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FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance Breaks Willow Springs International Raceway Lap Record in Its Class, Previously Held by a Lamborghini Urus, and Faraday Future Delivers New Vehicle to World Champion Race Car Driver Justin Bell

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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    Justin Bell (second from left), one of FF’s Developer Co-Creation Officers, took delivery of his FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance at Faraday Future's “Delivery Co-Creation Day” at Willow Springs International Raceway.
  • Five-time Le Mans 24 hours winner Derek Bell and Justin Bell recently became FF Developer Co-Creation Officers and FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance users.
  • “We are thrilled that Justin is officially an FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance user and FF Developer Co-Creation Officer,” said Matthias Aydt, Global CEO of FF.
  • “The FF 91 2.0, despite weighing over 6,000 pounds, outperformed the best lap time in its class put up by the 4,800-pound Lamborghini Urus.

Bluestone Equity Partners Invests in RWS Global, the World’s Largest Provider of Live Shows, Destinations and Immersive Experiences

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Bluestone Equity Partners (“Bluestone”), the global Sports, Media & Entertainment (“SME”) private equity firm, today announced a minority investment in RWS Global, the world’s largest provider of live shows, destinations and immersive experiences across the hospitality, leisure, theatrical, corporate, retail and sports sectors.

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  • Bluestone Equity Partners (“Bluestone”), the global Sports, Media & Entertainment (“SME”) private equity firm, today announced a minority investment in RWS Global, the world’s largest provider of live shows, destinations and immersive experiences across the hospitality, leisure, theatrical, corporate, retail and sports sectors.
  • Built on more than 120 years of combined expertise, RWS Global is the combination of four powerhouse companies — RWS, ted, JRA and ARC.
  • Together, they design, create, cast, produce and operate more entertainment experiences and destinations than any other provider in the world.
  • From cruise ships, museums, theme parks and sports venues, to destinations, resorts, stage and screen, RWS Global delivers unmatched capabilities from ideation to execution.

Ault Alliance and BitNile Metaverse Announce Celebration of BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland with 200,000 Token Giveaway

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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Ault Alliance Inc. (“Ault Alliance”) and BitNile Metaverse, Inc. (“BitNile Metaverse”) announced today that BitNile.com (the “Platform”) is celebrating the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland by giving 200,000 Nile tokens to everyone who creates an avatar on the Platform.

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  • Ault Alliance Inc. (“Ault Alliance”) and BitNile Metaverse, Inc. (“BitNile Metaverse”) announced today that BitNile.com (the “Platform”) is celebrating the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland by giving 200,000 Nile tokens to everyone who creates an avatar on the Platform.
  • BitNile Metaverse recently announced that the Platform is the title sponsor for this year’s NTT INDYCAR SERIES event at Portland International Raceway (“PIR”), being held on September 3, 2023.
  • The Platform is owned and operated by BitNile.com, Inc. (“BNC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of BitNile Metaverse, which is a consolidated minority beneficially owned subsidiary of Ault Alliance.
  • We firmly believe that the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland embodies the essence of innovation and technology, mirroring the cutting-edge nature of the metaverse world,” stated Milton “Todd” Ault III, Executive Chairman of Ault Alliance and BNC.

Faraday Future Announces Second Group of FF 91 Spire Users and Developer Co-Creation Officers, Featuring World Champion Derek Bell, and Launches the Thrilling 'FF All-Hyper Global Racetrack Conqueror Plan'

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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They along with the Company officially launched the FF All-Hyper Global Racetrack Conqueror Plan at Pebble Beach, along with the recently announced second batch of spire users and Developer Co-Creation Officer Justin Bell.

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  • They along with the Company officially launched the FF All-Hyper Global Racetrack Conqueror Plan at Pebble Beach, along with the recently announced second batch of spire users and Developer Co-Creation Officer Justin Bell.
  • The “FF All Hyper Global Racetrack Conqueror Plan” is an ultimate race tailored for the production version of All-Ability aiHypercars.
  • We will explain the rules of the “FF All Hyper Global Racetrack Conqueror Plan” in detail on our next FF Developer Co-Creation Track Day.
  • All FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance vehicles scheduled for production this year will be exclusively offered to FF Developer Co-Creation Officers.

Toyota GR Cup Leverages Cutting-Edge Digital Trophies to Enhance Driver and Fan Engagement

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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PLANO, Texas, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Gazoo Racing North America's GR Cup Series is going high-tech to deepen ties between drivers and fans.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota Gazoo Racing North America's GR Cup Series is going high-tech to deepen ties between drivers and fans.
  • Leveraging the expertise of software and data services company Toyota Connected North America (TCNA), the GR Cup Series has created personalized digital trophies via polygon blockchain that display driver statistics, podium finishes, finishing position and lap times in a sharable package that updates after every race weekend.
  • "Blockchain helps us keep a permanent digital record of drivers' achievements that they can share with their friends, family and fans.
  • More information about the GR Cup can be found at GR Cup | Toyota.com.

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Event at Portland International Raceway Named the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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    BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland 2023 Labor Day Weekend 2023 at the annual NTT INDYCAR SERIES event at the Portland International Raceway (“PIR”), held Sept. 1-3, 2023.
  • BitNile.com also sponsors Ed Carpenter Racing, an NTT INDYCAR SERIES team that will be represented by Indianapolis 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay and Rinus VeeKay in the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland.
  • The three top open-wheel development series that feed into the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will also race at PIR on Labor Day weekend.
  • Stay up to speed on the BitNile.com Grand Prix of Portland on social media all year long by following #PortlandGP.

The 2023 CSCMP State of Logistics Report Indicates Supply Chains Have Adapted to Drive Resilience After Two Years of Global Volatility

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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USBLC now stands at a record $2.3 trillion (was $1.85 trillion last year), representing 9.1% of national GDP—the highest percentage of GDP ever.

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  • USBLC now stands at a record $2.3 trillion (was $1.85 trillion last year), representing 9.1% of national GDP—the highest percentage of GDP ever.
  • Third-party logistics providers are investing more capital into their technology offerings, as opposed to shippers (companies that provide goods and services).
  • CSCMP is uniquely positioned to ensure you have the tools—along with relevant research—to develop solutions through supply chain competency and capability building.
  • Third-party logistics providers like Penske play a critical role in helping shippers navigate an increasingly volatile logistics market.

Self-driving single-seaters will compete during the MIMO at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, the European premiere of the Indy Autonomous Challenge

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Innovation and technology, two key words for Autodromo Nazionale Monza since its founding 100 years ago.

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  • Innovation and technology, two key words for Autodromo Nazionale Monza since its founding 100 years ago.
  • The use of identical single-seaters allows university teams to compete based on the quality of their "AI driver" software.
  • In January 2023, the Indy Autonomous Challenge announced it would expand its competitions to street circuits and entered into a two-year partnership with MIMO to hold competitions at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza on the F1 circuit.
  • The teams registered for the European premiere of the Indy Autonomous Challenge are:
    “The IAC and our university teams are thrilled to be racing at Monza on the famous “Temple of Speed,” said Paul Mitchell, Chairman and President of Indy Autonomous Challenge.

Veteran Motorsports Reporter Jamie Little Joins Lucas Oil as Global Brand Ambassador

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, is thrilled to announce the addition of veteran motorsports reporter Jamie Little as its newest brand ambassador. As one of the most recognizable figures in motorsports television, Little joins an exclusive group of brand ambassadors and key partnerships across several different sports including NFL, NASCAR, NHRA, INDYCAR, Monster Jam, PBR and more.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, is thrilled to announce the addition of veteran motorsports reporter Jamie Little as its newest brand ambassador.
  • As one of the most recognizable figures in motorsports television, Little joins an exclusive group of brand ambassadors and key partnerships across several different sports including NFL, NASCAR, NHRA, INDYCAR, Monster Jam, PBR and more.
  • "Jamie has been entrenched in motorsports her entire life and brings a unique perspective to the Lucas Oil brand.
  • For more information about Lucas Oil's brand ambassador program or to schedule an interview, please contact [email protected] .

 Indy Autonomous Challenge to Relaunch Autonomous Challenge SIM Races with the Autoware Foundation and Autonoma

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Monday, June 5, 2023
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The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) announced that it will relaunch its Autonomous Challenge SIM races by partnering with the Autoware Foundation (AWF) to develop the official IAC racing simulation platform integrated into the AWF’s open-source AWSIM .

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  • The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) announced that it will relaunch its Autonomous Challenge SIM races by partnering with the Autoware Foundation (AWF) to develop the official IAC racing simulation platform integrated into the AWF’s open-source AWSIM .
  • That same team, PoliMOVE, also holds the world’s fastest autonomous land speed record of 192.2 mph/309.3 kph over 1 km.
  • The IAC will re-launch its simulation races together with AWF to expand the number of university teams developing and training novel AI driving algorithms.
  • The SIM races provide a highly accessible way for teams to participate in the IAC, breaking down barriers of funding or physical car availability.