang against defending world champ Ron Capps in the final round. While most teams struggled during the second and third rounds, Tasca only seemed to get better, making four three-second runs during eliminations to knock off Dale Creasy Jr., Chad Green, and points leader Robert Hight to reach the final round. Tasca, who has now advanced to the final round in five of the past six races, followed with another great performance against Capps to win for the first time in Brainerd. With the Countdown to the Championship approaching, Tasca and his team appear to be peaking at the perfect time. “I’ve said this many times but what we’ve done lately has been amazing,” Tasca said. “We’ve not backed into any win and performed at a high level throughout. This is incredible execution by the team, and I mean every single person. This team has performed flawlessly. The package we have is unlike anything I’ve ever had in my driving career. (My team) always has an answer and when that happens, as a driver you just have to go out and do your job. “All weekend, I was fighting the car down the track. It was spinning and moving around. If you let it get out of the groove, it will spin the tires. Keeping it in the center of the groove is critical, especially today. I’m so proud of what we’ve done. We have a lot of unfinished business ahead of us and we’re all chasing the same trophy at the end of the year.” Capps reached his 135th career final round by getting wins against longtime rival John Force, Bobby Bode, and Alexis DeJoria, staying third in points. Hight kept a comfortable points lead over Matt Hagan, while Tasca moved up to fourth in points with one race left in the regular season. The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to action with the prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals on Aug. 31-Sept. 5 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. *** BRAINERD, Minn. -- Final finish order (1-16) at the 40th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. The race is the 15th of 22 events in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. TOP FUEL: 1. Steve Torrence; 2. Tony Schumacher; 3. Justin Ashley; 4. Brittany Force; 5. Shawn Langdon; 6. Billy Torrence; 7. Antron Brown; 8. Josh Hart; 9. Clay Millican; 10. Krista Baldwin; 11. Leah Pruett; 12. Austin Prock; 13. Mike Salinas; 14. Doug Kalitta; 15. Scott Farley. FUNNY CAR: 1. Bob Tasca III; 2. Ron Capps; 3. Alexis DeJoria; 4. Robert Hight; 5. Chad Green; 6. J.R. Todd; 7. Matt Hagan; 8. Bobby Bode; 9. Cruz Pedregon; 10. Dale Creasy Jr.; 11. John Force; 12. Steven Densham; 13. Blake Alexander; 14. Jim Campbell; 15. Tim Wilkerson. BRAINERD, Minn. -- Sunday's final results from the 40th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. The race is the 15th of 22 in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series: Top Fuel -- Steve Torrence, 3.866 seconds, 322.04 mph def. Tony Schumacher, 3.942 seconds, 286.50 mph. Funny Car -- Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.945, 329.42 def. Ron Capps, Toyota Supra, 4.007, 327.66. Top Alcohol Dragster -- Shawn Cowie, 5.218, 276.75 def. Matthew Cummings, 5.282, 267.27. Top Alcohol Funny Car -- Shane Westerfield, Chevy Camaro, 5.529, 265.53 def. Bob McCosh, Camaro, 6.117, 203.28. Competition Eliminator -- Brett Speer, '23-T Ford, 7.272, 180.67 def. Bruno Massel, Cobalt, 7.023, 195.17. Super Stock -- Mike Mans, Pontiac Firebird, 8.807, 138.61 def. Wyatt Wagner, Chevy Camaro, 9.697, 133.50. Stock Eliminator -- Tracy Fairchild, AMX, 10.904, 110.79 def. Ron Feist, Ford Fairlane, Foul - Red Light. Super Comp -- Tony Leonard, Dragster, 8.903, 162.82 def. Craig Anderson, Dragster, 8.920, 188.12. Super Gas -- Trevor Larson, Chevy Camaro, 9.890, 164.69 def. Kevin Dyck, Chevy Chevy Corvette, 9.881, 171.34. Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers -- Brian Antony, DodgeAvenger, 6.904, 199.79 def. Michael Chitty, Chevy Cavalier, 6.702, 196.59. Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers -- Dylan Hough, Dragster, 6.823, 191.43 def. Anthony Bertozzi, Dragster, 7.197, 177.88. Pro Modified -- Rickie Smith, Ford Mustang, 5.791, 250.92 def. Doug Winters, Chevy Chevelle, 5.997, 240.34. Mountain Motor Pro Stock -- JR Carr, Chevy Camaro, 6.345, 221.05 def. John DeFlorian Jr, Camaro, Broke. Pro Mod Snowmobile -- Robbie Lowe, Thunder Cat, 5.014, 134.52 def. Louie Wirbel, SRX, 5.081, 136.00. D-Wagon Pro Mod Shootout -- Kris Thorne, Chevy Camaro, 5.762, 250.88 def. Steve Jackson, Camaro, 6.864, 126.85. BRAINERD, Minn. -- Final round-by-round results from the 40th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, the 15th of 22 events in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series: TOP FUEL: ROUND ONE -- Josh Hart, 3.710, 334.73 def. Scott Farley, 14.412, 36.59; Antron Brown, 3.688, 328.22 def. Clay Millican, 3.721, 327.51; Brittany Force, 3.646, 333.58 was unopposed; Justin Ashley, 3.720, 331.94 def. Krista Baldwin, 3.817, 319.52; Shawn Langdon, 3.760, 329.34 def. Leah Pruett, 3.822, 279.85; Steve Torrence, 3.755, 313.37 def. Mike Salinas, 5.286, 136.36; Tony Schumacher, 3.940, 292.27 def. Doug Kalitta, 5.349, 118.13; Billy Torrence, 4.050, 236.38 def. Austin Prock, 4.480, 237.21; QUARTERFINALS -- Schumacher, 4.227, 201.16 def. Hart, 10.848, 78.57; Force, 4.394, 255.63 def. B. Torrence, 4.586, 213.40; S. Torrence, 4.945, 255.19 def. Brown, 5.335, 247.25; Ashley, 3.726, 330.63 def. Langdon, 3.807, 324.44; SEMIFINALS -- S. Torrence, 5.400, 276.07 def. Force, 10.392, 66.09; Schumacher, 4.336, 226.32 def. Ashley, 4.936, 292.71; FINAL -- S. Torrence, 3.866, 322.04 def. Schumacher, 3.942, 286.50. FUNNY CAR: ROUND ONE -- Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 9.940, 71.63 was unopposed; Bob Tasca III, Ford Mustang, 3.891, 330.63 def. Dale Creasy Jr., Charger, 3.967, 327.43; Robert Hight, Chevy Camaro, 3.874, 329.02 def. Steven Densham, Mustang, Foul - Red Light; Ron Capps, Toyota Supra, 3.931, 325.45 def. John Force, Camaro, 4.022, 284.99; Bobby Bode, Mustang, 3.931, 316.08 def. Cruz Pedregon, Charger, 3.947, 322.65; Chad Green, Mustang, 3.975, 311.85 def. Tim Wilkerson, Mustang, 9.807, 99.47; J.R. Todd, Supra, 3.898, 327.90 def. Jim Campbell, Charger, 4.637, 181.57; Alexis DeJoria, Supra, 3.967, 299.80 def. Blake Alexander, Mustang, 4.241, 295.21; QUARTERFINALS -- Capps, 8.539, 87.94 def. Bode, Broke; Tasca III, 3.945, 326.24 def. Green, 4.089, 284.15; Hight, 4.356, 284.27 def. Todd, 4.451, 221.16; DeJoria, 5.712, 229.31 def. Hagan, 6.187, 259.81; SEMIFINALS -- Capps, 3.955, 329.99 def. DeJoria, Foul - Red Light; Tasca III, 3.926, 326.08 def. Hight, 4.646, 200.44; FINAL -- Tasca III, 3.945, 329.42 def. Capps, 4.007, 327.66. BRAINERD, Minn. -- Point standings (top 10) following the 40th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway, the 15th of 22 events in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series - Top Fuel 1. Brittany Force, 1,206; 2. Mike Salinas, 1,112; 3. Steve Torrence, 1,076; 4. Justin Ashley, 1,070; 5. Josh Hart, 797; 6. (tie) Shawn Langdon, 761; Leah Pruett, 761; 8. Tony Schumacher, 703; 9. Doug Kalitta, 692; 10. Antron Brown, 668. Funny Car 1. Robert Hight, 1,411; 2. Matt Hagan, 1,161; 3. Ron Capps, 1,105; 4. Bob Tasca III, 1,043; 5. John Force, 1,033; 6. J.R. Todd, 789; 7. Alexis DeJoria, 775; 8. Cruz Pedregon, 752; 9. Tim Wilkerson, 645; 10. Chad Green, 524. -NHRA-

NASCAR Wire For the second-consecutive day Kyle Larson took his first lead of the race with five laps remaining and held off road course ace and fellow Californian A.J. Allmendinger for a trophy. Larson completed the rare weekend sweep at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International Sunday afternoon with a clutch win in the NASCAR Cup Series’ Go Bowling at the Glen. Larson made a dramatic pass on his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Chase Elliott on a restart with five laps to go on the historic road course. As the race leader, Elliott got to choose where to lineup alongside Larson for the green flag and chose to start on Larson’s outside, setting up the dramatic contention for position. Larson maneuvered past Elliott in the wide-sweeping turn with both Allmendinger and Joey Logano able to get around Elliott as well. Allmendinger gave chase to Larson, but for the second day in a row, Larson, the driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet again proved too much. It was the second-consecutive NASCAR Cup Series victory for Larson, 30, at Watkins Glen - finishing .882-seconds ahead of Kaulig Racing’s Allmendinger. It’s Larson’s 18th career win and second of the 2022 season for the defending NASCAR Cup Series champion. Team Penske's Logano finished third just ahead of Elliott, who could take some considerable consolation in officially securing the 2022 Regular Season Championship – his first – at the end of Stage 1 on Sunday. Larson immediately addressed the winning move. That was really my only opportunity (to go for the lead), I’m not proud of it,’’ Larson said, "But being in the inside lane, the right lane, being the leader, choosing the left lane, it definitely wins out. But when it gets late in the race, it's definitely risky. "I knew that was my only opportunity to get by him. I feel like our cars were pretty equal today. Had a lot of fun after rate green flag cycle trying to chase hi down. Kind of burned my stuff up a little bit. “But the restarts kept me in it and kept our team in it. I’m proud of my guys. Good to get another win here at Watkins Glen and get some more bonus points going into the Playoffs, we haven’t had a lot here this year.’’ Larson said he anticipated having a conversation with Elliott and reiterated that he was only making a move, he felt necessary, to go for the victory. Something he thought Elliott would have done as well. “We have a competition meeting tomorrow.,’’ Larson said. “I think if I was in his shoes, I would understand the risk that I’m taking, taking the left lane also. I’m not proud of it but I did what I felt like I had to do to get the win.’’ For his part after the race, Elliott said only, “Congratulations to Kyle and everybody on the 5 team and at Hendrick Motorsports for getting the win.’’ Elliott - who led a race high 30 of the 80 laps - again took the company line when asked what he would say to Larson, “Congratulations. … always good to see HMS win. The boss [Rick Hendrick] deserves all the great wins that come for this company.’’ Trackhouse Racing driver Daniel Suárez finished fifth, followed by Front Row Motorsports’ Michael McDowell, who led 14 laps. Richard Childress Racing’s Tyler Reddick, Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell, RFK Racing’s Chris Buescher and Petty GMS Racing’s Erik Jones rounded out the top 10. German driver Mike Rockenfeller – a sportscar ace and former Rolex 24 at Daytona winner – posted the best finish (30th) among a series-high seven international entries at Watkins Glen. Formula One world champion Kimi Räikkönen had a solid effort in his NASCAR Cup Series debut – running as high as eighth place in Stage 2 before pitting. His day in the No. 91 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet came to an early end, however, when he was nudged off-track and into a tire barrier while racing among a large group of cars on the ensuing restart. Räikkönen 41, of Finland, climbed out of his car and appeared fine physically. Although disappointed with the finish to what looked like a promising day, he said he was still overall happy with his debut in NASCAR’s big leagues. “It was good fun, you know, and I felt more confident all the time and had some good battles and the car felt like it had a lot of speed in there, but that’s how it goes sometimes,’’ said Räikkönen, who officially finished 37th in the 39-car field. With one race remaining in the regular season and one spot still to be settled for the 16-driver Playoff field, Team Penske's Ryan Blaney holds a 25-point advantage over Joe Gibbs Racing’s Martin Truex Jr. for the final transfer position should no new winner emerge next week. They finished 23rd (Truex) and 24th (Blaney) on Sunday and both drivers are still looking for their first victory of the year. Blaney heads into the regular season finale next week at Daytona International Speedway as the defending race winner. The Coke Zero Sugar 400 in Daytona Beach is set for Saturday night (7 p.m. ET, NBC, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) with the 16 drivers qualifying for the 10-race Playoffs that begin Sept. 4 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. NASCAR Cup Series Race - 36th Annual Go Bowling at The Glen Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen, New York Sunday, August 21, 2022 1. (2) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 90. 2. (6) AJ Allmendinger(i), Chevrolet, 90. 3. (20) Joey Logano, Ford, 90. 4. (1) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 90. 5. (9) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet, 90. 6. (3) Michael McDowell, Ford, 90. 7. (5) Tyler Reddick, Chevrolet, 90. 8. (38) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 90. 9. (7) Chris Buescher, Ford, 90. 10. (31) Erik Jones, Chevrolet, 90. 11. (29) Cole Custer, Ford, 90. 12. (24) Kevin Harvick, Ford, 90. 13. (8) Austin Cindric #, Ford, 90. 14. (11) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 90. 15. (21) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet, 90. 16. (28) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 90. 17. (12) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 90. 18. (13) Justin Haley, Chevrolet, 90. 19. (15) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 90. 20. (22) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 90. 21. (18) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 90. 22. (4) William Byron, Chevrolet, 90. 23. (25) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 90. 24. (26) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 90. 25. (14) Chase Briscoe, Ford, 90. 26. (16) Ty Gibbs(i), Toyota, 90. 27. (32) Corey LaJoie, Chevrolet, 90. 28. (30) Harrison Burton #, Ford, 90. 29. (35) Aric Almirola, Ford, 90. 30. (33) Mike Rockenfeller, Chevrolet, 90. 31. (17) Joey Hand, Ford, 90. 32. (10) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 89. 33. (34) Loris Hezemans(i), Ford, 89. 34. (39) Cody Ware, Ford, 88. 35. (23) Bubba Wallace, Toyota, Suspension, 83. 36. (36) Daniil Kvyat, Toyota, 58. 37. (27) Kimi Raikkonen, Chevrolet, Accident, 44. 38. (19) Todd Gilliland #, Ford, Rear End, 28. 39. (37) Kyle Tilley, Ford, Steering, 15. Average Speed of Race Winner: 95.962 mph. Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 17 Mins, 52 Secs. Margin of Victory: .882 Seconds. Caution Flags: 5 for 11 laps. Lead Changes: 12 among 9 drivers. Lap Leaders: C. Elliott 1-3;M. McDowell 4-11;T. Reddick 12-13;C. Elliott 14-15;C. Briscoe 16-22;T. Gilliland # 23-27;J. Logano 28-42;M. McDowell 43-48;C. Elliott 49-58;C. Custer 59-65;A. Dillon 66-71;C. Elliott 72-85;K. Larson 86-90. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): Chase Elliott 4 times for 29 laps; Joey Logano 1 time for 15 laps; Michael McDowell 2 times for 14 laps; Chase Briscoe 1 time for 7 laps; Cole Custer 1 time for 7 laps; Austin Dillon 1 time for 6 laps; Todd Gilliland # 1 time for 5 laps; Kyle Larson 1 time for 5 laps; Tyler Reddick 1 time for 2 laps. Stage #1 Top Ten: 14,8,99,38,1,22,42,34,18,16 Stage #2 Top Ten: 22,18,34,9,42,15,17,5,41,20 --30--

MOORESVILLE, NC (August 17, 2022) – Team Penske announced today that it has reached a contract extension with Ryan Blaney, a seven-time race winner in the NASCAR Cup Series. The long-term agreement will provide the opportunity for Blaney, the driver of the No. 12 Ford Mustang and the winner of this year’s NASCAR All-Star race, to build on the success he has experienced with the team well into the future. Blaney joined Team Penske in 2012, initially competing in select NASCAR Xfinity Series races for the team. He produced his first victory for Team Penske in 2013, earning a Xfinity Series win at Kentucky Speedway. The 28-year-old third-generation racer has been winning ever since and he’s established himself as a consistent Cup Series championship contender over the last several seasons, competing in the No. 12 Ford. “Ryan has become one of the top competitors in the NASCAR Cup Series and we are excited for him to continue his career and build on his success with Team Penske,” said Roger Penske. “He has been a key part of our team for more than a decade and we have seen him grow and develop, both on and off the track. He has become a consistent winner behind the wheel of the No. 12 Ford, and he also does a great job representing our team partners. We look forward to what the future holds with Ryan and Team Penske.” Since joining Team Penske, Blaney has earned a combined 14 victories and 10 poles for Team Penske across both Cup Series and Xfinity Series competition, including a win in this year’s NASCAR All-Star race at Texas Motor Speedway. He has competed in over 250 Cup Series races in his career, winning at tracks including Daytona, Talladega, Michigan, Pocono, Atlanta and Charlotte. In 2022, Blaney has ranked among the top championship contenders all-season long and is currently second in points with just two races to go in the regular season, after posting eight top-five finishes, 12 top-10 results and three poles. “Team Penske has been family to me for 10 years, so I’m incredibly excited to continue with this family for the future,” said Blaney. “Roger Penske is a legend in our sport, and I’ve always said getting to drive for him is something everyone dreams of doing. On top of that, we’ve got a great group of partners with Menards, Advance Auto Parts, BODYARMOR, Wurth, Discount Tire, Dent Wizard, Wabash and Ford that have shown a lot of faith in me. I look forward to continuing to win for Team Penske, Roger and all of our partners, as we work towards our goal of winning a Cup Series championship.” Along with his success on the track, Blaney has consistently been named as a finalist for NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver award since he became a full-time Cup Series competitor in 2016.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 17, 2022) – Sam Hunt Racing (SHR) announced today that John Hunter Nemechek and 1992 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) champion Joe Nemechek will compete as teammates for the first time since 2019 in the Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, August 26. John Hunter Nemechek will pilot the No. 26 Freedom 13 Toyota GR Supra with Crew Chief Allen Hart while Joe Nemechek will contend in the No. 24 FleetWing Toyota GR Supra with Eric Phillips atop the pit box. “Running multiple cars at Daytona is always special, but even more so now having a father and son combo driving for us as teammates,” said Sam Hunt. “John Hunter has been a big part of SHR’s growth, and to now have Joe join us at the tail end of his accomplished career is something I’ll cherish for a long time. At the end of the day, family is everything to me. I’m honored to be a part of this memorable moment for the Nemechek family and hope they both take the time to enjoy the weekend.” In 2017, at the Daytona International Speedway, John Hunter Nemechek competed against his father for the first time in a NASCAR event. It was the first time a father and son competed in the same NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race since 2013 and the first time a father and son competed in any of NASCAR’s top three series at the Daytona International Speedway since 2006. The duo has competed against each other in 29 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events, 13 NASCAR Xfinity Series events and three NASCAR Cup Series events in their careers. The duo has a single NASCAR Xfinity Series start together at the Daytona International Speedway on July 5, 2019. The last time the father-son duo competed as teammates was on November 8, 2019, at Phoenix Raceway for NEMCO Motorsports. “If this is to be my last time to race in a NASCAR event, I am looking forward to being a teammate again with my son,” said Joe Nemechek. “I am excited to race for Sam Hunt Racing as it shares many qualities with the foundation that NEMCO Motorsports was built upon. I see Sam Hunt Racing as a very strong team, and the wins and championships are coming soon. Racing with my son again is special, and my expectation is to be on the lead lap in the mix with John Hunter. I’m excited to see what happens.” The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ (NCWTS) winningest crew chief Eric Phillips will call the shots for Joe Nemechek and the No. 24 team at Daytona International Speedway. Phillips, who credits his opportunity in NASCAR to Joe’s late brother John Nemechek, has a career history of working with the Nemechek family. Phillips’ first career NXS victory, as crew chief, was at Texas Motor Speedway in 2003 with Joe Nemechek. Phillips is currently the full-time crew chief for John Hunter Nemechek and the No. 4 Kyle Busch Motorsports team in the NCWTS. Daytona will be part of two consecutive starts for John Hunter Nemechek with Sam Hunt Racing, as the 25-year-old will also pilot the No. 26 Freedom 13 Toyota GR Supra at Darlington Raceway on September 3, before returning to SHR at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in October.

MADISON, Ill. (Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022) – Josef Newgarden won the rain-interrupted Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline on Saturday night at World Wide Technology Raceway, mastering the race within the race created by the weather delay and pulling even closer to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship lead. Newgarden, from Nashville, Tennessee, drove to his series-leading fifth victory of the season in the No. 2 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet by .4708 of a second over rookie David Malukas, whose spirited charge after the race restarted fell just short in the No. 18 HMD Honda but still resulted in a career-best finish. This also was Newgarden’s third straight victory at this 1.25-mile oval in the shadows of the Gateway Arch. SEE: Race Results “I was so happy we could finish this race,” Newgarden said. “Scott McLaughlin, he wanted to win, too. I love that about us. We have a good relationship. He drove me super fair there at the end.” Two-time series champion Newgarden pulled to within three points of teammate and series leader Will Power in the race for the Astor Challenge Cup with just two races remaining. Power led a race-high 128 laps but finished sixth in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet. Scott McLaughlin finished third in the No. 3 Odyssey Battery Team Penske Chevrolet despite leading at the restart with 37 laps remaining after a red flag of two hours, nine minutes due to rain and lightning. Pato O’Ward finished fourth in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet, while two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato placed fifth for his best result this season in the No. 51 Nurtec ODT Honda. The championship race remains taut and tense. Seven drivers are still mathematically eligible to win the title, with just 58 points – only four more than the maximum awarded at one race – separating leader Power from seventh-place O’Ward. Up next is the Grand Prix of Portland on Sunday, Sept. 4 at Portland International Raceway. The season ends with the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey on Sunday, Sept. 11 at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. The official distance of this race was 260 laps, but the rain delay almost made it feel like a 213-lap race in daylight followed by a 47-lap trophy dash under the lights. When the race resumed at 9:05 p.m. local time, track conditions had changed significantly because the rain cleaned the asphalt and there was better grip due to lower temperatures after sundown. The starting field returned to the track under caution after the red flag was lifted, and McLaughlin pulled away when the green flag flew on Lap 224. But Newgarden wasted no time tucking under McLaughlin’s gearbox on the back straightaway and dove under his teammate in Turn 3 on Lap 225, the first full lap after the restart, to take the lead for good. “We just had to have a good start,” Newgarden said. “I knew Scott was going to be good at the end there, and he had a great restart. I just tried to work the high lane. The high lane worked earlier for me. We just had enough to get by him. He was no slouch this weekend.” McLaughlin stayed within approximately six-tenths of a second of his teammate for the next 34 laps but couldn’t find a way past. Meanwhile, Malukas put the exclamation point on the most thrilling drive of his young career to advance from fifth at the restart to second at the finish. Chicago-area native Malukas reached third place by passing O’Ward on Lap 245 and then set his sights on Newgarden and McLaughlin. “We ended up getting around O’Ward and we ended up getting past a lapped car, and they (pit box) said, ‘You see them in front,’ and I saw two Penskes, and I was like, ‘Oh, my God, they’re Penskes!’ They were tough.” While he never challenged Newgarden, Malukas passed McLaughlin for second on the final lap with a brave, full-send outside move in Turn 1, aided by the additional traction of the cooler temperatures and clean racetrack. Malukas’ previous-best finish before this stirring result was eighth last month in the second race of the doubleheader at the Iowa Speedway oval. Teams attempted various pit strategies in the second half of the race to try and be out front when the expected rain arrived, taking an unlikely win if the race didn’t restart. Malukas and Sato were on an alternate strategy that pushed Malukas to the lead from Laps 207-211, but he was forced to pit. The rain arrived just two laps later. It appeared pit strategy and traffic may have foiled Newgarden just before the rain arrived. McLaughlin pitted from second on Lap 207. Newgarden stopped one lap later from the lead but followed rookie Christian Lundgaard in the No. 30 Mi-Jack Honda into the pits, with Newgarden’s pit in lap clocking in at 1.065 seconds slower than McLaughlin’s. McLaughlin kept the lead when Newgarden blended back to the racetrack after his stop, holding the front until the red flag.

August 20th, 2022 By HOLLY CAIN NASCAR Wire Service In the moments after claiming the checkered flag for the Sunoco Go Rewards 200 at the Glen Saturday afternoon, Kyle Larson smiled and conceded he was a bit fortunate. “I got lucky,’’ he told the USA Network television audience. Or perhaps more accurately, he was in the right place at the right time. Running third on a restart with five laps remaining in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at historic Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International, he shot to the front when his Hendrick Motorsports teammate – and race polesitter - William Byron and Joe Gibbs Racing’s Ty Gibbs spun out at the front of the field while dicing it up for the race lead. Byron, who set a track record in qualifying earlier in the day and led a race best 36 of the 82 laps, and Gibbs, who led the second most laps (25) collided in a door-to-door battle in the famed “bus stop” portion of the 3.366-mile road course. And Larson bolted through to take the lead. Still, the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion had to hold off the sport’s all-time best on road courses, A.J. Allmendinger in the remaining laps to claim the day’s trophy - ultimately taking his 11th series win by a slight .273-seconds in the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. “I think my only shot was if the 17 and 54 – Willy and Ty got really racing,’’ conceded Larson, who spent much of the race just behind his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Byron and Gibbs. “The seas parted and I was able to get through but then I had A.J. (Allmendinger) behind me so just trying to hit my marks best I could. He definitely made me nervous with me being out in front of him. “So cool to get a win here and Rick Hendrick is here too. Wish William and I could have fought for the win there though.’’ Rookie Sammy Smith, an 18-year old from Iowa in only his fourth NASCAR Xfinity Series start finished a career best third place in the No. 18 JGR Toyota and led an impressive – also career high – seven laps midway through the race. JR Motorsports’ driver Noah Gragson finished fourth, followed by Kaz Grala. Sam Mayer, Riley Herbst, Sheldon Creed, who was the highest finishing rookie, Josh Berry and Jeremy Clements rounded out the top 10. Byron and Gibbs, who had contact again farther back in the field during the final laps, ultimately finished 25th and 27th, respectively. On the cool down lap after the race Byron told his crew, “Sorry guys, I wish we could have won that one. We were in position and got wrecked.’’ Allmendinger’s runner-up showing, combined with Gibbs rough day and an early exit by Justin Allgaier – who wrecked only four laps into the race – really boosted Allmendinger’s lead atop the Xfinity Series standings. With four races remaining to set the 12-driver 2022 Playoff field, he now holds a 61-point advantage over five-race winner Gibbs and is 70-points up on fellow three-race winner Allgaier. The NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to action next week at Daytona International Speedway with the WaWa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola on Friday (7:30 p.m. ET, USA Network, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Kaulig Racing’s Justin Haley is the defending race winner. --30-- NASCAR Xfinity Series Race - Sunoco Go Rewards 200 Watkins Glen International Watkins Glen, New York Saturday, August 20, 2022 1. (3) Kyle Larson(i), Chevrolet, 82. 2. (4) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 82. 3. (19) Sammy Smith, Toyota, 82. 4. (16) Noah Gragson, Chevrolet, 82. 5. (14) Kaz Grala(i), Chevrolet, 82. 6. (7) Sam Mayer, Chevrolet, 82. 7. (6) Riley Herbst, Ford, 82. 8. (11) Sheldon Creed #, Chevrolet, 82. 9. (17) Josh Berry, Chevrolet, 82. 10. (22) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, 82. 11. (5) Cole Custer(i), Ford, 82. 12. (23) Stefan Parsons(i), Chevrolet, 82. 13. (34) Ryan Sieg, Ford, 82. 14. (35) Timmy Hill(i), Chevrolet, 82. 15. (13) Connor Mosack(i), Toyota, 82. 16. (20) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, 82. 17. (21) Josh Bilicki(i), Chevrolet, 82. 18. (26) Anthony Alfredo, Chevrolet, 82. 19. (33) Andy Lally, Ford, 82. 20. (27) Brad Perez(i), Toyota, 82. 21. (31) Preston Pardus, Chevrolet, 82. 22. (25) Kyle Weatherman, Chevrolet, 82. 23. (32) Scott Heckert, Chevrolet, 82. 24. (12) Brandon Jones, Toyota, 82. 25. (1) William Byron(i), Chevrolet, 82. 26. (37) Bayley Currey, Chevrolet, 82. 27. (2) Ty Gibbs, Toyota, 82. 28. (15) Ross Chastain(i), Chevrolet, 81. 29. (38) Blaine Perkins(i), Chevrolet, 80. 30. (8) Austin Hill #, Chevrolet, 73. 31. (9) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, Accident, 58. 32. (30) Brandon Brown, Chevrolet, Axle, 51. 33. (29) Myatt Snider, Chevrolet, Accident, 50. 34. (36) Kris Wright(i), Chevrolet, Driveshaft, 30. 35. (18) Alex Labbe, Chevrolet, Accident, 26. 36. (24) Patrick Gallagher, Ford, Rear Gear, 14. 37. (28) Jeb Burton, Chevrolet, Accident, 8. 38. (10) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, Accident, 4. Average Speed of Race Winner: 77.651 mph. Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 35 Mins, 14 Secs. Margin of Victory: 0.273 Seconds. Caution Flags: 8 for 23 laps. Lead Changes: 15 among 7 drivers. Lap Leaders: W. Byron(i) 1-7;T. Gibbs 8;W. Byron(i) 9-10;T. Gibbs 11-16;A. Allmendinger 17-18;S. Smith 19-23;K. Larson(i) 24;W. Byron(i) 25-32;K. Larson(i) 33;W. Byron(i) 34-51;A. Allmendinger 52;S. Smith 53;R. Herbst 54-57;J. Clements 58-59;T. Gibbs 60-77;K. Larson(i) 78-82. Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): William Byron(i) 4 times for 35 laps; Ty Gibbs 3 times for 25 laps; Kyle Larson(i) 3 times for 7 laps; Sammy Smith 2 times for 6 laps; Riley Herbst 1 time for 4 laps; AJ Allmendinger 2 times for 3 laps; Jeremy Clements 1 time for 2 laps. Stage #1 Top Ten: 18,16,48,51,34,45,17,2,88,08 Stage #2 Top Ten: 17,54,16,9,88,2,8,48,92,26

MADISON, Ill. (Friday, Aug. 19, 2022) – Will Power earned the 67th pole position of his storied INDYCAR SERIES career – tying the legendary Mario Andretti for the all-time series record – and captured the NTT P1 Award on Friday afternoon for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline at World Wide Technology Raceway. NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship leader Power, from Australia, turned a two-lap average speed of 182.727 mph in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet to earn his fourth pole of the season. Power will earn an extra point for the NTT P1 Award, which could come in handy since he leads six-time series champion Scott Dixon by just six points with three races remaining. SEE: Qualifying Results “It’s just amazing,” Power said. “Amazing year so far. This is a big victory for me, to reach the 67 number and equal such a legend of the sport in Mario Andretti. I just can’t believe that I’m right there with Mario because there’s been no one like him.” Saturday’s live coverage of the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline will begin at 6 p.m. ET. (USA Network, Peacock Premium and the INDYCAR Radio Network). Fellow championship contender Marcus Ericsson will join Power on the front row after his qualifying run of 182.070 in the No. 8 Bryant Honda. Ericsson is third in points, 12 behind Power. Two-time series champion and 2022 title contender Josef Newgarden will start third after his run of 181.629 in the No. 3 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet. Newgarden, who has won the last two INDYCAR SERIES races at World Wide Technology Raceway, is fourth in points, 22 behind Power. Scott McLaughlin ensured the asymmetrical, 1.25-mile oval was a Penske playground with all three cars in the first two rows of the starting grid, as he qualified fourth at 181.406 in the No. 3 Odyssey Battery Team Penske Chevrolet. Chip Ganassi Racing also had a strong day, putting three cars in the top six. Reigning series champion Alex Palou qualified fifth at 181.289 in the No. 10 American Legion Honda, while six-time series champion Dixon will start sixth after a qualifying run of 180.954 in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Power’s pole wasn’t a surprise, given he already led the series with three poles entering this event and paced practice earlier today at 180.539. Power also won the NTT P1 Award for this race last year at 180.618. Still, there was nothing routine about his qualifying run in the shadow of the famous Gateway Arch in St. Louis. Power tried to keep the throttle pedal to the floor in Turns 3 and 4 during his last lap on the tricky oval, and he realized midway through that he needed to downshift to complete the corner without contact. Still, Power deftly kept the car off the SAFER Barrier and delivered the coveted 67th pole. “I’m still shaking,” Power said. “There was nothing left on the table – let’s put it that way. The second lap, I was loose in (Turns) 1-2 and then tried to go again as much as I could in (Turns) 3-4.” There was one incident during qualifying. Felix Rosenqvist spun exiting Turn 2, skillfully avoiding the SAFER Barrier and spinning slowly into the tire barrier on the inside of the track, with very light contact to the rear of the No. 7 Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet. Rosenqvist, who will start last in the 26-car field, was unhurt.

Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio is proud to welcome TransTec as an official partner for the annual TransTec Halloween Classic presented by Harland Sharp. A prominent seasonal favorite on the park’s schedule for nearly 50 years, this year’s week-long event is set for Oct. 8-16, 2022. Located in Milan, Ohio TransTec is a market leader for automatic transmission and power steering rebuild kits in the independent automotive market. It is a brand of original equipment manufacturer Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies, which also features as a brand Corteco, a supplier of sealing solutions, vibration control and cabin air filtration, among many other OEM products. “We at Freudenberg-NOK are thrilled to start this new partnership with Summit Motorsports Park as an official sponsor,” said Rebecca Griffin, Freudenberg-NOK Branding Manager. “Being a local partner, our team is eager to share our Automotive Aftermarket brands, Corteco and TransTec, with the surrounding community as well as sharing our products and industry expertise with the Summit audience. We’re looking forward to the rest of the season.” In addition to being featured on the Summit Motorsports Park website, TransTec will be featured on the TransTec Halloween Classic XLIX presented by Harland Sharp logo, merchandise, trophies, dash plaques, coverage, signage and more. The company’s name will be included multiple times in public address during the well-attended event. “TransTec is committed to excellence and to offering the best product possible to its customers,” said Bobbie Bader, Manager of Sponsor Sales and Services at Summit Motorsports Park. “That is a respectable way to do business, and that is just one of the many reasons Summit Motorsports Park is proud to partner with TransTec. We are excited to work with this local company that is right in our backyard, and we are looking forward to exploring opportunities and growing with them.” For information about TransTec, visit transtec.comtranstec.com . For information about Summit Motorsports Park, which is at 1300 State Route 18, Norwalk, Ohio, visit summitmotorsportspark.com or call 419-668-5555.