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Hilton Grand Vacations Completes Acquisition of Bluegreen Vacations

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) (“HGV” or “the Company”) today announced that it has completed the previously disclosed acquisition of Bluegreen Vacations.

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  • Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) (“HGV” or “the Company”) today announced that it has completed the previously disclosed acquisition of Bluegreen Vacations.
  • The all-cash transaction, with total consideration of approximately $1.5 billion, inclusive of net debt, broadens HGV’s offerings, customer reach and sales locations, creating a premier vacation ownership and experiences company.
  • “I’m thrilled to welcome Bluegreen Vacations to the HGV family, uniting two highly complementary businesses to further scale and diversify our best-in-class offering,” said Mark Wang, president and CEO of Hilton Grand Vacations.
  • “This combination adds approximately 200,000 members and expands our resort portfolio to nearly 200 properties in 14 new geographies and eight new states.

70 Acre Farms racing team headed to NASCAR Youth Series national racing

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three Nashville area young men are headed out to chase their NASCAR dreams. Having just last year competed in many local, regional and some national NASCAR youth series events, the boys are stepping up their goals on a national level. Matthew Leslie-Kubat age 12, Isaac Brown age 10, and Axel House age 9 have achieved great success in regional NASCAR youth series events. Between them the boys hold 7 local championship wins, 41+ local and regional first place finishes. Teaming up together in 2023 and headed into the 2024 race season under the 70 Acres Farm Motorsports brand the boys are looking to add a number of new titles to their list.

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  • Three young men from Nashville, Tennessee ages 12, 10 and 9 are chasing their NASCAR dream in the NASCAR Youth Series events.
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three Nashville area young men are headed out to chase their NASCAR dreams.
  • Having just last year competed in many local, regional and some national NASCAR youth series events, the boys are stepping up their goals on a national level.
  • Matthew Leslie-Kubat age 12, Isaac Brown age 10, and Axel House age 9 have achieved great success in regional NASCAR youth series events.

Focused Health Partners with Speedway Motorsports as Entitlement Sponsor of Two NASCAR Xfinity Series Races in 2024

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Friday, January 26, 2024
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The Focused Health 250 will take place on Saturday, March 23 during the NASCAR at COTA race weekend, airing live at 5 p.m.

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  • The Focused Health 250 will take place on Saturday, March 23 during the NASCAR at COTA race weekend, airing live at 5 p.m.
  • "Focused Health™ is excited to be an entitlement sponsor with Speedway Motorsports at two Xfinity races in 2024, each with a three-year agreement," said Holt, Co-Founder and CEO of Focused Health.
  • "This partnership provides Focused Health with a platform to educate NASCAR fans about affordable government-supported health insurance programs and healthcare options."
  • In addition to the Speedway Motorsports race entitlements, Focused Health will also market its brand for 20 races as a primary sponsor of Zane Smith's No.

Front Row Motorsports Extends Dog-Loving Relationship with Benebone

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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WESTPORT, Conn., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Front Row Motorsports (FRM) and Benebone, a leading USA-brand of durable chew toys for dogs, have extended their partnership and will continue to be a paws-itive partner of the 2021 Daytona 500 champion and proud dog-dad, Michael McDowell.

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  • Benebone will serve as the primary sponsor on the No.
  • Expanding on their first entry into NASCAR last season at Pocono, Benebone certainly knows the enthusiasm NASCAR fans have for the sport and their fur babies.
  • For McDowell, the continued partnership with Benebone is a perfect match as he and his family of five have a white Labrador named Willow, who loves to chew.
  • "It's great to continue this authentic partnership with Benebone," said McDowell.

MOTORSPORTS INDUSTRY VETERAN CHUCK SPICER JOINS KALITTA MOTORSPORTS AS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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YPSILANTI, Mich., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorsports industry veteran Chuck Spicer is the new business development manager at Kalitta Motorsports, the team announced today.

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  • YPSILANTI, Mich., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Motorsports industry veteran Chuck Spicer is the new business development manager at Kalitta Motorsports, the team announced today.
  • Spicer's passion for motorsports and keen understanding of the industry make him an invaluable addition to Team Kalitta.
  • "To say we're thrilled to bring Chuck to Team Kalitta would be a pretty big understatement," Team Kalitta general manager Chad Head said.
  • "Chuck has done it all in the motorsports business, and we're really fortunate to have him on our team.

Vet Tix Reaches Historic Milestone of 20+ Million Tickets Distributed to Our Nation's Heroes

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) is ecstatic to announce that the national nonprofit organization has distributed 20+ million free event tickets to our nation's heroes in cities across America.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) is ecstatic to announce that the national nonprofit organization has distributed 20+ million free event tickets to our nation's heroes in cities across America.
  • Moreover, we involve their family members, an essential and special part of the military and first responder communities."
  • In 2008, Vet Tix started as a grassroots movement with approximately 1,000 members and a handful of donors willing to contribute.
  • "Vet Tix is an incredible community partner to work with in getting tickets into the hands of Veterans and welcoming our military heroes to D-backs games."

DEWALT® Unveils Groundbreaking Equipment System: DEWALT POWERSHIFT™, an Electrified Line of Heavy-Duty Tools to Optimize Workflow of Concrete Jobsites

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Designed to meet the critical needs of concrete professionals – power, runtime, and ergonomics – the electrified line will allow users to transition away from gas-powered equipment, without compromising efficiency and performance.

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  • Designed to meet the critical needs of concrete professionals – power, runtime, and ergonomics – the electrified line will allow users to transition away from gas-powered equipment, without compromising efficiency and performance.
  • The system, made up of six concrete tools, streamlines the full concrete application through use of the same DEWALT POWERSHIFT™ 554 WH battery and high-speed charger across all tools.
  • As part of this effort, DEWALT is providing a solution that electrifies the concrete workflow to maximize cost and time savings, while minimizing the environmental impact for the user.
  • Adaptor: DEWALT FLEXVOLT® to DEWALT POWERSHIFT™ adaptor allowing use of DEWALT FLEXVOLT batteries for additional runtime when using DEWALT POWERSHIFT™ equipment.

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.
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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.
  • “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.

Two Winners Come Together to Create a Colossal Custer Custard Combo

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Say this three times fast: Cole Custer Custard. Cole Custer Custard. Cole Custer Custard. Try as they might, treat lovers won't be able to say it faster than reigning NASCAR Xfinity Series champion and racecar driver Cole Custer tears up the track in 2024. For a stronger chance of a win, race to Andy's Frozen Custard® in mid-March to enjoy a custom frozen treat Custer himself helped create. Andy's™, the award-winning frozen custard and treat shop, today announced an expanded investment in motorsports through a partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing and Custer, the driver of the No. 00 Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas.

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  • Andy's Frozen Custard®, The World's Finest Frozen Custard, to Become Official Sponsor of NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion Cole Custer
    SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Say this three times fast: Cole Custer Custard.
  • Cole Custer Custard.
  • Cole Custer Custard.
  • For a stronger chance of a win, race to Andy's Frozen Custard® in mid-March to enjoy a custom frozen treat Custer himself helped create.

Richard Childress Racing Announces Multi-Race, Multi-Year Partnership with Rebel Bourbon

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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WELCOME, N.C., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bardstown, Kentucky-based Rebel® Bourbon has signed a sponsorship agreement with Richard Childress Racing to become an official sponsor, positioning the award-winning bourbon as the official bourbon of Richard Childress Racing, the No. 8 Chevrolet, and two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch. Busch will race the No. 8 Rebel Bourbon Chevrolet in select races during the 2024 and 2025 NASCAR Cup Series seasons, beginning with the Spring race at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31.

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  • WELCOME, N.C., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bardstown, Kentucky-based Rebel® Bourbon has signed a sponsorship agreement with Richard Childress Racing to become an official sponsor, positioning the award-winning bourbon as the official bourbon of Richard Childress Racing, the No.
  • 8 Rebel Bourbon Chevrolet in select races during the 2024 and 2025 NASCAR Cup Series seasons, beginning with the Spring race at Richmond Raceway on Sunday, March 31.
  • "Rebel Bourbon's award-winning wheated recipe is known for defying trends and being unapologetically bold, which are arguably all qualities that have contributed to the success of both Richard Childress Racing and Kyle Busch," said Torrey Galida, president of Richard Childress Racing.
  • Rebel Bourbon and Richard Childress Racing remind everyone 21 and older to drink responsibly – and never drink and drive.