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Spider Energy's Partner, Ryan Ellis, to Compete at NASCAR WAWA 250

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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A distinguished athlete representing Spider Energy , Ellis is a testament to the brand’s commitment to unmatched performance and boundless energy.

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  • A distinguished athlete representing Spider Energy , Ellis is a testament to the brand’s commitment to unmatched performance and boundless energy.
  • Experience the thrill of the NASCAR Xfinity Series with the ultimate energy companion: Spider Energy Drink.
  • "For those attending the WAWA 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series, Spider Energy is the drink of choice for fans who want to match the racers' energy and excitement," said Russ Kaffenberger, Chief Revenue Officer at Golden Grail Beverages.
  • Whether at the Speedway or tuning in from home, NASCAR enthusiasts are encouraged to switch and feel the Spider Energy difference.

Sanctuary Cannabis Opens 18th Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Daytona Beach, Florida

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Saturday, April 15, 2023
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Cannabis, a leading provider of high-quality medical cannabis products, is pleased to announce the opening of its 18th medical dispensary in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Cannabis, a leading provider of high-quality medical cannabis products, is pleased to announce the opening of its 18th medical dispensary in Daytona Beach, Florida.
  • "Our new dispensary is strategically located in a prime area to provide convenient access to premium medical cannabis products and compassionate care to patients in Daytona Beach," said Bill Dewar, Chief Operating Officer of Sanctuary Cannabis.
  • The new dispensary in Daytona Beach will provide these residential patients with access to a wide range of high-quality medical cannabis products and personalized care.
  • "Our mission is to improve the lives of patients through the use of medical cannabis, and our new dispensary in Daytona Beach is another important step towards fulfilling that mission," said Jason Sidman, CEO of Sanctuary Cannabis.

REV Fire Group Partners With Daytona International Speedway in Providing Custom Pumpers and All-Electric Vector™ Fire Truck

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230118005598/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230118005598/en/
    The all-electric Vector fire truck and the other REV Fire Group apparatus will be used at the Daytona 500, the Rolex 24 At Daytona and the Coke Zero Sugar 400.
  • Similar initiatives championed by NASCAR and its partners include a blended biofuel, in-venue recycling efforts, and the recycling of racing oils and race-used tires.
  • The design also features low battery cell placement, offering a safer, lower center of gravity for enhanced stability while operating at the Speedway.
  • Vector and the other REV Fire apparatus will be used at the Daytona 500, the Rolex 24 At Daytona and the Coke Zero Sugar 400.

Daytona Beach Area to Offer Plenty of Activities to Celebrate the Holidays

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Now that Hurricane Nicole has passed, visitors and residents will discover a wide range of holiday events and spectaculars to enjoy during their visit to the Daytona Beach Area this winter. Whether it's a holiday light display, one of the largest car shows and swap meets in America or holiday shows, the opportunities to celebrate the holidays are endless.

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  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Now that Hurricane Nicole has passed, visitors and residents will discover a wide range of holiday events and spectaculars to enjoy during their visit to the Daytona Beach Area this winter.
  • Whether it's a holiday light display, one of the largest car shows and swap meets in America or holiday shows, the opportunities to celebrate the holidays are endless.
  • The iconic Daytona International Speedway transforms from a high-speed race track to holiday heaven with the Magic of Lights Holiday Display.
  • The Daytona Turkey Run on Nov. 24-27 features thousands of unique automobiles and swap meet vendorsin the infield of the "World Center of Racing,"Daytona International Speedway.

Illinois Winner Claims Mega Millions Jackpot

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait is finally over – the unknown Illinois Lottery winner of the $1.34 billion Mega Millions jackpot has now come forward, almost eight weeks after the historic drawing.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The wait is finally over the unknown Illinois Lottery winner of the $1.34 billion Mega Millions jackpot has now come forward, almost eight weeks after the historic drawing.
  • The unknown Illinois Lottery winner of the $1.34 billion Mega Millions jackpot has now come forward.
  • The ticket was bought from a local lottery retailer in Illinois for the Mega Millions drawing at the end of July, with the third largest jackpot in U.S. history.
  • The Mega Millions jackpot roll started on April 16 until July 29, and the State of Illinois was also a big winner.

Lapp Wagons Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Privately Held US Companies

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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EPHRATA, Pa., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lapp Wagons, a wheel and wagon company headquartered in Ephrata, PA, has been named to Inc. Magazine's 2022 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in the United States. The company was ranked #2727 on the list with a three-year revenue growth rate of 205% for the period from 2018-2021.

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  • EPHRATA, Pa., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lapp Wagons, a wheel and wagon company headquartered in Ephrata, PA, has been named to Inc. Magazine's 2022 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in the United States.
  • Then in 2016, Jonathan and Chris partnered together to continue the legacy of producing play wagons, tricycles, dump wagons, pony wagons, and more.
  • "It was our wheel sales that grew us," says Jonathan Lapp, CEO of Lapp Wagons.
  • Since 1962 Lapp Wagons has been the home of Speedway Express Wagons.

Updated Jackpot: $1.337 Billion Won In Illinois

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Saturday, July 30, 2022
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This morning the Illinois Lottery Director, Harold Mays answered questions about this historic win.

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  • This morning the Illinois Lottery Director, Harold Mays answered questions about this historic win.
  • "This is the largest lottery prize ever won in Illinois, and the second largest Mega Millions prize ever won," said Director Mays.
  • The Illinois Lottery encourages the winner to sign the back of the ticket, seek professional and legal advice, then make an appointment with the Illinois Lottery to claim their prize.
  • For more information, see the Illinois Lottery Winners' Handbook
    The Illinois Lottery exists to generate essential funding for K-12 education across the State.

Updated Jackpot: $1.337 Billion Won In Illinois - video attached

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Saturday, July 30, 2022
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This morning the Illinois Lottery Director, Harold Mays answered questions about this historic win.

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  • This morning the Illinois Lottery Director, Harold Mays answered questions about this historic win.
  • This is the largest lottery prize ever won in Illinois, and the second largest Mega Millions prize ever won, said Director Mays.
  • The Illinois Lottery encourages the winner to sign the back of the ticket, seek professional and legal advice, then make an appointment with the Illinois Lottery to claim their prize.
  • For more information, see the Illinois Lottery Winners Handbook
    The Illinois Lottery exists to generate essential funding for K-12 education across the State.

Porsche Sports Car Together Fest celebrates performance models at Indianapolis

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Friday, April 8, 2022
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The Sports Car Together Fest, the second annual marquee event at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) by Porsche, will highlight the German sports car manufacturers highest performance models: the GT line of road cars as well as its top one-make race series.

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  • The Sports Car Together Fest, the second annual marquee event at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) by Porsche, will highlight the German sports car manufacturers highest performance models: the GT line of road cars as well as its top one-make race series.
  • Then, as now, the Porsche race car was directly based on the production road car.
  • Additional details on the Porsche eSports championship are forthcoming and will be released alongside future Porsche Sports Car Together Fest announcements.
  • The Porsche Sports Car Together Fest doesnt only revolve around the car culture, it is a family-focused weekend.

Speedway Motorsports Promotes Senior Executives Burch and Caldwell

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Friday, January 7, 2022
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With more than 40 years of combined leadership and service to Speedway Motorsports , today, two industry veterans received promotions as Mike Burch was named the companys chief operating officer, while Jerry Caldwell was promoted to president of Bristol Motor Speedway .

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  • With more than 40 years of combined leadership and service to Speedway Motorsports , today, two industry veterans received promotions as Mike Burch was named the companys chief operating officer, while Jerry Caldwell was promoted to president of Bristol Motor Speedway .
  • Burch, who joined Speedway Motorsports in 2003, most recently served as chief strategy officer, and previously held positions of senior vice president of national sales and marketing and manager of business development.
  • Speedway Motorsports is a leading marketer, promoter and sponsor of motorsports entertainment in the United States.
  • The company, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the following premier facilities: Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Dover Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Nashville Superspeedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sonoma Raceway, Texas Motor Speedway and Kentucky Speedway.