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Carvana, Jimmie Johnson Unveil New Richard Petty-Inspired Paint Scheme Ahead of Daytona 500 Race

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today unveiled a new paint scheme for Jimmie Johnson’s No.

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  • Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today unveiled a new paint scheme for Jimmie Johnson’s No.
  • Created in partnership with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™, the design pays tribute to the Petty family’s illustrious 75-year tenure in racing.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240201156536/en/
    Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today unveiled a new paint scheme for Jimmie Johnson’s No.
  • Access to a first look at the newly outfitted race car is available on NASCAR.com, and on all of Carvana Racing’s social channels.

Carvana Announces Continued Partnership with Jimmie Johnson and Legacy Motor Club for Upcoming 2024 NASCAR Season

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today announced the continuation of its partnership with racing legend Jimmie Johnson and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ in 2024.

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  • Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today announced the continuation of its partnership with racing legend Jimmie Johnson and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ in 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116152473/en/
    Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today announced the continuation of its partnership with racing legend Jimmie Johnson and LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ in 2024.
  • “I’m so proud to represent Carvana for a second NASCAR season, and our fourth season overall as partners, at some of my favorite races,” said Johnson.
  • Carvana will unveil the Daytona 500 paint scheme before the start of the 2024 season in February.

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.

New Study by Solera Reveals More Than Half of Small Fleets Are Prioritizing AI for Operations

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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To uncover insights on how small fleets are feeling about their industry and top opportunities moving forward, Solera conducted a survey of 300 small- and medium-sized fleet decision makers in July 2023.

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  • To uncover insights on how small fleets are feeling about their industry and top opportunities moving forward, Solera conducted a survey of 300 small- and medium-sized fleet decision makers in July 2023.
  • Especially as small to mid-sized fleets look to compete with larger businesses, closing the logistics technology gap can help these shippers improve operations, reduce costs, and manage their drivers.
  • Solera representatives will be onsite to share more about the company’s Fleet Solutions and how SMBs can integrate them into their current operations.
  • To learn more about how fleets can future-proof operations using technology, visit www.solera.com .

AMMO, Inc. Announces Jared Smith as its New Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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“Today I, along with the Board of Directors, am pleased to announce that industry veteran Jared Smith has been named Chief Executive Officer and will become a Director of AMMO and GunBroker.com,” said Fred Wagenhals, AMMO’s current CEO and Chairman.

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  • “Today I, along with the Board of Directors, am pleased to announce that industry veteran Jared Smith has been named Chief Executive Officer and will become a Director of AMMO and GunBroker.com,” said Fred Wagenhals, AMMO’s current CEO and Chairman.
  • “I will remain Executive Chairman of AMMO and GunBroker.com and will be a strategic advisor to the Company and Jared to assist in the transition.
  • During his tenure at Fiocchi, he held multiple positions, including Director of Procurement and Supply Chain, and subsequently, Vice President of International Strategy and Development.
  • I look forward to an exciting and successful future for AMMO and GunBroker.com.”

Charter Bus and Shuttle Fleet Leader GOGO Charters Now Operating in Charlotte

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GOGO Charters ®, the premier national charter bus and shuttle brand, announced today its official launch servicing Charlotte .

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GOGO Charters ®, the premier national charter bus and shuttle brand, announced today its official launch servicing Charlotte .
  • GOGO Charters will offer one-time and recurring group transportation services for a variety of trips, events and special occasions.
  • Whether you need to rent a charter bus for employee shuttles to your office in Charlotte Center City, a field trip to Carowinds theme park or a visit to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, GOGO Charters has you covered.
  • "Charlotte is a hub of southern hospitality and business innovation, and the city deserves a group transportation solution that matches," said Farzin Parsa, President of GOGO Charters.

Racing History Revived: Oldest Known NASCAR Champion Car Featured in Documentary, on Display at Henry Ford Museum

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hagerty Drivers Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, debuts its documentary on the history of the oldest known NASCAR championship car, titled "The Fabulous Hudson Hornet."

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  • The film uncovers the serendipitous turn of events that led the small Detroit manufacturer to become a standout champion in the emerging stock car racing craze of post-war America.
  • At the center of the story is a humble, self-trained racer named Herb Thomas, one of stock car racing's first stars.
  • A special exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation opened this past weekend in conjunction with the debut of the documentary.
  • The influential race car featured in the film, will be displayed at the museum until October 22, 2023.

Fifth Third Bank Surprises Louisville and Charlotte Families on Fifth Third Day with Gift of College Savings

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Fifth Third Bank, National Association, surprised 94 newborns and their families for being born on a special day: 5/3.

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  • Fifth Third Bank, National Association, surprised 94 newborns and their families for being born on a special day: 5/3.
  • Babies born across 17 hospitals in the Charlotte and Louisville areas on “Fifth Third Day” received a $1,053 Gift of College® gift card to be used toward a 529 college savings account.
  • The Bank has hosted Fifth Third Day Babies in Cincinnati, Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Indianapolis.
  • This year, Fifth Third is extending its Fifth Third Babies gift of $1,053 to open a 529 college savings plan to all our communities with the 5/3 Babies Sweepstakes 1.

Baker Hill Hosts Prosper 2023 with Record Attendance

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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CARMEL, Ind., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baker Hill, a leading financial technology provider in delivering solutions for loan origination, risk management and analytics, announced that Prosper 2023 was among its most successful user conferences to date, with 65 financial institutions from across the U.S. in attendance, as well as eight of the company's fintech partners, who sponsored the event.

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  • Throughout the three-day event, attendees discovered ways to best leverage Baker Hill NextGen® and explored the trends shaping the future of the financial industry.
  • "Prosper 2023 was one of our largest user conferences to date with nearly 200 attendees.
  • The Baker Hill team was proud to host so many of our valued bank and credit union clients, as well as our partners in person this year," said John M. Deignan, president and CEO of Baker Hill.
  • Given the success of this year's event, Baker Hill's team is looking forward to Prosper 2024."

Baker Hill Announces Jim Marous as Prosper 2023 Keynote Speaker

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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CARMEL, Ind., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Baker Hill, a leading financial technology provider in delivering solutions for loan origination, risk management and analytics, has announced that Jim Marous, one of the top five financial industry influencers in the U.S. and co-publisher of The Financial Brand, will headline the agenda for Prosper 2023, which will take place in Scottsdale, Arizona April 23-25. Dale Jarrett, NASCAR Hall of Famer and three-time Daytona 500 winner, will be closing out the agenda with a motivational session to conclude Baker Hill's premier user conference.

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  • "At Prosper, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with some of the industry's most knowledgeable and visionary leaders in the lending space, and Jim exemplifies this.
  • We look forward to his keynote presentation and Dale's closing session, as well as the other panels and speaking sessions that comprise this year's packed agenda," said John Deignan, president and CEO of Baker Hill.
  • Jim Marous is consistently rated as one of the top 5 most influential people in banking and one of the most sought-after keynote speakers for industry and corporate events.
  • For more information or to register for Prosper 2023, visit bakerhill.com/prosper .