Auto racing

Hagerty and Skip Barber Racing School Partner to Help Save Driving

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Skip Barber Racing School, Skip Barber, Motorsport in the United States, Motorsport, Auto racing, Skip Barber National Championship

We also think they need experience in the kind of crash avoidance techniques that Skip Barber Racing School excels at teaching.

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  • We also think they need experience in the kind of crash avoidance techniques that Skip Barber Racing School excels at teaching.
  • As Hagerty Drivers Club discount partner, members will also receive a20 percent discount on most Skip Barber Racing School programs.
  • For the 2019 Hagerty Driving Academy Powered by Skip Barber Racing School schedule, www.skipbarber.com/hagertydrivingacademy .
  • In operation since 1975, Skip Barber Racing School has over 350,000 alumni, featuring podium finishes in every series in professional motorsports.

Snowflake and Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Partner to Deliver the Most Data-Driven Formula One™ Season To Date

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Formula One constructors, Auto racing, Cars, Motorsport, Aston Martin, Premier Automotive Group, Red Bull Racing, Aston

Aston Martin Red Bull Racing will use Snowflake's cloud-built data warehouse to gain a more holistic view of its business.

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  • Aston Martin Red Bull Racing will use Snowflake's cloud-built data warehouse to gain a more holistic view of its business.
  • Partnerships are key to helping Aston Martin Red Bull Racing reach new benchmarks in performance.
  • By tapping into Snowflake's built-for-the-cloud data warehouse, Aston Martin Red Bull Racing will be able to obtain data in real time to enable more effective business strategies.
  • "We're thrilled to be partnering with Aston Martin Red Bull Racing," Snowflake CMO, Denise Persson said.

McLaren Engineering Group Announces New President

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Auto racing, Musicians, Open wheel racing, McLaren Technology Group, Billig, McLaren

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- McLaren Engineering Group announced today that Jeremy Billig, P.E., has been named president.

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  • WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- McLaren Engineering Group announced today that Jeremy Billig, P.E., has been named president.
  • Billig, most recently the firm's vice president and New York City regional director, will lead McLaren along with Malcolm McLaren, P.E., CEO and founder.
  • In 2015, Billig was the recipient of the President's Award by McLaren Engineering Group, and in 2012, he was named a "Rising Star in Structural Engineering" by Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.
  • For over 40 years, McLaren Engineering Group has provided innovative, customized engineering solutions for more than 15,000 projects.

NASCAR’s Angela Ruch Signs with Niece Motorsports

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Saturday, March 23, 2019
Women, Motor Sports, Entertainment, TV and Radio, Celebrity, Automotive, Philanthropy, Performance & Special Interest, Events, Concerts, Consumer, Sports, Foundation, NASCAR, Auto racing, Motorsport, NEMCO Motorsports, Angela Ruch, Niece Motorsports, NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series, Premium Motorsports

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190323005002/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190323005002/en/
    Angela Ruch, the niece of DAYTONA 500 Champion Derrike Cope, returned to NASCAR racing with NEMCO Motorsports and Niece Motorsports in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series.
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    Niece Motorsports, founded/owned by Al Niece, enters its third full season in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series .
  • We are thrilled to welcome Angela Ruch into the Niece Motorsports family, said Al Niece.
  • Angela Ruch, niece of DAYTONA 500 Champion Derrike Cope, returned to NASCAR racing with NEMCO Motorsports and Niece Motorsports in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series.

American Driver Juan Manuel Correa Lands Seat on Alfa Romeo's Formula 1 Program

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Friday, March 22, 2019
Auto racing, Formula One, Open wheel racing, Formula One constructors, Alfa Romeo in Formula One, Alfa Romeo, Sauber, Alfa Romeo in motorsport, Juan Manuel Fangio

ZURICH, March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Alfa Romeo Racing is pleased to announce that Juan Manuel Correa is joining the Formula 1 team as Development Driver.

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  • ZURICH, March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Alfa Romeo Racing is pleased to announce that Juan Manuel Correa is joining the Formula 1 team as Development Driver.
  • The 19-year-old is the only American-flag driver currently competing in the 2019 FIA Formula 2 Championship, and the only American presencein Formula 1 as well.
  • Frdric Vasseur, Team Principal Alfa Romeo Racing and CEO Sauber Motorsport AG: "We are happy to announce that Juan Manuel Correa has joined Alfa Romeo Racing.
  • Juan Manuel Correa, Development Driver Alfa Romeo Racing: "To have received this opportunity, and to be a part of such an iconic team and brand in motorsports, Formula 1 in particular, is a privilege for any driver.

Soleus Air Announces Primary Sponsorship of Driver Brandon Jones at 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series, Kentucky Speedway

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Friday, March 22, 2019
NASCAR, Auto racing, Motorsport, Kyle Busch Motorsports, NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series, Kyle Busch

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Soleus Air announces its primary sponsorship of driver Brandon Jones at the 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Race on July 11, 2019 at Kentucky Speedway.

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  • CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Soleus Air announces its primary sponsorship of driver Brandon Jones at the 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Race on July 11, 2019 at Kentucky Speedway.
  • Soleus Air is known for its product design and innovation in air conditioning, dehumidification, air circulation and purification, and heating.
  • "Soleus Air is excited to work with Brandon Jones and Kyle Busch Motorsports again this year," said Tyler Scott, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing for Soleus Air.
  • "Brandon does his best racing when he's in Soleus Air sponsored equipment, so we are confident that he is sure to get his first win and take Soleus Air and KBM to victory lane in 2019!"

FIA World Rally Championship Expands Coverage Capabilities Using LiveU HEVC Technologies Across 10 Events in 2019

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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Rally racing, World Rally Championship, Auto racing, Carlos del Barrio, Daniel Solà

LiveU has already helped bring enhanced coverage of Rallye Monte-Carlo and Rally Sweden to viewers in 2019, with another eight events also set to benefit.

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  • LiveU has already helped bring enhanced coverage of Rallye Monte-Carlo and Rally Sweden to viewers in 2019, with another eight events also set to benefit.
  • They include: Tour de Corse, Rally de Portugal, Rally Italia Sardegna, Rally Finland, ADAC Rallye Deutschland, Rally Turkey, Wales Rally GB and Rally RACC Catalunya Rally de Espaa.
  • Florian Ruth, Director of Content and Production, WRC Promoter, said, "We are using three LU600 HEVC-equipped units with associated LiveU server technology and LiveU Central for overall management.
  • HEVC is very important for us to significantly reduce bandwidth and LiveU has fitted smoothly into our production workflows.

NFP Named Official 2019 IndyCar Classic Sponsor of Juncos Racing at Circuit of the Americas

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Juncos Racing, Kyle Kaiser, Indy Racing League, Auto racing, Motorsport in the United States

The Classic is taking place at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) on March 24, 2019, in Austin, Texas.

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  • The Classic is taking place at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) on March 24, 2019, in Austin, Texas.
  • In its second consecutive year, the NFP-Juncos partnership reflects NFP's commitment to connecting with clients, employees and racing fans through a corporate partnership.
  • "We're excited to continue our support for Juncos Racing and Kyle Kaiser," said Chairman and CEO of NFP, Doug Hammond.
  • "We are grateful to have the renewed support of NFP as we take to the speedway this season," said Juncos Racing owner Ricardo Juncos.

Racing Fans Finish First as Marriott International Extends Marketing Partnership with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport

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Thursday, March 14, 2019
Auto racing, Mercedes-Benz, Motorsport, Petronas, Prime Minister's Department, Automotive industry, Mercedes-AMG, Toto Wolff

BETHESDA, Md., March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the upcoming F1 season, beginning March 17, Marriott International is revving up and expanding its marketing partnership with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the upcoming F1 season, beginning March 17, Marriott International is revving up and expanding its marketing partnership with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport.
  • "Our marketing partnership with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport team will give Marriott Bonvoy members, many of whom are fans of the team, the opportunity to pursue their passion for the sport," said Karin Timpone, Global Marketing Officer, Marriott International.
  • "We are delighted to expand our marketing partnership with Marriott International," said Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport.
  • The new agreement not only extends the marketing partnership of seven years, but also significantly expands it.

TIBCO and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Continue Successful, Innovative Partnership in 2019

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Thursday, March 14, 2019
Mercedes-Benz, Companies, Spotfire, Petronas, Mercedes-AMG, TIBCO Software, Automotive industry, Auto racing

Now preparing for their tenth season in Formula One, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport has both considerable experience and an immense amount of data.

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  • Now preparing for their tenth season in Formula One, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport has both considerable experience and an immense amount of data.
  • "Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport are committed to developing the car throughout the season to stay ahead of competition.
  • Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport has run millions of race simulations with TIBCO Spotfire, examining different variables to assess the results of minor changes.
  • TIBCO, Spotfire, and the TIBCO logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TIBCO Software Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.