Open wheel racing

Rolling into Retail and e-tail for the Holidays: All-New Rollplay Powered Ride-On Vehicles Designed for Budding Thrill Seekers

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Kart racing, Open wheel racing, Surfboard

The driving activity itself helps the littlest drivers develop hand-eye-coordination as they find new roads.

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  • The driving activity itself helps the littlest drivers develop hand-eye-coordination as they find new roads.
  • The FLEX Kart folds down to a super-small size, perfect to stow in tight places (city dwellers, take note) or take on the go.
  • Rubber traction strips on rugged oversized wheels are perfect for kids who want to crank it up a notch.
  • The company is engaged in serving local consumer markets around the globe with a strong portfolio of trusted consumer brands.

TriMas Announces Agreement to Acquire Affaba & Ferrari

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Supply chain management, Food, Beverage, Logistics, Supply chain management, Transport, Manufacturing, Retail, Auto racing, Cars, Open wheel racing, Enzo Ferrari, Scuderia Ferrari, Ferrari

TriMas (NASDAQ: TRS) announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Affaba & Ferrari Srl, a designer and manufacturer of precision caps and closures for food & beverage and industrial product applications.

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  • TriMas (NASDAQ: TRS) announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Affaba & Ferrari Srl, a designer and manufacturer of precision caps and closures for food & beverage and industrial product applications.
  • We are excited to announce an agreement between TriMas and the Ferrari family, said Thomas Amato, President and Chief Executive Officer of TriMas.
  • Affaba & Ferrari was founded by Rosanna Affaba in 1949 in Borgo San Giovanni, Italy, where it continues to operate today.
  • TriMas planned acquisition of Affaba & Ferrari represents TriMas fourth acquisition in the packaging market since early 2019, and is consistent with the strategy to further build out its packaging platform.

Arrow Electronics Helps Disabled Driver Sam Schmidt Return to Competitive Racing

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Health, Sports, Technology, Surgery, Other Technology, Other Health, Motor Sports, Open wheel racing, Formula racing, IndyCar Series, Sam Schmidt, Chevrolet

Disabled IndyCar race car driver Sam Schmidt has returned to auto racing with the help of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW), besting more than a dozen drivers in a recent two-day competition.

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  • Disabled IndyCar race car driver Sam Schmidt has returned to auto racing with the help of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE:ARW), besting more than a dozen drivers in a recent two-day competition.
  • He returned to competitive racing in Arrows newest Semi-Autonomous Motorcar (SAM), a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette modified with electronic head and voice controls.
  • Schmidt was invited to race in the Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge, a national racing series for amateur drivers who modify street cars for competition.
  • "This technology could eventually help a disabled person simply drive themselves to workthat's the one thing most disabled people want to do, Schmidt said.

Honda Claims Third Consecutive INDYCAR title, Dixon His Sixth Drivers' Championship at St. Petersburg Season Finale

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Open wheel racing, Auto racing, Formula racing, Chip Ganassi Racing, IndyCar Series, Scott Dixon, Honda Indy Toronto, Indianapolis 500

For Honda and Honda Performance Development, the company's North American racing division, today's result marks the first championship "three-peat" of titles in the 27-year history of HPD.

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  • For Honda and Honda Performance Development, the company's North American racing division, today's result marks the first championship "three-peat" of titles in the 27-year history of HPD.
  • Today's 100-lap season finale took place in hot and very humid conditions, resulting in a brief, light rain shower with approximately 20 laps remaining.
  • Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Started 11th, finished third; has won his sixth INDYCAR Drivers' Championship:"It's all the team.
  • We will celebrate tonight, but our next goal is to bring even more Honda power to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES in 2021."

Carvana Partners with 7-Time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson and Chip Ganassi Racing in INDYCAR

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Saturday, October 24, 2020
Motor Sports, Sports, Data management, Automotive, Technology, Other Automotive, General Automotive, Software, Performance & Special Interest, Internet, Fleet management, Auto racing, Motorsport, Open wheel racing, Chip Ganassi, IndyCar, Carvana (NYSE: CVNA), Chip Ganassi Racing

Leading online auto retailer Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) announced today it will be the primary partner for 7-time NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Champion Jimmie Johnson and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) for the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing season in the newly-formed Carvana Chip Ganassi Racing entry.

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  • Leading online auto retailer Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) announced today it will be the primary partner for 7-time NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Champion Jimmie Johnson and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) for the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing season in the newly-formed Carvana Chip Ganassi Racing entry.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201024005003/en/
    Carvana will be the primary partner for 7-time NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Champion Jimmie Johnson and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) for the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing season in the newly-formed Carvana Chip Ganassi Racing entry.
  • Were looking forward to that shared challenger mindset, teamed up with Chip Ganassi Racing, for what is sure to be a fun, exciting racing season.
  • Today his teams include three cars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and two cars in the NASCAR Cup Series.

Double Poles for Acura at Road Atlanta

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Friday, October 16, 2020
Auto racing, Formula racing, Open wheel racing, Acura, Hélio Castroneves, Simon Pagenaud, Team Penske, WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Juan Pablo Montoya, Alexander Rossi, Honda NSX, Acura ARX-05

The pole is the second of the season for Cameron, and the fourth consecutive WeatherTech SportsCar Championship pole for Acura Team Penske this season, a streak that started at Road America in August.

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  • The pole is the second of the season for Cameron, and the fourth consecutive WeatherTech SportsCar Championship pole for Acura Team Penske this season, a streak that started at Road America in August.
  • Taylor completed the front-row sweep for Acura, in the car he will share with Helio Castroneves and Alexander Rossi tomorrow, while Cameron's co-drivers at Road Atlanta will be Juan Pablo Montoya and Simon Pagenaud as Acura Team Penske seeks a fourth consecutive victory tomorrow.
  • Live network television coverage from Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta begins at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, October 17, for six hours on the NBC Sports Network.
  • Our Acura NSX GT3 has been amazing and everyone at HPD has been amazing.

VELO Hosts "Mocktoberfest" McLaren Racing's Official Eifel Grand Prix Afterparty Headlined By DJ Oliver Heldens

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Saturday, October 10, 2020
Auto racing, Musicians, Open wheel racing, Velo, McLaren, Oliver Heldens, Auto racing, Musicians, Open wheel racing, Velo, McLaren, Oliver Heldens

- VELO x McLaren "Mocktoberfest" afterparty will feature performances from DJ's,Oliver Heldens, Purple Disco Machine and Stanton Warriors

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  • - VELO x McLaren "Mocktoberfest" afterparty will feature performances from DJ's,Oliver Heldens, Purple Disco Machine and Stanton Warriors
    LONDON, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --VELO, a leading nicotine pouch brand, will host Mocktoberfest - McLaren Racing's official virtual afterparty at this weekend's Eifel Grand Prix.
  • The afterparty on German soil will feature performances from globally renowned DJ Oliver Heldens and Purple Disco Machine.
  • DJ duo Stanton Warriors will open the party with a bespoke track inspired by the VELO x McLaren partnership.
  • The Mocktoberfest afterparty is the second of its kind from VELO following the hosting of the official afterparty of McLaren's 'HomeFest' for the Silverstone Grand Prix in August.

AutoNation Sponsored NTT INDYCAR® SERIES Drivers Show Support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Thursday, October 1, 2020
Open wheel racing, Auto racing, Motorsport, AutoNation, IndyCar Series, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Breast cancer awareness, Alexander Rossi, IndyCar

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), AutoNation, America's largest and most recognized automotive retailer, today announced that NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers, Jack Harvey, 2016 Indianapolis 500 Champion, Alexander Rossi and Marco Andretti will help AutoNation support it's Drive Pink (DRV PNK) initiative and kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), AutoNation, America's largest and most recognized automotive retailer, today announced that NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers, Jack Harvey, 2016 Indianapolis 500 Champion, Alexander Rossi and Marco Andretti will help AutoNation support it's Drive Pink (DRV PNK) initiative and kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
  • 98 AutoNation Honda Driver and two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES race winner agrees, "As race car drivers we often face challenges, but nothing compared to the challenges of those who are battling.
  • AutoNation is committed to drive out cancer as we race to over $25 Million donated to cancer treatment and research.
  • Since 2013, AutoNation has raised $25 million to drive out cancer, create awareness, and support critical research through its DRIVE PINK initiative, which was officially branded in 2015.

Realife Tech Announces Three-Year Partnership with Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Commencing with Dynamic Solutions to Welcome Fans Back Safely

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Brand management, Customer experience, Touchpoint, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Open wheel racing, Auto racing, Motorsport

This partnership is designed to connect and improve all fan engagement platforms through Realife Tech's Experience Automation Platform.

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  • This partnership is designed to connect and improve all fan engagement platforms through Realife Tech's Experience Automation Platform.
  • IMS went through a rigorous vetting process guided by NTT DATA, the Official Technology Partner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, to evaluate multiple potential mobile app platforms and ultimately recommended Realife Tech.
  • Realife Tech uses data aggregation from multiple touchpoints to create a single view of fans across their journey, allowing for greater connection and personalization.
  • "Realife Tech is dedicated to helping fans safely return to the traditions they know and love," said Brent Kocher, Chief Revenue Officer of Realife Tech.

Toyota Gazoo Racing Takes Le Mans Hat-Trick

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Monday, September 21, 2020
Formula racing, Open wheel racing, Auto racing, Toyota Gazoo Racing, Circuit de la Sarthe, Toyota, Green racing, Le Mans Prototypes, Kazuki Nakajima, Sébastien Buemi

Toyota City, Japan, Sept 21, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing earned a third consecutive overall Le Mans 24 Hours win with the TS050 HYBRID after a turbulent and ultimately-successful race at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Sept 21, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing earned a third consecutive overall Le Mans 24 Hours win with the TS050 HYBRID after a turbulent and ultimately-successful race at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
  • It is a big achievement for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing to win this big race for the third time in a row.
  • When the #7 car had the issue, it was all about winning the race for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and this was quite tough.
  • Everything was executed really well, so a big thank you to TOYOTA GAZOO Racing."