Auto racing

BorgWarner Celebrates 2021 Indianapolis 500 Winner Helio Castroneves with Renowned Borg-Warner Trophy® Presentation

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Auto racing, Indianapolis 500, BorgWarner, Open wheel racing, Auburn Hills, Michigan, Borg-Warner Trophy, Hélio Castroneves, Ray Harroun, Indianapolis, Trophy

INDIANAPOLIS, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In Victory Circle at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), BorgWarner President and CEO, Frdric Lissalde,presented the Borg-Warner Trophy to the 2021 Indianapolis 500 winner, Helio Castroneves of Brazil.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In Victory Circle at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), BorgWarner President and CEO, Frdric Lissalde,presented the Borg-Warner Trophy to the 2021 Indianapolis 500 winner, Helio Castroneves of Brazil.
  • "BorgWarner is thrilled to present the Borg-Warner Trophy to Helio Castroneves, as the winner of the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500," said Lissalde.
  • The Borg-Warner Trophy features the sterling silver image of every Indianapolis 500 winner dating back to Ray Harroun in 1911.
  • The Borg-Warner Trophy, BorgWarner Championship Driver's Trophy, and BorgWarner Championship Team Owner's Trophy are trademarks of BorgWarner Inc.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Sets Sail in Search of Sardinian Success

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Friday, May 28, 2021
Rally racing, Auto racing, Rallying, Rally Italia Sardegna, Dani Sordo, Ott Tänak

Rally Italia Sardegna returns to its traditional June date this year after the 2020 edition was switched to the autumn.

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  • Rally Italia Sardegna returns to its traditional June date this year after the 2020 edition was switched to the autumn.
  • The stages are fast but narrow and lined with bushes, trees and rocks, making them tricky for the drivers too.
  • "We had a fantastic result in Portugal and that gives us a good feeling moving onto another gravel rally in Sardinia.
  • "I'm sure that Sardinia will be another demanding rally for us, opening the road again like in Portugal.

Tear-off Manufacturer Racing Optics Named as INDYCAR Partner

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Friday, May 28, 2021
Auto racing, Motorsport, Open wheel racing, Formula racing, IndyCar Series, IndyCar, Open-wheel car

INDIANAPOLIS, May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Racing Optics, Inc. the industry leader in multilayer, laminated tear-offs, has signed a multiyear agreement to become an official partner of INDYCAR and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, May 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Racing Optics, Inc. the industry leader in multilayer, laminated tear-offs, has signed a multiyear agreement to become an official partner of INDYCAR and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
  • Among its diverse product line, Racing Optics manufactures the multilayer tear-offs used on the Aeroscreen safety device equipped on every NTT INDYCAR SERIES car.
  • "Racing Optics has been an integral partner to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES," INDYCAR President Jay Frye said.
  • INDYCAR is the Indianapolis-based governing body for North America's premier open-wheel auto racing series known as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.

ForeverLawn of the Carolinas Set to Sponsor Jeffrey Earnhardt and JD Motorsports in Xfinity Series Race

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Friday, May 28, 2021
NASCAR, Auto racing, Motorsport in the United States, Jeffrey Earnhardt, JD Motorsports, American people of German descent, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Death of Dale Earnhardt

Jeffrey Earnhardt will drive the #0 Camaro, affectionately dubbed the #BlackandGreenGrassMachine by his fans, sporting the popular ForeverLawn paint scheme.

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  • Jeffrey Earnhardt will drive the #0 Camaro, affectionately dubbed the #BlackandGreenGrassMachine by his fans, sporting 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 May 29 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway is the next race in the agreement.
  • "We are so excited to support Jeffrey Earnhardt in the Charlotte race," said Michele Horn, owner of ForeverLawn of the Carolinas.
  • For more information about ForeverLawn products call ForeverLawn of the Carolinas at 919.342.8750, or visit carolinas.foreverlawn.com.

Dover Motorsports, Inc Reports Closing on Nashville Property

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Motor Sports, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Sports, Stock car racing, NASCAR, Auto racing, Dover Motorsports, Nashville Superspeedway, Dover International Speedway

Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) reports that on May 26, 2021, we closed on the sale of approximately 350 acres of property near our Nashville Superspeedway pursuant to an agreement with an entity owned by Panattoni Development Company.

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  • Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) reports that on May 26, 2021, we closed on the sale of approximately 350 acres of property near our Nashville Superspeedway pursuant to an agreement with an entity owned by Panattoni Development Company.
  • Proceeds from the sale, less closing costs, were approximately $14.35 million.
  • The purchaser had previously paid to us a $500,000 deposit that was credited to the purchase price.
  • Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a promoter of NASCAR sanctioned motorsports events in the United States whose subsidiaries own and operate Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware and Nashville Superspeedway near Nashville, Tennessee.

AMMO, Inc. & GunBroker.com Partner with Richard Childress Racing to Sponsor the Our Motorsports No. 23 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Defense, Sports, Manufacturing, Motor Sports, Other Manufacturing, Other Defense, Hunting, NASCAR Xfinity Series, Ty Dillon, Stock car racing, Auto racing, Motorsport in the United States, NTS Motorsports, EchoPark 250, AMMO, Inc., GunBroker.com, AMMO, INC., GUNBROKER.COM

23 Chevrolet driven this weekend by Ty Dillon in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) race to be held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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  • 23 Chevrolet driven this weekend by Ty Dillon in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) race to be held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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    AMMO, Inc. & GunBroker.com Partner with Richard Childress Racing to Sponsor the Our Motorsports No.
  • 23 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (Photo: Business Wire)
    Im thankful for the opportunity to drive the No.
  • Fred Wagenhals, AMMOs Chairman and CEO stated that Richard is a valued member of the AMMO Board of Directors.

AMMO, Inc. & GunBroker.com Partner with Richard Childress Racing to Sponsor the Our Motorsports No. 23 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Auto racing, Stock car racing, Motorsport, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR, Ty Dillon

23 Chevrolet driven this weekend by Ty Dillon in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) race to be held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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  • 23 Chevrolet driven this weekend by Ty Dillon in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) race to be held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
  • Fred Wagenhals, AMMOs Chairman and CEO stated that Richard is a valued member of the AMMO Board of Directors.
  • Our team was excited to leap at the opportunity to partner with a NASCAR Hall of Fame Team owner and AMMO Board member and sponsor the No.
  • AMMO, RCR and NASCAR are supported by the same collection of patriotic 2nd Amendment shooting and hunting enthusiasts.

Clean Power and PowerTap Announces Sponsorship of Andretti Steinbrenner Autosport

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Auto racing, Motorsport, Motor vehicles, Hydrogen economy, Emerging technologies, Andretti, Hydrogen vehicle, Indy Lights, Steinbrenner family

Clean Power is pleased to announce that PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp. will be featured as the primary sponsor on the No.

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  • Clean Power is pleased to announce that PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp. will be featured as the primary sponsor on the No.
  • Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, PowerTap Hydrogen, Clean Power is focused on the PowerTap intellectual property to develop cost-effective infrastructure for incorporating hydrogen fueling into daily life.
  • "We are excited to welcome PowerTap Hydrogen to the Andretti-Steinbrenner partner ecosphere," said George Michael Steinbrenner IV, owner, Steinbrenner Racing.
  • "It is great to have PowerTap Hydrogen within the team represented on Devlin DeFrancescos Indy Lights car," said Michael Andretti, Chairman and CEO, Andretti Autosport.

Indianapolis 500 Coverage Live on SiriusXM

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Auto racing, Open wheel racing, Motorsport, Penske Corporation, United States Grand Prix, Indianapolis 500, IndyCar, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

NEW YORK, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SiriusXM, the Official Satellite Radio Partner of INDYCAR, the sanctioning body for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, will offer nationwide coverage of the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

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  • NEW YORK, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --SiriusXM, the Official Satellite Radio Partner of INDYCAR, the sanctioning body for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, will offer nationwide coverage of the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
  • SiriusXM listeners will have access to the live call of the race from Indianapolis Motor Speedway this Sunday, May 30.
  • Pre-race coverage begins at 11:00 am ET, with the green flag scheduled to start the race at approximately 12:45 pm ET, on SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation (SiriusXM channel 205) and NBC Sports Audio (SiriusXM channel 211).
  • Rossi, a seven-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES race winner, won the Indianapolis 500 in 2016 as the first American rookie to win at Indianapolis since 1928.

AMD and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team Partner to Power High-Octane Gameplay for a Competitive Edge

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Auto racing, Formula One, Mercedes-Benz in Formula One, Motorsport, Brackley, Mercedes-Benz in motorsport, Mercedes-AMG, Petronas, Mercedes, Advanced Micro Devices, eSports, Formula One Esports Series

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and BRACKLEY, United Kingdom, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) andthe Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team , the esports arm of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, announced a new partnership to empower the team with championship-level computing technologies and performance for competitive virtual racing.

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  • SANTA CLARA, Calif. and BRACKLEY, United Kingdom, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) andthe Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team , the esports arm of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, announced a new partnership to empower the team with championship-level computing technologies and performance for competitive virtual racing.
  • Optimized for esports gaming, AMD hardware and software technologies will provide the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team drivers with ultra-fast click to response times, the smoothest driving experience, and an unmatched competitive edge for virtual racing.
  • AMD will also contribute gaming systems to a new Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Training Facility, expected to be launched later in 2021, in Brackley, UK.
  • The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team is the esports team of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.