IMSA SportsCar Championship

Honda 2024 Motorsports Program Overview

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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TOKYO, Jan 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - TOKYO, Jan 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda announced its motorsports participation plans for the 2024 season.

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  • TOKYO, Jan 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - TOKYO, Jan 19, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda announced its motorsports participation plans for the 2024 season.
  • 2024 will see Luca Marini join the Repsol Honda Team, and Johann Zarco join the CASTROL Honda LCR team.
  • Honda will continue the same partnership with both teams in 2024, its 60th anniversary*6 of F1 activities, aiming for even greater heights.
  • In North America, Honda Performance Development (HPD), which has been responsible for Honda's racing activities in the region, has been renamed to Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC-US) in January 2024, and will aim to enhance Honda's automobile motorsports development on a global scale.

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
Environment, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Motor Sports, EV, Electric Vehicles, Sports, Automotive, Sustainability, Green Technology, Fleet Management, IMSA, Recycling, Speedway, Daytona International Speedway, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Tree, Vector, 2018 Coke Zero Sugar 400, Daytona, Partnership, Rolex, DIS, REV, GTP, Kilowatt-hour, IMSA GT Championship, IMSA SportsCar Championship, Multimedia, NASCAR, Ladder, Renewable energy

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.

Mouser-Sponsored Vasser Sullivan Lexus Racing Team Kicks Off IMSA 2023 Season

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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12 Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 GTD Class entries for the 2023 IMSA season.

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  • 12 Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 GTD Class entries for the 2023 IMSA season.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230111005984/en/
    Mouser proudly announces its sponsorship of the Vasser Sullivan Lexus IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar program.
  • The 2023 season will mark the fifth season Lexus and Vasser Sullivan have partnered together.
  • The Vasser Sullivan Lexus team will look to continue the success of the 2022 season when the team finished with a first-place finish in the final race of 2022 at the Motul Petit Le Mans.

THE LEGACY CONTINUES: GOODYEAR AND NASCAR ANNOUNCE THE CONTINUATION OF A HISTORIC RELATIONSHIP

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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"Goodyear has been a trusted partner to the NASCAR industry since 1954, playing a critical role in our shared pursuit to deliver the best racing in the world," said Steve Phelps, president of NASCAR.

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  • "Goodyear has been a trusted partner to the NASCAR industry since 1954, playing a critical role in our shared pursuit to deliver the best racing in the world," said Steve Phelps, president of NASCAR.
  • "For more than 25 years, Goodyear Eagle tires have been the only component that connects the stock car to the racetrack.
  • NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty's Series (Canada), NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series).
  • For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com , and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').

NASCAR and Tradable Bits Partner to Deliver Personalized Engagements to Fans across their Tracks and Beyond

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  NASCAR, the sanctioning body for the world’s most popular stock car racing, is committed to building deeper connections with its passionate, international fanbase. To continue delivering on that commitment, NASCAR is partnering with Tradable Bits, a leading fan-based technology company to bring fans closer to the drivers & teams they love.

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  • To continue delivering on that commitment, NASCAR is partnering with Tradable Bits, a leading fan-based technology company to bring fans closer to the drivers & teams they love.
  • NASCAR and Tradable Bits are working to expand the rich experiences offered to NASCAR fans and to bring these fans closer to their Premiere Partners.
  • Using Tradable Bits engagement platform and CDP, NASCAR plans to streamline the creation of digital experiences and first-party data that lets them connect directly with their fans and new audiences.
  • Were delighted to partner with NASCAR to realize this ambition when it comes to fan engagement and intelligence.

Jackson Delivers Stunning Sustainability Win at Petit Le Mans

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Jackson Motorsports Marketing , the exclusive MICHELIN race tire distributor for IMSA, powered the entire 27,500-square-foot MICHELIN tire workshop area at the 25th Anniversary Motul Petit Le Mans using a large 24 kW battery, recharged as needed by a single 35 kW diesel generator.

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  • Jackson Motorsports Marketing , the exclusive MICHELIN race tire distributor for IMSA, powered the entire 27,500-square-foot MICHELIN tire workshop area at the 25th Anniversary Motul Petit Le Mans using a large 24 kW battery, recharged as needed by a single 35 kW diesel generator.
  • Michelin and IMSA are leaders in sustainability in motorsports, said Darrell Jackson, president and CEO of Jackson, the 35-year-old, South Carolina-based company.
  • We have already taken measures to reduce our number of transporters and reduce or eliminate generator use where possible, said Jackson.
  • Just like the race teams, we are constantly working to be innovative and more efficientwe just have a different scorecard, said Jackson.

Acura Sweeps Petit Le Mans

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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We're massively proud of all of our Acura Motorsports teams.

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  • We're massively proud of all of our Acura Motorsports teams.
  • Tom Blomqvist (#60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05) race winner and drivers' champion: "Wow, we won the race and the championship!
  • Till Bechtolsheimer (#66 Gradient Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo22) GTD race winner: "It was all a blur, and I was just trying not to throw up.
  • Acura will return to contest the prototype and GTD titles in the 2023 season, which opens January 26-29 with the Rolex 24 at the famed Daytona International Speedway.

CRAFTSMAN® RETURNS AS NASCAR TRUCK SERIES TITLE SPONSOR IN 2023

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR and Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), the world's largest tool company and a leader in outdoor equipment, today announced American tool icon CRAFTSMAN® will return as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Truck Series beginning in 2023. After serving as the series' title sponsor from its inception in 1995 to 2008, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will make its homecoming at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2023.

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  • After serving as the series' title sponsor from its inception in 1995 to 2008, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will make its homecoming at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2023.
  • The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series will make its homecoming at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2023.
  • As part of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Title Sponsor announcement, representatives from NASCAR and Stanley Black & Decker revealed a CRAFTSMAN Toyota Tundra truck at Daytona International Speedway alongside current Truck Series driver Zane Smith and inaugural Truck Series champion Mike Skinner.
  • NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), one local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series) and three international series(NASCAR Pinty's Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series).

Worldwide Express Expands NASCAR Presence and Becomes Official Logistics Partner

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Saturday, August 13, 2022
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR announced today a new multi-year partnership with leading full-service logistics partner Worldwide Express, naming the company the "Official Logistics Partner of NASCAR". The news comes on the morning of Worldwide Express' entitlement race, the Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation at Richmond Raceway.

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  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR announced today a new multi-year partnership with leading full-service logistics partner Worldwide Express, naming the company the "Official Logistics Partner of NASCAR".
  • The news comes on the morning of Worldwide Express' entitlement race, the Worldwide Express 250 for Carrier Appreciation at Richmond Raceway.
  • In addition to the NASCAR Official Partnership, Worldwide Express has also been designated the "Official Logistics Partner of Richmond Raceway."
  • "We are incredibly excited to build on our successful involvement in NASCAR at the team and race level to now serve as the Official Logistics Partner for NASCAR as well as for Richmond Raceway," said Worldwide Express President Rob Rose.

Acura, Wayne Taylor Racing Victorious at Road America

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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Meanwhile, the drivers' and teams' titles will be decided between Meyer Shank Racing and Wayne Taylor Racing, with all other contenders also mathematically eliminated with the start at Road Atlanta.

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  • Meanwhile, the drivers' and teams' titles will be decided between Meyer Shank Racing and Wayne Taylor Racing, with all other contenders also mathematically eliminated with the start at Road Atlanta.
  • 1st overall - #10 Filipe Albuquerque, Ricky Taylor, Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
    4th overall - #60 Tom Blomqvist, Oliver Jarvis, Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
    9th GTD - #51 Ryan Eversley, Aidan Read, Rick Ware Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo22
    Filipe Albuquerque(#10 Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05) Race winner: "What a crazy race.
  • Ricky Taylor (#10 Wayne Taylor Racing ARX-05) Race winner: "My job was to survive the conditions during my stint today.
  • This is the 49th IMSA prototype victory for Wayne Taylor Racing, but the first at Road America.