Motorsport

Porsche 963 of Porsche Penske Motorsport victorious after gripping 24 Hours of Daytona

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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7 Porsche 963 fielded by the Porsche Penske Motorsport factory team has won the 24 Hours of Daytona.

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  • 7 Porsche 963 fielded by the Porsche Penske Motorsport factory team has won the 24 Hours of Daytona.
  • “The entire Porsche Penske Motorsport works team and everyone at the development center in Weissach [Germany] have worked extremely hard to lay the foundations for this success.
  • Four Porsche 963, two from Porsche Penske Motorsport and two from our strong customer teams, made it through without any major technical problems – that’s quite a feat in itself.
  • Daytona was definitely worth the trip for us.”
    “An amazing day for the entire Porsche Penske Motorsport organization,” said Roger Penske, Founder and Chairman of the Penske Corporation.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and Lexus to Exhibit at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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Toyota City, Japan, Dec 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and Lexus plan to exhibit at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024*1 to be held at Makuhari Messe (in Chiba City, Japan) for three days from January 12 to 14, 2024.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Dec 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and Lexus plan to exhibit at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024*1 to be held at Makuhari Messe (in Chiba City, Japan) for three days from January 12 to 14, 2024.
  • Displays are to be held under the banner of "Getting more passionate about cars with car lovers", and Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda, a.k.a.
  • The TGR and Lexus displays are to feature vehicles and parts under such themes as "Beloved cars", "Customization", and "Motorsports".
  • During the event, TGR and Lexus also plan to hold talk sessions featuring racing drivers and development engineers, as well as demo runs.

Lottery.com Inc. Announces $18 Million Commitment from Prosperity Investment Management

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Partnership, Le Mans, Acquisition, UCIL, Sport, Motorsport, Prosperity, Organization, Sportsbook.com, Retail

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lottery.com Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRY, LTRYW) (“Lottery.com” or the “Company”), a leading technology company that is transforming how, where, and when the lottery is played, is pleased to announce an $18 million investment commitment from Prosperity Investment Management (“Prosperity”).

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lottery.com Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRY, LTRYW) (“Lottery.com” or the “Company”), a leading technology company that is transforming how, where, and when the lottery is played, is pleased to announce an $18 million investment commitment from Prosperity Investment Management (“Prosperity”).
  • "I’m excited to have Prosperity be part of the resurgence of Lottery.com and the genesis of Sports.com.
  • These partnerships underscore the Company's commitment to integrating a dynamic sports experience with wellness, aligning perfectly with the broader vision of Prosperity in the sports industry.
  • Lottery.com is poised to redefine the industry's landscape, bolstered by the synergistic partnership with Prosperity Investment Management, UCIL, and the exciting new ventures under the Sports.com brand.”

Öhlins Racing Returns to Essen Motor Show with Expanded Range of Leading-Edge Suspension Products

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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UPPLANDS VÄSBY, Sweden, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time in 10 years, Tenneco’s world-renowned Öhlins Racing business is returning to the Essen Motor Show, now through December 10 at Messe Essen, and it’s bringing a dramatically expanded range of leading-edge suspension products for today’s most discerning tuning and racing enthusiasts.

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  • UPPLANDS VÄSBY, Sweden, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time in 10 years, Tenneco’s world-renowned Öhlins Racing business is returning to the Essen Motor Show, now through December 10 at Messe Essen, and it’s bringing a dramatically expanded range of leading-edge suspension products for today’s most discerning tuning and racing enthusiasts.
  • In addition to its industry-leading Road & Track, Advanced Track Day and Motorsport series suspension technologies, Öhlins will display two of the show’s most impressive tuning and racing vehicles – each equipped with Öhlins technologies.
  • “The Essen Motor Show is a must-see event for anyone who wants to explore the latest and best technologies for the tuning and racing markets,” said Robert Brinkmark, director of sales and marketing, Öhlins Racing.
  • To learn more about these and other leading-edge suspension products, stop by the Öhlins exhibit (Hall 3, Stand B24) at the Essen Motor Show, contact your local Öhlins retailer or visit www.ohlins.com .

PUMA Brings Two Geniuses Together: Magnus Carlsen and Pep Guardiola

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Fashion, Entertainment, Retail, Sports, Football, Celebrity, General Sports, City Football Academy, Club, City, Guardiola, Cobra Golf, Multimedia, Culture, Chess.com, Magnus, Marketing, TIME, Movement, Etihad Campus, Interview, PUMA, Instinct, Athlete, Sport, World Chess Championship, News, City of Manchester Stadium, Sports equipment, Management, Motorsport, Basketball, Manchester City F.C., Golf, Running

Global sports company PUMA, together with Manchester City Football Club and Chess.com, launches an exclusive talk between two geniuses: Pep Guardiola from the football world and Magnus Carlsen from the chess world.

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  • Global sports company PUMA, together with Manchester City Football Club and Chess.com, launches an exclusive talk between two geniuses: Pep Guardiola from the football world and Magnus Carlsen from the chess world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231212412086/en/
    Magnus Carlsen and Pep Guardiola shared unforgettable moments from their careers and elaborated on strategies and tactics in both sports.
  • It turned out that I was better at chess, so I continued to do that”, said Magnus Carlsen, Five-time World Chess Champion.
  • Pep and Magnus analyzed specific goals and moves, emphasizing the importance of patience, strategy, and adapting to the opponent's actions.

PUMA x VIVID VISIONS by Andrew Burgess: a Textile-to-Textile Fashion Experiment

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Sports, Professional Services, Recycling, Sustainability, Other Sports, Environment, Fashion, Textiles, Retail, Green Technology, Soccer, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Manufacturing, FIBRE, VIVID, Sewing, Research, Spin, Euro, Beauty, Polymerization, Collection, Learning, Polymer, Cobra Golf, Multimedia, Culture, Textile, Football, Marketing, Upcycling, Olympique de Marseille, PUMA, Loop, Filter, Communication, Athlete, Knitting, A.C. Milan, Clothing, Basketball, Motorsport, Borussia Dortmund, Golf, Running

Global sports company PUMA reveals a new collaboration with US upcycler, Andrew Burgess and his brand VIVID VISIONS with the launch of an experimental one-off capsule collection.

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  • Global sports company PUMA reveals a new collaboration with US upcycler, Andrew Burgess and his brand VIVID VISIONS with the launch of an experimental one-off capsule collection.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207975265/en/
    Global sports company PUMA reveals a new collaboration with US upcycler, Andrew Burgess and his brand VIVID VISIONS with the launch of an experimental one-off capsule collection.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Working closely with PUMA, Andrew has created five designs, each crafted entirely from PUMA’s recycled polyester RE:FIBRE fabric.
  • Find images and videos of the PUMA x VIVID VISIONS by Andrew Burgess shoot here and watch Andrew’s Thread The Loop Series to learn about his experience with RE:FIBRE in the run-up to the collection, here .

PUMA Scale-up Their Textile-to-textile Recycling Technology, Creating All Future Replica Football Kit Using RE:FIBRE Technology

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Global sports company PUMA has today announced that it has scaled up its textile recycling innovation, RE:FIBRE, replacing recycled polyester with RE:FIBRE technology in all PUMA football Club and Federation replica jerseys from 2024 onwards.

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  • Global sports company PUMA has today announced that it has scaled up its textile recycling innovation, RE:FIBRE, replacing recycled polyester with RE:FIBRE technology in all PUMA football Club and Federation replica jerseys from 2024 onwards.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205250478/en/
    Global sports company PUMA has today announced that it has scaled up its textile recycling innovation, RE:FIBRE, replacing recycled polyester with RE:FIBRE technology in all PUMA football Club and Federation replica jerseys from 2024 onwards.
  • Through the RE:FIBRE program, PUMA is keen to address the challenge of textile waste via a long-term solution for recycling.
  • Dissolve, Filter and Polymerize: Melting down the shredded polyester and ridding them of previous dyes through a chemical recycling process.

Leah Pruett Steps Away From NHRA Competition to Focus on Family, Hall of Fame Racer Tony Stewart to Drive Dodge//SRT Direct Connection NHRA Top Fuel Dragster in 2024

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Pruett, a fan favorite who has driven almost her entire NHRA pro career under the Dodge and Mopar banner, will continue as a Dodge Direct Connection and Mopar brand ambassador during the 2024 season.

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  • Pruett, a fan favorite who has driven almost her entire NHRA pro career under the Dodge and Mopar banner, will continue as a Dodge Direct Connection and Mopar brand ambassador during the 2024 season.
  • Stewart will make his 2024 Top Fuel driving debut at the season-opening NHRA Gatornationals, March 7-10.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Hall of Fame racer Tony Stewart as the new full-time driver of the Dodge//SRT Direct Connection Top Fuel dragster for the upcoming 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Pro Drag Racing Series," said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer – Stellantis.
  • We're extremely excited that Leah will continue next year as an at-track ambassador for our brands.

duPont REGISTRY Group names Javier Villamizar and Sandeep Chugani to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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MIAMI, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- duPont REGISTRY Group announces the nomination of Javier Villamizar and Sandeep Chugani to its Board of Directors. These dynamic additions will bring decades of invaluable expertise, credibility, and strategic guidance, and further strengthen the Group's expansion.

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  • Operating Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisors, Javier Villamizar, and Senior Partner and Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group, Sandeep Chugani, Bring Decades of Strategic Growth and Elevation
    MIAMI, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- duPont REGISTRY Group announces the nomination of Javier Villamizar and Sandeep Chugani to its Board of Directors.
  • "We're thrilled to have Javier and Sandeep join our Board," says Christian Clerc, Chairman of duPont REGISTRY Group.
  • Villamizar has extensive experience in technology and telecom ventures, bringing his unique perspective from the financial and technology industry.
  • "I'm honored to join the duPont REGISTRY Group Board of Directors.

Backcountry Announces Sale of European Subsidiary, Bergfreunde

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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PARK CITY, Utah, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Backcountry, the leading, premium specialty retailer of outdoor gear and apparel, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its European subsidiary, Bergfreunde, to Decathlon, a global sporting goods retailer based in France. This strategic decision will allow Backcountry to reduce leverage and focus on amplifying its core business in the North American market.

Key Points: 
  • This strategic decision will allow Backcountry to reduce leverage and focus on amplifying its core business in the North American market.
  • The successful partnership with Backcountry has positioned Bergfreunde to further grow its European footprint alongside Decathlon, with its 45+ years of experience and deep international roots within the outdoor market.
  • "Closing this deal will allow Backcountry to focus on furthering its commitment to the North American market, as well as explore new opportunities to expand the Backcountry brand."
  • J.P. Morgan Securities acted as financial advisor to Backcountry and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP acted as legal advisor.