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One-Two in Race 100 for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, June 14, 2021

Toyota City, Japan, June 14, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing celebrated its 100th World Championship sportscar race with a one-two victory for its new GR010 HYBRID Hypercar in the 8 Hours of Portimao following a flawless performance in Portugal.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, June 14, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing celebrated its 100th World Championship sportscar race with a one-two victory for its new GR010 HYBRID Hypercar in the 8 Hours of Portimao following a flawless performance in Portugal.
  • With a second win from two races in 2021, following victory in the season-opening 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has extended its teams' World Championship lead to 22 points.
  • I think we played a really nice strategic race because we could keep up the pace despite the longer stints.
  • We fought the whole way with #7 but in the end only one car can win and it was a one-two which is great for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing."

Marcus Ericsson, Honda Win Opening Round of Detroit Doubleheader

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Sunday, June 13, 2021

Piers Phillips (President, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing) On placing three cars in the top six today: "Well, what a day.

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  • Piers Phillips (President, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing) On placing three cars in the top six today: "Well, what a day.
  • Kelvin Fu (Program Director, Honda Performance Development) on today's Honda win in Detroit: "I guess you can say 'the red flag giveth, and the red flag taketh away'.
  • Honda continues to hold the mid-season lead in the 2021 INDYCAR Manufacturers' Championship, with five victories in the first seven races.
  • NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing activities on Belle Isle Park continue tomorrow with the second round of the doubleheader weekend.

ForeverLawn Dealers Team Up to Sponsor Jeffrey Earnhardt and JD Motorsports in NASCAR Xfinity Series Race

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Friday, June 11, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ohio, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ForeverLawn, the leading synthetic turf provider, announces that three of their dealers are joining forces to sponsor Jeffrey Earnhardt and team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller at this weekend's NASCAR Xfinity race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ohio, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ForeverLawn, the leading synthetic turf provider, announces that three of their dealers are joining forces to sponsor Jeffrey Earnhardt and team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller at this weekend's NASCAR Xfinity race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX.
  • ForeverLawn Texas, ForeverLawn Tulsa, and ForeverLawn Central Texas are the three primary sponsors of the #0 Camaro, affectionately dubbed the #BlackandGreenGrassMachine by racing fans, which features the popular ForeverLawn paint scheme.
  • ForeverLawn signed a 15-race deal with Earnhardt and JD Motorsports for the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity race series, and the June 12 Texas race is the next race in the agreement.
  • A nearby ForeverLawn dealer in Tulsa, OK, will also be joining the Texas dealers to support the team.

Tom's Watch Bar, the Official Sports Bar of the Colorado Rockies, Opens in McGregor Square at Coors Field

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

DENVER, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom's Watch Bar , the ultimate sports-watching experience and the official sports bar of the Colorado Rockies, will open Monday, June 14 in McGregor Square at Coors Field.

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  • DENVER, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom's Watch Bar , the ultimate sports-watching experience and the official sports bar of the Colorado Rockies, will open Monday, June 14 in McGregor Square at Coors Field.
  • We are thrilled to open Tom's Watch Bar in the shadow of Coors Field and introduce Denver to the ultimate way to watch your favorite game," said Tom's Watch Bar Co-Founder, Tom Ryan.
  • With dozens of taps, Tom's Watch Bar will offer a wide array of domestic, imported and craft beers, all available in Tom's Signature 40 oz two-handed stein.
  • Tom's Watch Bar will be open from 4 to 11 p.m. daily and will open at 11 a.m. on Rockies' home game days.

Speedway Motorsports Welcomes Credit Karma Money™ as New Partner in NASCAR

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Credit Karma Money is the latest product from Credit Karma, the platform already helping more than 100 million Americans make financial progress.

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  • Credit Karma Money is the latest product from Credit Karma, the platform already helping more than 100 million Americans make financial progress.
  • Credit Karma Money is built for the everyday consumer to organize finances, create better financial habits and get access to money faster.
  • Just as NASCAR is a sport for every American, we built Credit Karma Money to help every American make progress no matter where they are on their financial journey, so our partnership feels like a natural fit, said Poulomi Damany, General Manager, Credit Karma Money and Tax.
  • The Company, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the following premier facilities: Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sonoma Raceway, Texas Motor Speedway and Kentucky Speedway.

Alsco Uniforms partners with Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen for naming rights of the June NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Texas Motor Speedway

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

"The Alsco Uniforms 250 Powered by Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen will undoubtedly be yet another memorable NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Great American Speedway."

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  • "The Alsco Uniforms 250 Powered by Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen will undoubtedly be yet another memorable NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Great American Speedway."
  • "Texas Motor Speedway is such a great venue to highlight the partnership between Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen and Alsco Uniforms," said Ben Fox, director of sales and marketing for Alsco.
  • "We're looking forward to joining Alsco on June 12 and giving Cheddar's guests and race fans another great race at Texas Motor Speedway."
  • In addition to the June race, Alsco Uniforms sponsors events at affiliate tracks Charlotte Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Eastern Michigan University receives $1 million gift from Jack E. Roush, EMU alumnus and chairman of the board of Roush Enterprises, and founder, CEO, and co-owner of NASCAR racing team, Roush Fenway Racing

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Monday, June 7, 2021

YPSILANTI, Mich., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Michigan University has received a transformational $1 million gift from Jack E. Roush, EMU alumnus and chairman of the board of Roush Enterprises, andfounder, CEO, and co-owner of NASCAR racing team, Roush Fenway Racing .

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  • YPSILANTI, Mich., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastern Michigan University has received a transformational $1 million gift from Jack E. Roush, EMU alumnus and chairman of the board of Roush Enterprises, andfounder, CEO, and co-owner of NASCAR racing team, Roush Fenway Racing .
  • The gift from Roushwill support mathematics and automotive programs in the University's GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology.
  • One of the challenges for young people coming of age in our time is marrying a strong academic background with practical experience.
  • The Roush $1 million gift comes as part of EMU's Give Rise campaign, the comprehensive fundraising campaign for Eastern Michigan University.

Toyota Hits World Championship Century at Portimao

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Friday, June 4, 2021

Next week's event in Portugal marks Toyota's 100th race at the top level of World Championship endurance racing.

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  • Next week's event in Portugal marks Toyota's 100th race at the top level of World Championship endurance racing.
  • Since the debut of the 83C car in the Fuji 1000km in October 1983, Toyota prototypes have participated in 99 World Championship races.
  • Portimao is a new venue for WEC and therefore becomes the 21st different circuit on which Toyota has participated in World Championship sportscar racing since that first race in 1983, won by Derek Bell and Stefan Bellof in a Porsche 956.
  • Through hard work, team spirit and continuous improvement, results and performances progressed throughout the following years and Toyota won its first World Championship race, with the TS010 at Monza in 1992, in its third full season.

Winners for 28th Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards Announced

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

New specialty award recognized excellence in ethnic products

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  • New specialty award recognized excellence in ethnic products
    TORONTO, June 3, 2021 /CNW/ - Retail Council ofCanada (RCC) is excited to reveal the winners of the 28th Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards.
  • Twenty-five companies took home the coveted Canadian Grand Prix New Product Award for products they introduced into the Canadian market in 2020.
  • RCC's Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards is a prestigious annual competition of the best new grocery products.
  • Sponsors of this year's Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards include: Reebee and The Food Professor Podcast .

ForeverLawn Dealers in Ohio Join Forces to Sponsor Jeffrey Earnhardt and JD Motorsports in Xfinity Series Race

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

LOUISVILLE, Ohio, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ForeverLawn, the leading synthetic turf provider, announces that their four Ohio dealers are joining forces to sponsor Jeffrey Earnhardt and team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller at this weekend's NASCAR Xfinity race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ohio, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --ForeverLawn, the leading synthetic turf provider, announces that their four Ohio dealers are joining forces to sponsor Jeffrey Earnhardt and team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller at this weekend's NASCAR Xfinity race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.
  • ForeverLawn Penn-Ohio, ForeverLawn Northern Ohio, ForeverLawn Ohio, and ForeverLawn NEO are the four primary sponsors of the #0 Camaro, affectionately dubbed the #BlackandGreenGrassMachine by racing fans, which features the popular ForeverLawn paint scheme.
  • ForeverLawn signed a 15-race deal with Earnhardt and JD Motorsports for the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity race series, and the June 5 Ohio race is the next race in the agreement.
  • "It's super exciting to see the NASCAR Xfinity Series coming to Ohio," said Bryan Smith, General Manager of ForeverLawn NEO.