Auto racing

Unibet primary sponsor to NASCAR-team Stewart-Haas Racing

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

For the first time in the US, Kindred Group, through its brand Unibet, will serve as a primary sponsor for two NASCAR Cup series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and at Martinsville Speedway (VA).

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  • For the first time in the US, Kindred Group, through its brand Unibet, will serve as a primary sponsor for two NASCAR Cup series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and at Martinsville Speedway (VA).
  • Unibet will also serve as the primary sponsor during the NASCAR Xfinity Series race in Indianapolis, with Kevin Harvick as the driver.
  • Unibet will 14th of August make their debut as NASCAR-sponsors at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania, with Harvick and the No.
  • We're looking forward to kicking off our partnership with Unibet this weekend at Pocono, where Pennsylvania residents can experience Unibet's offerings firsthand," concludes Brett Frood, President, Stewart-Haas Racing.

Dan Miller joins ARCA as Director of Partner Alliances

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Monday, June 21, 2021

MEBANE, N.C., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ARCA, a leading provider of cash and check automation technology for financial and retail businesses in North America, is pleased to announce the hiring of Dan Miller as its Director of Partner Alliances.

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  • MEBANE, N.C., June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ARCA, a leading provider of cash and check automation technology for financial and retail businesses in North America, is pleased to announce the hiring of Dan Miller as its Director of Partner Alliances.
  • With over three decades of experience in the financial services industry, Miller brings a unique perspective to retail banking, specifically branch transformation.
  • ARCA, a leading provider of cash automation technology hires Dan Miller as Director of Partner Alliances.
  • "We are extremely pleased to have Dan join the ARCA team," says ARCA Chief Sales Officer Joel Leslie.

Palou Leads Honda 1-2 at Road America

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Monday, June 21, 2021

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Drivers' Championship (unofficial, after 9 rounds)

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  • NTT INDYCAR SERIES Drivers' Championship (unofficial, after 9 rounds)
    Alex Palou (#10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Winner REV Group Grand Prix of Road America, Championship leader: "Oh man, I don't know what to say.Thank you to all the #10 car crew and team.
  • Four of the five Honda partner teams in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES finished in the top eight at today's REV Group Grand Prix of Road America.
  • After sweeping the double header weekend in 2020, Palou's victory today marks the third consecutive win for Chip Ganassi Racing at Road America and fourth consecutive for Honda at the track.
  • Palou previously scored at the season-opening Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park.

Toyota Yaris WRC to face another 'new' challenge on Africa's return

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Friday, June 18, 2021

The rally marks a debut on the African continent for the Toyota Yaris WRC, which currently leads both the manufacturers' and drivers' championships after winning four of the first five rounds of 2021.

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  • The rally marks a debut on the African continent for the Toyota Yaris WRC, which currently leads both the manufacturers' and drivers' championships after winning four of the first five rounds of 2021.
  • Although it last featured in the WRC in 2002, the Safari Rally has a legendary status in motorsport.
  • The rally will start on Thursday lunchtime from the capital city Nairobi, with a nearby super special in Kasarani to kick-off the competitive action.
  • Sixth in the points is the team's youngest driver Kalle Rovanpera, while Takamoto Katsuta will once again be in action in a fourth Yaris WRC as part of the TGR WRC Challenge Program.

Team Fastrax™ to Appear at the Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series Race

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Friday, June 18, 2021

LEBANON, Tenn., June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sunday, June 20, 2021, Team Fastrax will perform a special patriotic demonstration at the Nashville Superspeedway to start the Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series race.

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  • LEBANON, Tenn., June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sunday, June 20, 2021, Team Fastrax will perform a special patriotic demonstration at the Nashville Superspeedway to start the Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series race.
  • Team Fastrax will execute an expertly coordinated aerial demonstration, by skydiving in during the National Anthem with their 2,000 sq.
  • "The NASCAR Cup Series races are very competitive, and we are thrilled to be a part of the return of the Cup series to the Nashville area.
  • Chris Janson, a Grand Ole Opry member and platinum-selling recording artist, will perform a pre-race concert on track prior to the "Ally 400" NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, June 20.

Voyager Digital Sponsors First Nascar Driver and Race Car Paid Fully in Crypto

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

NEW YORK, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Voyager Digital Ltd. ("Voyager" or the "Company") (CSE: VYGR) (OTCQB: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2) is pleased to announce an agreement with NASCAR driver Landon Cassill to be the first primary sponsorship of a NASCAR race car paid fully in a portfolio of cryptocurrency led by Litecoin (LTC) and the Voyager Token (VGX).

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  • NEW YORK, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Voyager Digital Ltd. ("Voyager" or the "Company") (CSE: VYGR) (OTCQB: VYGVF) (FRA: UCD2) is pleased to announce an agreement with NASCAR driver Landon Cassill to be the first primary sponsorship of a NASCAR race car paid fully in a portfolio of cryptocurrency led by Litecoin (LTC) and the Voyager Token (VGX).
  • The sponsored car is fielded by JD Motorsports and driven by NASCAR driver Landon Cassill during the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series.
  • "Landon also shares our vision of widespread crypto adoption, and we're proud to be the first company to secure a primary NASCAR sponsorship completely with crypto.
  • "I'm thrilled to be partnering with Voyager because they make it simple for anyone to participate in the crypto market," said Cassill.

Nashville Superspeedway Selects Draganfly Drone Services for June 18-20 NASCAR Weekend

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

NASCAR comes to the venue over three days from June 18-20, 2021, over which Draganfly will be providing health security and public safety drone services using patented drone technology.

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  • NASCAR comes to the venue over three days from June 18-20, 2021, over which Draganfly will be providing health security and public safety drone services using patented drone technology.
  • Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly, commented on the announcement: To be involved in helping NASCAR return to Nashville Superspeedway is another major endorsement for Draganfly and the technology it has developed.
  • Nashville Superspeedway, at 1.33 miles, is the largest concrete-only track in NASCAR and located approximately 30 miles southeast of Nashville.
  • Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a promoter of NASCAR sanctioned motorsports events whose subsidiaries own and operate Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del., and Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn.

ForeverLawn of Tennessee Sponsors Jeffrey Earnhardt in NASCAR Xfinity Race at Nashville Superspeedway

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ohio, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ForeverLawn, the leading synthetic turf provider, continues their 15-race deal with Jeffrey Earnhardt and JD Motorsports at the upcoming race this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ohio, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ForeverLawn, the leading synthetic turf provider, continues their 15-race deal with Jeffrey Earnhardt and JD Motorsports at the upcoming race this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway.
  • Driven by Earnhardt, the car has become known as the #BlackandGreenGrassMachine by racing fans, which features the popular ForeverLawn paint scheme.
  • "We're excited to host the NASCAR race this weekend," said Shelia Stewart, owner of ForeverLawn of Tennessee.
  • The Nashville race will also bring country music singer John Rich back together with ForeverLawn.

Helio Castroneves' Transcard Livery Revealed for Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

"We're very excited to partner with MSR to sponsor Helio Castroneves for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix," said Transcard President Chris Fuller.

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  • "We're very excited to partner with MSR to sponsor Helio Castroneves for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix," said Transcard President Chris Fuller.
  • The Big Machine Music City Grand Prix is expected to be one of the largest events on the INDYCAR calendar this year.
  • 06 MSR Indy Car of Helio Castroneves during the inaugural street racing event in Nashville," said Transcard CEO Greg Bloh.
  • 06 Indy Car of Helio Castroneves for the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix.

Mars Petcare And PEDIGREE Foundation Partner With Kyle Busch To Help Shelter Pets Find Loving Homes

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

"I'm a huge dog lover, so having PEDIGREE Foundation choose to feature shelter pets that are in need of homes on our No.18 Camry this weekend is really cool," said Kyle Busch.

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  • "I'm a huge dog lover, so having PEDIGREE Foundation choose to feature shelter pets that are in need of homes on our No.18 Camry this weekend is really cool," said Kyle Busch.
  • With the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS Program and PEDIGREE Foundation covering adoption fees in Charlotte and Nashville this weekend, our hope is that these pets are welcomed into the loving homes they deserve."
  • "We're delighted to be working alongside NASCAR, Joe Gibbs Racing and Kyle Busch who support our goal of ending pet homelessness," said Kimberly Spina, President of PEDIGREE Foundation.
  • The foundation was established in 2008 by Mars Petcare, maker of PEDIGREE food for dogs, to help increase dog adoption rates.