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Thomas Edison NFT Project announces rare 1913 Electric Vehicle up for Auction

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Charmsori Edison NFT has partnered up with South Korea's Thomas Edison Science Museum, to sell the original 1913 electric vehicle built by Thomas Edison, as one of their physical NFT assets.

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IRVINE, Calif., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Charmsori Edison NFT has partnered up with South Korea's Thomas Edison Science Museum, to sell the original 1913 electric vehicle built by Thomas Edison, as one of their physical NFT assets.
Edison LightX, or more officially known as Charmsori Edison Club, introduces a refreshingly unique idea to the NFT space incorporating historical American figure, Thomas Edison, driving their NFT project.
Recently, he's also decided to work with us on allowing us to auction the original Edison electric vehicle as a physical asset alongside the Edison LightX project."
Charmsori Gramophone Museum and Edison Science Museum's Director, Son Sung-mok, has agreed to auction the rare 1913 electric battery car vehicle invented by Thomas Edison in affiliation with the Charmsori Edison Club NFT project.

Asetek SimSports™ and Hardpoint to Bring Invicta™ Pedals in Sim Rigs to IMSA Endurance Races and Hardpoint Race Shop

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

As part of the agreement, and as an official sponsor of the Hardpoint esports team, Asetek SimSports branding will be prominent during iRacing events.

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As part of the agreement, and as an official sponsor of the Hardpoint esports team, Asetek SimSports branding will be prominent during iRacing events.
"What Andr and the Asetek team have done is uncanny, and something other sim racing gear providers have struggled with to bring a real racecar feel to sim racing," said Rob Ferriol, President and IMSA driver at Hardpoint.
In addition to featuring the Invicta pedals, the Hardpoint sim rigs employ Asetek's premium liquid cooling technology to enable a cool stable system that stands the rigors of endless race sessions.
"It is exciting to have this cooperation with Rob and Hardpoint to bring our Invicta sim racing pedals to IMSA race events, starting with the WeatherTech Championship, one of the iconic races in the U.S.," said Andr Sloth Eriksen, founder and CEO of Asetek.

NASCAR and SeatGeek Enter Multi-Year Official Partnership

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

NASCAR and SeatGeek , the high-growth technology platform that is transforming the live event experience for fans, teams, and venues, today announced a multi-year partnership.

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NASCAR and SeatGeek , the high-growth technology platform that is transforming the live event experience for fans, teams, and venues, today announced a multi-year partnership.
To us, this isnt just a ticketing deal, its a true partnership, said Jeff Ianello, EVP of Client Partnerships at SeatGeek.
As an Official Partner of NASCAR, SeatGeek will have a presence across all NASCAR-owned tracks and Digital Properties, linking fans directly to SeatGeeks NASCAR Racing HQ to buy tickets for an upcoming race.
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 Pintys Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series).

HUB INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES ITS PRIMARY SPONSORSHIP OF RAHAL LETTERMAN LANIGAN RACING NO. 30 CAR

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today a new sponsorship agreement with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) to become the primary sponsor of the No. 30 livery. RLL driver Christian Lundgaard will debut the car at the 2022 Honda Indy Toronto event scheduled to take place July 15-17 at Exhibition Place along the shores of Lake Ontario.

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CHICAGO, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today a new sponsorship agreement with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) to become the primary sponsor of the No.
HUB has deep ties to both the racing and auto industry, supporting the risk management needs of nearly 40% of auto dealerships in Canada.
"Our team takes great pride in our relationship with HUB, and we could not be more excited to see this partnership continue to grow," said Bobby Rahal, co-owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, based in Hilliard, Ohio and Brownsburg, Ind., is co-owned by three-time IndyCar Champion and 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal, former CBS Late Show host David Letterman and Mi-Jack co-owner Mike Lanigan.

Acura Sweeps Again With 1-2 Finish at Watkins Glen

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Monday, June 27, 2022

Tom Blomqvist and Oliver Jarvis completed the Acura 1-2 sweep with a second-place finish in their Meyer Shank Racing ARX-05.

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Tom Blomqvist and Oliver Jarvis completed the Acura 1-2 sweep with a second-place finish in their Meyer Shank Racing ARX-05.
Lee Niffenegger(Program Manager, Honda Performance Development) on today's 1-2 finish at the Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen: "It is a fabulous 1-2 at Watkins Glen, and our first prototype win here with the Acura ARX-05.
We're so happy to have gone 1-2 in both the Rolex 24 to start the year and now here at Watkins Glen.
Acura's initial Watkins Glen success came in 1991, with Parker Johnstone taking the Comptech Acura Spice SE90P to the Lights class victory.

Minti Labs and IMSA Fastlane™ - the Evolution of Motorsport Collectibles

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has partnered with Minti Labs to launch IMSA Fastlane , a digital fan engagement platform.

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The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) has partnered with Minti Labs to launch IMSA Fastlane , a digital fan engagement platform.
The IMSA Fastlane Marketplace will allow users to buy, sell, and trade the digital collectibles produced by Minti Labs.
IMSA Fastlane takes the same approach and is applying it to the fan experience, said Paul Dube, co-founder and CEO at Minti Labs.
From digital collectibles to gaming to the metaverse, Minti Labs is a gateway to possibility - limited only by a brands creativity.

Acura Dominates with 1-2 Finish at Laguna Seca

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Monday, May 2, 2022

After four of 10 races, the two Acura teams are tied for the lead in the 2022 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship points standings.

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After four of 10 races, the two Acura teams are tied for the lead in the 2022 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship points standings.
It's their second one-two finish of the season and their fourth straight win at Laguna Seca.
We knew it would be a strong one for us and we knew that having Acura finish one-two and maximize the points was the goal.
David Salters(President and Technical Director, Honda Performance Development) on today's 1-2 finish for Acura at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca: "Just a fantastic day!

RDS Automotive Group Partners With Forty7 Motorsports in Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Series

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Friday, April 29, 2022

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PHILADELPHIA, April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RDS Automotive Group and Forty7 Motorsports announce a new partnership to compete in the International Motor Sports Association's (IMSA) Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Series.

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PHILADELPHIA, April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RDS Automotive Group and Forty7 Motorsports announce a new partnership to compete in the International Motor Sports Association's (IMSA) Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Series.
This will be Forty7 Motorsports' first venture into the Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Series, where they will be running two cars provided by Lamborghini Greenwich and Lamborghini Philadelphia .
As a team, Forty7 Motorsports has been watching the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series closely for several years.
RDS Automotive Group is consistently focused on the motorsports heritage associated with its brands, and will continue expanding into exciting new ventures such as the Super Trofeo Series.

Mobil 1 unveils “Fan Forward” initiatives and exclusive offers for the 2022 NASCAR® racing season

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Friday, April 15, 2022

Mobil 1, the Official Motor Oil of NASCAR, is celebrating the fans first throughout the 2022 NASCAR racing season.

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Mobil 1, the Official Motor Oil of NASCAR, is celebrating the fans first throughout the 2022 NASCAR racing season.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220415005144/en/
Mobil 1 is offering fans exclusive opportunities to experience NASCAR-sanctioned races throughout the 2022 NASCAR racing season.
Throughout the 2022 racing season, Mobil 1 and the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) will also co-produce Tech Talk custom video content, which will provide an inside look into the world of NASCAR and feature both need-to-know racing details as well as 101-educational information.
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 Pintys Series, NASCAR Peak Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series).

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will Continue to Promote Customer Motorsports Support in 2022

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

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TOKYO, Mar 17, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has announced its customer motorsports activities(1) for 2022.

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TOKYO, Mar 17, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has announced its customer motorsports activities(1) for 2022.
This year, TGR will continue to proactively support customer motorsports in various ways globally, and based on valuable feedback gained from customers at races, continue to strive to "make ever-better motorsports-bred cars."
A total of four TGR customer motorsports vehicles from four separate teams, one LEXUS RC F GT3 and three GR Supra GT4s, have been entered into this year's Super Taikyu Series.
TGR will put even more effort into customer motorsports with the aim of enabling customers around the world who love motorsports to easily enjoy racing.