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Sgt. Alexander Clark, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with 630th Ordnance company, participates in the 71st EOD best warrior competition at Fort Carson, Colorado, March 31, 2022. Winners in both the enlisted and noncommissioned officer categories will represent 71st EOD in the 20th CBRNE Command Best Warrior Competition this summer. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Apolonia Gaspar)
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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy urged people to stay away from the American Dream mall as police investigated a shooting at the East Rutherford complex Thursday evening.
Shots rang out at the mall and entertainment park around 5:50 p.m., state police said in a tweet. It was not clear if anyone had been injured.
“I have been briefed on the shooting at the American Dream Mall and @NJSP has set up a command post,” Murphy wrote on Twitter.
“We are closely monitoring the situation, and are praying for those impacted. The public is advised to stay away from the area at this time,” the Democrat said.
The circumstances of the shooting were not immediately clear. Shoppers and workers posted on social media that the mall was on lockdown following the incident.
New Jersey State Police said at around 8: 15 p.m. that they determined there was not an active shooter situation at the shopping center.
“The mall is secure & troopers are in the process of safely removing patrons,” the police said on Twitter. “Anyone looking to meet up with family members is asked to go to lot 26. The American Dream will remain closed.”
Police asked anyone that was looking to reunite with family and friends at the mall to meet them in Lot 26.
The $5.7 billion mall, which features the only indoor ski park in the US along with an indoor water park and amusement rides, opened in 2019 in the shadow of MetLife Stadium.
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Opening Day means a fresh start for teams around the majors.
For Aaron Judge and the Yankees, it means the days of them talking about a long-term extension before the season are coming to an end.
As of Thursday evening, the two sides were still talking, but no deal had been struck. Judge said repeatedly throughout spring training that he wouldn’t continue negotiations into the regular season because he didn’t want to deal with the distraction, maintaining that discussions would end until after the season. There would just be an agreement on a one-year deal in arbitration, with Judge asking for $21 million and the Yankees countering with $17 million.
At that point, they would have to go through an arbitration hearing during the regular season, which could cause some friction.
The Yankees would still have exclusive rights to talk to Judge after the season, but he’d be that much closer to hitting the open market.
Before the Yankees left Tampa on Tuesday, Judge declined to provide an update on whether he expected a deal to get done in time: “We’ll get there when we get there.”
It’s certainly not a foregone conclusion that Judge remains with the Yankees beyond this season, which he acknowledged on Tuesday, saying it had occurred to him that this could be his final Opening Day as a Yankee.
And Anthony Rizzo reminded everyone of what seemed to be a slam dunk a year ago — Freddie Freeman staying with the Braves — turned out not to be the case.
“When it comes to business, it’s no secret Freddie Freeman isn’t on the Braves anymore,’’ Rizzo said at Yankee Stadium, where the Yankees were preparing to face the Red Sox for Friday’s season opener in The Bronx. “There’s no loyalty in this game. When you take your heart out of it, that’s the tough part.”
Rizzo said he’s talked to Judge about the process, and the first baseman noted Judge’s importance to the Yankees — on and off the field.
“What his value and what his worth is extremely high on this team,’’ Rizzo said. “He’s a legitimate MVP candidate every single year and he knows that. He’s really good at this game and really good at how he handles everything. What he brings to this organization, in my time here, is something I’ve not seen before.”
Judge’s contractual status won’t affect him on the field, according to Aaron Boone.
“I don’t think it impacts him at all,’’ the manager said. “I know where his focus is: on his team and his teammates and trying to win a championship. Whether he signs an extension or doesn’t, I don’t think it matters at all [for what kind of season he has]. I know where his head is at. I know what he is prepared to lead us to do.”
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Rayne Overall shared that quote attributed to 18th-century British nobleman Baron Rothschild when discussing business and the perils of the pandemic.
Rothschild made millions of dollars buying in the panic that followed Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. According to historians, Rothschild rejected popular business opinions and held onto the belief that the worse things seemed in the market, the better the opportunities for profit.
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, Overall, a native of St. Elizabeth Bay, Jamaica, made a Rothschild-like decision. He bought a building in Wellston and decided to change the direction of his business.
Overall came to St. Louis in 2011 and created a lucrative business for himself as a DJ who hosted private events. He works full time as an operations specialist for Spectrum but hosting weddings and private parties created another steady revenue source.
That changed when the pandemic prohibited people from attending large gatherings.
“It started with weddings; that business just went away,” Overall explained.
“At first, events were postponed until the following year, 2021. Then they got postponed again. It was tough.”
Because he always required a 25% retainer on planned events, Overall said he didn’t lose much money. Still, he felt it was time to refocus his energies.
“The pandemic allowed me to go back to the table and see what I could do differently. So, I started looking at event spaces,” Overall explained.
“Although bars were closing because they couldn’t have large gatherings, I saw the private event business almost triple. They were getting so many bookings through private gatherings because people are social beings. They’re always going to want to do something and find a way to do it.”
Overall and his partner and wife, Rahale Tulu, did the necessary research and found surprising opportunities directly related to the pandemic.
“The housing market went up but commercial property [values] went down,” Overall said.
“Because of that, I got a very good deal on a more than 7,000-foot building in tip-top condition. We got it for less than $22,000 cash. With our savings, we were able to buy it outright. So, we don’t owe a mortgage or anything.”
The building is an old appliance shop at Martin Luther King Dr. and Kienlen Ave. near the Wellston Loop. The couple is renovating the building to open as an event party space in 2023.
The pandemic, Overall said, didn’t stop him. In fact, it made it easier for him to survive a historic economic downturn in business, especially Black-owned businesses.
After suffering crippling blows early in the pandemic, Black-owned firms are enjoying a rebound of sorts. Robert Fairlie, a professor at University of California, Santa Cruz, found that the number of African American businesses surged to almost 1.5 million in January 2021. An increase of almost 40% from February 2020, before COVID-19 swept across the nation. The ranks of Hispanic owners rose by 15% in the same period, while white and Asian entrepreneurs fell by 3% and 2%, respectively.
The surge in Black business owners can be attributed to multiple factors. They include people who lost jobs during the pandemic turning to entrepreneurism, especially online business ventures and expanded COVID-related government assistance programs.
However, much relief for Black enterprises came from the “Buy Black movement” that seemed to go into overdrive during the pandemic.
Make no mistake about it; Black-owned firms were initially crushed by shelter-in-place orders and the economic downturn in the United States. According to data from the National Bureau of Economic Research, there was a 41% decline in Black business ownership from February to April 2020.
But, because of police-related killings like the murder of George Floyd by a former Minneapolis police officer, the social justice movement inspired more people to increase their efforts to seek out and support black business owners.
The news of Americans, Black, white, and “other,” purposely supporting Black-owned firms during the pandemic is refreshing. But there are still many obstacles to overcome.
Even though African Americans make up over 14 percent of the population, they own only 2.3% of the employer businesses in the U.S. According to the Federal Reserve, the median net worth of white families was $188,200, 7.8 times that of their Black peers at $24,100.
The fact that Black-owned businesses opened in abundant numbers during the pandemic speaks volumes about the tenacity and resiliency of a people who’ve always had to navigate a world where they were disproportionately denied loans and capital to start or maintain business enterprises.
In May 2020, the Washington Post reported that large banks were approving around 60% of loans sought by white small business owners, 50% of those sought by Hispanic or Latinx small-business owners, and just 29% of those sought by Black small business owners.
Overall is aware of the challenges many Black entrepreneurs face.
“When things are not going your way, stop thinking, ‘this is how I want things to go’ and start thinking, ‘how can I make things work for me.’”
To emphasize his point, Overall provided another favorite quote; this one from business magnate, investor, and philanthropist, Warren Buffet:
“I’ll tell you how to become rich. Close the doors. Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful.”
Overall said he was “fearful” when he hit “rock bottom” years before the pandemic. The remedy for those fears, he said, was resiliency, creativity and changing his mindset.
“I’m not sure if it’s a Jamaican thing or what, but the way I saw it, I had to start thinking outside the box.”
Sylvester Brown Jr. is The St. Louis American’s inaugural Deaconess Fellow.
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Jaleah Lewis, a student at Riverview Gardens Middle School (center), is fitted for an evening dress by seamstress Robyn Wilform and Lottie Lasley (right) with the assistance of her mother Jalil Lewis, Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the Demetrius Johnson West End Community Center. The event was theSoul Glam Prom Dress Giveaway. Students were allowed to pick a prom dress of their liking for free to wear to their high school prom at the Demetrious Johnson Center.
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Laramie County Community College freshman guard Lucia Fleta, right, is defended by Casper College's Natalia Otkhmezuri during the Golden Eagles' 88-65 loss Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the LCCC gym in Cheyenne.
CHEYENNE – Laramie County Community College is beginning the final stages of transforming one of its oldest buildings on campus, the Recreation & Athletics Complex (RAC).
The RAC, originally build in 1971, has seen minor improvements and structural changes over the past 50 years. With the buildings electrical capacity maximized, no air conditioning and aging infrastructure, the college is now looking at substantial improvements that will address these issues and more.
Working with local contractor GH Phipps and architect Plan One, the college has completed a feasibility study of the original project proposal from 2017. With an original project cost of $14 million, the college is now dealing with increased construction costs and inflation, and is working to bring the project into the current $20 million budget.
The college plans to move forward with some of the original project designs which include moving the competition gym into the existing Multipurpose Room (MPR), increasing the ceiling height to align with NJCAA requirements and increasing seating. The new seating will accommodate 1,300 spectators at LCCC athletic competitions and community events. The project, which includes a two-story addition to the west end of the current MPR, will allow for additional office spaces, student-athlete locker rooms and weight training facilities and storage. Additionally, there will be more space for both fitness and weight training for all LCCC students and employees.
The college will continue to utilize the current competition gym as a space for recreational use by the community and campus. Allowing for homeschool student P.E. classes to continue being offered at LCCC and expanding intramural opportunities for LCCC students.
The scope of work does include the removal of both the rock wall and swimming pool. The rock wall will be removed to accommodate the west expansion of the MPR, and the area currently occupied by the swimming pool will be used to increase fitness, weight training, and recreation spaces desired by LCCC students.
Work on the renovation and expansion of the RAC will begin in September, and is expected to be done in December of 2023. The college is currently in discussions with Laramie County School District 1 regarding where future athletic competitions will be held during the construction cycle.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — One Thursday, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, along with Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.; Bill Cassidy, R-La.; Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., and Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Parity Act of 2022.
The bill would require the Department of Energy to track foreign imports and domestic production of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. It would also provide incentives to produce more of these fuels here at home, and eliminate unnecessary regulations that are limiting the use of renewable diesel in California.
“Renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel are promising ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from heavy-duty trucks and airplanes,” Barrasso said in a news release. “Wyoming is already a leading producer of renewable diesel and is expected to produce a lot more in the near future. Currently, outdated and unnecessary regulations are limiting the use of this fuel. Our bipartisan bill will eliminate that red tape. It will also offer incentives to boost production of additional renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel here in the United States.”
The Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Parity Act of 2022 will:
Require the Energy Information Administration to report on U.S. production and foreign imports of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, including the type, origin, and volume of feedstocks used for these fuels;
Allow renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel production facilities to qualify for the Department of Energy’s Title XVII loan guarantees under the Energy Policy Act of 2005; and
Exempt renewable diesel that meets the same technical specifications as petroleum-based diesel from the labeling section of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
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In politics, real change can only be made if you reach the other side of your platform with hard cold facts. Not typical election year hyperbole and rhetoric. Unfortunately, great articles, like the one written by Jon Coupal published in the Opinion section in the April 3 edition, cannot have real impact unless they are given front-page positioning to try and reach the masses.
He articulates very well the outright mockery the state government is and has been with one-party rule. Californians tying to keep their heads above water with fuel prices and inflation, can’t catch a break because the democrats in power refuse to roll back a gas tax for six lousy months.
Stop preaching to the choir in the Opinion section of the paper and get the message out in bold. Then, maybe people will wake up and exact some change in our leadership come November. Please, we desperately need a balance of power in Sacramento.
— Shawn Ferguson, Westminster
The More Act
I applaud the editorial regarding “Ending federal pot prohibition is a no-brainer” (April 6). If the polls are correct, and there doesn’t seem a reason not to believe them, a large majority of the country (68%) agrees.
What the editorial fails to point out is that the Republican Party is once again failing to represent its constituents in good faith.
The vast majority of Republicans in the House decided not to vote the way their constituents wanted them to if you follow the poll numbers. Why you say they ignored the people, simple answer is, everything important in this country turns into a political football. The GOP has decided that legalizing marijuana is a political fight against the Democrats not an idea supported by 68% of Americans.
If 68% is correct, then the vote should have been 289-135. Just watch as the Senate votes on this; the GOP will vote no on a political basis, ignoring what the people want once again.
— Christopher Otto, Riverside
Defining a woman
Many of us would love to learn the answer to the question: “Can you define a woman?” outside of the anatomy. Sen. Blackburn as well as some of your readers should be able to help with this question.
— Carlie Harris Sr., Harbor City
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The International Maritlme Federation today launch a survey of what recreational, ferry boaers worldwide thinks when it see these large commercial fish vessels crossing between island countries close at hand… and what safety and marilnie risks the encampagelment can involve. It says, for some ferit boats this could bring dille ma as there isn;ot enough sea-fariscaped for both vessels to use their fish panniglss as normal without A recent southern Colorado wind storm, which usually occurs about every two years in the state, caused damage. But the question is, who is responsible?
The winds caused a cart corral, which holds shopping carts together while they're being brought back into the store, to knock into a car while a customer was shopping.
Through its insurance company, the supermarket called King Soopers, says they aren't responsible, but a local attorney says that's not always true.
On the morning of December 15, 2021, a major wind storm rolled through the town of Colorado Springs. A local meteorologist clocked 92 mph wind gusts at the Colorado Springs Airport that day.
Lette de Mer says her family's Subaru was parked at the grocery store when the cart corral blew into their car.
"Staff was out there trying to move this thing off of our car and put it off to the side," Lette said. "One of the staff members took a picture."
She says the employees took pictures of the damage to the rear of the car.
"The rear hatch was damaged," she said. "It was hit pretty hard and pieces of the rear hatch were broken off.”
Lette says at first, the store seemed willing to address the damage.
“The manager said he would check with insurance and call me back and we never got a callback," she said. "They haven’t returned any of our calls and then we contacted you.”
Sedgwick, the company handling claims on behalf of King Soopers (a Kroger brand) sent Lette and her husband a denial letter.
"I would like to apologize for the unfortunate incident you experienced while shopping," the letter said. "After careful review of the facts regarding your incident, our investigation has revealed no negligence on behalf of King Soopers and therefore we must deny your claim."
The letter then told Lette they hope she would remain as one of its "valued customers."
We presented what happened to attorney Stephen Longo. He is not associated with either party in this case, but said he would give a legal opinion on who may be responsible when cases like this occur.
“Anytime we go shopping at any store that is open and inviting us in, they are designated under Colorado law under the 'Premise of Liability Act’ as an invitee and under that standard, it means the business needs to protect us from known dangers or dangers that they should know about upon a reasonable inspection," Longo said.
Since this December wind storm was predicted days in advance by local meteorologists in Colorado, Longo said this fact may help the family if they appeal.
“If we’re talking about a cart corral that gets blown over by a wind storm because it’s not bolted down correctly, then they can still be found negligent."
Longo says one thing to consider in a case like this is whether employees should have known or could have known about this potential danger through routine maintenance like sweeps or inspections and a review of safety policies and practices.
Kristal Howard, the director of media relations and corporate communications for The Kroger Company was contacted for a statement but did not immediately reply.
"For 40 years I've been shopping there and now they don't want to take responsibility for their cart corral hitting our car and damaging it," Lette said. "If that had hit a person, it would have been tragic. Fortunately no one was hit."
We also reached out directly to Sedgwick to see if they could review the denial and offer the customer information on an appeal.
Lette says to-date, she has heard nothing back from Sedgwick.
At first, Judy Molnar, Vice President of Public Relations for Sedgwick asked for the customer's information. We immediately provided it to Sedgwick.
Further correspondence seeking information via email, telephone, and text message went unanswered by Molnar.
Advice from Stephen Longo:
Longo says insurance companies are in the business of taking premiums and not paying out claims. He said it's not necessarily uncommon for an insurance company or business to immediately deny a claim.
If this occurs, he says you should look into filing an appeal.
Some agencies, like hospitals, are transparent about how to file an appeal. Sedgwick provided no such information in its denial to the customer on the appeals process.
Longo says you should also ask the insurance company the following questions:
- What facts did you review before coming to your conclusion or decision?
- What information or exemption in the insurance policy are you citing regarding my denial?
- What safety protocols and procedures were in place at the time of this incident?
- What media (pictures, video, statements) did you use to draw your conclusion?
If you're still not making headway, seeking mediation services might be the next step you consider before filing a civil lawsuit and letting the courts decide who is at fault."
This story was originally published by Eric Ross of KOAA in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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After Russia's army retreated from the suburbs of Kyiv, Ukrainian fighters are getting an up-close look at their scores won through pluck and leveraging of resources. The most celebrated of which, revered even, is the Javelin anti-tank missile.
An artist dubbed "Saint Javelin" is the patron of Ukrainian resistance. Her image is helping to raise over a million dollars in merchandise sales, benefiting humanitarian aid.
To be sure, Javelins, supplied by the U.S., are one of several anti-tank weapons systems that Ukraine is using to extract a heavy price from Putin.
"This is a class of weapons," CSIS International Security Program Senior Adviser Mark Cancian said. "The Javelins are the top end. They're most expensive and the most effective."
The most effective for ambushing tanks and other heavy armor from a distance of up to two-and-a-half miles.
Here's how it works: An individual soldier uses the command launch unit to identify the target. When the missile is fired, a launch motor propels the missile out of the tube. The primary flight motor doesn't ignite until the missile is some distance away. This makes it more difficult for the enemy to identify the location of the person who fired it.
The Javelin is known as a "fire-and-forget" system. An onboard computer guides the missile to the target. It can either be set to attack the tank head-on or go up and strike down at the top of the tank, where it's weakest.
According to a running tally from open-source intelligence experts who base their count on videos and images of at least 450 Russian tanks in Ukraine that have been either destroyed, damaged, abandoned, or captured.
In the weeks leading up to the invasion, the U.S. made no secret of the high-tech threat Russia's armored vehicles would be up against.
"Analysts are scratching their heads about why the Russians are showing so little tactical skill," Cancian said. "Their doctrine and our doctrine says that if you're going to use armor, you use artillery ahead of them to suppress any infantry and anti-tank weapons. And you use reconnaissance to find out where they are. They don't seem to have done that."
Tanks are also vulnerable to fighter aircraft, but NATO and the U.S. say they won't engage Russia militarily, directly. That's why the Javelins, along with advanced air defense weaponry, are proving so crucial.
"By using the right types of techniques and the right weapons systems, the Javelin, the stingers have proven to be very, very effective in this fight," U.S. Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin said.
The problem for Ukraine is that they're going through their Javelins fast and say they need more, soon.
Reports estimate that the U.S. has already sent them 4,600. And is dispatching an additional $100 million worth.
"As fast as we can, as much as we can, and just keep it going to make sure the Ukrainians can defend themselves," Asst. Sec. of Defense John Kirby said.
As the war grinds on, that means ramping up production.
"It's at its current production rate, which is quite high, but it can go higher," Army's Head of Acquisition and Logistics Doug Bush said.
The graveyard of Russian tanks in Bucha, near Kyiv, is a small consolation for Russia's alleged war crimes there. But for Ukrainians, they're a symbol, along with the javelin, of their military, for now, beating the odds.
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- If Nancy Pelosi, as speaker of the US House of Representatives, knowingly commits a sneaky visit to Taiwan, it will be a malicious provocation to China's sovereignty, a gross interference in China's internal affairs, and an extremely dangerous political signal: Wang Yi.
- If the US insists on going its own way, China will certainly make a resolute response, and all the consequences will be borne by the US: Wang Yi.
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An ICYMI from Goldman Sachs on USD/JPY, this via eFX.
For bank trade ideas, check out eFX Plus.
- "We are revising up our 3-month forecast to 123 (vs. 117 previously) to reflect continued weakness around current levels, with possible further USD/JPY upside in the very short term,"
- "Over a longer horizon, we still think that the upside in USD/JPY is getting constrained as we get closer to historical
- intervention thresholds. Moreover, the Yen's deep undervaluation and its typical use as a recession hedge could make it an increasingly attractive buy for longer-term investors. Combined with our broad Dollar views, we still see reason to
- forecast Yen appreciation in the medium-term with USD/JPY at 120 in 6 months and 118 in 12 months,"
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I posted the USD/JPY forecast revision from GS earlier in the week.
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Mild weather tonight, partly cloudy, and lows in the low to mid-40s. Tomorrow a cold front pushes in from the coast bringing gusty winds and blowing dust through the Yakima Valley and Columbia Basin winds 15-25 mph and gusts up to 35 mph decreasing after midnight highs in the 60s and lows in the 30s.
This front will also bring snow to the Cascades and Blues Friday through Monday with possible accumulations of 7-14" in the Cascades and 5-10" in the Blues above 3000’.
Saturday will be breezy/windy with winds gusting up to 40 mph in the Kittitas/Yakima Valleys and temperatures below average for this time of year in the upper 40s and low to mid 50s. Also a chance of rain/snow mix Saturday night in the Yakima/Kittitas Valley. Chance of Rain or mix Sunday night into Monday in Yakima and a slight chance of rain in the Columbia Basin. Temperatures remain cool in the 50s through Wednesday.
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YAKIMA, Wash. -
A collision in Yakima the morning of April 7 left one officer and a child with injuries.
According to Lieutenant Ira Cavin with the Yakima Police Department, a patrol officer spotted a stolen blue Chevrolet Avalanche around 9:45 a.m. The officer attempted to pull over the Avalanche, but the driver started recklessly driving through a parking lot to get away. The officer stopped following the vehicle.
Cavin said the driver stayed in the area, not going anywhere in particular. YPD kept an eye out, but were not actively pursuing the vehicle.
About two minutes later, the driver of the Avalanche blew the stop sign on Naches Avenue and Walnut Street, according to Cavin. The car struck a minivan at the intersection, which subsequently hit a YPD patrol vehicle in the same intersection.
The minivan was occupied by a male driver, a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old. The driver and 5-year-old are reportedly ok. The 2-year-old was taken to the hospital for face and scalp lacerations but is expected to be ok.
The police officer had minor injuries but was cleared from the hospital. They will get a couple days off work to recover.
The only person in the Avalanche was the driver, who had minor injuries. After being cleared from the hospital, the 32-year-old male was booked into Yakima County Jail for possession of a stolen vehicle, felony hit-and-run, vehicular assault and eluding police.
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YAKIMA, WA - The Yakima Humane Society's Spay and Neuter clinic got its first mobile dental delivery system because of donations from the community and is now offering low-cost dental services.
According to St. Francis Veterinary Hospital, if your dog has bad breath after slobbery kisses, that's a sign that bacteria is building up. Cleaning your dog's teeth regularly can help prevent that.
The device is just like a cleaning device at your local dentist; they use this for cleaning, dental extractions, and polishing teeth.
The veterinarian at the clinic will also send medication home for the animals if necessary.
"It's important to keep up on that because it affects their heart, it also affects their overall health and overall body function and it will just for a longevity of your pet its very important to keep up," said Kerstin Luisi the clinic director for the Yakima Humane Society. "Just like with people it's important to keep your teeth cleaned, it's important for your pet as well. It's also unpleasant to be sitting next to a dog that's going to lick you and then you smell it."
Luisi said the community of Yakima saw the need for dental care for pets and wanted to help make it an option for everyone.
"A lot of people have animals that are in situations where they needed dental," said Luisi. "Some of our donors emailed and said I have two dogs and both their breaths and their teeth are very bad, they're older and they need this as a service and their regular vet is either not getting them in or they can't afford it at that time so they just saw the need and were willing to give to that."
The low-cost dental service started earlier this week on Tuesday and many people in the community have already taken advantage of it.
Right now, the Human Society said it is fully booked with appointments for the next few weeks but they will start taking new appointments soon.
If you would like to book an appointment you can call them at, (509) 426-2460.
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Illinois budget: $1.8 billion tax-break deal reached, with fund-diversion help
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Gov. J.B. Pritzker and leaders of the Illinois House and Senate on Thursday announced agreement on a state spending plan that aims to fight nagging, near-record inflation by giving $1.8 billion back to taxpayers.
The deal comes from a freeze on the motor-fuel tax, a year-long hiatus on grocery sales taxes, a per-household property tax reimbursement of up to $300 and an increased tax credit to the low-income working families.
"Illinoisans will benefit from $1 billion in tax relief at the pump, in the supermarket checkout and in their property tax bills," Pritzker said outside his state Capitol office, flanked by Senate President Don Harmon and House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch. "On top of that, we’re expanding the earned income credit, sending direct checks to working families."
Despite an expected surplus of more than $1 billion this year and next, the tax breaks rely in part on tapping a different account. In this case, road fund money lost to freezing the motor fuel tax would be backfilled by taking $140 million saved up to clean up underground fuel tanks that pose an environmental hazard because they’re leaking.
According to the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association, there are about 5,000 sites that have been cleaned up or are in the process of remediation, following state Environmental Protection Agency regulations under the 26-year-old law. The Leaking Underground Storage Tank Fund, fueled by a separate 1.1 cents-per-gallon gasoline tax, reimburses remediation costs, minus a $10,000 deductible.
The fund is liable for those cleanups. Josh Sharp, CEO of the fuel and retail group, said EPA estimates its obligation at $900 million to $1 billion. Even without the diversion, at a typical yearly payout of $65 million, it would take nearly 14 years to retire that debt.
That leaves property owners completing cleanups awaiting reimbursement for large upfront costs, just like the vendors who for years waited for state reimbursement and which Pritzker said are finally covered in this budget with a $4.1 billion pay-down of overdue invoices.
"The question is, can they keep their doors open?" Sharp asked. "Probably. Would it be preferable once you outlay a sizable amount of money to get reimbursed from a fund that’s supposed to be there for just that purpose? Yeah, that would be ideal."
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Pritzker’s EPA maintains an online database of 30,046 sites targeted for leaking storage-tank cleanup. But the agency did not respond Thursday to requests for information on the status of those projects or with any financial data related to the LUST Fund.
"These are funds that we believe are not necessary for the LUST Fund but the LUST Fund obviously will continue on even after this temporary tax relief," Pritzker said.
In a year when Pritzker and his legislative colleagues trumpet budget-making moderation, the move recalls a darker fiscal period in the early 2000s when feuding Democrats Gov. Rod Blagojevich and House Speaker Michael Madigan cobbled together state spending with "fund sweeps," taking what appeared to be large unspent balances in special funds to shore up the operating budget.
Concern over a shorted road fund rose from Pritzker’s February budget proposal, which established the inflation-fighting scene with the hold on the motor fuel tax part of a $970 million tax cut. The fuel tax got specific attention because it was just three years ago that lawmakers increased it for the first time in 30 years and tied it to inflation to keep up with costs of a deteriorating infrastructure.
But the budget would forestall an expected 2.2-cent inflation-driven increase July 1, to 41.4 cents per gallon for gasoline.
That didn’t sit well with transportation proponents, who noted it would cost transportation projects $135 million and stall pouring concrete on long-overdue repairs.
The LUST Fund’s current $140 million balance would not be used, but incoming revenue would be diverted to roads.
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House Revenue Chairman Michael Zalewski, a Riverside Democrat, called it a "weighing of equities." Relief at the gas pump, he said, "is the most concrete thing that we can do that we feel like our residents will feel the effect of without doing greater harm to the state’s overall fiscal situation."
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Charges: Man posted video of deadly beating online to taunt victim's family
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A man is facing charges for a deadly beating in Minneapolis that was recorded and posted on Facebook last month.
Nineteen-year-old Emmanuel Davis is charged with murder for the violent attack that happened just over a month ago on March 6. He was taken into custody last month by Minneapolis police, about two weeks after the attack.
According to the criminal complaint, police believe Davis used his girlfriend to lure the victim into an ambush.
Police learned of the attack on March 6 after being alerted by a family member of the victim who said they were sent a video showing her family member being violently attacked. According to the charges, the victim appears to be unconscious already when the video begins. In the video, police say a man is seen standing over the victim and removing a cell phone from the victim's coat pocket. The charges state the man then starts stomping the victim, kicking him in the head and neck – while he is already knocked out.
Before he starts stomping the victim, police say the suspect says "where yo pipe at?" During the beating, officers say a girl's voice can be heard laughing in the background. The video was then posted to the victim's Facebook page, according to police.
After calling around to hospitals, police say they were able to track down the victim, who was unresponsive with severe head trauma at a local hospital. The died days later from his injuries, police said. Police say, when the video was posted on Facebook, it included a tag to a Facebook page connected to Davis.
Police interviewed Davis, who they say admitted to attacking the victim and stealing the victim's phone to send videos and messages to other people to "f--- with them." He also admitted to using his girlfriend to ambush the victim, police said.
According to the criminal complaint, Davis said he only planned to "stomp on his a--, f--- his a-- up for a little bit." He is now facing a murder charge. According to the charges, the state is planning to seek an upward departure for punishment, if Davis is convicted in the case, due to the "particular cruelty shown to [the victim] and his family."
Police say Davis is already on extended juvenile probation for two previous aggravated robberies. It's unclear if his girlfriend, who police say is a minor, is facing charges.
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Davis was being held at the Hennepin County Jail but was transferred to the Juvenile Detention Center, jail records show.
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Piano Planet is home to Hawaii’s largest piano selection. Whether you are a skilled pianist, or looking to just get started, they truly have something for everyone! Their showroom has a vast array of pianos from large upscale grands to beginner digital pianos.
Piano Planet was founded by George Nellas, who comes from a musical background himself. With his mother being both a piano teacher and choir director, there was always music in the home. He shared, “When I started working in music stores, it was kind of a dream of mine to have my own store. I wanted to open up more of a luxury boutique and have more of an educational experience for the customer.” George makes it a point to teach customers the differences in pianos, technical terms, and specs so that they can find the one that meets their needs and budget. They offer many types of pianos “from the famous Steinway concert grand all the way down to an entry level digital piano…anywhere from over $200,000 to $500.”
Not only do they have a wide variety of pianos, but they really have something for everyone. George explained it's much easier to start playing the piano now because of affordable piano options, so it doesn’t matter what age you are to learn. “You are never too old to learn to play the piano...I see a lot of seniors... people in their 80’s even starting because it's been their life dream to learn the piano.”
In the showroom, host Nikki and Piano Planet employee Keith sat down to try out dueling pianos. With Keith on one piano and Nikki on another, they played an 80’s rock mashup, bouncing off each other’s different notes. With music filling the air, George said, “When you sit at the piano, every day is different. It’s a way to go somewhere else without leaving your home. You are in another place.”
As Miss Hawaii 2019 & 2020, Nikki was a representative for the Aloha State and was highly involved with the community as she promoted the importance of service. Nikki is the host of KITV's entertainment and culture platform, ISLAND LIFE.
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Historic Haleiwa town is the perfect place to spend the day, where you can find quaint shops and amazing food! Our first stop was a locally-owned boutique called Guava Shop. They feature a variety of local brands and sell everything from beach wear, clothing, bags and soaps, to locally-made jewelry. Guava Shop had a beautiful beach-chic vibe and was thoughtfully curated.
After some shopping, we went to check out the local art scene. Polu Gallery specializes in modern surf art, as well as monthly art shows, where they highlight Hawaii artists. From small canvases to large prints, each piece showcased unique aspects of Hawaii and its culture.
Then it was time for lunch! A must try in the North Shore is garlic shrimp. On the hunt for this novelty item, we discovered Big Wave Shrimp food truck near the beginning of Haleiwa Town. Their garlic shrimp had lots of flavor, and was paired perfectly with the bed of rice and side salad. They also had delicious coconut shrimp and steak plate options.
After our lunch break, it was time for a sweet treat. Aoki’s Shave Ice originally started in the 1930’s and has been serving up refreshing shave ice ever since. We ordered the "North Shore", which was topped with mango, lilikoi, and guava syrups, along with a splash of li hing mui! In addition to their refreshing shave ice, they are also attached to the North Shore Trading Company. One step inside, and you are sure to find a trinket, item of clothing, or fun gift to take home. All in all, It was a great day in Historic Haleiwa town!
As Miss Hawaii 2019 & 2020, Nikki was a representative for the Aloha State and was highly involved with the community as she promoted the importance of service. Nikki is the host of KITV's entertainment and culture platform, ISLAND LIFE.
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Moké’s Bread & Breakfast offers home-cooked breakfast and brunch dishes with an island twist. “Everything is my favorite,” one diner confidently stated. Chef Misi prepared the Stuffed Hash Browns, which includes “ham, bacon, tomatoes, onions, the whole works —basically everything but the kitchen sink.” He also made the pancakes with their signature lilikoi sauce, and a Loco Moké. A guest complimented the dishes stating, “It’s yummy, it’s been really good so far,” another said, “Every time we come back to Hawai’i, this is where we come.”
The owner, Keola Warren, shared the history behind the restaurant and menu inspiration. “My father is Moké. He started cooking right out of high school.” Many of the dishes are also accredited to Keola’s grandmother, including their famous Lilikoi Pancakes. Keola carries on the family tradition with the goal to “serve food in a nice, comfortable space…where people could relax, enjoy and really have a good time.” He also prides himself on their custom-roasted Hawaiian coffee, created specifically for the restaurant and delivered weekly.
Moké’s originally opened in 2004 in Kailua, and they eventually opened their second location in Kaimukī in 2019. We sampled the Loco Moké, which is their take on the classic loco moco (house-cut ribeye instead of a hamburger patty). The eggs were cooked to perfection over a bed of warm rice and tender ribeye. Next were the Stuffed Hash Browns, which Keola calls, “a hash brown sandwich for people who don’t care for eggs.” This dish was full of sautéed ingredients, melted together with cheese and wrapped in hash browns. To finish it off, we tried their famous Lilikoi Pancakes, which were fluffy and topped with a creamy passion fruit sauce.
To try these delicious dishes and more, visit Moké’s Bread & Breakfast, located at:
Kailua: 27 Hoolai St, Kailua, HI 96734
Kaimukī: 1127 11th Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
(Hours at both locations are from 7:00am - 1:00pm, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, no reservations accepted) Visit https://www.mokeshawaii.com/ for more info and menu.
Interested in featuring your business or organization? Email IslandLife@kitv.com
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- There has been another development in the federal fraud case against the police commissioners accused of wrongdoing regarding former police chief Louis Kealoha's retirement.
Legal experts say this latest court order seems to bode well for the defendants. A judge ruled on April 4 the defense's lawyers can get evidence they're looking for.
This latest court order in the case of the City and County of Honolulu vs. Donna Leong says the city is required to turn over key documents it has on the case. The information pertains to discussions Leong had when she was still the city's lawyer, about paying out Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha $250,000 to retire early.
The city has to give it to lawyers for the three defendants -- Leong, Max Sword, and Roy Amemiya Jr. -- in a federal criminal case, United States v. Leong, et al.
"I'm not surprised by the orer. It was reasonable the court order the city to turn over all the documents that the city's private lawyer has in its possession. These make up all the documents the defense was looking for anyway," legal analyst Megan Kau told KITV4.
Kau is a defense attorney -- but not for this case -- and a former deputy prosecutor.
"This is a very big deal. The order itself is not a very big deal but the chronology of what happened is," Kau explained.
Major dates in that chronology are:
In 2017, the US government filed fraud proceedings against the three.
In 2019, the FBI raided the city's files to support the case.
In 2019, the city filed a temporary restraining order (as a separate case) to seal the case due to the sensitive nature of attorney-client privilege. The court granted that.
In 2019, the city hired law firm Farella Braun & Martel to study the case and report its findings. It's what Kau refers to as the city's "private lawyer."
"The private lawyer filed a 30-page report and what the 30-page report showed was, the city did not commit fraud or any illegal acts in paying out Louis Kealoha the $250,000," Kau said.
The federal government reviewed it as well.
"The government in fact agreed this 30-page report showed the city did not do anything illegal in regards to the $250,000 payout and therefore closed the matter. That's extremely significant. Not only did the government close the matter, it destroyed all the exculpatory evidence provided to it," Kau said.
In 2021, two new federal attorneys reopened the case, which brings us to today. The three defense attorneys have been asking the city for this evidence. This is exculpatory evidence that could exonerate the trio.
"It shows there are all these outstanding documents that could show our clients are actually not guilty of they crime they're being charged with," explained Kau of the defense's position.
The city has been arguing against it, simply because it lacks the manpower to gather the volume of information.
Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi ruled on Monday, "the City shall PRODUCE the City's documents and report held by the Farella Law Firm to Leong, Sword, Amemiya, and the Government in a mutually acceptable electronic format by no later than April 6, 2022; the Government shall PRODUCE a hard copy or electronic version of the sealed docket sheet for City & County of Honolulu v. United States... to Leong, Sword, and Amemiya by no later than April 4, 2022," and because the Government represented it destroyed all documents it got from the City, it has to file that in declaration or affidavit under oath by April 15.
Lawyers for the three defendants have not returned our requests for comment.
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Kaiser Permanente Hawaii awarded $40,000 to Change Machine, a financial coaching company that focuses its services on the most economically disadvantaged individuals and social service organizations.
HONOLULU (KITV4) – Kaiser Permanente Hawaii awarded $40,000 to Change Machine, a financial coaching company that focuses its services on the most economically disadvantaged individuals and social service organizations.
Change Machine will use the funding to provide four $10,000 grants to community partners that work with underserved communities across Hawaii.
Eligible Hawaii-based organizations include those that currently provide financial education, financial coaching or counseling, or other financial health services.
The grants are part of Change Machine’s Financial Health Initiative, which aims to “build or enhance financial health ecosystems in Hawaii, implementing strategies that allow community organizations to build financial stability sustainably”. Grantees will receive financial tools, training, and resources to enhance their programs, and will be connected to other organizations to build relationships and share ideas around proven financial strategies. The goal is for community organizations to build strong financial health which enables them to achieve their missions.
“Financial stability is foundational to the mission of our many community partners,” said Greg Christian, Hawaii Market President, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals. “We are pleased to work with Change Machine to provide financial training grants to these deserving organizations so that they can continue serving Hawaii’s communities for many years to come.”
This grant is the latest in a series of contributions from Kaiser Permanente Hawaii to help residents throughout the state receive vital support services in response to the health and economic crises created by COVID-19. In 2021, the health care organization provided over $3.8 million in grants to organizations serving communities across the state.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) — The state Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) announced Thursday it has received a substantial increase in phishing scheme reports tied to unemployment insurance claims.
These phishing schemes attempt to impersonate the DLIR unemployment system in the form of text messages, emails, and social media posts, all to retrieve personally identifiable information.
“These phishing texts try to trick you into clicking on a link that takes you to a fake website that may look very real. Some of the websites are virtually indistinguishable from ours except, that the website address is incorrect,” said DLIR Director Anne Perreira-Eustaquio. “The fake website will ask you to input your website credentials and personal information that the criminals can use to steal unemployment insurance benefits or for other identity theft schemes.”
DLIR is putting out a warning that there's been a big increase in reports of schemes tied to insurance claims. Oftentimes these schemes try to impersonate the DLIR system through texts and email (example below), trying to get you to click the link. Don't fall for it!@HI_DLIRpic.twitter.com/lJTT1iYrup
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(CNN) -- Two members of President Joe Biden's Cabinet tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, becoming the latest high-profile Washington figures to contract the virus in recent days.
Attorney General Merrick Garland and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced their positive diagnoses after having attended the elite Gridiron Club Dinner in Washington on Saturday. Other attendees, including Vice President Kamala Harris' communication director Jamal Simmons, Texas Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro, California Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and the President's sister, Valerie Biden Owens, have also announced positive tests.
The string of positive cases has turned attention in Washington to the Gridiron dinner, an event that brings together some of the city's most prominent journalists, including from CNN, and the government officials they cover. Attendees had their vaccination status checked, but negative Covid-19 tests were not required to enter.
Tom DeFrank, the president of the Gridiron Club, said 14 guests at Saturday's dinner have tested positive and that other cases could be expected.
"As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, we know of 14 guests at Saturday's dinner who have tested positive for Covid. There is no way of being certain about when they first contracted Covid," DeFrank said.
"But they did interact with other guests during the night and we have to be realistic and expect some more cases," he continued. "Except in cases of public officials who have on their own disclosed their status, we will protect the privacy of guests who test positive."
Garland is not experiencing symptoms but asked to be tested after learning he may have been exposed to the virus, the Justice Department said. Earlier Wednesday, Garland had attended a news conference with other officials, including FBI Director Christopher Wray and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, to announce sanctions against Russian oligarch Konstantin Malofeyev.
Raimondo, meanwhile, is "experiencing mild symptoms" but is "confident that the vaccine has prevented her from experiencing more significant symptoms," according to a statement from the Commerce Department Wednesday. Schiff said in a Tuesday tweet that he was "feeling fine," and Castro reported in his own of "experiencing mild symptoms." Owens did not have close contact with President Biden or first lady Jill Biden prior to her test, according to a statement from Celadon Books.
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Harris had been in close contact with Simmons, who tested positive on Wednesday, press secretary Kirsten Allen said.
"The Vice President will follow CDC guidance for those that have been in close contact with a positive individual and will continue to consult with her physician. The Vice President plans to continue with her public schedule," Allen said in a written statement.
In addition to having attended the dinner over the weekend, Simmons was also pictured in the East Room of the White House during the Affordable Care Act event with President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama.
Biden is not considered to have been a close contact of Simmons, a White House official told CNN.
Inside the White House, in accordance with federal public health guidelines, officials and visitors have not been required to wear masks or social distance. Visitors are expected to be tested for Covid-19 before attending official White House events.
Simmons' case isn't the first to touch the White House.
Last month, second gentleman Doug Emhoff tested positive for the virus, marking the first known case of Covid-19 among the first or second families since Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris took office in January 2021. And White House press secretary Jen Psaki and White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre have also tested positive in recent weeks.
Covid-19 cases in Washington, DC, have declined since their peak in early January, when the country was facing a wave of Omicron variant cases. But Dr. Anthony Fauci, Biden's chief medical adviser, said Wednesday that he thinks there will be an uptick in cases of Covid-19 in the US over the next few weeks, and that it is likely that there could be a surge in the fall.
"I think we should expect ... that over the next couple of weeks, we are going to see an uptick in cases. And hopefully there is enough background immunity so that we don't wind up with a lot of hospitalizations," said Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, when asked by Bloomberg TV's David Westin about the prospect of another wave of Covid-19 from BA.2 or another variant, given the level of immunity believed to exist in the US today.
This story has been updated with additional details Thursday.
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Tiger Woods teed off in the first round of the Masters on Thursday as he embarked on a remarkable comeback following a car crash in February 2021 in which he sustained serious leg injuries.
Five-time Masters champion Woods played in Group 14, alongside South African Louis Oosthuizen and Chilean Joaquin Niemann, after the first round of the 2022 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club tournament was delayed due to inclement weather in Augusta, Georgia.
Wearing a pink shirt, Woods was given a resounding round of applause from the crowd as his name was announced. After hitting his opening drive, Woods received more cheers from fans.
His drive wasn't perfect, though the 46-year-old ended up making par on the first hole to the delight of the watching patrons.
Woods' first birdie came on the sixth hole after his excellent tee shot left him a short putt to shoot up to under par for the first time.
However, after bogeying the eighth hole, Woods finished the front-nine level par.
He once again dropped under par following a birdie on the par-five 13th hole, only to be pegged back to level par a hole later.
Woods displayed some of the fight he's become so famous for over his illustrious career on the 16th hole, rolling in a tricky putt for another birdie -- a trademark fistpump in celebration -- to move to one under to the delight of the thousands watching on.
Despite a wayward tee shot on the 18th hole, Woods managed to salvage a par, meaning he carded a one-under par 71, which signaled a solid return to competitive golf after almost 17 months away.
After his opening round, Woods said he was "as sore as I expected to feel," but admitted it was "amazing" to be back out on the course.
"I was telling the team all week, come game time, it will be a different deal," he told the media. "My adrenaline will kick in. I'll get into my own little world, and I'll get after it. It's about the training that we've done to have the stamina to go.
"I'm going to be sore, yes. That's just the way it is. But the training cycles that we've had to make sure that I have the stamina to keep going -- and this is only one round. We've got three more to go. There's a long way to go and a lot of shots to be played."
Woods added: "I can swing a golf club. The walking's not easy, and it's difficult. As I said with all the hard work, my leg, it's going to be difficult for the rest of my life. That's just the way it is, but I'm able to do it.
"That's something I'm very lucky to have this opportunity to be able to play, and not only that, to play in the Masters and to have this type of reception."
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Woods had been due to tee off at 10:34 a.m. ET, but due to the weather delay began his round just after 11 a.m. ET. His group is scheduled to tee off for the second round at 1:41 p.m. ET on Friday.
"It's a miraculous thing," said 1992 Masters winner Fred Couples. "Fourteen months ago, I'm bawling like a baby every day, and now ... he looks strong.
"I know the leg is hurt but he's hitting it plenty far enough to play this course, and he plays this course as well as he does, he's won here a bunch, he knows what to do."
Speculation first began to mount regarding Woods' participation in the tournament when his private jet was sighted landing at an airport near Augusta last week.
Since his car accident, Woods has appeared in public on a golf course just once -- at the PNC Championship in December with his son Charlie. Then Woods used a golf cart to help him get around the course.
"Walking is the hard part. This is not an easy walk to begin with," Woods said to the PGA Tour, referring to Augusta's hilly course.
"With the conditions my leg is in, it gets a little bit more difficult. Seventy-two holes is a long road. It's going to be a tough challenge and a challenge I'm up for."
Following near-complete domination of men's golf at the start of his career, Woods' career took a downward spiral.
However, the Masters was the site of a seemingly another impossible comeback when Woods secured victory in 2019, ending an 11-year wait between his 14th and 15th major wins.
"He's Tiger Woods, so I'm not worried about watching him hit a ball ever because he's the best player I've ever seen play," Couples added.
"He's won so many times, and he's just not a guy to go do something mediocre. He'll compete, and he'll be ready to roll. I think it's amazing for him to be out here."
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Life expectancy in the US fell from 78.9 years in 2019 to 76.6 years in 2021.
Life expectancy in the United States took another hit in 2021, furthering a dramatic decline from 2020 that was the largest since World War II, according to a new report.
The study -- published Thursday on the preprint server medRxiv, which means it has not been peer-reviewed -- found that after falling nearly 1.9 years in 2020, life expectancy in the US decreased another 0.4 years in 2021.
In the decade before the pandemic, life expectancy in the US changed by an average of less than 0.1 years annually, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Changes to life expectancy amid the Covid-19 pandemic widened an existing gap between the US and other high-income countries, the new report shows. Among a set of 19 peer countries, life expectancy dropped only a third as much as in the US in 2020 (down 0.6 years, on average) and rebounded in 2021, with an average increase of about 0.3 years.
Life expectancy in the US fell from 78.9 years in 2019 to 76.6 years in 2021 -- now more than five years less than the average among peer nations.
"This speaks volumes about the life consequences of how the US handled the pandemic," Dr. Steven Woolf, study author and director emeritus of the Center on Society and Health at Virginia Commonwealth University, said in a statement. "What happened in the U.S. is less about the variants than the levels of resistance to vaccination and the public's rejection of practices, such as masking and mandates, to reduce viral transmission."
In the US, there was a disproportionate decrease in life expectancy for Black and Hispanic people in 2020. But in 2021, White people had the largest losses, with life expectancy holding steady for Hispanic people and rising slightly for Black people.
For this study, Woolf and other researchers from the University of Colorado and the Urban Institute analyzed death data from the National Center for Health Statistics, the Human Mortality Database and other international statistical agencies.
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In working to maintain Hawaii's robust demographic diversity, Pedro Perestrelo Pinto, the Consul General of Portugal, is visiting the Hawaiian Islands.
Pinto will be attending a number of meetings with local legislators to establish a sister-state relationship between Hawaii and the Portuguese island of Madeira.
Currently 10- to 20 percent of Hawaii's residents have Portuguese ancestral ties-- which he says is a driving factor for his visit.
Pinto plans to help citizens in renewing their passports and ID's, as well as provide support in connecting the Portuguese community.
"To come here after these two tough years, it's very very meaningful." explained Pinto. "And now we can start having gatherings of the Portuguese community. We're here in Oahu for three days, then we go to the Big Island, we also go to Maui."
And Pinto says in maintaining, and strengthening the international relationship, he hopes to al learn more about the Hawaiian culture.
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A recent southern Colorado wind storm, which usually occurs about every two years in the state, caused damage. But the question is, who is responsible?
The winds caused a cart corral, which holds shopping carts together while they're being brought back into the store, to knock into a car while a customer was shopping.
Through its insurance company, the supermarket called King Soopers, says they aren't responsible, but a local attorney says that's not always true.
On the morning of December 15, 2021, a major wind storm rolled through the town of Colorado Springs. A local meteorologist clocked 92 mph wind gusts at the Colorado Springs Airport that day.
Lette de Mer says her family's Subaru was parked at the grocery store when the cart corral blew into their car.
"Staff was out there trying to move this thing off of our car and put it off to the side," Lette said. "One of the staff members took a picture."
She says the employees took pictures of the damage to the rear of the car.
"The rear hatch was damaged," she said. "It was hit pretty hard and pieces of the rear hatch were broken off.”
Lette says at first, the store seemed willing to address the damage.
“The manager said he would check with insurance and call me back and we never got a callback," she said. "They haven’t returned any of our calls and then we contacted you.”
Sedgwick, the company handling claims on behalf of King Soopers (a Kroger brand) sent Lette and her husband a denial letter.
"I would like to apologize for the unfortunate incident you experienced while shopping," the letter said. "After careful review of the facts regarding your incident, our investigation has revealed no negligence on behalf of King Soopers and therefore we must deny your claim."
The letter then told Lette they hope she would remain as one of its "valued customers."
We presented what happened to attorney Stephen Longo. He is not associated with either party in this case, but said he would give a legal opinion on who may be responsible when cases like this occur.
“Anytime we go shopping at any store that is open and inviting us in, they are designated under Colorado law under the 'Premise of Liability Act’ as an invitee and under that standard, it means the business needs to protect us from known dangers or dangers that they should know about upon a reasonable inspection," Longo said.
Since this December wind storm was predicted days in advance by local meteorologists in Colorado, Longo said this fact may help the family if they appeal.
“If we’re talking about a cart corral that gets blown over by a wind storm because it’s not bolted down correctly, then they can still be found negligent."
Longo says one thing to consider in a case like this is whether employees should have known or could have known about this potential danger through routine maintenance like sweeps or inspections and a review of safety policies and practices.
Kristal Howard, the director of media relations and corporate communications for The Kroger Company was contacted for a statement but did not immediately reply.
"For 40 years I've been shopping there and now they don't want to take responsibility for their cart corral hitting our car and damaging it," Lette said. "If that had hit a person, it would have been tragic. Fortunately no one was hit."
We also reached out directly to Sedgwick to see if they could review the denial and offer the customer information on an appeal.
Lette says to-date, she has heard nothing back from Sedgwick.
At first, Judy Molnar, Vice President of Public Relations for Sedgwick asked for the customer's information. We immediately provided it to Sedgwick.
Further correspondence seeking information via email, telephone, and text message went unanswered by Molnar.
Advice from Stephen Longo:
Longo says insurance companies are in the business of taking premiums and not paying out claims. He said it's not necessarily uncommon for an insurance company or business to immediately deny a claim.
If this occurs, he says you should look into filing an appeal.
Some agencies, like hospitals, are transparent about how to file an appeal. Sedgwick provided no such information in its denial to the customer on the appeals process.
Longo says you should also ask the insurance company the following questions:
- What facts did you review before coming to your conclusion or decision?
- What information or exemption in the insurance policy are you citing regarding my denial?
- What safety protocols and procedures were in place at the time of this incident?
- What media (pictures, video, statements) did you use to draw your conclusion?
If you're still not making headway, seeking mediation services might be the next step you consider before filing a civil lawsuit and letting the courts decide who is at fault."
This story was originally published by Eric Ross of KOAA in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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BBB urges caution when hiring a contractor for storm repairs
The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is urging the community to be alert for scammers preying on storm victims.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is urging the community to be alert for scammers preying on storm victims.
In light of the recent storms that hit Middle Georgia, scammers are out to take your money.
According to the BBB, if your home has been impacted, you should be cautious when hiring someone to make repairs.
Kelvin Collins, the President and CEO of the BBB of Central Georgia, says you should always check your insurance company about policy coverage.
If you’re unsure if a company is reputable, you can check the BBB website.
“Don’t act with haste,” Collins said. “You can make temporary repairs until you get someone that’s going to do the job. Don’t pay 100% up front in cash because many of the traveling contractors will ask for cash up front.”
The BBB says to make sure you get all agreements in writing.
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The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is urging the community to be alert for scammers preying on storm victims.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Better Business Bureau of Central Georgia is urging the community to be alert for scammers preying on storm victims.
In light of the recent storms that hit Middle Georgia, scammers are out to take your money.
According to the BBB, if your home has been impacted, you should be cautious when hiring someone to make repairs.
Kelvin Collins, the President and CEO of the BBB of Central Georgia, says you should always check your insurance company about policy coverage.
If you’re unsure if a company is reputable, you can check the BBB website.
“Don’t act with haste,” Collins said. “You can make temporary repairs until you get someone that’s going to do the job. Don’t pay 100% up front in cash because many of the traveling contractors will ask for cash up front.”
The BBB says to make sure you get all agreements in writing.
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Bleckley County crews cleaning up after tornado causes destruction
Crews spent Thursday working diligently to clean up the mess caused by Wednesday's storms.
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crews spent Thursday working diligently to clean up the mess caused by Wednesday’s storms.
According to Matthew Kelley, the Emergency Management Director for Bleckley County, crews have made a lot of progress so far.
He says a tornado hit Cochran and other parts of Bleckley County Wednesday night. Public safety agencies are working together to repair damage and check homes to make sure everyone is safe.
“It happened real quick, and it caught us suddenly, but we all came together real quick to get it mitigated,” Kelley said. “I’m really impressed with everybody’s coordination working together to get it done.”
The tornado also damaged part of Middle Georgia State University’s Cochran campus. David Sims, the Associate Vice President of Facilities for the university, says campus power was back on Thursday morning, but school officials canceled classes because debris blocked most of the roads around campus.
There’s also some damage on campus.
“We have several other roofs with extensive damage,” Sims said. “Between 80 and 100 trees down. We’re very fortunate no one was injured.”
Kelley says power crews brought in extra help to restore power as quickly as possible and that it shouldn’t be long before everything is cleaned up.
“Hopefully within the next day or two we’ll be looking back on this as something we don’t want to have to go through again for a long time,” Kelley said.
Crews are still assessing damage caused by the storms.
Middle Georgia State University asks students to pay attention to its website for information about Friday classes.
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Bleckley County crews cleaning up after tornado causes destruction
Crews spent Thursday working diligently to clean up the mess caused by Wednesday's storms.
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Crews spent Thursday working diligently to clean up the mess caused by Wednesday’s storms.
According to Matthew Kelley, the Emergency Management Director for Bleckley County, crews have made a lot of progress so far.
He says a tornado hit Cochran and other parts of Bleckley County Wednesday night. Public safety agencies are working together to repair damage and check homes to make sure everyone is safe.
“It happened real quick, and it caught us suddenly, but we all came together real quick to get it mitigated,” Kelley said. “I’m really impressed with everybody’s coordination working together to get it done.”
The tornado also damaged part of Middle Georgia State University’s Cochran campus. David Sims, the Associate Vice President of Facilities for the university, says campus power was back on Thursday morning, but school officials canceled classes because debris blocked most of the roads around campus.
There’s also some damage on campus.
“We have several other roofs with extensive damage,” Sims said. “Between 80 and 100 trees down. We’re very fortunate no one was injured.”
Kelley says power crews brought in extra help to restore power as quickly as possible and that it shouldn’t be long before everything is cleaned up.
“Hopefully within the next day or two we’ll be looking back on this as something we don’t want to have to go through again for a long time,” Kelley said.
Crews are still assessing damage caused by the storms.
Middle Georgia State University asks students to pay attention to its website for information about Friday classes.
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Historic Vineville home could be torn down
A meeting was supposed to take place Wednesday about the home's future, but it was moved to next week due to the threat of severe weather.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Catherine Brewer Benson House may soon be torn down.
Catherine Brewer Benson was the first woman in the world to receive a bachelor’s degree.
She received the degree in 1840 after graduating from Wesleyan College.
Now there are talks for her home on Vineville Avenue to be torn down and replaced by an amphitheater.
The Big House Foundation owns the house.
Some residents say the house has too much history to be demolished.
“This historic home has international relevance, has national relevance, and it should not succumb to demolition,” preservationist and area resident Elliott James-Fernandes said. “It should not have be erased as a figure of women’s history.”
A meeting was supposed to take place Wednesday about the home’s future, but it was moved to next week due to the threat of severe weather.
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Historic Vineville home could be torn down
A meeting was supposed to take place Wednesday about the home's future, but it was moved to next week due to the threat of severe weather.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Catherine Brewer Benson House may soon be torn down.
Catherine Brewer Benson was the first woman in the world to receive a bachelor’s degree.
She received the degree in 1840 after graduating from Wesleyan College.
Now there are talks for her home on Vineville Avenue to be torn down and replaced by an amphitheater.
The Big House Foundation owns the house.
Some residents say the house has too much history to be demolished.
“This historic home has international relevance, has national relevance, and it should not succumb to demolition,” preservationist and area resident Elliott James-Fernandes said. “It should not have be erased as a figure of women’s history.”
A meeting was supposed to take place Wednesday about the home’s future, but it was moved to next week due to the threat of severe weather.
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Man arrested after authorities serve search warrant on Pursley Street
A 50-year-old man was arrested Thursday after multiple law enforcement agencies served a search warrant on Pursley Street.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 50-year-old man was arrested Thursday after multiple law enforcement agencies served a search warrant on Pursley Street.
A news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says Tommy Lee Cummings Jr. was arrested.
He faces multiple charges:
- Trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamines
- Possess/manufacture/distribute etc. marijuana within 1,000 feet of schools
- Possess/manufacture/distribute etc. controlled substance within 1,000 feet of schools
- Purchase, possess or have control of controlled substance in Schedule I or narcotic in Schedule II
- Possession of a firearm during the commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force located the gun and drugs during the search warrant.
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A 50-year-old man was arrested Thursday after multiple law enforcement agencies served a search warrant on Pursley Street.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 50-year-old man was arrested Thursday after multiple law enforcement agencies served a search warrant on Pursley Street.
A news release from the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says Tommy Lee Cummings Jr. was arrested.
He faces multiple charges:
- Trafficking in cocaine, illegal drugs, marijuana or methamphetamines
- Possess/manufacture/distribute etc. marijuana within 1,000 feet of schools
- Possess/manufacture/distribute etc. controlled substance within 1,000 feet of schools
- Purchase, possess or have control of controlled substance in Schedule I or narcotic in Schedule II
- Possession of a firearm during the commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and members of the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force located the gun and drugs during the search warrant.
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Warner Robins community cleaning up after being hit by EF3 tornado
Crews in Houston County are still cleaning up debris in the Statham's Landing community after a confirmed EF3 tornado hit the area.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The sun was out Thursday morning, but Tuesday afternoon was a different story.
Crews in Houston County are still cleaning up debris in the Statham’s Landing community after a confirmed EF3 tornado hit the area.
Homeowners Nancy and Larry Smith tell us that in their 28 years of living in the community, they’d never experienced something like the damage that happened Tuesday.
Nancy recalled the moment the tornado struck.
“You hide down where you can’t see anything, but the noises you hear, it’s just a hard banging and breaking of glass,” she said. “It felt like they were just taking trees and beating the house with them.”
According to the Houston County Emergency Management Agency, the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado hit the community on Tuesday.
“I don’t want to go through another one, but I would like for everyone to just pray for all of us because we got a long recovery,” Larry said.
Several other homeowners are dealing with damage.
Gwendolyn Kring says everything happening in a matter of seconds.
Residents are now faces with the task of putting their community back together.
“My friends and neighbors and neighbors I didn’t even know have just come out to help,” Kring said. “Dan is over there blowing off my driveway to make sure that I have a place to get through.”
The community also received help from Cuban Island Cafe, a restaurant located in Bonaire that helped provide catering to residents and crews.
“It hurts my heart seeing all this damage,” owner Yolanda Rocha said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s rich or poor, everybody suffers when something like this happens. We’re here to cheer them up.”
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Warner Robins community cleaning up after being hit by EF3 tornado
Crews in Houston County are still cleaning up debris in the Statham's Landing community after a confirmed EF3 tornado hit the area.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The sun was out Thursday morning, but Tuesday afternoon was a different story.
Crews in Houston County are still cleaning up debris in the Statham’s Landing community after a confirmed EF3 tornado hit the area.
Homeowners Nancy and Larry Smith tell us that in their 28 years of living in the community, they’d never experienced something like the damage that happened Tuesday.
Nancy recalled the moment the tornado struck.
“You hide down where you can’t see anything, but the noises you hear, it’s just a hard banging and breaking of glass,” she said. “It felt like they were just taking trees and beating the house with them.”
According to the Houston County Emergency Management Agency, the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado hit the community on Tuesday.
“I don’t want to go through another one, but I would like for everyone to just pray for all of us because we got a long recovery,” Larry said.
Several other homeowners are dealing with damage.
Gwendolyn Kring says everything happening in a matter of seconds.
Residents are now faces with the task of putting their community back together.
“My friends and neighbors and neighbors I didn’t even know have just come out to help,” Kring said. “Dan is over there blowing off my driveway to make sure that I have a place to get through.”
The community also received help from Cuban Island Cafe, a restaurant located in Bonaire that helped provide catering to residents and crews.
“It hurts my heart seeing all this damage,” owner Yolanda Rocha said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s rich or poor, everybody suffers when something like this happens. We’re here to cheer them up.”
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OCEAN CITY, Md. - Ocean City and the non profit Ocean City Development Corporation are one step closer to breaking ground on a mixed use facility that would provide more workforce housing for police officers. The council approved money for a construction manager that would oversee the project’s cost. The project’s site is the parking lot at the intersection of South Baltimore Ave and Somerset Street. According to councilman Mark Paddack, the construction manager will ensure the project runs efficiently.
“Having a construction manager provides a third party eye at looking at the overall cost for a project and attempting to save money and get the best product for the buck,” Paddack said.
The plans call for a facility that would include 25 beds for seasonal police officers, a bus stop, and public bathrooms. Some council members say they are concerned that building the facility would take away some parking spaces. Ocean City Development Corporation President, Kevin Gibbs says the benefits of the project outweigh the costs.
“We've added a lot of parking downtown, what we lack is the housing and especially for police force downtown. Ocean City Police need a new facility for the bikes, we've added a housing component and a parking component in order to cover the basis for what the downtown really needs,” Gibbs said.
Currently, OCPD shares a facility with the Ocean City Beach Patrol. According to OCPD’s spokesperson Ashley Miller the department needs the beds.
“When OCDC brought us this plan it was the option to help expand our bike locker and work station for our bike unit which we do heavily deploy downtown,” Miller said.
The next steps are for Ocean City leaders and OCDC to draft a memorandum of understanding. Kevin Gibbs is hopeful they can break ground this fall.
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He’s far from “Freedom” now.
Bronx-born rapper Kidd Creole, a member of the pioneering hip-hop band Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five — which churned out hits “Freedom” and “The Message” — completed a devastating fall from grace this week when he was convicted of manslaughter.
The 61-year-old rap legend, whose real name is Nathaniel Glover, was at the height of his career in the 1980s — his life filled with thrilling sold-out shows, a national tour and a platinum record.
In September 1982, he took the stage in Midtown’s then-popular Peppermint Lounge in front of crowds of screaming fans. His band had just released chart-topper “The Message,” a funky, poetic tune that preaches about surviving in the urban jungle.
Forty years later, he faces up to 25 years in prison when he is sentenced May 5 for the fatal stabbing of a homeless man, John Jolly, in 2017.
By the time the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was busted for the crime, he was working as a handyman and living in a run-down rooming house in the Bronx — a far cry from his early hip-hop glory days.
The star’s tragic downfall was marked by drug addiction, minor weapons arrests and a then-budding rap industry that failed to properly compensate artists, according to reports and his former promoter.
“He was a young black youth who was taken out of the ghetto to play 15,000 to 20,000 seat arenas,” the band’s then-promoter Van Silk told The Post Thursday. “He was a pioneer — someone everybody looked up to but he didn’t make the type of money today’s artists do.”
Glover’s career started to take off in the 1970s when he and his little brother Melvin, aka Melle Mel joined Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five — first playing in bars, parks and even high school gyms around the Big Apple.
Along with the DJ Grandmaster Flash, the band included Eddie “Scorpio” Morris and Guy Todd “Rahiem” Williams along with Keith “Cowboy” Wiggins.
“They’d play in hole-in-the wall clubs and sometimes rent out school gyms with a pay of $15 or $20,” Silk said. “We didn’t even have a name for hip-hop then; we still called it disco rhymes.”
The group soon moved to playing bigger clubs, signed with Sugar Hill records and released their debut single in 1979, “Superappin.”
While Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel were the band’s biggest stars, Glover was the “more prolific” musician — with a signature “echo chamber” style, Silk said.
In 1980, the group churned out more hit songs including “Freedom,” “Birthday Party” and Flash’s influential single “The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel.”
Their biggest hits “The Message” and “White Lines (Don’t Do It)” came in 1982 and 1983, respectively — back when the Billboard charts didn’t even have a category for hip hop.
But behind the scene, some band members were struggling with cocaine addiction, according to the hip-hop news site rockthebells.com.
The band broke up in the mid-80s and by the time they reunited years later, the magic was gone, Silk said.
“[Glover] didn’t have a major hit … and when the group got back together, it was too late,” he said. “Those guys came up in a time when there was no music industry for hip hop.”
In 1995, Glover was arrested for possession of a loaded 9mm handgun and live ammo, and was busted again on weapons charges in 2007 for possession of a gravity knife.
Still, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007, which Glover attended while wearing a dapper purple waistcoat and bow tie.
The rapper spent nearly five years behind bars while awaiting his Manhattan Supreme Court trial in the manslaughter case.
His lawyer blamed Jolly’s death on a mix of alcohol and the sedative Versed, which was given to him at the hospital because he was being combative with emergency workers, during the proceedings.
Echoing Glover’s legal defense, Silk said, “The guy didn’t die because of [a] stab wound; he died because of the doses of medicine they gave him. [Glover] should have been let out of jail.”
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Thirteen years after starting his first Opening Day game in the Yankees’ farm system, Kyle Higashioka is expected to finally get his chance to do it with the big league team on Friday.
The 31-year-old catcher, who debuted with the Yankees in 2017 and has mostly served as a backup to Gary Sanchez in parts of five seasons since, is set to start the season by catching Gerrit Cole against the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
“It’s been my goal every year that I’ve been playing,” Higashioka said this week before the Yankees broke camp. “It’s something everybody dreams about as a kid.”
The Yankees’ seventh-round pick in 2008 has long been known for his defense and strong receiving skills, which have earned him more playing time and important starts over the past two seasons, including playoff games.
But his first Opening Day start in the majors will mark another milestone for Higashioka, who has had a fan in Cole since the ace arrived in The Bronx in 2020.
“Quite magical, right?” Cole said Thursday. “Going into 2020, I don’t know where people had him on their depth chart or whatnot. To see him really take on one of the toughest catching roles in the league, if not the toughest, is pretty [impressive]. I think everybody’s a fan of Kyle, so it’s really exciting for all of us.”
At the onset of spring training, the Yankees opened the door for Higashioka to take on a bigger role by trading Sanchez — who had started each of the past five Yankees Opening Days at catcher — to the Twins.
Higashioka then went on to enjoy a power surge in Grapefruit League play, with seven home runs while batting 11-for-26. His first priority is still defense and working with his pitchers, but the Yankees would certainly benefit from a more consistent Higashioka at the plate.
“I know it’s there,” said Higashioka, a career .183 hitter with a .619 OPS and 20 home runs in 139 games. “I’ve shown it in spurts. But the good offensive players know how to do it on a consistent basis. That’s what I’ve been lacking in past years, just that consistency where I can perform on a day-in, day-out basis. That’s definitely something I’ve been trying to work on and improve at.”
Higashioka’s teammates have taken notice, making him an “easy guy to root for,” DJ LeMahieu said.
“He just looks like he’s in a really good place right now,” LeMahieu said. “He hits a lot of fly balls, so he’s probably not going to be an average guy. But if he has elite defense — which he does, everyone likes throwing to him — if he can hit 20-25 homers, what more can you ask?”
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Hundreds of tanks were decimated.
After Russia's army retreated from the suburbs of Kyiv, Ukrainian fighters are getting an up-close look at their scores won through pluck and leveraging of resources. The most celebrated of which, revered even, is the Javelin anti-tank missile.
An artist dubbed "Saint Javelin" is the patron of Ukrainian resistance. Her image is helping to raise over a million dollars in merchandise sales, benefiting humanitarian aid.
To be sure, Javelins, supplied by the U.S., are one of several anti-tank weapons systems that Ukraine is using to extract a heavy price from Putin.
"This is a class of weapons," CSIS International Security Program Senior Adviser Mark Cancian said. "The Javelins are the top end. They're most expensive and the most effective."
The most effective for ambushing tanks and other heavy armor from a distance of up to two-and-a-half miles.
Here's how it works: An individual soldier uses the command launch unit to identify the target. When the missile is fired, a launch motor propels the missile out of the tube. The primary flight motor doesn't ignite until the missile is some distance away. This makes it more difficult for the enemy to identify the location of the person who fired it.
The Javelin is known as a "fire-and-forget" system. An onboard computer guides the missile to the target. It can either be set to attack the tank head-on or go up and strike down at the top of the tank, where it's weakest.
According to a running tally from open-source intelligence experts who base their count on videos and images of at least 450 Russian tanks in Ukraine that have been either destroyed, damaged, abandoned, or captured.
In the weeks leading up to the invasion, the U.S. made no secret of the high-tech threat Russia's armored vehicles would be up against.
"Analysts are scratching their heads about why the Russians are showing so little tactical skill," Cancian said. "Their doctrine and our doctrine says that if you're going to use armor, you use artillery ahead of them to suppress any infantry and anti-tank weapons. And you use reconnaissance to find out where they are. They don't seem to have done that."
Tanks are also vulnerable to fighter aircraft, but NATO and the U.S. say they won't engage Russia militarily, directly. That's why the Javelins, along with advanced air defense weaponry, are proving so crucial.
"By using the right types of techniques and the right weapons systems, the Javelin, the stingers have proven to be very, very effective in this fight," U.S. Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin said.
The problem for Ukraine is that they're going through their Javelins fast and say they need more, soon.
Reports estimate that the U.S. has already sent them 4,600. And is dispatching an additional $100 million worth.
"As fast as we can, as much as we can, and just keep it going to make sure the Ukrainians can defend themselves," Asst. Sec. of Defense John Kirby said.
As the war grinds on, that means ramping up production.
"It's at its current production rate, which is quite high, but it can go higher," Army's Head of Acquisition and Logistics Doug Bush said.
The graveyard of Russian tanks in Bucha, near Kyiv, is a small consolation for Russia's alleged war crimes there. But for Ukrainians, they're a symbol, along with the javelin, of their military, for now, beating the odds.
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Celebs and Politicians React to Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Confirmation to the Supreme Court
On Thursday, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as the 116th Supreme Court Justice in our country’s history, and the first Black woman to ever hold the title. Jackson received a vote of 53-47, with three Republican senators crossing the aisle and joining all 50 Democrats. The road to Jackson’s confirmation began in late February with President Joe Biden’s nomination. “She’s a history maker,” he said at the time. “An immensely qualified judge who’s going to help make our courts stronger and more reflective of our country.” She will join the bench in June following the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer.
Throughout the Supreme Court’s 233-year history, only five other women have sat on the bench, and three other people of color, and, following the announcement of Jackson’s historic confirmation, the senate floor erupted into applause, marking the joyous day in our country’s history. The celebration has continued on the Internet, as it tends to do, where celebrities and politicians alike have shared their appreciation and excitement for Jackson.
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Photo by Eo naya/Shutterstock
Starting this month, you’ll have to take a train instead of a plane on some domestic routes in France.
Short flights on select routes where the equivalent train ride is 2.5 hours or less are banned effective April 2022 (unless it connects to an international flight).
Some of France’s domestic flights will cease operations this month due to a ban on short-haul routes where travelers could alternatively take a train in under 2.5 hours.
The ban aims to reduce carbon emissions caused by planes in France and is part of the country’s overall effort to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030. The new policy marks the first time a country has enacted a law prohibiting flights for environmental reasons.
The new law (which was voted on in 2021) affects five routes:
There are some exceptions, however. Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport aren’t affected, according to reports. And flights from smaller French airports that connect to an international flight, such as Lyon to London with a layover in Paris, are not banned.
It’s hard to say how much this will affect France’s carbon emissions, but according to a report in the Guardian, “Because so much of the pollution from any given flight takes place during take-off and landing cycles, the emissions produced per kilometer for each passenger on a domestic route are 70 percent higher than long haul flights–and six times higher than if the same journey was made by rail.”
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As part of the French government’s 2020 pandemic bailout package, Air France was given more than $7 billion with the provision that the airline do more to combat any negative effects its operations have on the environment—banning the shorter flights was among the conditions. (Air France operated the bulk of flights on all five routes.) The measure was written into law the following year, partially because the government didn’t want other carriers to swoop in and claim those routes, effectively undermining Air France’s effort to be more sustainable.
Other European countries have enacted similar measures in recent years, though none are an outright ban on short-haul flights. Austria replaced a flight route between Vienna and Salzburg with increased train service in 2020.
And Germany’s Aviation Association and Deutsche Bahn (the country’s main rail company) signed an agreement in 2021 to offer more high-speed train connections, making going by train instead of flying an easier choice for travelers. The two entities said that increase in rail service would give about 20 percent of air travelers (or about 4.3 million people a year) the option to travel by train instead, which could reduce carbon dioxide emissions generated by domestic air travel by a sixth.
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SACRAMENTO – Since the 1970s, California policy makers have embarked on a land-use strategy designed to promote “urbanism” – the idea that we all ought to live in dense housing developments, that suburban sprawl should be limited by government planning restrictions, and rural land should be protected for farming and open space.
During his first stint as governor, Jerry Brown oversaw a report called, “An Urban Strategy for California.” In it, the state detailed a policy we’ve seen play out in the ensuing decades. The goal was to “create a more compact urban environment” and curb “wasteful urban sprawl” by focusing new construction in “existing cities and suburbs.”
Like all central plans, this one has yielded unforeseen consequences. The year of that report, the median home price in California was around $70,000 and is now $834,000. By contrast, the national median price rose from $56,000 to $350,000. Recent state reports blame soaring costs on a simple supply and demand issue – the chronic underbuilding of new homes.
The official state urbanism strategy – blocking the construction of new suburban developments, tying up vast tracts of undeveloped land as permanent open space, shoehorning most new construction into the existing urban footprint, and enabling environmental lawsuits against new projects – has made it too costly for builders to meet burgeoning demand.
For all the state government’s focus on the importance of cities, policymakers have done a horrific job actually running those cities. Despite their enormous budgets, big and bureaucratic, union-controlled schools systems – such as Los Angeles Unified, which spends more than $24,000 a year per student – have done poorly educated their residents’ children.
The same progressives who claim to care the most about public education, seem least willing to acknowledge these urban school systems’ failures – or to support policies (e.g., charter schools) that can boost education outcomes. More people would be willing to move into an urban environment if they could, you know, send their kids to decent schools.
They also seem unmoved by growing crime problems in big cities. It’s true, as Jason McGahan wrote recently in LA Magazine, that the crime data doesn’t entirely fit the conservative narrative blaming soft-on-crime DAs in liberal cities – but that’s thin gruel for urban dwellers who feel unsafe as violent crime rates soar and brazen flash mobs loot stores in downtown areas.
And don’t get me started about the failure of the state’s urban transportation philosophy, which seems more interested in changing the way we get around than designing systems that allow us to get around as we choose. How about this novel idea for planners — spend more time improving the creaking, dirty urban transit systems and less time coercing suburbanites into abandoning their cars?
Is it any surprise, then, that Californians are voting with their feet and fleeing the state’s largest cities? The latest Census data show that California cities saw large drops in population during the COVID-19 pandemic. San Francisco lost a whopping 6.7 percent of its population, the second-largest percentage drop after New York. Los Angeles County’s population dropped by only 1 percent, but given its size that’s more than 184,000 people.
With soaring home prices, new work-at-home flexibility that allows people to live farther from their jobs and the misery of draconian shutdowns in cities, it’s easy to see why COVID had driven people to the hinterlands. San Francisco is an entertaining and beautiful place, but why put up with its indignities when you can’t even leave your tiny apartment? But there’s more at work here than the pandemic.
As a state, California’s population has fallen for the first time in memory, but the most fascinating numbers involve intrastate moves. “Despite suggestions of a California exodus to other states in recent months, most who leave that region do not move far, though many Sierra counties saw a large influx of migrants from San Francisco compared with 2019,” the Los Angeles Times reported.
I live in Sacramento County and see those trends all around me, as neighbors increasingly move in from urbanized parts of the Bay Area. In Southern California, people are leaving Los Angeles and heading east. For instance, as LA County lost enough residents to populate a mid-sized city, “the Inland Empire added 47,601 people in the year ended July 2021, the fifth-biggest gain among the 50 largest metro areas,” according to the Mercury News.
Despite a 50-year government campaign to urbanize our society, more Californians are choosing to live in smoggy, hot unexciting and suburban inland areas far from the beach rather than put up with the high prices, fraying social fabric and congestion of our destination metropolises. Few of the state’s fastest-growing cities are urban in the traditional sense.
I love cities, but if the state’s policymakers want to promote urbanism, they need to look at their own failed policies and grapple with the reasons fewer people want to live in them.
Steven Greenhut is Western region director for the R Street Institute and a member of the Southern California News Group editorial board. Write to him at sgreenhut@rstreet.org.
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Updated April 7, 2022 at 2:07 PM ET
Editor's Note: Please be aware that some of the images in this story are graphic.
Russian troops are leaving scenes of devastation — flattened apartment buildings, mass graves and bodies lying in the streets — as they leave the area around Kyiv.
Millions are displaced, either finding refuge in Western countries, like Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova, or shelters in cities where the situation is less dire, like Lviv.
Here is what it looks like on the ground in Ukraine:
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<strong>April 6:</strong> A young girl and her dog arrive at a center for internally displaced persons in Zaporizhzhia, some 124 miles northwest of Mariupol.
<strong>April 6:</strong> A shelled home burns in Severodonetsk, in the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, as Ukrainian officials urge residents in the east to evacuate or "risk death" ahead of a feared ramping up of Russian activity in the area, which Moscow has declared its top prize.
<strong>April 6:</strong> A cat sits between large caliber rounds of ammunition abandoned by retreating Russian forces or retrieved from destroyed fighting vehicles in the village of Andriivka, in eastern Ukraine.
<strong>April 6:</strong> A man pushes his bike through debris and destroyed Russian military vehicles on a street in Bucha, where the Ukrainian government has accused Russian forces of committing a "deliberate massacre."
<strong>April 6:</strong> Yurii, 41, who serves in the Ukrainian military, stands in his apartment in Hostomel, on the outskirts of Kyiv, as he gathers things to take with him. The suburb of Ukraine's capital city was occupied for more than a month by Russian forces until they retreated to Belarus last week.
<strong>April 6:</strong> Children look at the sandbags that cover the windows at the Smart English pre-school in Lviv, in western Ukraine. The sandbags were put in place to help lessen the potential impact of an air strike amid Russia's ongoing invasion.
<strong>April 6:</strong> A police officer stands behind the body of a civilian allegedly shot by Russian forces on a road in Bucha, on the outskirts of Kyiv.
<strong>April 7:</strong> A boy holds a loaf of bread he received as part of humanitarian aid being handed out in front of a school in Chernihiv, in northern Ukraine.
<strong>April 6:</strong> A residential building in the town of Borodianka, northwest of Kyiv, was destroyed in Russia's invasion.
<strong>April 6:</strong> Cemetery workers load the corpses of civilians killed in Bucha, on the outskirts of Kyiv, to be transported to the morgue.
<strong>April 6:</strong> Motria Oleksiienko, 99, traumatized by the Russian occupation, is comforted by daughter-in-law Tetiana Oleksiienko in a room without heat in the village of Andriivka, in eastern Ukraine.
<strong>April 5:</strong> A resident looks for belongings inside an apartment building destroyed during fighting between Ukrainian and Russian forces in Borodyanka, northwest of Kyiv.
<strong>April 5:</strong> Families walk on a platform to board a train at Kramatorsk's central station as they flee the eastern city in the Donbas region.
<strong>April 5:</strong> A Ukrainian servicemember looks inside a car riddled with bullet holes on a road near Buda-Babynetska, north of Kyiv, days after Russian forces retreated from the area.
<strong>April 4:</strong> A member of the 127th Territorial Defense Force brigade stands guard as a car approaches after curfew on a road on the outskirts of Kharkiv, in eastern Ukraine.
<strong>April 5:</strong> People light candles as they hold a vigil for those killed by Russian forces in Bucha and the surrounding areas in Lviv, in western Ukraine.
<strong>April 4:</strong> People rest in the crypt of a church converted to become a makeshift bomb shelter in Kharkiv, in eastern Ukraine.
<strong>April 5:</strong> Technicians try to fix the internet in Bucha, on the outskirts of Kyiv.
<strong>April 4:</strong> A body is carried by a school in Bucha, on the outskirts of Kyiv.
<strong>April 5:</strong> The body of an elderly woman lies inside a house in Bucha, on the outskirts of Kyiv.
<strong>April 4:</strong> A boy looks on in the gym of Lviv Polytechnic National University, in western Ukraine.
<strong>April 4:</strong> An overturned car is seen next to a damaged apartment building in Bucha, on the outskirts of Lviv.
<strong>April 5:</strong> A man crosses a destroyed bridge near the village of Bohorodychne in the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine.
<strong>April 4:</strong> Bodies lay in a mass grave near a church in Bucha, on the outskirts of Kyiv.
<strong>April 5:</strong> Police officers identify the body of Anton Ischenko, 20, a Ukrainian who died while his village was occupied by Russian forces in Andriivka, in eastern Ukraine.
<strong>April 4:</strong> Close relatives of journalist Maks Levin cry over his coffin during his funeral in Kyiv. Levin, who was a contributor to LB.ua and Reuters, among other news organizations, went missing on March 13 and was found dead on April 1 near the village Huta Mezhyhirska, north of Kyiv.
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Dad'e\nWhen I get some \"FREE THREE IN THE NEIL KILL'ING BOYS\nLyce 639-Ep04 \"D\" in 6 weeks\" Kimi wa kizashi ga neiru\nA 6' in '0 in' for me as it as my girl is with\nThe same \"DOUBROKO TAKUMIN \" ↝ I need your \"I am Y (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. moved Thursday to choke off U.S. exports to three Russian airlines as part of what officials described as an unprecedented enforcement action.
The Commerce Department said the move would prevent the Russian national flag carrier Aeroflot, Utair and Azur Air from receiving items from the U.S., including parts to service their aircraft.
Matthew Axelrod, an assistant commerce secretary for export enforcement, told reporters the sanctioned airlines will largely be unable to continue to fly since they will be cut off from the parts and services needed to maintain their fleets.
The actions, known as temporary denial orders, do allow the Commerce Department to grant exceptions when the safety of a flight would be at risk. The orders extend for 180 days, though they can be renewed.
The private sector has also taken its own action against Russian airlines in response to the war against Ukraine, with Delta Air Lines in February suspending its codesharing partnership with Russian national airline Aeroflot.
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Todd Gilliland will have a new partner heading into one of his favorite tracks this weekend. Cross Country Adjusting, an industry leader in insurance claim services, will support the No. 38 Ford Mustang team this weekend at the Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. Gilliland is a former winner in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at the track and considers it one of his best.
Gilliland will be making his first NASCAR Cup Series start at Martinsville with Cross Country Adjusting branding and colors on his No. 38 Ford Mustang. Cross Country Adjusting provides services such as commercial and residential property claim management, flood adjusting, catastrophe response and more. Their commitment to excellence aligns with the sport of NASCAR.
“Just as in NASCAR, every detail matters,” said Troy Shaw, Vice President of Cross Country Adjusting. “We pride ourselves in being the best in what we do and provide our customers the best product in the market. We want people to learn more about us and that is why we are partnering with Front Row Motorsports and Todd Gilliland in front of a national audience at the Martinsville Speedway. We can provide a service to the fans and those involved in the sport.”
For Gilliland, he is happy to have more support in his inaugural NASCAR Cup Series season. He’s also looking forward to heading to Martinsville.
“Our Cross Country Adjusting Ford Mustang looks awesome,” Gilliland stated. “There have been many great partners who are helping us this season. That gives me more confidence knowing that we have this support. This weekend it is another new partner with Cross Country Adjusting joining the team. We are glad they are with us.
“And it’s really cool they are with us at Martinsville. I just love this track and can’t wait to race there on Saturday night. It’s just cool. The car is going to look great; the fans will be excited and I’m going to be excited. It’s a race that I’m really looking forward to.”
For more information about Cross Country Adjusting, visit www.ccadjust.com.
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Notes of Interest ● Almirola is the only NASCAR Cup Series driver to finish in the top-10 in this year’s opening three races. He finished fifth in the season-opening Daytona 500 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, sixth at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, and sixth at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Almirola’s top-10 streak ended with a 12th-place finish at Phoenix Raceway despite running inside the top-10 throughout the race. ● History at Martinsville: In 26 starts, Almirola has earned six top-10 finishes, one top-five, and has led 75 laps on the .526-mile, paperclip-shaped oval. ● Points: Almirola arrives at Martinsville 11th in the driver standings with 184 points, 57 out of first. ● Almirola’s career: In 395 NASCAR Cup Series starts, Almirola has earned three wins, 27 top-five finishes, 87 top-10s, three poles, and has led 899 laps. ● Smithfield’s famous fully cooked, hickory-smoked Spiral Sliced Hams, which are all expertly crafted, perfectly cooked, uniformly sliced and available with a variety of delicious glaze flavors, will adorn the No. 10 Ford this weekend with a fan-favorite red and black design. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc., is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Its 63,000 team members are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly.®” Smithfield is one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. The company has pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including its industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across its entire U.S. value chain by 2030. Smithfield believes in the power of protein to end food insecurity and has donated hundreds of millions of food servings to local communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan’s Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.SmithfieldFoods.com, and connect on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. ● One More Time: On Jan. 10, Almirola released a video on his YouTube channel announcing his retirement from fulltime NASCAR Cup Series racing after the 2022 season to spend more time with his family. This year marks Almirola’s 11th fulltime Cup Series season. The official press release can be viewed here. ● Beyond the 10 YouTube Series: In 2022, Almirola is once again sharing his life beyond the No. 10 Smithfield Ford with season three of his award-winning YouTube series. Fans and media can subscribe on YouTube to see Almirola’s personality on and off the track. Episodes have already featured life as a dad, a husband and an athlete, and it gives fans a unique perspective on what goes on in the life of a professional NASCAR driver. Fans can also follow Almirola’s social media channels: @Aric_Almirola on Twitter and Instagram, and @AricAlmirola on Facebook. Aric Almirola, Driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Spirals Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing: What is it about short-track racing that drivers love? “Short-track racing is where we all came from. It’s where our sport began. You get to put the racing back in the driver’s hands and there’s a lot of beating and banging involved. You can’t pass much, so you have to stay mentally and physically focused the entire time. It’s close-quarter racing at its finest and even better when we get to race under the lights on a Saturday night.” After Richmond, how do you feel about your short-track program? “We just missed the balance of the car at Richmond and tried a different strategy to make up for it. The race obviously ended with a big strategy call and we were not the beneficiaries of it. It’s hard to tell from that race to know how well we’ll be on short tracks, so we’re still taking notes and trying to maximize our days. Kevin (Harvick) had the right pit call and the 14 had some speed, so we know we’re capable of finding it as a team. I always look forward to Martinsville. Our finishes don’t indicate it, but we always find a good run there. If we can stay out of trouble, we should be there at the end for a much needed momentum boost.” TSC PR
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RFK Racing has announced that Solomon Plumbing – a Michigan-based company – will serve as the primary partner for Brad Keselowski and the No. 6 team for the upcoming Bristol Dirt Race on April 17. In addition to the primary scheme in Bristol, the brand will also continue as an associate partner for multiple races on the No. 6 Ford throughout the season.
“We’re excited to welcome aboard Solomon to the No. 6 team for a special dirt race in Bristol coming up,” said Steve Newmark, President, RFK Racing. “This partnership is a perfect match for both our race team and Brad with the ties back to Michigan. They’ve dipped their toes into the NASCAR space before in other series, but we’re excited to welcome them to our team and showcase what RFK has to offer to new clients in the sport.”
Solomon specializes in plumbing and fire services for new development, construction and complete remodeling. With roots in New Hudson, Michigan, as well as a North Carolina office, Solomon is the developer’s choice to provide turn-key plumbing and fire solutions from start to finish for multi-unit housing, high rise buildings and complete residential developments.
Keselowski, a Michigan native, is a three-time winner at ‘The World’s Fastest Half Mile’ in 23 starts overall. He most recently won the 2020 spring race after starting from the pole, and went to victory lane in back-to-back races in 2011-12.
In the NASCAR Cup Series’ first-ever visit to the dirt last season, Keselowski crossed the line 11th after starting 20th. This season will see the same track setup, but feature the Next Gen car on dirt for the first time in its young history. Overall, at Bristol, Jack Roush has 11 wins all-time, second-most of any track on the circuit, with four different drivers, accounting for half of the company’s 22 wins all-time on short tracks.
The Solomon Plumbing No. 6 Ford Mustang will see the track for the first time Friday afternoon, April 15, for a pair of practice sessions at BMS. Qualifying (heat) races are scheduled to take place Saturday evening, with the 250-lap dirt event set for Sunday evening, April 17, at 7 p.m. ET (FOX, PRN, SiriusXM Channel 90).
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Practice – Friday, April 8 at 4:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN, SiriusXM Channel 90
Qualifying – Friday, April 8 at 5:05 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN, SiriusXM Channel 90
Race – Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN, SiriusXM Channel 90
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Weekend Format
- Practice and qualifying are back in the weekend schedule for the NASCAR Cup Series, which this weekend features a pair of group practice sessions Friday afternoon, immediately followed by group qualifying.
- Qualifying will again be split into two groups with the top-five fastest cars in each group transferring to the final round. The final round of qualifying to determine the pole sitter will feature 10 cars, as all qualifying this weekend will include just one lap per car.
Keselowski at Martinsville Speedway
- Keselowski, a two-time winner at Martinsville, is set for his 25th Cup start at the .526-mile track. It ranks as his third-best track statistically with a 10.8 average finish (behind only Loudon and Pocono).
- He has finished top-10 in 17 of his 24 starts at ‘The Paperclip,’ good enough for 70 percent of his outings. Of those 17 top-10s, 12 finishes have been inside the top five. Keselowski earned his first Martinsville win back in 2017 in the spring race, and won that same race again two years later.
- Keselowski has finished fifth or better in 11 of his last 14 Martinsville races, and of those finished runner-up twice, as well as third three times.
- His average starting position at Martinsville is 11.4 with one career pole, the fall race in 2020, with 13 starts inside the top-10 all time.
- Keselowski also made four Truck Series starts from 2004-07.
Josh Sell at Martinsville Speedway
- Sell, filling in for Matt McCall as crew chief, will be on the box for his third race as crew chief.
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Keselowski on racing at Martinsville:
“Martinsville has been a really good track to me over the years and a place that takes patience, but rewards you in the end. Our team has worked extremely hard the last few weeks to turn this thing around, and I think we are beginning to do that. A string of three-straight top-15s is a win for us right now, and we look forward to the opportunity to improve on that even more come Saturday night in the Fastenal Ford Mustang.”
Last Time Out
Keselowski finished top-10 in each of the first two stages Sunday at Richmond, before going on to finish 13th, his third-straight top-15 dating back to Atlanta.
On the Car
Fastenal, in its 12th season with RFK in 2022, makes its second appearance with the No. 6 team this weekend. In its early days with RFK, Fastenal originally was a partner with the No. 99 team before moving over to the No. 17 team since. They were also the primary partner on the No. 60 Xfinity Series entry that captured the owner’s championship in 2011.
Fastenal will feature top suppliers Dewalt, Honeywell, Weiler, Loctite and Steiner Industries on Keselowski’s Mustang as he competes this weekend. For more information on these suppliers, visit Fastenal.com, and stay up-do-date on social @FastenalCompany.
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Notes of Interest ● The season’s first short-track swing continues under the lights for Cole Custer and the No. 41 HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang team for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), who will join their NASCAR Cup Series competitors for Saturday night’s Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The swing commenced last Sunday on the .75-mile Richmond (Va.) Raceway oval and concludes Easter Sunday night with the second annual dirt race on the Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway high-banked, half-mile oval. ● Saturday night’s 400-lap race around the .526-mile, paperclip-shaped Martinsville layout will be Custer’s 83rd Cup Series start and his fifth at Martinsville. The 24-year-old from Ladera Ranch, California, had a best Martinsville finish of 13th in October 2020, and was 23rd the last time the series visited the track last October. ● Custer, the 2020 Cup Series Rookie of the Year, had solid runs among his six NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races at Martinsville from 2014 through 2016. He qualified on the pole and led a race-high 96 of 200 laps before finishing fourth in the October 2015 race, when he drove the No. 00 JR Motorsports entry. His next-best Martinsville Truck Series finish of seventh came in the October 2016 race, his most recent, when he drove the JR Motorsports truck to a seventh-place finish after qualifying third and leading 17 laps. He drove to another front-row qualifying spot alongside polesitter and race-winner Joey Logano in the March 2015 Truck Series race at Martinsville, leading two laps of the race before finishing 16th in the JR Motorsports truck. ● Last Sunday at Richmond, Custer started 12th and finished 22nd. He arrives at Martinsville 26th in the driver standings. ● Riding along with Custer and his SHR Mustang is team co-owner Gene Haas’ newest holding, Haas Tooling, which was launched as a way for CNC machinists to purchase high-quality cutting tools at great prices. Haas cutting tools are sold exclusively online at HaasTooling.com and shipped directly to end users. HaasTooling.com products became available nationally in July 2020. Haas Automation, founded by Haas in 1983, is America’s leading builder of CNC machine tools. The company manufactures a complete line of vertical and horizontal machining centers, turning centers and rotary tables and indexers. All Haas products are constructed in the company’s 1.1-million-square-foot manufacturing facility in Oxnard, California, and distributed through a worldwide network of Haas Factory Outlets. Cole Custer, Driver of the No. 41 HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing What are your thoughts about the significance of doing well at Martinsville, being one of the iconic short tracks in NASCAR,? “Martinsville is definitely one every single driver wants to win because I think the driver can make a pretty big difference there. You get the grandfather clock, all the history about the place, every single driver wants to go there and get that trophy. It’s just one of those tracks I would call one of the crown jewel races because it’s one you want to check off your list.” What’s the biggest thing you’re looking forward to about racing there this weekend? “For me, it’s always been just the challenge of it. I started my career at Martinsville in the Truck Series, but this weekend will be a whole new adventure with the NextGen car. It seems to be very suited to short-track racing, and it seems to stand up really well to the beating and banging, so I’m really looking forward to that. Martinsville is one of those tracks where, when you’re out there by yourself, you have to finesse your car around the track and it takes a lot of rhythm. And once you get out there with 39 other cars, it becomes a physical race. So it’s a matter of balancing those two things of finesse and beating and banging. It’s definitely one of the toughest tracks on the schedule.” People say it takes a long time to master it. Do you feel like you’re mastering it? “I would not say I’ve mastered Martinsville, yet. I don’t know if you ever master Martinsville. It’s a place that is always going to challenge you. Something different is going to always happen in the race, something is always going to get thrown at you, like somebody messing your race up or something like that. It’s just a constant battle of trying to get your car to handle right and then to try and navigate through 39 other cars.” You talk about navigating – what does that mean at a place like Martinsville? “They call it the paperclip for a reason. It’s one of those tracks where you have to try and go down this long straightaway and then come to a stop, pretty much, in the corner, and how you manage your brakes and how you manage the throttle – everything about it is just difficult. And you have to finesse the car around the corners. It’s one of those tracks that’s not easy for a driver to figure out and try and get a rhythm.” TSC PR
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NASCAR Cup Series -- Race No. 8 – 500 laps / 263 miles
Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile oval) – Martinsville, Va.
Fast Facts for April 8-9, 2022
Tire: Goodyear Eagle Short Track Radials
Set limits: Cup: 1 set for practice, 1 set for qualifying and 8 sets for the race
(7 race sets plus 1 set transferred from qualifying)
Tire Codes: Left-side -- D-5154; Right-side -- D-5136
Tire Circumference: Left-side -- 2,251 mm (88.62 in.); Right-side -- 2,276 mm (89.61 in.)
Minimum Recommended Inflation: Left Front -- 10 psi; Left Rear -- 12 psi;
Right Front -- 22 psi; Right Rear -- 22 psi
Storyline – Robust construction and rubbering-in corners are keys to Martinsville: Martinsville Speedway presents a unique challenge when designing a tire set-up. The track configuration calls for hard braking entering the tight corners and hard acceleration off to carry speed down the relatively long straightaways. That combines with the fact that it is a combination track surface of asphalt straightaways and concrete corners. Laying rubber on the concrete is the goal, and something Goodyear has worked hard on over the years, considering the uncertain weather demands when racing in Southern Virginia this early in the year.
“For our set-up at Martinsville, we have a challenge to address with both the construction of the tires and the tread compounds,” said Greg Stucker, Goodyear’s director of racing. “As far as the construction, it has to be robust enough to handle the hard braking and acceleration on and off the corners, which have no banking to speak of to help. What we try to do with the compounds is bring something that will wear and rubber-in the concrete corners in sometimes cool conditions. Rubbering-in the lower groove creates a second lane on the track and gives drivers more opportunity to pass. This Cup set-up is very similar to what teams ran in The Clash, including the same left-side tire.”
Notes – Cup teams to run Clash left-side tire at Martinsville: Having moved to an 18-inch bead diameter tire for 2022, NASCAR Cup teams will run a different tire set-up than those in the Xfinity and Truck Series at Martinsville this week . . . this is the same left-side tire Cup teams ran in The Clash at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in February, but with a different right-side tire . . . in addition to the obvious construction changes to what Cup teams ran at Martinsville last season, this left-side tire features a compound change to give the cars more grip and help rubber-in the concrete corners . . . with this 18-inch tire, and its lower profile sidewall, NASCAR Cup cars will not run inner liners in any of their tires in 2022.
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GOODYEAR TIRE NOTES
NASCAR Xfinity Series – Race No. 8 – 250 laps / 131.5 miles
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series – Race No. 5 – 200 laps / 105.2 miles
Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile oval) – Martinsville, Va.
Fast Facts for April 7-8, 2022
Tire: Goodyear Eagle Short Track Radials
Set limits: Xfinity: 5 sets for the race;
Camping World Truck: 6 sets for the event
Tire Codes: Left-side -- D-6118; Right-side -- D-6120
Tire Circumference: Left-side -- 2,218 mm (87.32 in.); Right-side -- 2,244 mm (88.35 in.)
Minimum Recommended Inflation: Left Front -- 10 psi; Left Rear -- 10 psi;
Right Front -- 23 psi; Right Rear -- 22 psi
Notes – New tire set-up for Xfinity, Trucks at Martinsville: Teams in both the NASCAR Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series will run the same tire set-up at Martinsville this weekend . . . being on 15-inch bead diameter tires, these teams will run a different tire set-up than those in the Cup Series . . . these are two new tire codes for teams, featuring construction changes (to align with other short tracks) and minor compound changes on both sides of the car, compared to Martinsville 2021 . . . as on most NASCAR ovals one mile or less in length, Xfinity and Truck teams will not run liners in their tires at Martinsville.
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Notes of Interest ● Chase Briscoe is looking for his second win of the season in his No. 14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) at the paperclip-shaped Martinsville (Va.) Speedway oval. In two Cup Series starts at the half-mile short track, Briscoe has a best finish of 22nd earned last fall. His best Cup Series result on a short track was an 11th-place finish earned last Sunday at Virginia’s other short track, Richmond Raceway. ● Seven races into the 2022 season, Briscoe is ninth in points, 49 out of first. He currently holds a spot in the 16-driver playoff field by virtue of his win March 13 at Phoenix Raceway. ● The 27-year-old driver from Mitchell, Indiana, made 15 short-track starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, scoring two wins – September 2020 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway and July 2019 at Iowa Speedway in Newton – and earning 10 top-10 finishes. When the Xfinity Series made its return to Martinsville in the fall of 2020 after a 13-year hiatus, Briscoe finished seventh. ● Briscoe also made two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts at Martinsville. His best result came in April 2017 when he started eighth and finished 11th. He returned in October to start on the pole and lead the first 39 laps before a late-race accident relegated him to a 19th-place finish. ● Mahindra Tractors, a brand of Houston-based Mahindra Ag North America, will be present on the No. 14 Ford Mustang for the second consecutive short track event after being the primary sponsor last weekend at Richmond. Part of Mahindra Group’s Automotive and Farm Sector, Mahindra Ag North America is the No. 1-selling farm tractor company in the world, based on volumes across all company brands. Mahindra farm equipment is engineered to be easy to operate by first-time tractor or side-by-side owners, and heavy duty to tackle the tough jobs of rural living, farming and ranching. Steel-framed Mahindra tractors and side-by-sides are ideal for customers who demand performance, reliability and comfort at a great value. Mahindra dealers are independent, family-owned businesses located throughout the U.S. and Canada. Chase Briscoe, Driver of the No. 14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing: Now that you’ve raced the NextGen on a true short track, what can we expect to see this weekend at Martinsville? “I think we’ll see typical Martinsville – hard racing and a few guys mad at each other by the end of the race. In the past, brakes have come into play, guys using them up early in the race and having a hard time getting through the corners. And I think we’ll still see some issues where brakes are concerned but it might look a bit different than it has in the past. The track we raced on for the Clash is probably the closest to Martinsville, just half the size, so a lot of what you saw with the longer straightaways and tighter corners, and how guys were setting up passes, is likely what we’ll see this weekend. At least, I hope that’s how it goes. We ran pretty well there so, hopefully, we can take what we did there and have it translate to Martinsville. It’s always a fun race, but a lot more fun if you’re up near the front and out of the trouble happening further back in the field.” Last weekend at Richmond, you qualified fourth but fell back out of the top-20 early in the race before fighting your way back to the front. Was that just a result of how the car was set up to start the race, or were you learning how to navigate that kind of short-track racing? “I’m definitely still trying to figure out short tracks. I didn’t grow up doing any kind of short-track pavement racing, unlike a lot of the guys I’m racing against. Our car was good, we showed that in practice and there at the end of the race, when we were running top-10, but I was still getting the hang of what I needed to do. I’m more comfortable at Martinsville after having more experience there in Trucks, but the short-track side of things is still something I’m working on and I feel good about what we’ve learned so far with this new car.” TSC PR
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FORD PERFORMANCE NASCAR: MARTINSVILLE
All three of NASCAR’s top touring series will be competing under the lights this week at Martinsville Speedway, beginning with Thursday’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race and continued the next two nights with the NASCAR Xfinity and NASCAR Cup Series.
This Week’s Schedule:
Thursday, April 7 – NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, 8 p.m. ET (FS1)
Friday, April 8 – NASCAR Xfinity Series, 7:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
Saturday, April 9 – NASCAR Cup Series, 7:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
FORD IN THE NASCAR CUP SERIES AT MARTINSVILLE
- Ford has 30 series wins at Martinsville Speedway.
- Ford has won four of the last 10 series events at Martinsville.
- Brad Keselowski has two of those wins while Joey Logano has one.
FORD IN THE NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT MARTINSVILLE
- Ford has 1 series win at Martinsville Speedway.
- Kenny Wallace has that lone series win (1994).
FORD IN THE NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES AT MARTINSVILLE
- Ford has five all-time NCWTS wins at Martinsville Speedway.
- Todd Gilliland recorded his first series victory at Martinsville Speedway.
F-150 LIGHTNING SET TO PACE AT MARTINSVILLE
The all-electric 2022 F-150 Lightning will be the official pace vehicle for this weekend’s NASCAR event at Martinsville Speedway. This marks the first time an electric truck will pace a NASCAR race and follows the Mustang Mach-E, which handled pace car duties at Talladega Superspeedway last year. Lightning is scheduled to pace the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event Thursday and then the NASCAR Cup Series race two nights later. Lightning received nearly 200,000 reservations since being unveiled last May and is part of a growing EV portfolio for Ford that includes the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit. The vehicle is on track for customer deliveries this spring.
LOGANO LIKES MARTINSVILLE
No track on the NASCAR Cup Series circuit has been better for Joey Logano when it comes to qualifying than Martinsville Speedway. Logano enters this weekend with an average starting position of 7.5, which is his best among all tracks in which he has more than five starts. He has five poles, including three in a row in 2015-16, and has an active streak of 18 straight top-10 starts (including races where qualifying was rained out). In 26 career races at the half-mile short track, Logano has an average finishing position of 12.0 and has been running at the finish of every event.
BLANEY ON QUALIFYING HOT STREAK
Ryan Blaney, who leads the current point standings, goes into this weekend at Martinsville having won the pole in each of the last three NASCAR Cup Series qualifying sessions. His streak started at Phoenix and continued at Circuit of the Americas and Richmond. Qualifying was rained out at Atlanta Motor Speedway three weeks ago, but Blaney still started on the front row as NASCAR’s formula placed him second. Blaney now has nine career poles.
Martinsville Highlights
BOWYER NETS FIRST FORD WIN
Clint Bowyer snapped a 190-race winless stretch by leading the final 114 laps to win the weather-delayed STP 500 in 2018. The win was Bowyer’s first with Ford and ninth of his career. He passed Ryan Blaney on lap 285 to gain the lead for the first time, and when Jamie McMurray brought out the caution 100 laps later after hitting the wall, Bowyer’s pit crew got him back out with the lead and that proved to be the difference. That capped a big day for Ford, which had five drivers finish in the Top 10 and saw Blaney win Stage 2.
KESELOWSKI WINS FIRST CLOCK
Brad Keselowski outdueled Kyle Busch down the stretch to win his first grandfather clock after capturing the STP 500 on Apr. 2, 2017. The two drivers waged a memorable battle that saw them swap the lead five times in the last 160 laps, but Keselowski ended up making the decisive pass on lap 458 and led the final 43 circuits to become the first repeat winner in 2017. Prior to winning at Martinsville, Keselowski took the checkered flag at Atlanta in the second race of the season.
A FIRST FOR FRED
The first time Ford won a NASCAR Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway also marked the first career victory for 2015 NASCAR Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen. The date was April 9, 1961 and Lorenzen battled Rex White, who led the first 118 laps after starting on the pole. Lorenzen, driving for Holman-Moody at the time, grabbed the lead on lap 119 and held it until rain came ending the race prematurely after 149 circuits. Little did anyone know that 54 years later both men would be enshrined into the NASCAR Hall of Fame as part of the same induction class. Martinsville was a place Lorenzen dominated, winning six times, including four straight from 1963-65. He was absolutely unbeatable in 1964 as he led 990 out of a possible 1,000 laps (487 in the first and 493 in the second) in winning both races.
CRAVEN WINS FIRST CUP RACE
Ricky Craven outlasted Dale Jarrett over the final laps to post the first victory of his NASCAR Cup Series career on Oct. 15, 2001 at Martinsville Speedway. Pit strategy played a key role in this race as Jarrett opted for four tires on his final stop while Craven just got two. That enabled Craven to build a lead following the ensuing restart with 17 to go, but Jarrett gained ground and found himself in position to win on the final lap. That’s when Jarrett went to the outside going into turn one and got side-by-side with Craven coming off turn two. Both Fords made contact door-to-door entering turn three, but Craven emerged off four with the advantage and took the checkered flag.
RUDD ROUGHS IT OUT
No driver displayed more toughness during his career than Ricky Rudd and that was evident again in 1998 when the Virginia native endured burns on his backside to win the NAPA Autocare 500 on Sept. 27. On a day that saw temperatures in the mid-nineties, Rudd found himself in a bad way just five laps into the race when his cooling unit failed. As the cockpit got hotter he asked to have a relief driver standing by, so Hut Stricklin was in the pit area ready to takeover. Ice packs helped momentarily, but his back was blistering so the team tried to cool him off with a hose. Unfortunately, the hose they used had been lying in the sun, so when they doused him the first time the water was hot. That method worked better on later stops, but in the end it was Rudd who toughed it out and led the final 96 laps to win and extend his streak to 16 consecutive seasons with at least one NASCAR Cup Series win.
FORD NASCAR CUP SERIES WINNERS AT MARTINSVILLE
1961 – Fred Lorenzen (1)
1962 – Nelson Stacy (2)
1963 – Fred Lorenzen (2)
1964 – Fred Lorenzen (Sweep)
1965 – Fred Lorenzen and Junior Johnson
1966 – Fred Lorenzen (2)
1969 – Richard Petty (Sweep)
1986 – Ricky Rudd (1)
1990 – Geoffrey Bodine (Sweep)
1992 – Mark Martin and Geoffrey Bodine
1993 – Ernie Irvan (2)
1994 – Rusty Wallace (Sweep)
1995 – Rusty Wallace (1)
1996 – Rusty Wallace (1)
1997 – Jeff Burton (1)
1998 – Ricky Rudd (2)
2000 – Mark Martin (1)
2001 – Dale Jarrett and Ricky Craven
2002 – Kurt Busch (2)
2017 – Brad Keselowski (1)
2018 – Clint Bowyer and Joey Logano
2019 – Brad Keselowski (1)
FORD NASCAR XFINITY SERIES WINNERS AT MARTINSVILLE
1994 – Kenny Wallace
FORD NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES WINNERS AT MARTINSVILLE
1995 – Joe Ruttman
2003 – Jon Wood
2004 – Rick Crawford
2005 – Ricky Craven (2)
2015 – Joey Logano (1)
2020 – Grant Enfinger
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The half-mile Martinsville Speedway is little in comparison to some of NASCAR’s superspeedways, but it’s big in the hearts of many racers and fans.
That’s especially true for those from the southern part of Virginia, where the venerable track is located.
It’s the home track for the Wood Brothers, from nearby Stuart, Va., and it’s also the home track for the Burton family from South Boston, Va., which is about an hour’s drive east.
Harrison Burton, the driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Mustang fielded by the Wood Brothers, grew up in the suburbs of Charlotte, but his mom and dad, plus numerous other relatives are from South Boston.
For the Woods and the Burtons Martinsville Speedway has produced many a memorable moment.
Glenn Wood, the late founder of the Wood Brothers Racing Team, made his Cup Series debut at Martinsville and scored four poles and three top-three finishes in just 14 starts. While a Cup win eluded him there, he scored a big win in a Modified race there in 1960.
His grandson Jon Wood, now a co-owner of the No. 21 team, won a truck series race there in 2003.
Harrison Burton’s dad Jeff made his NASCAR debut at Martinsville in the series now known as Xfinity in 1988 and scored his first series win there two years later. Jeff Burton also won a Cup Series race there in 1997. Ward Burton, Harrison’s uncle, won an Xfinity race there in 1993.
In 2020, Harrison Burton carried on the family’s Martinsville legacy with a win in the Xfinity Series.
In that race, he led a race-high 81 laps including the final 53 in a row to get his fourth win of the season.
“What stands out the most from that afternoon is just how fun it was to have my family there to see it,” he said.
So it’s no surprise that he’s looking forward to making his first Martinsville appearance in a Cup car this Saturday night in the Blue-Emu 400.
“I’m excited for Martinsville,” Burton said. “In the past it’s been a great track to me and my family.
“I feel confident going there, so I’m excited to get to work.”
Practice for the Blue-Emu 400 is set for Friday at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time followed at 5:05 by qualifying.
The 400-lap race is set to start just after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday with TV coverage on FOX Sports 1.
Stage breaks are planned for Laps 80 and 180.
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It’s time to go short-track racing under the lights for the first time this season as NASCAR heads to the track affectionally known as the ‘paperclip,’ Martinsville Speedway.
NASCAR National Series – NCS | NXS| NCWTS
Busch and Toyota turn 500… Kyle Busch will become the second driver to make 500 Cup Series starts in a Camry, joining Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin, at this Saturday’s race at Martinsville Speedway. The two-time Cup Series champion scored Toyota’s first Cup Series win in 2008 and has earned 55 of his 59 career Cup Series wins aboard a Camry.
Hamlin ready to deliver back-to-back wins… Denny Hamlin drove back to victory lane for the first time this season on Sunday evening at Richmond Raceway. Hamlin is looking for another Martinsville win. He earned Toyota’s first five victories at the track (March 2008, October 2009, March 2010, October 2010, March 2015).
Truex longest top-10 streak… Martin Truex Jr. is tied for the longest top-10 streak with three straight strong runs as he heads into Martinsville Speedway. Truex is up to a season-high third in the point standings and is coming to a track he has won three of the last five races at, including this event one season ago.
Gibbs continues to lead the way… Ty Gibbs won the pole and drove to his third Xfinity Series victory of the season in the ToyotaCare 250 on Saturday. The 19-year-old now has seven wins in 25 career starts. He is back up to second in the point standings, just 20 points out of the lead.
Smith continues to lead… Chandler Smith continues to lead the Truck Series point standings after another strong performance at Atlanta. The 19-year-old leads fellow Toyota driver and reigning champion Ben Rhodes by 15 points heading into Martinsville Speedway. Smith finished fourth at his lone start at Martinsville last season.
Friesen looks for a return to victory lane… Halmar Friesen Racing and driver Stewart Friesen continue to get stronger with three top-10 finishes in the first four events this season. Friesen currently sits third in the point standings, and looks for redemption after a last lap wreck while battling for the lead one season ago.
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Another new partner has joined Daytona 500 Champion Michael McDowell and the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports (FRM) Ford Mustang team. The No. 34 WISE-EV Ford will be featured for three races during the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season, starting at Texas Motor Speedway in May for the All-Star Race. The No. 34 WISE-EV Ford will return to the track for the Cup Series debut at World Wide Technology Raceway in June and for the Kansas Speedway race in September.
WISE-EV Charging, a division of WISE Power, is a renewable energy services provider, building a network of innovative fast charging Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country. Utilizing a “Hub and Spoke” method for plotting its charging locations, the WISE-EV network will feature ultra-fast chargers to enable electric vehicle drivers to extend their trips and improve travel times. Drivers will navigate the network with a mobile app steering them to WISE-EV locations providing relevant information and special offers.
Following successful sponsorships with Kansas Speedway and Auto Club Speedway, WISE-EV now hopes to charge things up on the track with McDowell carrying its bright colors.
“We are thrilled to partner with a well-running team and to be a part of the on-track action,” Kevin Williams, founder and CEO of WISE Power said. “We have seen firsthand how NASCAR events help us grow our business, and we see a lot of potential with Michael and his crew. We can’t wait for the No. 34 WISE-EV Ford Mustang’s debut in Texas next month.”
McDowell and the No. 34 team are looking to build on early season successes. With multiple top-10 runs, and many top-20 finishes, the team is looking forward to featuring WISE-EV on the car for the All-Star Race on May 22.
“It’s awesome being able to welcome new partners to the team," McDowell said. "We have had amazing new partners this season and it's great to see WISE-EV join us with their renewable initiatives and game-changing EV charging technology. They are looking to educate fans on how their products can help them. We just want to spread that message."
WISE-EV continues to attract distribution partners and properties with its innovative financing programs, and turnkey installation and support infrastructure. With the ever-increasing number of electric vehicles on the roads, demand for fast, convenient charging continues to rise. WISE-EV offers smart, sustainable and forward-thinking solutions to meet those needs.
For more information on WISE-EV, visit wise-ev.com.
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Hamlin leads NASCAR Cup Series to Martinsville
There are seven different race winners in the seven-week-old NASCAR Cup Series season and plenty of reason to believe that trend of 2022 first timers continues in Saturday night’s Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400 (7:30 p.m. ET, FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.
Last week for the first time since he won the 2021 Las Vegas Playoff race, 41-year-old Denny Hamlin hoisted a trophy, snapping a streak of 12 consecutive wins by drivers under the age of 30 and also putting the perennial championship contender Hamlin back on course after a rocky start to the season.
The driver of the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota shows up at the Martinsville (Va.) Speedway as the winningest active driver (five wins) at the half-mile track - and easily one of the most motivated after an uncharacteristically slow start to the year. His win at Richmond, Va. last Sunday marks his only top-10 this season to date.
There is a robust list of traditional annual race winners – from Hamlin’s JGR teammates Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch to former series champions Chase Elliott, Joey Logano and Kevin Harvick – still vying for that first 2022 victory. And there’s plenty of reason to make any of them a favorite for this weekend’s race – officially shortened from the historical 500-laps (to a scheduled 400-laps) for the first time in 50 years.
Truex, driver of the No. 19 JGR Toyota, has three wins in the last five Martinsville races and is the defending Spring race winner – taking the victory by a full 1.9-seconds over Elliott and Hamlin last March – despite Hamlin’s race best 276 laps out front.
Elliott won in 2020, Logano in 2018 and both brothers Kyle (twice) and Kurt Busch (once) have victories at Martinsville as well.
As with Hamlin, William Byron, who led late at Richmond (Va.) Raceway last week but was overtaken in the final laps, finished top-five in both Martinsville races last year. Byron’s Hendrick Motorsports teammate Elliott also finished among the top-five in both 2021 races. The driver of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet’s laps led total (525) in the last three races (including his 2020 Fall victory) is most in the series. There is plenty of extra mental motivation as well. Elliott, who has advanced to the last two championship Final Fours, is the only member of the four-driver Hendrick team without a win so far this year.
Neither Elliott nor Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney has won this season, however the pair currently are tied atop the championship standings by 19-points over Truex. Blaney has won a season best three pole positions – including the last two – and led a series best 334 laps but a pair of fourth place finishes (at Daytona and Phoenix) are his best showings.
The driver of the No. 12 Team Penske Ford is looking for his first win at Martinsville, although he has an impressive six top-10 and five top-five finishes in 12 career starts – including runner-up showings in both 2020 races. He was 11th in both races last year - leading 157 laps in this Spring race.
Kyle Busch, who finished runner-up to Bowman in last Fall’s race, is another driver with past Martinsville success ready to get in the win column this year. He has a pair of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series wins as well as his two NASCAR Cup Series trophies. He has only a single top-five finish – fourth place at Las Vegas – and has led more than on lap only time in the last four races. Martinsville, no doubt, presents itself as a game-changer for Busch as well.
“There are all kinds of different ways Martinsville has always put on really good and exciting racing and we’ll see how things look with the new car and trying to adapt as best we can,’’ Busch said.
Xfinity Series drivers hungry for a Martinsville trophy
In many ways it’s hard to believe the NASCAR Xfinity Series season is only seven weeks old with drivers already making strong championship bids and week after week of dramatic last lap action.
Friday’s Call 811 Before You Dig 250 at the half-mile Martinsville (Va.) Speedway (7:30 p.m. ET, FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) is the first night-time short track offering of the year and adding to that excitement, NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be on the starting grid.
Earnhardt’s JR Motorsports team driver Josh Berry earned his first career victory in this race last year - holding off teammate Noah Gragson by .590-seconds. Gragson answered with a victory in the Fall race.
This season, the Xfinity Series will only race once in Martinsville adding a sense of urgency for those hoping to earn one of the sport’s most renowned trophies – a grandfather clock.
Veteran A.J. Allmendinger holds a 20-point lead over fellow 2022 race winners, Ty Gibbs and Gragson. The margin in the standings is dramatically different afterward with the defending race winner Barry 76 points back in fourth place and Justin Allgaier 87 points off in fifth place.
This race is the second round of Xfinity’s Dash 4 Cash incentive program with last week’s race winner Gibbs, Allmendinger, Sam Mayer and Riley Herbst eligible for the $100,000. The top finisher Friday night among these four drivers will take home the big check and the top four finishing – and eligible - drivers in the Martinsville race will be eligible for the Dash 4 Cash payout next week at Bristol, Tenn.
Martinsville is an interesting venue for the Xfinity Series. There have been only three series races held at the venerable track since 2006 – the two last year and one in 2020 won by current NASCAR Cup Series rookie Harrison Burton. There may not be a long list of former winners in the field, but there are a lot of motivated racers.
Gragson, 23, who won at Phoenix and has five top-five finishes in seven races this year, has to be considered the favorite at Martinsville. In three races, the driver of the No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet has finished third, second and first and is coming off a dominant showing in the Fall leading 152 of 257 laps en route to that win.
Gibbs, 19, is coming off a dramatic win at Richmond, Va. last week, going door-to-door bumper-on-bumper with his teammate John Hunter Nemechek to take a series best third win of 2021. He led 114 laps, but it was an aggressive last lap move to get around Nemechek that landed the young star the big trophy. Three of this four top-10 finishes in 2022 have been wins. He has finishes of fourth and 27th in two Martinsville races.
The points-leader Allmendinger’s best Richmond finish is seventh last Fall, but the only time the driver of the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet has led laps at Martinsville were in that 2020 Fall race when he finished 26th. He was 13th and seventh in the two races last year.
Berry, 31, who is keeping the championship leaders in sight, has three top-five finishes this season in the No. 8 JR Motorsports Chevrolet, rebounding from a pair of disappointing showings at Atlanta (33rd) and Circuit of the Americas (27th) with a seventh place at Richmond last week.
Certainly, the eyes and hearts of fans will be on the sport’s perennially Most Popular Driver, Earnhardt, who will be driving his JRM team’s No. 88 Chevrolet. The 47-year old’s last NASCAR race was a one-off, 14th place finish at Richmond last year. The last time he raced at Martinsville was his 2017 final NASCAR Cup Series season. He earned a NASCAR Cup Series victory there in 2014 and had 18 top-10 finishes in 35 series starts.
Truck Series goes short track racing
Zane Smith not only boasts a season best two race victories in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this season but arrives at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway for Thursday night’s Blu-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200 (8 p.m. ET, FS1, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) as the most recent winner at the famed half-mile track.
And even with those confidence-building credentials, the driver of the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford can expect a busy night on track. There are six former winners in the field, including Martinsville’s all-time truck series best Johnny Sauter, who has four race wins. This will mark the former series champion’s first race this season since a 34th place finish in the Daytona season-opener
Another former series champion Matt Crafton brings a pair of wins as does Kyle Busch, who will drive his team’s No. 51 Toyota this week. Grant Enfinger (2020), and John Hunter Nemechek (2018) join Smith as the other former race winners.
The 24-year-old Nemechek, last year’s regular season champion, could stand a good dose of Martinsville magic. After an uncharacteristically rough start to the 2022 season – three finishes of 24th or worse in the opening three races – Nemechek finished runner-up in the most recent race at Austin and is a former winner at Martinsville with a pair of runner-up efforts at the half-miler as well.
Chandler Smith, who earned a career first victory at Las Vegas last month, holds a 15-point advantage atop the championship standings over reigning series champ Ben Rhodes. Stewart Friesen is 23 points back and Smith and Tanner Gray are tied, 31 points off the lead. Last year’s regular season champion, Nemechek, is ranked eighth – with only a single top-10 in a slower-than-usual season start.
This season, the truck series will only race at Martinsville this Spring weekend instead of the traditional Fall date. And it marks the first true short track event of 2022. More typically, Martinsville is a high-contact venue, but drivers say they aren’t necessarily sure how the new early-stop on the schedule will play out.
“I don’t know how it will be this year,’’ Smith said. “Martinsville is always crazy, but I feel like we’ve seen the past few years that it’s been the transfer race to get to the Final Four, so I feel like that really made the aggression level really high there at the time. Going back and watching film of the night race in 2020, it was ugly how aggressive it got and that was my first time ever at Martinsville, so I was little gun-shy, but I was in a must-win situation last year and we pulled it off.
“I just feel like that place has been good to me and it fits me and I always look forward to Martinsville week.’’
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AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Action Industries Camaro ZL1
- Allmendinger has more top-10 finishes at Martinsville Speedway than any other track on the NCS circuit (seven)
- Allmendinger has led two laps in the 2022 NCS season (Circuit of the Americas)
“Martinsville is probably my favorite oval track to race on. I have always enjoyed the rhythm of that track. It’s going to be a tough race, because anything can happen on a late-race restart, and you’re always amongst traffic. It’s mentally and physically challenging, but I have always enjoyed it. We are in the Dash 4 Cash again this week, and this is probably one of the best tracks we have a shot at it on the Xfinity side. Richmond was not great for us on the Cup side, but we are planning on trying some new stuff at Martinsville. This is one of the best places I can go to learn the new car some more.”
- AJ Allmendinger on Martinsville Speedway
Justin Haley, No. 31 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Camaro ZL1
- Haley has led one lap in the 2022 NCS season (Atlanta)
“I’m really looking forward to getting to Martinsville, a place I have typically had some success at in the past. I think this is a place that will feel similar to the LA Coliseum, which I really enjoyed racing at. We had some really good speed there. We definitely have some things to improve on after Richmond, so I’m looking forward to getting to work at another short track.”
- Justin Haley on Martinsville Speedway
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Friday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1
- Dating back to the 2020 season opener, Kaulig Racing has finished at least one car in the top-10 in 72 of the last 73 NXS races.
- Kaulig Racing has earned at least one top-10 finish in 31 consecutive races in the NXS series, currently the longest active streak of any team in the series
- Kaulig Racing has had at least one top-five finish in five of the seven races in 2022
- Kaulig Racing has an average finish of 16.9 at Martinsville in NASCAR Xfinity Series
- Kaulig Racing has led 99 laps at Martinsville (all in the 2020 race
- Kaulig Racing has led 179 laps in the NXS season so far
- Allmendinger: 131 laps
- Hemric: 48 laps
Landon Cassill, No. 10 Chevy Truck Month Chevrolet
- Cassill has an average finish of 24.5 at Martinsville in the NXS (two starts)
“I love racing at Martinsville. The short tracks have been such great races for the Xfinity Series lately, so I’m really optimistic. I ran well there last year, and the Kaulig Racing Chevrolets are typically fast there as well.”
- Landon Cassill on Martinsville Speedway
Daniel Hemric, No. 11 Cirkul Chevrolet
- Hemric has an average finish of 3.0 at Martinsville in only two starts in the NXS
- Martinsville is one of two tracks Hemric has earned a top five in each start at
“The majority of us in the field grew up on short track racing at tracks just like Martinsville. Night races at tracks like this bring a certain vibe and electricity that I really enjoy. Martinsville was a track I always felt like I struggled at for many years, but during my first cup series season in 2019, I felt like I found something. I had top-five finishes in both starts there last year, so I’m excited to lean on my teammates and continue moving in the right direction.”
- Daniel Hemric on Martinsville Speedway
AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Action Industries Chevrolet
- Allmendinger now has a win in four-consecutive NXS seasons (2019:1 | 2020:2 | 2021:5 | 2022:1)
- Allmendinger has an average finish of 15.3 at Martinsville (three starts)
- He has led 68 laps at Martinsville (all in 2020)
- Allmendinger is the only driver in the NXS with a top-10 finish in all seven races in the 2022 season
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The National Motorsports Appeals Panel today heard and considered an appeal of an L2 level penalty issued on March 23, 2022 to RFK Racing, driver Brad Keselowski and crew chief Matt McCall in the NASCAR Cup Series.
The penalty concerns the following sections in the 2022 NASCAR Rule Book: Section 14.1 C&D and 14.5 A&D.
Upon hearing the testimony, the decisions of the National Motorsports Appeals Panel are:
- That the Appellants violated the Rule(s) set forth in the Penalty Notice.
- That the Panel affirms and upholds the original Penalty assessed by NASCAR
The Appeals Panel members for this hearing:
- Mr. Dixon Johnston
- Mr. Bill Mullis
- Mr. Dale Pinilis
The Appellants have the right to appeal the decision of the National Motorsports Appeals Panel to the National Motorsports Final Appeals Officer in accordance with the NASCAR Rule Book.
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Fort Smith job fair highlights opportunities in the River Valley
People looking for better opportunities can find connections at the job fair hosted by the Fort Smith Workforce Center.
The event will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, April 11 at the Western Arkansas Workforce Development Center, 616 Garrison Ave. in Fort Smith.
Shirley McCutchen, a one-stop operator at the Fort Smith Workforce Center, said she has seen many people come to the center looking for jobs, and several people have found employment at previous events.
Having different businesses at a single location will make it easier for job seekers, McCutchen said, rather than having to go to each individual employer.
“If anyone’s tried to do that, sometimes it can be a little overwhelming,” McCutchen said.
Vendors at the April 11 event include:
- Job Corps
- Pepper Source
- Crawford County Adult Education
- Western Arkansas Literacy Council
- Penmac Staffing
- CDL Academy
- PRN Medical Services
- WestArk RSVP
- Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
- Goodwill
- Community Services Clearinghouse
- Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center
The vendors will offer employment opportunities and services, like WestArk RSVP offering sign-ups for free tax preparation.
Parking is available on Garrison and Rogers Avenues if the parking lot is full, and people should bring quarters for parking meters.
The event will give job seekers the opportunity to ask questions about available positions and build their networks with agencies and employers, something that was missed during the early stages of the pandemic.
“One-on-one questions are a great thing, and we’re far removed from that, so this is a good way to start,” McCutchen said.
Employers interested in future job fairs can contact McCutchen at 870-416-8566.
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No. 2 Arkansas Razorbacks vs. No. 22 Florida baseball video highlights, score on Thursday
The Arkansas Razorbacks and Florida Gators baseball teams meet in a Southeastern Conference series opener on Thursday, April 7.
Arkansas defeated Florida 8-1.
Arkansas, ranked No. 2 in the USA Today Sports Baseball Coaches Poll, improved to 23-5 overall and 8-2 in the SEC. The No. 22-ranked Florida Gators went to 19-11 overall and 3-7 in the SEC.
The series continues with a 5:30 p.m. CT game on Friday in Gainesville, Florida.
Check out the top plays from the game.
Arkansas' Braydon Webb solo home run
Arkansas Razorbacks center fielder Braydon Webb hit a solo home run over the left-center field fence in the top of the ninth inning. Webb's homer put Arkansas up 5-0 vs. Florida.
Arkansas' Cayden Wallace solo home run
Arkansas Razorbacks third baseman Cayden Wallace hit a solo home run over the left-field fence in the top of the ninth inning. Wallace's homer put Arkansas up 4-0 vs. Florida.
Arkansas' Chris Lanzilli solo home run
Arkansas Razorbacks right fielder Chris Lanzilli hit a solo home run over the left-field fence in the top of the sixth inning. Lanzilli's homer put Arkansas up 3-0 vs. Florida.
Arkansas' Cayden Wallace drives in Peyton Stovall
Arkansas Razorbacks third baseman Cayden Wallace singled to right field to bring in Peyton Stovall from second base. Stovall's run put Arkansas up 2-0 vs. Florida in the top of the fifth inning.
Arkansas' Michael Turner drives in Cayden Wallace
Arkansas Razorbacks catcher Michael Turner produced an infield single that drove in Cayden Wallace from third base. It put Arkansas up 1-0 vs. Florida in the top of the fourth inning.
Arkansas' Connor Noland throws strikeout
Arkansas Razorbacks starting pitcher Connor Noland struck out Florida's BT Riopelle for the second out in the bottom of the second inning.
Arkansas' Michael Turner throws out baserunner
Arkansas Razorbacks catcher Michael Turner threw out Florida's Colby Halter at second base for the first out in the bottom of the second inning.
Florida's Hunter Barco throws a strikeout
Florida Gators starting pitcher Hunter Barco struck out Arkansas' Michael Turner for the second out in the top of the second inning.
Here's more Arkansas, Florida baseball news:
- TV, live stream:How to watch Arkansas baseball vs. Florida Gators on TV, live stream plus game times
- Braydon Webb:After 0-for-20 start, Braydon Webb suddenly one of Arkansas baseball's biggest hitters
- Arkansas, Florida baseball:Arkansas baseball vs Florida Gators scouting report for SEC series
Dave Van Horn is the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball head coach. Kevin O'Sullivan is the Florida Gators baseball head coach.
Erik Hall is the lead digital producer for sports with the USA Today Network. You can find him on Twitter @HallErik.
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McAnally-Hilgemann Racing will have a trio of drivers in competition on Thursday, when the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series visits Martinsville Speedway for the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200.
Seventeen-year-old Jake Garcia is set to make his series debut in the No. 35 Chevrolet Silverado RST at the historic half-mile track, joining with MHR regulars Derek Kraus in the No. 19 NAPA AUTO PARTS Chevrolet Silverado RST and Colby Howard in the No. 91 Gates Hydraulics Chevrolet Silverado RST.
Garcia – making the first of five series races he is slated to run this season – is a driver from Monroe, Georgia, who has honed his talent racing Super Late Models and Pro Late Models. His team at MHR will be led by crew chief Chad Norris and truck chief Mike Brill.
Garcia will have the experience of his MHR teammates to rely on at Martinsville. Kraus has made three series starts there, with a 10th-place finish as a rookie in 2020. Howard has one series start there, finishing 38th in last year’s event.
Kraus and Howard are both coming off strong performances at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas on March 26. A 12th-place finish by Kraus, coupled with bonus points he picked up with top-five finishes in each stage, boosted him to 10th in the championship standings. Howard, meanwhile, was in contention for a top-10 finish – before getting caution up in a wild scramble going into overtime.
At the track on Thursday, Gates Industrial and BBB Industries will host a special group of NAPA customers from the distribution area near Martinsville, who were selected through sales programs. The guests will receive a VIP experience – including a special tour of the NASCAR garage, a meet-and-greet with the MHR drivers, a tour the inside an MHR hauler and the chance to be on the starting grid with the team during pre-race ceremonies. In addition, two VIP guests will view the race from the MHR pit cart.
Practice/Qualifying
The format for practice and qualifying at Martinsville on Thursday will involve a 20-minute warm-up/practice session – followed by qualifying, with a single-truck, two-lap format.
Quote – Derek Kraus
““I am excited to run at a short track again. We had some bad luck there last year and are ready to get a good finish.”
Quote – Colby Howard
“I am really looking forward to Martinsville after a heartbreaking finish at COTA. Martinsville has always been a strong track for me, we just have not had the best finishing results. Hopefully we can turn our luck around.”
Quote – Jake Garcia
“I’m really excited for Martinsville. I look forward to working with everyone at MHR and racing a truck for the firs time. I hope to have a good finish and gain a lot of experience.”
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37 candidates qualify for state, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, Rutherford County offices
Qualified candidates will compete in Aug. 4 election
- Each of Rutherford County's state lawmaker seats have Republicans and Democrats qualified
- Four qualified to run for Rutherford County Road Board seats
- 3 qualified to run for Murfreesboro mayor
- 7 qualified to campaign for Murfreesboro City Council
Voters on Aug. 4 will elect officials to serve in Rutherford County, Smyrna and Murfreesboro offices.
Many candidates already qualified in races that also involve a May 3 primary, including for Republicans running for school board seats. Democrats chose not to hold a primary for school board seats.
Those running for Murfreesboro City Council, including mayor, Rutherford County Road Board and Smyrna Town Court offices had until noon April 7 to qualify with the Rutherford County Election Commission. Candidates must complete petitions with at least 25 signatures of voters to be represented by the office to be eligible for the ballot.
The deadline also applies to those competing in primaries for state and federal offices.
Who's running:Your way-too-early guide to 2022 elections in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County
Who qualified
The following shows local candidates qualified to run for nonpartisan offices in Murfreesboro, Smyrna and Rutherford County and partisan state races:
Murfreesboro mayor
- Shane McFarland, incumbent
- Tony Lehew
- Nathan Bennett
Murfreesboro City Council (at large for three seats)
- Madelyn Scales Harris, incumbent vice mayor
- Jami K. Averwater
- Warren D. Russell
- Carolyn Cox
- Samrane Sourinho
- Austin Maxwell
- Ricky R. Turner
Rutherford County Road Board
- Zone 1: David "Rabbit" Victory, incumbent
- Zone 4: Ryan Steagall, incumbent; Keith Elrod
- Zone 7: Mark P. Lee, incumbent
Smyrna Town Court Judge
- Brittany Stevens, independent
Smyrna Town Court Clerk
- Lisa J. Brewer, independent
- Sergio Gutierrez, independent
State Senate
- District 13: Dawn White, Republican incumbent; Kelly Northcutt, Democrat
State House of Representatives
- District 13 (new office for Rutherford County to account for growth): Robert Stevens, Republican; Gibran Saliba, Republican; Gabriel Fancher, Republican; Jeff Crum, Democrat
- District 34: Tim Rudd, Republican incumbent; Laura Bohling, Democrat
- District 37: Charlie Baum, Republican incumbent; Bill Levine, Democrat
- District 48: Bryan Terry, Republican incumbent; Matt Ferry, Democrat
- District 49: Mike Sparks, Republican incumbent; Morgan Woodberry, Democrat
Republican State Executive Committeeman
- District 13: Jim Sandman; Myra Simons
- District 14: Lynne Davis, Richard T. Floyd
Democratic State Executive Committeewoman
- District 13: Kimberly Rose Jensen
- District 14: Jane Tucker
Reach reporter Scott Broden with news tips and questions by emailing sbroden@dnj.com. Follow him on Twitter @ScottBroden.
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Goals: Shave a head, save a child with cancer. Community's annual support continues
Riverdale High on Friday afternoon will host its annual Brave the Shave fundraiser, aiming to raise funds to benefit children with cancer.
As of print deadline, nearly 60 people have volunteered to shave their heads or cut their hair, helping the St. Baldrick’s Foundation get one step closer to its goal — curing childhood cancer. The foundation hopes to raise $50,000 this year to support research and treatments.
Also, it's called Chop Your Locks for those who don't want to completely shave their heads. This way, more people can participate, and the hair they donate is used to create wigs for children with cancer.
“It’s a pretty amazing sight seeing kids helping kids,” said English teacher Caron Peck. “For me, that’s the amazing thing.”
A decade ago, a Riverdale High student Leah Smallwood was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that forms in nerve tissue. This year marks the ninth annual fundraiser.
Smallwood, who died five years ago, will be honored at this year's fundraiser.
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Skuttle Tight has returned to partner with Jesse Little and Youngs Motorsports in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Martinsville Speedway Thursday, April 7, 2022.
"Skuttle Tight is excited to be back with Jesse and the Youngs Motorsports Team in 2022," Chad Kompelien, owner of Skuttle Tight said. "We have been working with Jesse for several years and could not be happier with the partnership and the marketing platform this gives Skuttle Tight. Each time we partner with Jesse we receive inquiries about what Skuttle Tight is and where it can be found." Chad continued. "Skuttle Tight is a solution to a problem that many homeowners have whether you are in a cooler or warmer climate. It seals your attic entry up to prevent losing your heat or cool air to help combat higher energy costs. Skuttle Tight can be found at many lumber and home improvement stores across the country. Skuttle Tight is a great addition to new home projects as well as easy to add to existing homes."
"I am excited to get back in the truck this week at Martinsville with the Youngs Motorsports team," Jesse said. "I am grateful that our longtime partner Chad Kompeline and Skuttle Tight came on board for this historic race as Martinsville celebrates 75 years of racing. Chad has been a partner since early in my NASCAR career and I am proud that we as a NASCAR team can continue to be a driver of business for Skuttle Tight and the companies that carry it. Be sure to check out the Skuttle Tight website to find the retailers that carry Skuttle Tight across the country."
Jesse has had two career starts at Martinsville, both in the Xfinity Series, finishing 22 and 32. "Martinsville is a fan favorite track and is a track I look forward to as well," Jesse said. "Racing here brings me back to my K&N days in short track racing where a race comes down to the driver's ability to run a smart clean race, strategy, and a little bit of luck. I am looking forward to being able to bring home a great finish for the Young's Motorsports Team Thursday night under the lights."
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La Vergne city workers to receive hefty raises, topping Smyrna, Murfreesboro governments
- City may raise pay again in next fiscal year
- Raises may compete by proposed 15% pay boost from Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron
- La Vergne sees $3 million increase in sales tax collections from estimated budget
- La Vergne expects more sales taxes from planned Dairy Queen
LA VERGNE — Officials decided Tuesday to provide government workers with a hefty raise — higher than than neighboring Smyrna and Murfreesboro.
La Vergne's 257 active workers will receive a 10% pay increase in the coming weeks, an effort to keep up with inflation. The raise follows the 6% pay increase at the start of the fiscal year July 1.
"It’s very very important that as city we take care of our employees and that we provide a competitive atmosphere here in Rutherford County and in Middle Tennessee," La Vergne Mayor Jason Cole said after the meeting.
The new La Vergne raises tops the recent 8% increase for Smyrna employees and 7% hike for Murfreesboro's employees.
A unanimous, five-member board agreed to the pay raise as part of a plan in following "Phase 1 of the Employee Compensation Study." The raises can be covered as part of the city's $26.3 million general fund budget for the current fiscal year that ends June 30.
The board hopes to improve pay again in Phase 2 of the plan, starting in the next fiscal year (July 1). The La Vergne pay may be competing with a 15% pay raise proposal for Rutherford County workers, starting July 1 by county mayor Bill Ketron.
Ketron's proposal would have to be approved by the 21-member Rutherford County Commission. County officials will also examine a compensation study to improve pay for employees.
La Vergne Alderman Graeme Coates said city officials want to ensure the raise plans fit into the budget.
"We're intent on giving the employees what they deserve," Coates said after the meeting.
All budgeted positions, including for anyone hired to fill 21 vacant jobs, will receive the 10% raise, La Vergne spokesperson Anne Smith said.
Pay raise proposal:Mayor Bill Ketron addresses inflation in Rutherford County: 15% increase in pay
Political stunt or goodwill gesture?:County mayor's election competition isn't buying pay raise
City sees gain in sales tax revenues
In addition to approving raises, the board learned La Vergne sales tax collections, so far this fiscal year, have generated $3 million beyond what was estimated in the budget.
City officials expect to see sales tax revenues climb with more retail coming to the area, including a Dairy Queen on Murfreesboro Road; it that would replace the old Post Office, Coates said.
"We're all pushing to bring more retail here," Coates said.
The city currently uses the old Post Office for the Codes, Planning and Storm Water departments, Coates added, until a future building is ready off Stones River Road.
Reach reporter Scott Broden with news tips or questions by emailing sbroden@dnj.com. Follow him on Twitter @ScottBroden.
La Vergne: Pay raise plans
The following shows recently approved raises for local government employees:
- La Vergne: 10%
- Smyrna: 8%
- Murfreesboro: 7%
Note: Rutherford County Mayor Bill Ketron has proposed a 15% pay raise for employees in next fiscal year that starts July 1.
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The Report on 'Rowdy': Owner-driver Kyle Busch gets behind the wheel of the No. 51 JBL Tundra TRD Pro Thursday night at Martinsville for his third of five NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts in 2022. Busch opened up the season with a runner-up finish at Las Vegas and in the series’ last event scored a third-place result despite dominating the XPEL 225 at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Tex. ‘Rowdy’ led 31 of 46 laps total and found himself in control of the race before two late-race cautions would force the field to group back together. On the second overtime restart, Alex Bowman and Stewart Friesen both overdrove the entry to Turn 11 slamming into Busch and opening a hole for Zane Smith to take the late lead. After being forced off track, Busch tried to battle his way back up to the front over the final lap and a half but would ultimately bring home a third-place finish. ‘Rowdy’ is hoping that entering the Truck Series race at Martinsville every three years continues to be the charm as he has won the last two times he’s raced at the 0.526-mile oval over the last six seasons. Thursday night’s start at Martinsville will mark the first time that the Las Vegas native has competed in a Truck Series race at ‘The Paperclip’ since winning the spring event in 2019 when he led 174 of 250 laps en route to his second Truck Series triumph at Martinsville. The last time he had entered the Truck Series race prior to that was in 2016, when he led 123 of 255 laps on his way to victory lane. In addition to the two grandfather clocks he collected in Truck Series actions, Busch has won twice in Cup Series action: the spring of 2016 and the fall of 2017. Busch, the winningest driver in series history, enters Martinsville having won 37.7% (61/162) of the Truck Series races he has entered and finished first or second in 56.8% (92/162). Since the start of the 2017 season the talented wheelman has produced an average finish of 3.2 across his 22 starts in NASCAR’s third division, including 12 wins and seven runner-up finishes. In addition to his Truck Series leading 61 wins, ‘Rowdy’ also ranks first all-time among Truck Series drivers in driver rating (123.6), average finish (6.58) and is second in laps led (7,590). Mardy Lindley returns to KBM for his second season atop the pit box of the No. 51 team. In addition to this year’s win with Corey Heim at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the No. 51 team produced three victories in Lindley’s first season as a crew chief at KBM, two with Busch and one with Martin Truex Jr. Before arriving at KBM, Lindley guided his drivers to 32 wins and four ARCA Menards Series East championships since 2013, including back-to-back titles with Sam Mayer the last two seasons. Additionally, he earned the ARCA Menards Series Sioux Chief Showdown championship with Mayer in 2020. Behind the wheel, the second-generation driver won 11 races on the Pro Cup Series from 2000 to 2006 and was crowned the series champion in 2001. Lindley has called the shots for two Truck Series events at Martinsville, with Corey Heim’s 11th-place result last October being the best finish. Lindley’s father, Butch, finished second to Harry Gant in the Cup Series race at Martinsville on April 25, 1982. The No. 51 team currently sits fourth in the Owner’s Championship standings. After four events they are just 27 points behind the No. 18 KBM team but are currently in the owner’s portion of the playoffs via Corey Heim’s win at Atlanta. Rowdy Energy, the enhanced hydration formula energy drink created by Busch, and vendor partner Amazon will adorn the bedtop of the No. 51 Tundra for Thursday’s race at Martinsville. Rowdy Energy Drink is currently available in 10 flavors, including seven sugar free options that are KETO certified. Use Rowdy Energy’s store locator at https://rowdyenergy.com/pages/store-locator to find where you can pick up a can today, or order online at www.rowdyenergy.com. All three KBM Tundra TRD Pros will carry a special decal on the B post this week promoting Autism Awareness that includes the twitter handle of NASCAR Sammy (@NASCARSammy), an avid NASCAR fan and autism advocate. Fans can visit his website, nascarsammy.com to purchase a decal and help support his mission. Kyle Busch, Driver Q&A: What does it take to be successful in a truck at Martinsville? “You have to have a truck that will turn the center without getting too loose in and too loose off. You also have to play the strategy right to be up front at the end of the race and have enough tire left to hold people off. The last two truck races that I’ve won at Martinsville have been 250-lap races, so it’ll be a little bit different with Thursday night being only 200 laps and then also with the new practice system we’ll only have 15 minutes of practice to get our JBL Tundra dialed in. So, we’ll need to make sure we unload with a truck that is close because there isn’t much you can do to improve the handling with limited practice and limited pit stops in the race.” Kyle Busch Career Highlights: Busch has a total of 162 Camping World Trucks starts and is ranked first all-time in wins (61), driver rating (123.6) and average finish (6.65). The 36-year-old driver has won 37.7% (61/162) of the NCWTS races he has entered and finished first or second in 56.8% (92/162). Busch stands alone as the leader in all-time career wins in NASCAR’s national touring series with 222 total victories. He has earned 59 NASCAR Cup Series wins, 102 NASCAR Xfinity Series wins, and 61 NCWTS wins. In August of 2010, Busch made history when he won the NCWTS, NXS and NCS races at Bristol Motor Speedway, becoming the only driver to sweep all three of NASCAR’s top three series at one track on the same weekend. He then repeated the feat in August of 2017. Kyle Busch's No. 51 JBL Tundra TRD Pro: KBM-62: The No. 51 JBL team will race KBM-62 for Thursday’s race at Martinsville. Corey Heim finished 11th with this same Tundra last fall at Martinsville. The Toyota’s best result across nine careers starts was a runner-up finish with Busch last April at Richmond (Va.) Raceway. Click here to see KBM-62 Performance Profile KBM Notes of Interest: KBM drivers have collected eight wins, five poles, 987 laps led, 24 top-five and 38 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 9.4 across 6o starts at Martinsville. Todd Gilliland picked up the organization’s most recent victory at the 0.526-mile oval in October of 2019. Kyle Busch (2016 & 2019), Darrell Wallace Jr. (2013 & 2014), and Denny Hamlin (2011 & 2012) have all collected two victories at the Virginia track while Noah Gragson (2017) has one win. KBM holds the Camping World Truck Series records for most career wins (92) and most wins in a single season (14 in 2014). With his victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway Corey Heim became the 18th different driver to win a Truck Series event for KBM. In addition to collecting a series-record seven Owner's Championships, the organization has produced two championship-winning drivers: Erik Jones (2015) and Christopher Bell (2017). With 38 victories, the No. 51 is the winningest number in KBM’s Truck Series fleet. KBM PR
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Wright on making his first short track start of the 2022 season: “I am pumped to get back to short-track racing. With how the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event at Circuit of the Americas ended, it will be interesting to see how competitors race each other at The Paperclip. Getting out of the Martinsville Speedway with a semi-clean Chevrolet Silverado will be the key for keeping the momentum going into next week at Bristol (Motor Speedway).”
Wright at Martinsville Speedway: Wright makes his second-career start at Martinsville in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Thursday night. His lone start came in last season’s event where he ran to a 13th-place finish after starting 26th.
On the Truck: Wright and the No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado will carry the red, white, and blue F.N.B. Corporation paint scheme Thursday night.
Last Time Out (XPEL 225 – Start: 17th / Finish: 15th): Wright and the No. 44 F.N.B. Corporation team worked to find a good balance for their Chevrolet Silverado during the first stage of Saturday’s XPEL 225. Wright wheeled the No. 44 to a 14th-place finish in stage one and, after restarting 22nd for stage two, worked his way back into the top-15 by lap 20.
Wright came away with a 13th-place finish in stage two and made a scheduled four tire stop at the stage break. While under caution on lap 29, Wright reported a tire rub which forced the No. 44 team to give up its track position to address the issue and come down pit road to pull the fenders out.
Despite restarting in the back half of the field, Wright maneuvered his way through traffic and evaded a number of spins in front of him to climb his way back into the top-20 – and eventually the top-15 – to come away with a season-best finish of 15th Saturday.
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Thompson on making his first short track start of the 2022 season: “I’m very excited to make my first run at Martinsville Speedway. Being such a historic track, the No. 40 Worldwide Express team has worked endlessly to bring a fast truck to Virginia this week. Niece Motorsports as a whole has consistently run well at Martinsville in recent years and I hope to continue that trend Thursday night.”
Thompson at Martinsville Speedway: Thompson makes his first-career start at Martinsville Speedway in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Thursday night..
On the Truck: Thompson and the No. 40 Chevrolet Silverado will have the Worldwide Express/GlobalTranz/
Last time out (XPEL 225 – Start: 33rd / Finish: 29th): Despite starting 33rd in his first career road course event in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Thompson battled through the field in the opening stage to cross the line 21st. After restarting 27th to begin stage two, Thompson went for a spin on lap 15 and lost power in his No. 40 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, forcing him to take it to the garage to fix an alternator issue.
Thompson rejoined the field on lap 27, six laps down in 32nd-place before ultimately crossing the line 29th in Saturday’s XPEL 225.
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Chandler Smith Career Highlights:
- Across 42 career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts has recorded three wins, 360 laps led, 17 top-five and 21 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 14.2.
- Led 55 laps and finished eighth in his Camping World Truck Series debut at Iowa Speedway in July of 2019. Drove a limited schedule for KBM in 2019 (four races) and 2020 (12 races), before going full-time in 2021.
- Has collected nine wins, 10 poles, 1783 laps led, 22 top-five and 29 top-10 finishes en route to an average finish of 5.4 across 34 career ARCA Menards Series starts. Set an ARCA Racing Series record by winning four consecutive poles to start his career and earned his first victory after leading a race-high 102 laps at Madison (Wis.) International Speedway in his fourth series start.
- Has numerous Super Late Model victories across his career, including two marquee wins: the Snowball Derby at 5 Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla. (2021) and SpeedFest at Watermelon Capital Speedway in Cordele, Georgia (2018). Will compete in several Super Late Model events around his Truck Series schedule in 2022.
Chandler Smith's No. 18 Safelite AutoGlass Tundra:
KBM-25: The No. 18 Safelite team will unload KBM-25 for Thursday’s race at Martinsville. It is the same Tundra that Smith piloted to a fourth-place finish in last year’s Martinsville race. This Toyota has three career wins, including wins at Martinsville with Todd Gilliland (2019) and Noah Gragson (2017). The other win came with Christopher Bell at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in 2016.
KBM Notes of Interest:
- KBM drivers have collected eight wins, five poles, 987 laps led, 24 top-five and 38 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 9.4 across 6o starts at Martinsville. Todd Gilliland picked up the organization’s most recent victory at the 0.526-mile oval in October of 2019. Kyle Busch (2016 & 2019), Darrell Wallace Jr. (2013 & 2014), and Denny Hamlin (2011 & 2012) have all collected two victories at the Virginia track while Noah Gragson (2017) has one win.
- KBM holds the Camping World Truck Series records for most career wins (92) and most wins in a single season (14 in 2014). With his victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway Corey Heim became the 18th different driver to win a Truck Series event for KBM. In addition to collecting a series-record seven Owner's Championships, the organization has produced two championship-winning drivers: Erik Jones (2015) and Christopher Bell (2017).
- The No. 18, the number which was on the first Tundra that went to victory lane for KBM in 2010, has 24 career victories.
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- About Champion Power Equipment: Since 2003 Champion Power Equipment has earned a reputation for designing and producing the market’s finest power equipment. From our original headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, California, Champion has expanded its North American footprint to include facilities in Jackson, Tennessee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Toronto Canada. Today, Champion’s product line has expanded to include portable generators, home standby generators, inverter generators, engines, winches and log splitters. With over 2.5 million generators sold in North America, Champion is a market leader in the power equipment field. Visit ChampionPowerEquipment.com for more information.
- Chassis History/Info: Grant Enfinger will bring GMS Racing chassis no. 329 to compete at Martinsville Speedway. This Silverado RST was originally built in 2020 and was in the No. 26 team's rotation over the past two seasons. The chassis has been raced five times previously, posting a best result of third place at Richmond last year.
- Turning the Page: A tough start to the season can't keep the No. 23 team down. Enfinger, Denike, and crew have scratched and clawed their way through the opening four races of the season, and appear to be bouncing back from some early misfortunes. Last time out at COTA, they were able to earn their first top-10 finish of the season, and currently have made their way up to 14th in the points standings.
- Previous Race Winner: Enfinger is one of only six previous Martinsville truck race winners entered in Thursday night's Blue Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200. The veteran won in spectacular fashion in the penultimate race of 2020, forcing his way into the Championship 4 despite entering the race essentially out of contention. Grant led 49 laps and made a daring pass for the win on an exciting green-white-checkered finish.
- GE Quote: "Martinsville is always an intense race from all angles. As a driver, you have to manage your brakes, tires, fenders, and emotions. GMS Racing has shown some great success at that track in years past, and I personally love the short tracks, so I am really looking forward to this race. My No. 23 Champion Power Equipment team has made some great strides and we are ready to take it to the next level this weekend."
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No. 12 Young’s Motorsports Team:
Driver: Spencer Boyd
Primary Partner(s): RimTyme
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST
Crew Chief: Ryan “Pickle” London
2022 Driver Points Position: 18th
2022 Owner Points Position: 22nd
Chassis Intel: YMS Chassis No. 014
Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies
Notes of Interest:
Back To Familiar Territory: Fan favorite Spencer Boyd returns to the famed Martinsville (Va.) Speedway getting comfortable aboard his new Truck number and leadership eyeing his second NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win of his career.
No. 124: This weekend at Martinsville, Boyd will make his 124th career NASCAR start. Boyd has three starts in the NASCAR Cup Series, 50 starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and will make his 71st start in Trucks when the green flag waves Thursday night.
The highlight of his NASCAR career is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in October 2019 driving for Young’s Motorsports.
Anchor Partner: Last month, Spencer Boyd announced that RimTyme will serve as an anchor partner on his No. 12 Chevrolet Silverado for the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season.
RimTyme will serve as the primary marketing for seven races this season, while serving as an associate marketing partner for the remaining 16 races.
RimTyme Custom Wheels and Tires carries more custom rims than the traditional wheel shop. They have a large selection of name brand custom wheels available in the latest styles, finishes, colors, and sizes.
In addition to a variety of wheel brands, RimTyme carries popular tire brands for everyday driving needs at affordable prices to fit any budget.
Spencer Boyd Truck Series Martinsville Speedway Stats: Thursday night’s Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200 will mark Boyd’s sixth NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the 0.526-mile short track.
In his five previous efforts, Boyd has a track-best finish of 15th in the last three Truck Series consecutively dating back to the 2019 Truck Series season, while also carrying an average finish of 20.0.
Spencer Boyd Truck Series Short Track Stats: At NASCAR Camping World Truck Series tracks classified as a short track, Boyd has made 10 starts throughout his career carrying an average finishing position of 22.1.
Circuit of the Americas | XPEL 225 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Circuit of the Americas, Boyd made his 70th career Truck Series start.
Starting 30th in his No. 12 Derm Dude Chevrolet Silverado RST, Boyd continued to make forward progression during the race and showcased incredible improvement in his road racing craft.
Contact with another competitor on the last lap ruined Boyd’s chances of a top-20 finish, but was credited with a 23rd place finish, a gain of seven positions from his starting position.
To The Point(s): Entering Martinsville, Boyd sits 18th in the championship standings.
14 points separate Boyd from 15th in the championship standings currently held by Matt DiBenedetto with 19 races remaining this season.
37 points separate Boyd from 10th in the championship standings occupied by Derek Kraus.
Young’s Motorsports’ No. 12 team secures 22nd in the Truck Series owner standings.
Chasing That W: Boyd is eyeing his second career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory for himself and Young’s Motorsports.
In 2019 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, Boyd pulled an upset during the Truck Series Playoffs by winning the Sugarland Shines 250 at the 2.66-mile superspeedway edging Todd Gilliland by 0.027 seconds.
Truck Series Rundown: In five years of Truck Series competition, Boyd has 70 career Truck Series starts with one win, two top-five and three top-10 finishes and a championship best of 17th in 2019 and carries an average finish of 22.5.
Calling the Shots: Guiding Boyd as crew chief of the No. 12 RimTyme Chevrolet Silverado RST is veteran crew chief Ryan “Pickle” London.
He will crew chief his 50th NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Thursday night. In his previous 49 races, he has one win, two top-five and four top-10 finishes to his resume.
This weekend marks his fifth race as crew chief at Martinsville.
Follow on Social Media: For more on Spencer Boyd, please like him on Facebook (Spencer Boyd Racing) and follow him on Instagram (SpencerBoydpr) and Twitter (@SpencerBoyd).
For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports) and follow on Instagram (youngsmotorsports) and Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).
Spencer Boyd Pre-Race Quotes:
On Martinsville Speedway: “Martinsville has been very kind to our Young’s Motorsports the last three races and I am hoping we can continue or better that pace on Thursday night with our No. 12 RimTyme Chevrolet Silverado RST.
“We’ve also had a solid start to our 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and I’m determined to keep the momentum up.”
No. 20 Young’s Motorsports Team:
Driver: Dillon Steuer
Primary Partner(s): Randco Industries Inc.
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST
Crew Chief: Andrew Abbott
2022 Driver Points Position: N/A
2022 Owner Points Position: 26th
Chassis Intel: YMS Chassis No. 103
Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies
Notes of Interest:
Truck Series Debut: This weekend at Martinsville Speedway, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Modified standout Dillon Steuer as the driver of the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado RST.
Thursday night’s Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200 will signify his debut in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
Sponsor Intel: For the fifth Truck Series race of 2022, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Texas-based Randco Industries Inc. as the primary marketing partner on Steuer’s No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado RST for the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200.
Getting To Know Dillon: Steuer, 20, graduates to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series after spending the last several years competing in various small and big block modifieds on dirt and asphalt race tracks across the northeast.
The Bohemia, New York native is a second-generation racer whose father Chuck Steuer competed from the 1990s to 2015 and won two track championships at Riverhead Speedway.
He retired from driving duties at the end of the 2015 season to guide son Dillon Steuer in his racing endeavors.
This season, Steuer is continuing to build his small and big block modified resume with competition at Orange County Fair Speedway, Bridgeport Speedway and others. He will also compete in a limited USAC SpeedSTR schedule.
Steuer’s advancement to the Truck Series is a perfect birthday belated gift. He turned 20 on April 5.
Dillon Steuer Martinsville Speedway Stats: Thursday night’s Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200 will mark Steuer’s inaugural debut at the 0.526-mile short track.
Circuit of the Americas | XPEL 225 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Circuit of the Americas, Sheldon Creed returned to the tour as the driver of the No. 20 Wiley X® | Luxio Chevrolet Silverado RST.
Creed delivered Young’s Motorsports its first career Truck Series pole, but the team battled drive train issues at the start of the race and finished a disappointing 36th.
Calling the Shots: Guiding Steuer as crew chief of the No. 20 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST is veteran crew chief Andrew Abbott.
He will crew chief his 87th NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Thursday night.
In his previous 86 races, he has one pole, two top-five and seven top-10 finishes
to his resume.
This weekend marks his eighth race as crew chief at Martinsville.
Follow on Social Media: For more on Dillon Steuer, please like him on Facebook (Dillon Steuer) and follow him on Instagram (dillon_6d_steuer).
For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports) and follow on Instagram (youngsmotorsports) and Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).
Dillon Steuer Pre-Race Quotes:
On Martinsville: “I am super excited to make my NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut with Young’s Motorsports at Martinsville. I am looking forward to the opportunity to race for them at a track I grew up watching on television.
“I am thankful for everyone that has helped made this possible and to all the people who helped me get to this point in my career.”
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The Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200 (200 laps | 105.2 miles) is the fifth of 23 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2022 schedule. Practice begins on Thurs., April 7, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Qualifying will soon follow from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The 36-truck field will take the green flag later that night shortly after 8:00 p.m. with live coverage on FOX Sports 1 (FS1), the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (ET).
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Headlining the Dale Parson Memorial this Saturday, April 9, at Abilene Speedway, the ASCS Elite Non-Wing Series presented by Abilene Powder Coating will run for a $4,000 to win A-Feature.
Round three on the season, Saturday’s appearance at Abilene Speedway is the only time the non-wing tour will see action at the quarter-mile oval in 2022. Making their return in 2021 after a two-year absence, Steven Shebester went to Victory Lane in the City Vending No. 22x. Five winners in just as many visits, Paul White (2018), Justin Zimmerman (2017), Justin Melton (2016), and Dustin Gates (2015), have also earned wins.
Going into the weekend, Justin Zimmerman holds the points lead by a single point over Shane Cockrum. Rolling into the season post Wingless Short Track Nationals, the full-time runners of the series will make significant moves in the points this weekend.
Saturday, April 9, opens at 5:30 P.M. with racing at 8:00 P.M. (CDT). Tickets are $18 for Adults, $12 for Military, and $5 for Kids. Other classes include IMCA Stock Cars, Modifieds, Sport Compacts, Sport Mods, Street Stocks, Minis, and Junior Sport Compacts.
Abilene Speedway is located at 6825 West Hwy. 80 in Abilene, Texas. For more information, follow the track on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ AbileneSpeedway, at http://www.abilenespeedway. com, or by calling (325) 692-8800.
The 2022 season will mark the 31st year of competition for the American Sprint Car Series. Spearheaded by the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network, the ASCS Nation includes 11 Regional Tours encompassing both wing and non-wing competition.
For other news, notes, and information on any of the tours under the ASCS banner, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com , follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@LucasOilASCS).
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Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts retailer and entitlement sponsor of the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series (NAAPWS), today announced the return of its Advance My Track Challenge, a program that spotlights NASCAR’s short tracks in communities across North America.
During the program, race fans are invited to vote for their favorite NASCAR Home Track, with the most popular track winning a $50,000 grand prize. The voting window is now open on AdvanceMyTrack.com, with 21 NAAPWS tracks across the U.S. and Canada eligible to win.
The first round of voting concludes Friday, May 6. The top six tracks receiving the most votes will move on to the final round, taking place May 9-13. The track with the most fan votes in the final round will win the grand prize, courtesy of Advance. The track finishing with the second-most votes will receive $15,000, and the third-place track will win $10,000. Teams at winning tracks may use winnings for facility enhancements or to establish community-based programs with schools, nonprofits or other local organizations.
“We are thrilled to bring the Advance My Track Challenge to race fans for a second year,” said Jason McDonell, Advance’s executive vice president of merchandising, marketing and e-Commerce. “NASCAR’s Home Tracks and the Weekly Series play a critical role in our sport, giving local racers and future superstars the opportunity to put on a great show for their communities. This program helps advance historic grassroots racing venues while recognizing the communities with loyal and passionate racing fans.”
“The Advance My Track Challenge is a great partnership with Advance Auto Parts that puts a well-deserved focus on our weekly tracks and the development of their infrastructure to enhance facilities in local communities,” said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR senior vice president, racing development & strategy. “Our roots in racing at the local level are a key part of NASCAR’s history and future success, and this is instrumental in engaging more fans at weekly tracks.”
In support of the program, Advance My Track Challenge branding will be featured on Team Penske’s No. 12 Advance Auto Parts Ford Mustang driven by Ryan Blaney at this Saturday’s race at the Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. (7:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1).
“Short track racing has been part of my family for generations, and we’ve had great memories at the track,” said Blaney, a third-generation race car driver and 7-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner. “Ensuring the success of local tracks is something that’s important to me and my family, so it’s exciting to have a partner like Advance who is making it their mission to support NASCAR’s Home Tracks. We look forward to racing with Advance My Track Challenge on our Ford at Martinsville, one of NASCAR’s most iconic grassroots-style tracks.”
The Advance My Track Challenge launched in 2021, with the $50,000 grand prize awarded to Berlin Raceway, a 7/16-mile paved oval track located just outside Grand Rapids, Mich. More than 122,000 votes were cast by race fans during last year’s voting window.
Advance’s support of NASCAR’s Home Tracks extends beyond the Advance My Track Challenge. The retailer is using its season-long sponsorship of Blaney’s No. 12 Ford to showcase NASCAR-sanctioned short tracks across the U.S. and Canada. Each week, two different tracks will be featured on Blaney’s car. For every Blaney Cup Series victory, the winning track(s) on his car each will receive $1,200 from Advance. Through Blaney’s three NASCAR victories last season, Advance awarded winnings to six different NASCAR Home Tracks.
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After taking last weekend off, it will be back to business as usual for Brody Roa when he races in the NARC King Of The West “Anthony Simone Classic” this coming Saturday night, April 9th, at Peter Murphy’s Keller Auto Speedway. Well, not quite business as usual as the Garden Grove, California driver hopes he will be racing the same car in the winged and wingless main events.
The unique race will feature two main events. The first will see the cars compete like they normally do in the NARC King of the West Series with wings. If Roa qualifies for the winged race, he will be eligible to race a second main event sans wings. He and the other drivers will have 20 minutes to switch their cars over to non-wing setups before racing continues.
Saturday will only be Roa’s fifth outing in a winged car, but it will be his third time in a row. Two weeks ago the 32-year-old father of one contested his first-ever World of Outlaws races on March 25th and 26th at the Bakersfield Speedway and Perris Auto Speedway. He missed the transfer from the B to the A main by two spots at Bakersfield. Twenty-four hours later at Perris, a dramatic, crowd-pleasing late-race pass in the B main saw him qualify for his first-ever WoO main event. A lap 21 tangle sent his green #91R to the work area for repairs. Unfortunately, time ran out before the repairs could be completed and he was forced to spectate the final laps from the sidelines.
A few wing races under his belt and racing against the best of the best in the World of Outlaws have boosted Roa’s confidence going into this weekend’s race in Central, California.
“I am pretty excited to get back and run at Hanford again,” the friendly driver said on Tuesday evening. “After going to two tracks (Bakersfield and Perris) and getting lots of laps with the wing, I feel we will be much better than the last time we were there. I am pretty excited to go back and try it again.”
When Roa first released his 2022 schedule, he did not realize that this week’s race was both wingless and winged. In fact, he did not know it until a conversation with another driver at the World of Outlaws race at Perris. Needless to say, he is intrigued by the idea.
“I did not even realize that it was this week’s race until Chase Johnson asked me at the Perris Outlaw show if I was going to the wing/non-wing deal at Hanford,” Roa laughed. “We were planning on going anyways and now it is even cooler. On Thursday night we will get all of our non-wing stuff back out. I think you get 20 minutes to change it over on the infield (between the two races). I hope I can remember how to do that (race a non-wing sprint). It is going to be fun.”
Saturday’s race will be Roa’s second in Hanford in 2022. On February 26th, he finished ninth in a King of Thunder winged race on the 3/8 mile banked clay oval. It will also be his ninth sprint car race of the season and his fourth without a wing. With the last three races being winged, there has been a lot of speculation and misinformation regarding him switching from non-wing to winged cars.
“We are definitely not done with non-wing racing,” he affirmed when asked if he was sticking with traditional sprint cars. “We are running this weekend with the wing and then the wing goes back into the corner of the shop until October. We will be done with it for quite a few months. We will go back to our roots of racing non-wing stuff and we will hopefully be better after this wing thing. The main point of the wing deal is to have a little fun again and kind of get our minds and thought processes out of a rut. Hopefully, we will be better because of the wing deal.”
After this week, Roa and his team will be sticking to racing with USAC/CRA and possibly the USAC West Coast series before embarking on its first journey to Brandon, South Dakota’s Huset’s Speedway for three nights of USAC National Sprint Car Series races on July 8th, 9th, and 10th. Two weeks later the crew will head for USAC’s Indiana Sprint Week. This year the grueling series will see races at eight different tracks in just nine days.
Spectator gates in Hanford will swing open at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Wheel packing and hot laps will begin at 5:00 with racing at 6:00. The track is located at 801 S. 10th Avenue in Hanford (93230) and its website is https://www.racekingsspeedway.com/. Advance tickets for the race are on sale at the following link. https://www.myracepass.com/events/401628/tickets/
Fans who are not going to Saturday’s race can catch all of the action live on the Flo Racing site. Details on a Flo subscription are available at
Brody Roa merchandise is available online. You can see it all in his store which is packed with great items including t-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, beanies, baby onesies, plush blankets, jigsaw puzzles, stickers, notebooks, tote bags, wine tumblers, mugs, bandana pet collars, and more. To check it out, please visit the following website https://www.brodyroa.com/shop/.
In 2022, Roa will race USAC/CRA, USAC National, and other select events, in his #91R BR Performance/HD Industries Eagle. He will also drive the #8M for May Motorsports in select USAC West Coast events. The 2019 USAC Southwest and 2017 USAC West Coast champion is always open to discussing other driving opportunities.
Roa and the team want to thank the following sponsors for making the 2022 season possible. HD Industries, Burris Racing, Sander Engineering, Inland Rigging, Caltrol, “Biker” Bruce Fischer, Competition Suspension, ALR Virtual Services, K-1 Race Gear, Molecule, Rod End Supply, Driven Racing Oil, Baldwin Filters, and NGK Spark Plugs. In addition, the veteran driver offers thanks to RDM Mechanics, Fastenal, Coopers Propane, Ten West Towing, Ten West Environmental, TJM Distribution, and Westco International for sponsoring the #8M he will pilot for Jayson May on 10 occasions in 2022.
If you or your company would like to jump on board and receive recognition as a team partner throughout the 2022 racing season, please give the two-time USAC champion racer a phone call or drop him a note at the contact information on the top of this release.
Fans can learn more about Roa and the team at https://www.brodyroa.com/. Fans can also check out the team news at Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/br91r/.
To keep up with May Motorsports, please check out and “like” its Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/MayMotorsports8M
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The Club Motorsport announced today that veteran Italian driver Riccardo Romagnoli will join the team in 2022 to make his NASCAR Whelen Euro Series debut. The Italian driver will evaluate with the team which of the two main EuroNASCAR championships he will compete in.
With a car racing career spanning over 42 years in a wide variety of championships, 59-year-old Romagnoli finished 4th in the Italian Super Touring Cars championship in 2006, 10th in the 2012 Trofeo Maserati World Series and third in the 2020 TCR DSG category in the Italian Touring Car Championship. He also boasts starts in the World Touring Car Championship and in IMSA.
The Rome-native is looking forward to putting his vast experience to good use in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series.
“I want to gain experience on the car because I think we have to put plenty of miles under our belt to be able to use all the potential,” said Romagnoli. “We are testing to learn more and more about the car and its reactions and we hope to be in the first half of the field in Spain. The NASCAR Whelen Euro Series is a very competitive championship and the level is very high. Drivers with lots of experience have an advantage and I hope to be able to reach the front runners’ performances soon. It will be fundamental to have plenty of seat time and experience.”
Team Owner Fabrizio Armetta is sure Romagnoli will find himself at ease in the European NASCAR series.
“In the first couple of test days Riccardo already showed he has a high potential and quickly improved his feeling with the car. I’m really happy to have him with us, he’s a very consistent driver with a lot of competitive experience. I’m sure he’ll love the EuroNASCAR races and he will earn very good results on track.” declared Armetta.
The NASCAR GP Spain will open the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series season on May 14-15 at Valencia’s Circuit Ricardo Tormo. Qualifying and all races will be streamed live on the EuroNASCAR social media profiles – Youtube, Facebook and Twitch – as well as on Motorsport.tv.
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The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday revived President Joe Biden's Covid-19 vaccine mandate for federal executive branch employees, lifting a district court's January injunction that had halted the requirement and ordering the lower court to dismiss the case.
The majority on a three-member panel said that under the Civil Service Reform Act -- which Congress passed in 1978 to streamline the process of settling workplace disputes brought by federal employees -- the lower court did not have jurisdiction to issue the injunction on the mandate.
The opinion was written by Clinton-appointed Judge Carl Stewart, who was joined by Judge James Stewart, another Clinton appointee. Circuit Judge Rhesa Hawkins Barksdale, an appointee of President George W. Bush, wrote a dissent disagreeing with the majority's interpretation of the CSRA.
Lawyers for the mandate's challengers did not immediately respond to CNN's request for comment as to whether they planned to appeal the 5th Circuit's decision. If they do, they could take the case directly to the Supreme Court or put it first in front of the full appellate court, which is dominated by conservative judges.
The requirement has been on hold since the nationwide injunction was issued in January by US District Judge Jeffrey Vincent Brown, a Trump appointee.
Brown's order blocking the mandate came after several other federal judges across the country had rejected similar claims.
This story has been updated with additional details.
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Congress punted once again on a massive Covid-19 relief package, leaving President Joe Biden's administration in limbo on one of its top requests from Congress this spring.
Lawmakers departed Washington on Thursday for a two-week recess without passing the massive $10 billion deal, the second time Congress has failed to act on what the President has made clear is essential funding.
"Congress needs to act now," Biden pleaded last week. "The consequences of inaction are severe."
This time, the impasse came as Republicans demanded a vote on an immigration amendment to restore Title 42, a pandemic-era rule that allowed immigrants to be returned immediately to their home countries citing a public health emergency. Democrats objected, blasting Republicans for what they called an eleventh-hour ask in a negotiation they had thought was final.
But the fight over immigration is just the latest in a series of stumbles Congress has had trying to respond to an unpredictable and ever-changing virus.
The Biden administration announced last week that it planned to roll Title 42 back in May, but the decision has been blasted by Republicans and Democrats alike. Still, Democratic leaders say a vote now on an amendment would violate the agreement they thought they'd struck with Republicans. And while a number of Democrats have said they would support standalone legislation reinstating Title 42 as long as a public health emergency exists in other parts of the government, even members who have opposed Biden's action say they don't want to have the debate as part of Covid funding.
"We had a bipartisan agreement and unfortunately, because of an extraneous issue, we aren't going to be able to get the 10 Republican votes we need to pass it," said Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan.
This is the second time a tentative deal on a Covid relief package has been scuttled in just over a month. In March, a $15.6 billion package that had been negotiated by House and Senate leaders collapsed when a group of House Democrats revolted against it because of how it was paid for. Just weeks later, another hard-fought deal was negotiated, but it was smaller, totaling just $10 billion instead of almost $16 billion.
"When they blew that agreement up, you are trying to do this as a freestanding bill, and it just gets that much more complicated," said South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the GOP whip. "There are a lot of issues surrounding this now. ... We will see where it goes from here."
The impasse comes as Covid is still very much a reality on Capitol Hill. This week alone, nearly a dozen members, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have tested positive for the virus. The $10 billion package would largely go to prepare the US for future outbreaks and would make investments in testing, treatment and therapeutics.
It's still possible that senators will be able to find a way forward after the Easter recess, but it's not clear the 10 GOP votes will materialize without a vote on the immigration amendment. And GOP senators point out that the longer the bill hangs out, the harder it may be to get across the finish line at all.
"Ten billion dollars is a lot of money," said Sen. Rob Portman, a Republican from Ohio. "I think it is reasonable to say, 'Let's have a handful of amendments on each side.' "
Asked if he was afraid the bill may never happen now that lawmakers have left for the recess, GOP Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri said, "Never is a long time."
"I think we need to deal with it, and I think we can figure out how to deal with it, but the Title 42 announcement was a real problem," he said.
Blunt offered that the administration's timing on its decision to roll back Title 42, which essentially signaled there was no longer a public health crisis at the border, had imperiled the fate of the bill.
"There might have been an amendment issue, but not an amendment that Democrats saw as kryptonite," he said.
Democrats are insistent that eventually the Covid relief will pass. It may just take some time to sort out the details.
"It will get through," said Sen. Mark Warner, a Democrat from Virginia. "We are playing a little bit of Russian roulette here. What if the virus spikes? I don't know what is the current inventory of supplies?"
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A total of 13 drivers will be racing for bragging rights, a trophy and a chance to donate a $10,000 winner-take-all purse to their charity of choice in this year’s Better Half iRacing Dash. Scheduled to air live on FS1’s “NASCAR Race Hub” prior to the All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway on May 19, this year’s line-up has some veterans and rookies set to drive US Legends Cars via iRacing.
Benefitting Motor Racing Outreach is the overall goal of all competitors, but drivers are also racing for a $10,000 donation to their charity of choice by winning the Dash. Each driver has also signed a sponsor to stand by their efforts and kick off the donations to MRO.
Drivers will have a Crew Chief to help guide them through the race held at the virtual Little Texas track, normally used for US Legends Cars competition. As in year’s past, Crew Chiefs are their significant others and trusted teammates who are all part of the NASCAR community.
Prior to the event, drivers are participating in two-hour iRacing group practice sessions each week.
The 2022 Better Half iRacing Dash driver roster and crew chiefs are:
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Coming out with the points lead following the first four rounds of the 2022 season, Oklahoma City’s Wayne Johnson will return to the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network full time in the JRS Trucking/Outlaw Wings No. 2c.
No stranger to the American Sprint Car Series, the 2000 National Tour Champion’s first ASCS win was at Lone Star Speedway in 1993. Since then, Johnson has topped the tour 55 times, including his most recent victory during the 2022 season opener at the Devil’s Bowl Speedway.
Fourth in overall tour wins, Johnson leads in overall A-Feature starts with 514. His record also includes 164 podium appearances, 256 top five, and 389 top-ten finishes.
“The format was a big reason, honestly. Having that weekend off, going to Devil’s Bowl, and seeing how everything played out and how the format worked, I think it’s going to play out better in the long run where the old draw system could bite you pretty bad sometimes,” explained Johnson of his decision to return to the American Sprint Car Series.
“After I looked at the schedule and being on the Outlaw tour for the past two years, slowing down actually feels kind of good. With this schedule, it’s what I want to do at this time in my career, where I’m not gone for months at a time. The Outlaw deal is tough; those guys are the best in the business, that’s why they are out there. I realize I’m 50-years old. I don’t know how much longer I’ll keep doing this, but the changes that I’ve seen and the direction Terry [Mattox] is going, I’m looking forward to seeing how it goes this year.”
While the goal is the season-ending $50,000 champion’s check, Wayne will still have plenty to do with plans to race a lot at Knoxville Raceway and various other 410cid events around the Midwest.
To keep up with Wayne Johnson and the TwoC Racing Team, you can find all their Social Media and merchandise links at https://bit.ly/37wkBso. The next outing for the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series will be Friday, April 22, at Salina Speedway (Salina, Kan.) and Saturday, April 23 at U.S. 36 Raceway (Osborn, Mo.).
The 2022 season will mark the 31st year of competition for the American Sprint Car Series. Spearheaded by the Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series presented by the MAVTV Motorsports Network, the ASCS Nation includes Regional Tours that encompass both wing and non-wing competition.
For fans unable to attend, the series can be seen live on two platforms, with RaceOnTexas.com on FloRacing.com featuring National Tour events in tandem. Both are subscription-based sites. FloRacing.com is $20 per month, billed annually at $150 per year. RaceOnTexas.com All Access is $39.99 per month.
For other news, notes, and information on any of the tours under the ASCS banner, log onto http://www.ascsracing.com , follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@LucasOilASCS).
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Third-generation stock car driver Austin Herzog, age 19 out of Clovis, will appear at his hometown NAPA AUTO PARTS store on 604 Clovis Ave on Friday. Herzog will be in attendance for the NAPA Tool Show from 10am to 2pm. Herzog is the 2022 driver of the Bill McAnally Racing NAPA AUTO PARTS No. 16 Chevrolet SS in the ARCA Menards Series West.
Herzog will sign autographs, meet fans, and have official 2022 merchandise available for purchase. Race fans can also purchase merchandise by visiting austinherzog.myshopify.com
The ARCA Menards Series West races live on FloRacing.com and tape-delay on USA Network. The next event will be the NAPA AUTO PARTS 150 from Kern County Raceway Park in Bakersfield, Calif.
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The 2022-racing season is now set to begin this coming Sunday, April 10th at Lincoln Speedway, located at the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln, IL. Originally scheduled for this Friday, the weather forecast has forced speedway officials to move the event to a day that has a much more favorable forecast, featuring sunshine and temps near 70 degrees.
Six divisions of racing action will be racing in the opener, headlined by the first ever Midwest Big Ten Series Modified event. In addition to the DIRTcar Modifieds, DIRTcar Pro Late Models, DIRTcar Sportsman, DIRTcar Street Stocks, Simplot DII Midgets, and DIRTcar Hornets will be racing.
“With Friday’s forecast showing a mix of rain and snow and high temps in the low 40’s, we knew that Friday’s event wasn’t likely to happen. Fortunately, Sunday is looking great for fans to get out and enjoy a great day at the track,” stated Lincoln Speedway promoter Adam Mackey.
The new season of racing should be a great one at the ¼-mile dirt track facility with a good number of DIRTcar weekly racing events. The speedway is also hosting a $22,022 to win Castrol FloRacing Night In America Super Late Model event on Thursday, May 12 in addition to the annual DIRTcar Summer Nationals special on Sunday, July 3. The track is also again home to the DIRTcar Fall Nationals 2022.
Times will be a little earlier this Sunday than a normal event, with pits opening at 2:00 PM, grandstands at 4:00 PM, hotlaps at 5:00 PM, and racing at 6:00 PM. Grandstand admission will be $15 for adults, while kids 11 and under are free.
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Although it only operated for 35 years, the forward-thinking American Motors Corp. had a huge impact on the domestic auto industry that is still felt today. Some of the innovative vehicles AMC brought to market will be part of an exhibit at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s April 7-10 Charlotte AutoFair.
AMC was born in 1954, the result of a merger between the Hudson Motor Car Co. and Nash-Kelvinator Corp. Hudson and Nash were small, spunky automakers that could no longer survive in the market against the deep pockets of the Big Three—Ford Motor Co., General Motors, and Chrysler Corp. Bringing together Hudson and Nash was the planned first step toward building a multi-brand GM-style competitor, but potential partners Studebaker and Packard went their own ways and were soon defunct.
During its three-and-a-half decades in business, AMC continued Nash and Hudson’s “innovate or die” philosophies, often beating the Big Three to market with products that predicted market needs. Before its remains were absorbed into Chrysler Corp. in 1990, AMC broke new ground with the:
- First American Corvette competitor — The 1968 AMX was a shortened, two-seat version of AMC’s new Javelin “pony car.” AMX buyers could order a 315hp, 390ci V-8, which put the lightweight AMC in the performance ballpark of Chevrolet’s legendary sports car. Car and Driver magazine testers drove a 390-powered AMX to 60 miles per hour in 6.6 seconds, just 0.1 second slower than the Corvette. The AMX also cost $1,400 less than the ’Vette.
- First law-enforcement pony cars — A dozen years before the California Highway Patrol unveiled its famous fleet of Ford Mustang pursuit vehicles, the Alabama Department of Public Safety ordered 132 AMC Javelins (with the 401ci V-8 option) for pursuit work. The small, fast, and inexpensive ($3,047 in 1971 and $3,242 in 1972) Javelins were in service through 1979.
- First domestic compact station wagon — In 1971, while the Big Three were struggling to hit the sweet spot with their new-fangled compact models such as the Ford Pinto and Chevrolet Vega, AMC introduced its Hornet-based station wagon, the Sportabout. With room for five and a moderate amount of luggage, the Sportabout convinced many Americans to downsize their family cars.
- First fashion tie-ins — Designer Pierre Cardin worked his French magic on the 1972–73 AMC Javelin SST. For only $85, the average American could add a touch of European flair to his or her top-line AMC performance car. There were 4,152 fashion-forward, Cardin Javelin buyers during the two years. Also for 1972–73, AMC worked with Italian designer Aldo Gucci on a package for its Hornet Sportabout station wagon. History tells us it was a popular upgrade, with 4,835 going to new homes. For 1973, the AMC Gremlin could be ordered with a special Levi’s package. That’s right, your bucket seats could be covered in blue denim with orange stitching and the famous Levi’s copper buttons. Today, we call this kind of inter-company involvement “synergy,” but it was just another Tuesday for AMC’s brainstormers.
- First all-wheel-drive crossover — In 2022, every automaker on the planet offers at least a half-dozen models in the lucrative “crossover” category. Loosely defined, a crossover is a car-based people-mover with an SUV-like body usually equipped with all-wheel drive and an increased ground clearance. Popular models include the Nissan Murano, Subaru Outback, and Ford Bronco Sport. AMC invented the crossover in 1980 when it installed a full-time four-wheel-drive system on its compact Concord sedans, coupes, and wagons to create the all-weather, all-road Eagle car line. The company was already familiar with four-wheel drive, having bought Kaiser Jeep in 1970.
An eight-car American Motors Corp. exhibit will celebrate many of these innovations during the April 7-10 Charlotte AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Showcase Pavilion will also feature Rick Hendrick’s $5 million Ferrari LaFerrari, the one-off 1966 Cannara sports car, the “Best of the Best” of the recent car show circuit, and a four-car Ford GT40 display highlighted by the car from the 2019 film Ford v Ferrari.
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The Charlotte AutoFair features more than 50 car club displays and more than 10,000 vendor spaces offering an array of automotive parts and memorabilia. More than 1,500 collectible vehicles of all makes and models will be available for sale in the car corral that rings the 1.5-mile superspeedway throughout the four-day show. Hours for the April 7-10 Charlotte AutoFair are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
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Single-day tickets are $10 on Thursday and $15 on Friday and Saturday for adults. A four-day weekend pass is available for just $40. Admission is FREE for children 12 and under with an adult. To buy tickets, AutoFair attendees can shop online at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com
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Chris Browning, former president of Darlington Raceway, died Sunday, his family has announced.
Browning served as track president of Darlington from 2004 to 2013 before resigning to pursue other career opportunities. Under Browning’s tenure, the historic track underwent numerous changes, such as installing lights, putting in a new and larger tunnel for infield access and repaving.
Browning was also an ally to the NMPA, looking over the NMPA Hall of Fame located in the Darlington Raceway Museum. In 2009, Browning was selected as the Joe LittleJohn Award winner for his commitment to the organization.
Before becoming president of Darlington Raceway, Browning was in charge of Rockingham Speedway. First working in the PR department beginning in 1992, Browning was named the track’s general manager from 1994 until it was taken off the NASCAR Cup Series schedule after the 2003 season.
Browning also worked at Michigan International Speedway and Martinsville Speedway.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Wilmington Funeral and Cremation Chapel on 41st Street in Wilmington. The family will receive friends after the service.
Browning is survived by his wife Lindsay Browning, daughters Ainsley Browning and Mary Beth Jones, parents Joe and Marianne Browning and brother Todd Browning.
Those who would like to send a card to the family, please use 7697 Dunewalk Court, Wilmington, NC 28409. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Rockfish Speedway at 2950 Lindsay Rd, Raeford, NC where Chris Browning sponsored the Junior Sprint class.
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General Tire is the entitlement sponsor of the ARCA Menards Series East race on Friday, April 29, at Dover Motor Speedway, the opening race of the Monster Mile’s NASCAR tripleheader weekend this spring, track and company officials said today.
For the fourth consecutive year, the General Tire 125 ARCA Menards Series East race will take the green flag on the high‐banked, one‐mile concrete oval at Dover.
General Tire has manufactured tires for American passenger and commercial vehicles for more than 100 years, since its founding in Ohio in 1915 as The General Tire & Rubber Company.
“We are proud to continue our partnership at the iconic Monster Mile,” said Travis Roffler, director of marketing for General Tire. “Over the past three years we’ve seen some action-packed racing at the Dover venue, so we are thrilled to sponsor this event again. As we’ve continued to support the ARCA Menards Series since we first became a partner in 2016, our track partnerships help to expand both of our brands even more.”
The ARCA Menards Series East has been a staple of Dover Motor Speedway’s race calendar every year since 2001. Past Dover winners in ARCA Menards Series East events include Aric Almirola, Harrison Burton and Bubba Wallace.
In recent years, the ARCA Menards Series East served as a proving ground for top drivers such as William Byron, Justin Haley and Joey Logano. Ty Gibbs won the 2021 General Tire 125 at Dover.
“The General Tire 125 is a terrific opening race for our big tripleheader weekend this spring,” said Mike Tatoian, Dover Motor Speedway’s president. “We appreciate General Tire’s continued support of our Speedway and the development of talented, young drivers in the ARCA Menards Series East division. We look forward to our fans returning to the Monster Mile for another exciting race weekend at our venue.”
The April 29-May 1 NASCAR tripleheader weekend also includes the DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, May 1 (3 p.m., FS1) and the A-GAME 200 NASCAR Xfinity Series Dash 4 Cash race on Saturday, April 30 (1:30 p.m., FS1).
The DuraMAX Drydene 400 presented by RelaDyne is the 104th NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover, one of only 10 venues in the country to host 100 or more Cup Series events.
TICKETS:
Tickets to the General Tire 125 ARCA Menards Series East race start at just $28 for adults. Kids 12 and under get in FREE with a paying adult. For tickets to all of Dover Motor Speedway’s events, visit https://www.doverspeedway.com or call 800-441-RACE.
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Drivers who race at Grandview Speedway will begin the chase for the championship starting this Saturday.
Following a big night of racing last Saturday which saw the Speedway debut a brand-new LED lighting system for the 60th anniversary Season Opener, along with a great field of competitors in both divisions, the drivers are primed and ready to begin chasing points.
Craig Von Dohren captured the win in the VP Racing Fuels Bruce Rogers Memorial on Opening Night, picking up a $10,060 payday in the process, giving notice he is ready to defend his 2021 track title.
Jordan Henn, a Modified division regular who finished seventh in the Memorial race, was one of several drivers who did double-duty running both classes last Saturday (which is allowed in non-point events) and was able to score the Sportsman division win. Mark Kemmerer was the first regular across the line, so he will be one to watch in the point opener this Saturday.
The T.P. Trailer NASCAR Modifieds and T.P. Truck Equipment NASCAR Sportsman will officially begin the chase for the 2022-point titles on Saturday, April 9 starting at 6 pm. Pit gates will open at 3 pm. with grandstand gates opening at 4 pm. Adult grandstand admission is $18, while children under age 12 are admitted free of charge.
Both divisions will be running qualifying events leading up to the 30-lap T.P. Trailer Modified and 25-lap T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman main events. Again for 2022, the weekly race programs at Grandview will be run under the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series banner.
Bonus money will be paid each week to the race winners, once again by divisional sponsors T.P. Trailers for the Modifieds ($300) and T.P. Truck Equipment for the Sportsman ($200), provided the racers have the proper decals displayed on their cars.
The following Saturday, April 16, the first of five 602 Sportsman division races will begin. The 602 Sportsman will join the T.P. Trailer Modifieds and T.P. Truck Equipment Sportsman for the first triple-header racing program of the year.
In a slight format change from last season, the 602 Sportsman competitors will see their portion of the program incorporated into the race format just like any other night when there is a third division on the schedule. The heats will be run earlier when the NASCAR Modified and Sportsman heats are run, and the feature will be mixed into the program. This will help in keeping the program flowing smoothly.
Last season the entire 602 Sportsman program was run later in the night after the completion of the NASCAR Sportsman program, keeping the two divisions separate. Drivers may still run both classes if they wish but need to prioritize their night’s competition. Participation in the NASCAR Sportsman part of the program does require the driver to have a NASCAR license. Temporary licenses are available at the track on race night.
Track officials have announced an update for drivers using the 602 engines in Sportsman competition at Grandview. As was announced earlier, if race teams had problems, they would be able to have their engines repaired under the supervision of the RUSH Racing series.
Officials are announcing that a new local rebuilding center will be available in the coming months, hopefully by June. The rebuild center will be KB Performance 6807 Mosserville Road, New Tripoli, Pa. 18066, phone number is 610.751.9650. KB was selected by RUSH as our first local rebuild and repair center, however, he must first go through the RUSH certification and training process.
Until KB Performance is ready, Mike Ingram from RUSH will be available to help in any way he can. He may be contacted at 724.954.4340.
The Outlaw Racing Series Enduro and Outlaw Racing Series Vintage classes will be having a double-header on Sunday, April 10 starting at 1 pm.
Since the 1960’s, Grandview Speedway has been presenting exciting wheel to wheel NASCAR stock car racing every Saturday Night starting in April and running through September, plus special events. Grandview Speedway is located at 43 Passmore Road, Bechtelsville, Pa. 19505, just off Route 100, ten miles north of Pottstown, Pa.
Information is always available at www.grandviewspeedway.com or on Facebook, or by telephone at 610.754.7688.
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RaceDayNFT and Pocono Raceway have reached a partnership agreement to feature ‘The Tricky Triangle’ in the innovative digital marketplace for race fans.
Pocono-specific items will be available prior to the track’s July 22-24 NASCAR weekend, featuring NASCAR Camping World Truck, Xfinity and Cup Series races plus an ARCA Menards Series race.
RaceDayNFT is a digital collectible marketplace for fans to buy, sell and trade NFTs. An NFT (non-fungible token) is a digital collectible (such as a video or image) that is officially licensed and recorded on the blockchain to demonstrate proof of ownership.
“We’re honored to partner with RaceDayNFT and look forward to the drop of our Tricky Triangle offerings,” said Pocono Raceway President Ben May. “RaceDayNFT provides another opportunity for Pocono fans to get engaged with us, have some fun and collect a unique piece of memorability about their favorite track.”
In partnership with GigLabs, Speedway Motorsports created RaceDayNFT.com, the original motorsports NFT marketplace for race fans in 2021.
Unique NFTs at other speedways have included virtual die-cast cars, ticket packages, charity tokens, commemorative tickets and more. Pocono Raceway’s NFT collection will be available on the marketplace in the coming weeks.
RaceDayNFT.com is built on the environmentally friendly Flow Blockchain, home of other leading sports NFT projects including NBA Top Shot, NFL ALL DAY and UFC Strike.
GigLab’s proprietary NFT Bridge platform operates the RaceDayNFT.com NFT marketplace. NFT Bridge helps brands remove the complexity of smart contracts, blockchain integration, NFT design and management and event services.
Visit RaceDayNFT.com for more details.
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As the winter chill thaws to make way for spring flowers, Watkins Glen International prepares to welcome fans back for Opening Weekend at The Glen this weekend, April 9-10.
On Saturday and Sunday, for a donation ($25 in advance, $30 at the track beginning Saturday) to the Racing and Community Enrichment (R.A.C.E.) Foundation, fans may drive their personal vehicle around the iconic Watkins Glen road course. Individuals and car clubs interested in taking their turn around the track can get more information at https://www.theglen.com/events/opening-weekend-2022/.
All proceeds raised during Opening Weekend will benefit the R.A.C.E. Foundation, which distributed $84,450 in 2021 to a total of 32 organizations in Schuyler, Steuben, Chemung, Tioga, Yates and Tompkins counties of New York.
“It’s important to everyone at Watkins Glen and NASCAR that we give back to the communities where we race,” said Watkins Glen International President Michael Printup. “We really aim to help our neighbors in their times of need, so Opening Weekend is a great way to do that and also welcome the fans back to the track for the start of the racing season.”
The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce will be joining in the Opening Weekend celebrations as they co-host the second annual Pep Rally to kick off the 2022 event season at The Glen.
“We are thrilled to partner with WGI to ‘green-flag’ the 2022 season,” said Nigar Hale, Executive Director of the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce. “Auto racing is part of this community’s DNA, and WGI is an internationally renowned treasure. We are excited to be a part of and support the energy that WGI brings to our community.”
With Opening Weekend marking the official beginning of the season for Watkins Glen, the track has a jam-packed lineup of racing and entertainment throughout the year. Below are the key weekends for fans to come check out the action at The Glen:
2022 Watkins Glen International Schedule
April 9-10 – Opening Weekend
May 20-22 – Ferrari Challenge North America
June 3-5 – SCCA Majors Super Tour
June 23-26 – IMSA Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen
July 7-10 – Finger Lakes Wine Festival; Masters Historic Racing Weekend
July 21-24 – GT World Challenge America
August 17-21 – NASCAR Go Bowling at The Glen
September 8-11 – Hilliard U.S. Vintage Grand Prix
October 28-29 - Finger Lakes Beer Festival Presented by Chemung Canal Trust Co.
To purchase IMSA or NASCAR race tickets or for camping and additional event information, call 1-866-461-RACE or visit TheGlen.com. Fans can view the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series schedules and purchase tickets at nascar.com/tickets.
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Charting a course for the Next Gen car’s maiden voyage at each race track in 2022 has presented drivers and crew chiefs with a unique set of challenges.
In an effort to reduce costs to the Cup Series teams, NASCAR introduced the Next Gen car to the sport at the beginning of the season and features Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota body styles. The Next Gen offers improved aero and downforce packages and a spec chassis among its wide range of changes. The car also will be fitted with an independent rear suspension, exhaust on both sides, a rear diffuser, new wheel design, five-speed sequential transmission, carbon bodies and hood ducts, among other enhancements.
The Next Gen car has been praised by many drivers during the season’s first seven races and seven different winners have emerged. All of those races have taken place on superspeedways or longer short tracks.
And then there’s the Food City Dirt Race at the dirt-transformed Bristol Motor Speedway. The surface alone is an enigma to competitors who have risen through the NASCAR racing ranks solely on asphalt.
Throw a new car into the mix, and the majority of drivers have no idea what to expect when they turn on the lights at The Last Great Colosseum on Easter Sunday evening, April 17.
“I don’t know,” last year’s winner Joey Logano said. “I've never seen a dirt car with independent rear suspension before. So that will be different. The track is a little different, right? You've got a little progressive banking up top, so that may change it up a little bit.
“We’re racing at night, so that should help the dust factor a little bit. We’ll just kind of wait and see. Over time, we'll kind of be able to put all that together. Beats me. I'll figure it out.”
Camping World Truck Series regular Stewart Friesen tested the Next Gen car in December at Lancaster Motor Speedway—a half-mile high-banked clay oval in South Carolina. He also tested the car again at BMS yesterday after NASCAR made adjustments to the steering and suspension. With over 300 wins on dirt, the modified star was the perfect racer for the job.
“They're purpose-built pavement stock cars trying to put a show on dirt so there's a little bit of work to do,” Friesen said. “There's definitely a lot of differences with that (new) car. So we're going to try our best to get the car as forgiving as we can and do our best so the guys can go up there and put on a good show.
“But I think it'll be good. The tire itself is a lot better than what we raced there last year, so that's probably the biggest thing going into it right now. There's a couple options as far as the gear splits being a lot closer than it is with just a four-speed. There might be some adjustability there where you could use a lower gear to get off the bottom or a hollow gear to rip the top if it gets going that way.”
Despite his dirt lineage, third-generation racer Chase Briscoe finished 20th in the 2021 Bristol dirt race. Still, the Stewart-Haas Racing driver has taken a shine to the Next Gen car and remains cautiously optimistic after scoring his first Cup win at Phoenix in March.
“It's definitely interesting,” Briscoe said. “I don't really know what to expect, just because I've never driven a car that has that type of suspension on it. So how it drives on dirt and what you feel is probably totally different.
“The other big component is the tires. The sidewall is so much shorter and stiffer than what we had before, from a side-bite and lateral grip standpoint. It'll be totally different how the car reacts and the grip level that you have. So it'll be interesting.”
Fellow dirt tracker Alex Bowman expects to experience similar challenges with the new car at Bristol to those drivers faced last season.
‘The cars last year adapted pretty well to the dirt stuff,” said the driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet. “I’ve never driven anything on dirt with independent rear suspension, so it’s going to be interesting to kind of learn about that and see how the steering rack is. Your main challenges are still going to be visibility and keeping the grill open--the things we fought with last year.
"I’m excited it’s a night race. I think that’s going to help everybody. I’m looking forward to it. I love dirt racing. While I couldn’t see an inch from my windshield last year, I still had a blast when I could see. Bristol is a really fun time.”
Logano was a long-shot entering last year’s Food City Dirt Race. He ran just four modified races before wheeling the No. 22 Team Penske Ford to Victory Lane.
“I want to race more up there on dirt just to get better at it,” said Logano, who will also compete in Saturday night’s Pinty's Truck Race on Dirt. “But, again, I had a lot of fun last year. That was a freaking blast. It's so slick, and you're just trying to hook the tire up. That's pretty fun.”
The Food City Dirt Race weekend starts on Good Friday with Bush’s Beans Practice Day that will have both the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series machines on track for two 50-minute practice sessions during the afternoon.
On Saturday, Bush’s Beans Qualifying will be held for both Cup and Truck competitors with each series participating in four blind-draw 15-lap qualifying heat races to set the fields for the main races. The Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt will follow Bush’s Beans Qualifying with an 8 p.m. (ET) start (FS1, MRN Radio, Sirius XM NASCAR Radio).
The green flag for the Food City Dirt Race is scheduled to drop at 7 p.m. (FOX, PRN Radio and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio) on Easter Sunday evening.
Fans will want to take advantage of all of the fun activities taking place during the weekend. The BMS Fan Zone has plenty of action going on, highlighted by driver appearances, music, games and prizes at the Food City Fan Zone Stage. On Saturday night, country music artist Tim Dugger will perform during the post-race concert at the Food City Fan Zone Stage. On Sunday at 4 p.m., BMS will host a very special Easter Celebration in the Fan Midway, which will be headlined by Chris Tomlin, Max Lucado and former Rascal Flatts lead singer Gary LeVox.
For additional information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.bristolmotorspeedway.com. If you prefer to make your ticket purchases over the phone, you can also call the BMS Ticket Office at (866) 415-4158.
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No. 18 ShopUSAPickleball.com Toyota GR Supra News and Notes:
- Back Again: Ryan Truex returns to the track this weekend in the No. 18 ShopUSAPickleball.com Toyota GR Supra. Truex is making his second of four scheduled starts in the No. 18 this weekend. In his last outing in the No. 18 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway back in March, Truex started seventh and finished 30th following a lap 190 accident.
- Welcome USA Pickleball: USA Pickleball joins Truex and the No. 18 team this weekend in Martinsville. USA Pickleball promotes the growth of pickleball by maintaining the rules, setting player ratings, advancing the sport through its national network of 1,800 ambassadors, and sanctioning tournaments. Since 2013, USA Pickleball membership has grown 1,250% in its membership to nearly 57,000. More information can be found at usapickleball.org. Follow USA Pickleball on Facebook, Instagramand Twitter.
- Clean Slate: Truex will be making his first-career NASCAR Xfinity series start at Martinsville Speedway on Friday night. However, the 30-year-old knows his way around the “paperclip”. In seven-career NASCAR Truck Series starts at Martinsville, Truex has one top-10 finish to his credit while completing 1,430 laps.
- JGR at Martinsville: In 13 combined Xfinity Series starts at Martinsville Speedway, JGR has earned one win, six top-five finishes and 11 top-10s. The team has led 241 laps, with an average start of 9.7 and an average finish of 7.9.
- RACE INFO: The Call 811 Before You Dig 250 at Martinsville Speedway is scheduled for Friday, April 8, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Watch and listen live on FoxSports 1, Sirius XM Channel 90 and MRN Radio.
Truex’s Career NASCAR Xfinity Series Stats at Martinsville Speedway:
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From the Cockpit:
Ryan Truex: “I’m looking forward to getting back behind the wheel of the No. 18 Toyota GR Supra on Friday night at Martinsville. Jason (Ratcliff) and the team at Joe Gibbs Racing continue to bring fast Toyota GR Supra’s to the track each weekend and I feel really confident that will continue at Martinsville. It’s really cool to have USA Pickleball and ShopUSAPickleball.com on our Toyota this weekend. As America’s fastest growing sport, they are making their venture into NASCAR and hopefully we can go out and put on a good show for them and grab that first win of the season.”
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"I'm excited to get to Martinsville, a track that fits my driving style pretty well. As a short track racer, you look forward to the day you get to race at a track like Martinsville, and it's a dream come true. I know the team is working hard at the shop to get our Toyota GR Supra ready for the race. We didn't finish where we were hoping at Richmond, but I learned a lot behind the wheel and about how the team operates. I have a few more things to work on as a driver in this series, and I'm looking forward to taking all of that new knowledge over to Martinsville."
-- Derek Griffith, Driver of the No. 26 Toyota GR Supra
“I'm excited to travel to Martinsville, especially with Derek who is an extremely talented short track racer. He learned a lot at Richmond, especially regarding restarts and how to give feedback, and we're looking forward to seeing that new knowledge carry over. We as a team have continued to get better each time we go to Martinsville, and I'm looking forward to seeing what Derek can do with his short track skill.
-- Sam Hunt, Owner of Sam Hunt Racing
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After experiencing the hardship of failing to make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut last weekend at Richmond (Va.) Raceway, Howie DiSavino III has regrouped and is focused on starting this chapter of his racing career by taking the green flag in Friday night’s Call 811 Before You Dig 250 at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.
While DiSavino admits that missing Richmond was a tough circumstance for himself, his partners and his Alpha Prime Racing team, the 20-year-old is determined to use the disappointment as motivation and deliver a successful debut at the historic Virginia short track.
“I am looking forward to Martinsville Speedway this weekend,” said DiSavino. “I cannot thank everyone at Alpha Prime Racing, my partners, my friends and family for the continued support.
"There will always be good and bad that a driver will experience in racing – but how you respond is always what everyone will remember.
“I am staying focused and determined and eager to showcase my ability at Martinsville Speedway on Friday night.”
DiSavino has minimal experience at Martinsville’s tight 0.526-mile paperclip oval, but he isn’t letting the inexperience hold him back.
“I am very fortunate enough to be surrounded by individuals who want me to excel at Martinsville on Friday night,” added DiSavino. “From my manager Austin Theriault to my driving coach Joey Coulter and even to my team owner Tommy Joe Martins, I am digesting all the advice that they are giving me and plan to use it to my advantage from practice to qualifying and then the race.”
For his Xfinity Series debut, DiSavino and his Alpha Prime team will welcome Richard Green Racing as a major associate partner for the eighth race of the 2022 season.
A native of Enosburg Falls, Vermont, Green is a longtime supporter of the Northeast Racing scene and friend of Theriault. A former driver himself, Green has now hung up his helmet and focused on being a successful car owner at the famed Thunder Road Speedway in Barre, Vt.
In addition to being a car owner, Green has been notorious for supporting other young drivers in their racing endeavors and will attend Friday night’s race to support the Chesterfield, Va. driver.
In addition to Richard Green Racing, KEES Vacations, Webb Development, MassMutual Greater Richmond, Q Barbeque Richmond, Azalea D Realty, 89 Paint, Campbell Lawn Care and Simms Sweets will serve as associate marketing partners on DiSavino’s No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro.
“The goal for Friday night is to deliver everyone a strong and positive finish,” sounded DiSavino. “This weekend is about making progress from the moment our No. 44 Alpha Prime | Richard Green Racing Chevrolet Camaro hits the track to the checkered flag.
“From there, we can re-evaluate and focus forward on being better for the next race.”
Veteran Cup spotter Clayton Hughes will guide DiSavino from above this weekend as his spotter.
Following Martinsville, DiSavino who will turn 21 on Sun., April 10 will return to Alpha Prime Racing next month at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway for the Alsco Uniforms 300 on Sat., May 28, 2022.
For more on Howie DiSavino III, please visit howiedisavino.com, like him on Facebook (Howie DiSavino III Racing), follow him on Twitter (@hdisavino) and Instagram (HowieDiSavino).
The Call 811 Before You Dig 250 (250 laps | 131.5 miles) is the eighth of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2022 schedule. Practice begins on Thurs., April 7 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Qualifying follows shortly after 6:00 p.m. The 38-car field will take the green flag on Friday night, April 8 shortly after 7:30 p.m. with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (ET).
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Kaulig Racing is thrilled to welcome new partner, Cirkul, onboard Daniel Hemric’s No. 11 Chevrolet for select races in the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) season.
Cirkul, an innovative water bottle and cartridge system with over 40 delicious flavors, makes drinking more water easy by enabling users to flavor their water, sip by sip, with just the turn of a dial.
“As athletes and long-time NASCAR fans, we’re thrilled to be partnering with the Kaulig Team and especially Daniel Hemric this season to introduce Cirkul to the NASCAR community in conjunction with our launch at Walmart,” said Andy Gay, president and co-founder of Cirkul.
Hemric, who has one top five and three top-10 finishes so far in the 2022 NXS season, loves the health benefits and user-friendliness of Cirkul’s custom flavor system.
“Cirkul allows me to hydrate in a delicious and easy way,” said Hemric. “Proper hydration is critical for race car drivers to keep up with the physical demands of driving hundreds of miles in exhausting conditions each weekend. It’s important that we keep our bodies at peak performance, and Cirkul allows me to do that in a convenient way.”
With many different flavors and formulas, Cirkul is the perfect hydration option for everyone, no matter where they are on their health journey.
“We’re super excited to add Cirkul to our partner lineup for the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season,” said Chris Rice, president of Kaulig Racing. “We are always looking for healthy, simple, and unique ways to stay hydrated, whether we are working hard in the shop or at the race track each weekend. and Cirkul allows everyone to hydrate how they want.”
Cirkul will make its NXS debut with Kaulig Racing and Hemric for the first of seven-consecutive races as a primary partner at Martinsville Speedway on Friday, April 8 for The Call 811 Before You Dig 250.
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