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IMSA AND NBC SPORTS ANNOUNCE MEDIA RIGHTS EXTENSION

NBC Sports Remains Home of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and Other IMSA-Sanctioned Series With Multi-Year Extension
Nearly 50% Increase of Coverage on the NBC Broadcast Network
NBC Sports’ IMSA Viewership Has Grown 37% Since Acquiring Rights Prior to 2019 Season

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., and STAMFORD, Conn. – June 21, 2024 – The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) and NBC Sports have agreed to a multi-year extension of their media rights agreement, keeping NBC Sports as the home of the flagship IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and other IMSA-sanctioned series.

As part of the agreement, NBC Sports will present 17 hours of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship coverage on the NBC broadcast network annually, nearly a 50% increase of broadcast network coverage per year from the prior agreement. Additionally, all WeatherTech Championship coverage will stream live on Peacock.

NBC Sports’ IMSA viewership has grown 37% in the past five years since acquiring media rights prior to the 2019 season. 2023 was NBC Sports’ most-watched season to-date (since 2019), delivering a 13% year-over-year viewership increase for its coverage on NBC and USA Network. Additionally, this year’s IMSA coverage on Peacock has seen roughly a 60% increase in total minutes streamed to-date vs. last year.

“Our partnership with NBC Sports has produced viewership increases for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship every year from our first year in 2019 through last season,” said IMSA President John Doonan. “We also have managed to deliver impressive audience growth on Peacock, which is an especially valuable platform for delivering live, flag-to-flag coverage of endurance races to our domestic race fans. We are thrilled to confirm not only an extension of our relationship with NBC Sports, but nearly a 50 percent increase in the number of hours on the NBC broadcast network beginning next year.”

“We’re proud to continue our partnership with IMSA as the home of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and its support series,” said Justin Byczek, SVP, Programming and Rights Management, NBC Sports. “From the Rolex 24 At Daytona to Petit Le Mans, fans will be able to enjoy every moment of IMSA’s high-quality, competitive racing across NBC Sports’ linear and digital platforms for years to come.”

NBC Sports’ 2024 IMSA coverage continues this weekend with the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen on USA Network and Peacock.

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SPORTS ASSOCIATION (IMSA)

International Motor Sports Association, LLC (IMSA) was originally founded in 1969 and owns a long and rich history in sports car racing. Today, IMSA is the sanctioning body of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the premier sports car racing series in North America. IMSA also sanctions the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge, as well as five one-make series: Ferrari Challenge North America, Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America, Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin, Mustang Challenge and Porsche Carrera Cup North America. IMSA – a company within the NASCAR family – is the exclusive strategic partner in North America with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) which operates the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a part of the FIA World Endurance Championship. The partnership enables selected WeatherTech Championship competitors to earn automatic entries into the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. For more information please visit IMSA.com or IMSA’s social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube.

ABOUT NBC SPORTS

NBC Sports connects people to the moments that matter most and serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. As the sports division of NBCUniversal, NBC Sports presents premier content across linear platforms NBC, USA Network, GOLF Channel, as well numerous digital sites, including Peacock. NBC Sports possesses an unparalleled collection of media rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, Big Ten Conference, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, Notre Dame, The R&A, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, and many more. It also consists of NBC Sports Next, a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within its three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports, Golf, and Betting & Gaming.

June 21, 2024
Introducing Haas Factory Team – Gene Haas To Continue NASCAR Presence in 2025

Haas Automation Founder Will Retain One NASCAR Cup Series Charter and Operate Two-Car NASCAR Xfinity Series Team Out of Existing Stewart-Haas Facility

KANNAPOLIS, North Carolina (June 20, 2024) – Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation and a NASCAR team owner for more than two decades, will remain in the sport in 2025.

While Haas has decided to close his existing team, Stewart-Haas Racing, which he co-owns with NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart, at the conclusion of the 2024 season, Haas has opted to maintain his NASCAR presence in 2025, albeit on a smaller scale.

Haas will retain one NASCAR Cup Series legacy charter from Stewart-Haas and operate a two-car NASCAR Xfinity Series team. The new enterprise will be known as Haas Factory Team.

“My commitment to motorsports hasn’t changed, just the scope of my involvement,” Haas said. “Operating a four-car Cup Series team has become too arduous but, at the same time, I still need a platform to promote Haas Automation and grow HaasTooling.com.

“Maintaining my presence in Cup allows Haas Automation to compete at NASCAR’s highest level, which is important to our customers and distributors. The Xfinity Series program provides a full weekend experience for our guests, and it delivers added depth and scale to our overall operation.”

Joe Custer will be the president of Haas Factory Team and it will operate out of the existing Stewart-Haas facility in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Drivers and team partners will be announced in the lead up to the 2025 NASCAR season.

June 20, 2024
Honor a Cancer Hero Online Auction Returns for Fifth Year

Bidding is now live at NASCARfoundation.org/cancerhero

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 17, 2024) – Returning for the fifth consecutive year, The NASCAR Foundation and Martin Truex Jr. Foundation (MTJF) announced that the Honor a Cancer Hero online auction presented by AdventHealth is now open and on-track to raise more than $500,000 in total for cancer initiatives.

“We are so grateful to the fans, AdventHealth, and The NASCAR Foundation for supporting our cancer hero program,” said NASCAR champion Martin Truex Jr. “I am passionate about honoring these heroes within the cancer community. It’s been inspiring to see the teams, drivers and fans get behind this program to make it a success every year. We’re looking forward to seeing how much money we can raise this year and seeing all the names of the cancer heroes riding above the drivers’ doors!”

The online auction allows NASCAR fans to display their personal cancer hero’s name on the signature panel of their favorite driver’s race vehicle during the NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races at Kansas Speedway in September.

Online bidding is live at NASCARfoundation.org/cancerhero and ends Thursday, June 27 at 10 a.m. EDT (7 a.m. PDT).

“This program not only celebrates courageous individuals battling cancer, but also supports vital cancer care and resources, including the development of the new Sherry Strong Integrative Wellness Clinic at AdventHealth Daytona Beach,” said Audrey Gregory, Ph.D., R.N., Executive Vice President and CEO for the AdventHealth East Florida Division. “Our commitment to health and wellness extends beyond our hospitals and into the communities we serve, including at the racetrack. It is our fourth year as the presenting sponsor and it is an honor to be a part of this meaningful program, empowering fans to celebrate their heroes and support the fight against cancer.”

Proceeds from the online auction will benefit MTJF and The NASCAR Foundation, two organizations recognized as champions for the health and well-being of others. Since 2020, the auction has raised over $400,000.

“This online auction has become such a special moment in our calendar each year,” said Nichole Krieger, Vice President & Executive Director of The NASCAR Foundation. “To honor these cancer heroes and learn how NASCAR has touched their lives and those who love them is truly both emotional and also inspiring.”

The Honor a Cancer Hero auction is one of many initiatives supported through The NASCAR Foundation’s online auctions program, which features race-used memorabilia and at-track experiences available for fans to bid on online.

For more information, including a complete list of participating drivers, please visit NASCARfoundation.org/cancerhero.

About The NASCAR Foundation

The NASCAR Foundation is a leading charity that works to improve the lives of children who need it most in NASCAR® racing communities through the Speediatrics® Children’s Fund and the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The NASCAR Foundation, designated as a 4-Star Charity by Charity Navigator® for its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency, has contributed more than $46 Million to impact the lives of more than 1.7 million children across the country since 2006.

About MTJ Foundation

September is childhood cancer awareness month. The Martin Truex Jr. Foundation has focused their mission to raise awareness, boost advocacy, and generate financial support for underfunded cancer initiatives specific to childhood cancers. Together, we have the power to improve lives, inspire smiles and realize dreams. We will Never Give Up! For more information, please visit www.martintruexjrfoundation.org

AdventHealth

With a sacred mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ, AdventHealth is a connected system of care for every stage of life and health. More than 90,000 team members across hundreds of care sites including physician practices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health agencies and hospice centers provide individualized, wholistic care. A shared vision, common values, focus on whole-person health and commitment to making communities healthier unify the system’s more than 50 hospital campuses in diverse markets throughout nine states. For more information about AdventHealth, visit AdventHealth.com/news.

June 17, 2024
Two-tire call helps Ryan Blaney find Victory Lane at Iowa Speedway

June 16, 2024
By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service

NEWTON, Iowa — This time, there was no unpleasant surprise waiting for Ryan Blaney near the finish line of a NASCAR Cup Series race.

Grabbing the lead on crew chief Jonathan Hassler’s two-tire call under the final caution of Sunday night’s Iowa Corn 350, Blaney led the final 88 laps of the inaugural Cup race at 0.875-mile Iowa Speedway.

In front of a large contingent of family and friends, the reigning series champion crossed the finish line 0.716 seconds ahead of runner-up William Byron, who was racing on four new tires after a pit stop under caution for Chris Buescher’s accident on Lap 260.

The victory was Blaney’s first of the season and the 11th of his career. Blaney now has won at Iowa Speedway in all three NASCAR national series, having triumphed in the CRAFTSMAN Truck Series in 2012 and the Xfinity Series in 2015.

All told, the race winner led four times for 201 of 350 laps on a track that was repaved in the bottom two lanes in the corners.

“What a cool way to win here. This place means a lot to me and means a lot to my mom (Lisa, from Chariton, Iowa),” said Blaney, who was leading June 2 at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway outside St. Louis before running out of fuel on the white-flag lap.

“We had a lot of people here tonight cheering us on, so they willed us to that one. Overall, I really appreciate the whole (No. 12 team). I mean, our car was really fast all night and we got a little bit better through the night, and two tires was a good call there.

“I didn’t know how well I was going to hold on. I started to struggle a little bit at the end but had enough to hang on. I’m super proud of the effort.”

Byron wasn’t surprised Blaney won the race on two fresh tires, given the quality of the Team Penske driver’s No. 12 Ford.
“No, he had a really good car, so he was up front and contending a lot, and him and the 5 (pole winner Kyle Larson) were really good,” Byron said. “So, we were just a step off of that, you know?

“I feel like I just needed to turn the center just a hair better and still kind of maintain the long run. Proud of the effort. It was a really good night, and I feel like we can learn from this and build from it to be a little bit better.”
In a race that featured eight cautions for 49 laps, Chase Elliott finished third, followed by Christopher Bell, who started from the rear of the field in a backup car after blowing a right front tire and crashing in Friday’s practice.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. came home fifth, with Joey Logano, Josh Berry, Alex Bowman, Daniel Suarez and Brad Keselowski completing the top 10.

The restart after the second stage break changed the entire dynamic of the race. Larson had just taken the green/checkered flag to claim his eighth stage victory of the season.

But on lap 220, one circuit after the final stage went green for the first time, contact from Suarez’s Chevrolet sent Larson’s Camaro spinning into the outside wall on the frontstretch, pinching Denny Hamlin’s Toyota into the barrier in the process.

Larson’s crew eventually repaired the wounded machine, but not until the 2021 champion had lost 31 laps in the garage. Larson finished 34th, 36 laps down and lost the series lead to Elliott, his Hendrick Motorsports teammate.

Larson, who led 80 laps on Sunday before the accident that waylaid him, trails Elliott by eight points with nine races left in the regular season.

Next up for the Cup Series is the June 23 USA Today 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway (2:30 p.m. ET on USA, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

NASCAR Cup Series Race – Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol
Iowa Speedway
Newton, Iowa
Sunday, June 16, 2024
1. (2) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 350.
2. (4) William Byron, Chevrolet, 350.
3. (9) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 350.
4. (10) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 350.
5. (35) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet, 350.
6. (11) Joey Logano, Ford, 350.
7. (3) Josh Berry #, Ford, 350.
8. (33) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 350.
9. (13) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet, 350.
10. (5) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 350.
11. (17) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 350.
12. (14) Todd Gilliland, Ford, 350.
13. (19) Justin Haley, Ford, 350.
14. (20) Carson Hocevar #, Chevrolet, 350.
15. (31) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 349.
16. (23) Noah Gragson, Ford, 349.
17. (16) Bubba Wallace, Toyota, 349.
18. (15) Chris Buescher, Ford, 349.
19. (36) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 349.
20. (25) Harrison Burton, Ford, 349.
21. (24) Corey LaJoie, Chevrolet, 349.
22. (8) Tyler Reddick, Toyota, 349.
23. (22) Michael McDowell, Ford, 349.
24. (12) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 348.
25. (27) Ty Gibbs, Toyota, 348.
26. (34) John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota, 348.
27. (29) Ryan Preece, Ford, 348.
28. (6) Chase Briscoe, Ford, 348.
29. (30) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, 348.
30. (21) Austin Cindric, Ford, 347.
31. (26) Zane Smith #, Chevrolet, 347.
32. (32) Erik Jones, Toyota, 347.
33. (28) Kaz Grala #, Ford, 345.
34. (1) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 314.
35. (7) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, Water Pump, 272.
36. (18) AJ Allmendinger(i), Chevrolet, Accident, 54.
Average Speed of Race Winner: 102.874 mph.
Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 58 Mins, 37 Secs. Margin of Victory: 0.716 Seconds.
Caution Flags: 8 for 49 laps.
Lead Changes: 17 among 9 drivers.
Lap Leaders: K. Larson 1;R. Blaney 2-9;K. Larson 10-54;D. Suarez 55-58;K. Larson 59-60;R. Blaney 61-77;K. Larson 78-83;R. Blaney 84-171;C. Elliott 172;C. Bell 173-179;B. Keselowski 180-184;R. Stenhouse Jr. 185-188;K. Larson 189-214;C. Buescher 215-227;J. Berry # 228;C. Buescher 229-231;J. Berry # 232-262;R. Blaney 263-350.
Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): Ryan Blaney 4 times for 201 laps; Kyle Larson 5 times for 80 laps; Josh Berry # 2 times for 32 laps; Chris Buescher 2 times for 16 laps; Christopher Bell 1 time for 7 laps; Brad Keselowski 1 time for 5 laps; Daniel Suarez 1 time for 4 laps; Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 1 time for 4 laps; Chase Elliott 1 time for 1 lap.
Stage #1 Top Ten: 12,5,99,24,4,22,7,6,9,8
Stage #2 Top Ten: 5,4,9,12,23,11,17,38,6,51

June 16, 2024
Sam Mayer holds off Riley Herbst for overtime NASCAR Xfinity Series win at Iowa

June 15, 2024
By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service

NEWTON, Iowa — In a race of tire management and hurt feelings, Sam Mayer held off Riley Herbst in overtime to win Saturday’s Hy-Vee Perks 250 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ return to Iowa Speedway after a four-year hiatus.

Mayer’s No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet crossed the finish line 0.146 seconds ahead of the No. 98 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford of Herbst, who felt Mayer had abused him earlier in the race.

The victory was Mayer’s second of the season and the sixth of his career, all coming within the last 29 races in the series.
“We struggled (Friday in practice), and the team went to work,” said Mayer, who started fifth when qualifying was canceled because of rain earlier on Saturday. “Obviously, we did pretty good overnight, making different changes on this race car.

“I feel really good. I could do another 100 laps — with a race car like this, it would be a lot of fun.”

Mayer held the lead when John Hunter Nemechek slammed the outside wall in Turn 4 with his left front tire down, the result of close quarters racing with Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Sheldon Creed.

That accident on Lap 245 caused the ninth caution of the afternoon and sent the race three laps beyond its scheduled distance.

In the overtime, Mayer and Herbst took the green flag side-by-side and remained in that posture into Turn 1, but Mayer cleared the race runner-up off Turn 2 and held the top spot the rest of the way.

“I like racing Sam, but Stage 1 or 2 he just absolutely brooms me,” Herbst said. “We were racing clean for fourth, and he takes us back to 10th and then doors me down the back straightaway before the green-white-checker.

“It’s just frustrating the way he wants to do that, but all in all, it was fun. I’m happy to be back on ovals. The speed is back in the 98.”

Corey Heim finished a career-best third after starting 22nd because of the qualifying rainout. Sammy Smith was fourth, followed by Creed, who survived the dust-up with Nemechek after a restart on Lap 238.

Cole Custer, Matt DiBenedetto, Chandler Smith, Ross Chastain and Daniel Dye completed the top 10.

If any driver had cause for frustration, it was Chandler Smith, who led a race-high 131 laps and swept the first two stages. Smith restarted third to begin the final stage, but lack of short-run speed quickly dropped him to 12th, and he never recovered.

Austin Hill likewise had reason to bemoan his result. Overcoming early handling issues, Hill charged into the top five in the final stage, but a cut left front tire sent him hard into the Turn 1 wall on Lap 218, causing the seventh caution.

Hill finished 29th and dropped to third in the series standings, 41 points behind Custer, the current leader and defending series champion. Chandler Smith, second in the standings, trails Custer by one point.

NASCAR Xfinity Series Race – Hy-Vee Perks 250
Iowa Speedway
Newton, Iowa
Saturday, June 15, 2024
1. (5) Sam Mayer, Chevrolet, 253.
2. (12) Riley Herbst, Ford, 253.
3. (22) Corey Heim(i), Toyota, 253.
4. (17) Sammy Smith, Chevrolet, 253.
5. (3) Sheldon Creed, Toyota, 253.
6. (7) Cole Custer, Ford, 253.
7. (24) Matt Dibenedetto, Ford, 253.
8. (6) Chandler Smith, Toyota, 253.
9. (28) Ross Chastain(i), Chevrolet, 253.
10. (37) Daniel Dye(i), Chevrolet, 253.
11. (10) Parker Kligerman, Chevrolet, 253.
12. (15) Ryan Sieg, Ford, 253.
13. (25) Leland Honeyman #, Chevrolet, 253.
14. (20) Ryan Ellis, Chevrolet, 253.
15. (19) Anthony Alfredo, Chevrolet, 253.
16. (36) Joey Gase, Chevrolet, 253.
17. (31) David Starr, Chevrolet, 253.
18. (29) Brett Moffitt(i), Toyota, 252.
19. (21) Kyle Sieg, Ford, 252.
20. (27) Josh Williams, Chevrolet, 252.
21. (16) Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, 252.
22. (34) Dawson Cram #, Chevrolet, 252.
23. (32) Patrick Emerling, Chevrolet, 252.
24. (30) Jeb Burton, Chevrolet, 250.
25. (33) Hailie Deegan #, Ford, 250.
26. (35) Garrett Smithley, Chevrolet, 250.
27. (8) John Hunter Nemechek(i), Toyota, Accident, 244.
28. (14) Brennan Poole, Chevrolet, Oil Line, 218.
29. (1) Austin Hill, Chevrolet, Accident, 217.
30. (4) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, Accident, 200.
31. (9) Jesse Love #, Chevrolet, Accident, 149.
32. (13) Parker Retzlaff, Chevrolet, Electrical, 103.
33. (23) Kyle Weatherman, Chevrolet, Accident, 87.
34. (2) Shane Van Gisbergen #, Chevrolet, Accident, 86.
35. (18) Blaine Perkins, Ford, Accident, 86.
36. (26) Brandon Jones, Chevrolet, Engine, 38.
37. (11) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, Accident, 32.
38. (38) Glen Reen, Chevrolet, Carburetor, 20.
Average Speed of Race Winner: 84.899 mph.
Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 36 Mins, 27 Secs. Margin of Victory: 0.146 Seconds.
Caution Flags: 9 for 71 laps.
Lead Changes: 13 among 8 drivers.
Lap Leaders: A. Hill 0;J. Allgaier 1-14;C. Smith 15-37;J. Nemechek(i) 38-41;J. Clements 42-48;C. Smith 49-156;J. Williams 157-160;R. Sieg 161-168;S. Mayer 169-206;J. Nemechek(i) 207-237;R. Herbst 238-243;S. Mayer 244-250;R. Herbst 251;S. Mayer 252-253.
Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): Chandler Smith 2 times for 131 laps; Sam Mayer 3 times for 47 laps; John Hunter Nemechek(i) 2 times for 35 laps; Justin Allgaier 1 time for 14 laps; Ryan Sieg 1 time for 8 laps; Jeremy Clements 1 time for 7 laps; Riley Herbst 2 times for 7 laps; Josh Williams 1 time for 4 laps.
Stage #1 Top Ten: 81,18,1,7,8,00,19,26,20,2
Stage #2 Top Ten: 81,1,92,26,8,18,7,98,00,21

June 15, 2024
HMSHost Teams with NASCAR for Newest Dining Destination at St. Louis Lambert International Airport

Travelers and Racing Fans Are Revved Up to Experience New NASCAR Drafthouse Concept — Now Open in Terminal 1

BETHESDA, Maryland (June 14, 2024) – Global restaurateur HMSHost, part of Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) and a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, has teamed up with NASCAR to create the ultimate pit stop at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), NASCAR Drafthouse. The new dining spot will have travelers racing to Terminal 1 to fuel up on a turbo-charged, all-day menu of Southern comfort favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a full bar and convenient grab-and-go options.

The officially licensed NASCAR Drafthouse bolsters HMSHost’s long-time presence at STL. The 90-seat full-service restaurant and bar, located in Terminal 1 near gate C15, is poised to become a sought-after destination for NASCAR fans of all ages, with its memorabilia-adorned walls, numerous TVs, and menu offering a range of hearty, flavorful appetizers, entrées, burgers, sandwiches, and early-morning fare.

“NASCAR is an icon of the motorsport world, and HMSHost is thrilled for the opportunity to offer travelers and diehard NASCAR fans a fun new food and beverage experience at St. Louis Lambert International Airport,” said HMSHost Vice President of Business Development Bryan Loden. “NASCAR Drafthouse pairs the energy of this renowned racing brand with HMSHost’s culinary expertise to create a restaurant that makes a traveler’s journey as exciting as their ultimate destination. We are proud of our continued partnership with St. Louis Airport Authority to transform the passenger experience.”

“St. Louis is a passionate NASCAR market and we’re thrilled to partner with an industry leader like HMSHost to bring the NASCAR Drafthouse concept to life here, providing visitors to and from the region a great new spot to refuel on the road,” said Megan Malayter, Managing Director, Licensing and Consumer products at NASCAR.

“NASCAR Drafthouse is a unique experience for travelers at St. Louis Lambert International Airport,” said STL’s Airport Director and CEO Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge. “The restaurant also satisfies patrons with its Southern comfort food selections. We are proud to be the airport location for this first-of-a-kind dining experience.”

Travelers starting their morning at NASCAR Drafthouse can dine on breakfast options like flaky biscuits and sausage gravy, a diced ham omelet with mushrooms and cheddar, or a sweet and savory beignet. The lunch and dinner menu features an assortment of stick-to-your-ribs BBQ and seafood dishes such as farm-raised fried catfish, spicy grilled shrimp and creamy grits, chicken fried steak, and tender pulled pork mac and cheese. Juicy burgers, classic sandwiches, gumbo, and salads round out travelers’ multitude of options, with a selection of convenient grab-and-go choices available, as well.

NASCAR Drafthouse visitors can also enjoy an impressive array of draft and canned beer that includes Anheuser-Busch products as well as wine and specialty cocktails like “The Caborita” and “The Checkered Flag,” featuring Cabo Wabo Tequila. The spirits menu even includes moonshine — a nod to NASCAR’s earliest days when numerous future race-car drivers got their start as moonshine runners, building fast cars to haul illegal moonshine throughout the Southeast. Alongside several Sugarlands Shine offerings, NASCAR Drafthouse also features Midnight Moon®, the award-winning moonshine inspired by the family recipe of legendary bootlegger and NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson. Of course, an abundance of non-alcoholic beverages are available, as well, including Coca-Cola and Monster Energy products.

NASCAR Drafthouse at St. Louis Lambert International Airport is open seven days a week from 4:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. 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 Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, 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). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.

For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X and Snapchat.

About STL

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is the primary commercial airport for the St. Louis metro area and parts of eastern Missouri and southern Illinois serving nearly 15.9 million passengers annually. STL is an Enterprise Fund Department of the City of St. Louis. It is wholly supported by airport user charges. No general fund revenues are used for the operation, administration, promotion or maintenance of airport facilities. For more information on St. Louis Lambert International Airport, log onto www.flystl.com or follow us on Facebook: @flySTL, Twitter: @flySTL and Instagram: @flySTL.

About HMSHost

HMSHost, part of Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), is a leader in creating dining for travel venues. The restaurateur operates over 1,000 locations in nearly 80 airports across North America, including proprietary concepts, local, regional, and national brands, and partnerships with award-winning chefs. For decades, HMSHost has curated food and beverage programs that make a traveler’s journey as exciting as the destination.

The industry has repeatedly recognized HMSHost with awards such as Restaurateur with the Highest Regard for Customer Service and Best Brand Restaurateur for Shake Shack by Airport Experience News. In recent years, USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has awarded first place honors to HMSHost’s Three Kings Public House at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and its Whisky River locations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). ACI-NA, the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, recognized HMSHost with the 2020 Associate Inclusion Champion Award for leadership and achievement in the ongoing inclusion of business and workforce diversity, outreach, and advocacy. Additionally, ACI-NA awarded HMSHost the 2022 Excellence in Airport Concessions Award for the Best Employee Recognition Program. The company also creates original, award-winning events and campaigns including Airport Restaurant Month, Channel Your Inner Chef live culinary contest, 1,000 Acts of Kindness, JBF@ORD Chef Series, and Eat Well. Travel Further.

Visit HMSHost.com for more information and connect with HMSHost on LinkedIn and Instagram.

About Avolta

Avolta AG, (SIX: AVOL) is a leading global travel experience player. With the traveler at its strategic core, Avolta maximizes every moment of the traveler’s journey through its combination of travel retail and travel food & beverage, passion for innovation and excellent execution. Avolta’s well-diversified business across geographical, channel and brand portfolio pillars operates in 73 countries and more than 1,000 locations, with over 5,100 points of sale across three segments – duty-free, food & beverage and convenience – and various channels, including airports, motorways, cruises ferries, railway, border shops and downtown. An inherent element of Avolta’s business strategy is found in ESG, aiming for sustainable and profitable growth of the company while fostering high standards of environmental stewardship and social equity – making meaningful impact in the local communities. The company’s access to 2.3 billion passengers each year reinforces the power of it’s more than 76,000 people, committed to surprising guests and delivering solid execution, supporting the company in creating value for all stakeholders.

To learn more about Avolta, please visit avoltaworld.com.

June 14, 2024

INDYCAR, FOX Sports Announce Historic Media Rights Deal

All 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Races To Air on FOX
Agreement Includes Extensive, Multiplatform Coverage of Indy 500 across FOX Sports Family of Networks

INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, June 13, 2024) – INDYCAR and FOX Sports announced June 13 the new exclusive home of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and the iconic Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge beginning in 2025. The new media rights deal provides a massive and unprecedented increase in exposure for North America’s premier open-wheel racing series, with every 2025 race airing on FOX and available on the FOX Sports app. FOX Deportes will carry exclusive Spanish-language television coverage, with a schedule to be announced at a later date.

FOX will also provide coverage of Indy 500 qualifications on both Saturday and Sunday, bringing the total number of broadcast network windows to 19, a record for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. INDYCAR will become the only premier motorsport in the United States with exclusive major broadcast network coverage for all its races.

“This represents unrivaled exposure and provides an unparalleled growth opportunity for the most competitive and entertaining motorsport on the planet,” INDYCAR CEO Mark Miles said. “FOX Sports is a fully committed partner, ready to bring engaging and technically innovative coverage to millions of fans across the country while also promoting INDYCAR thoroughly across all its platforms.”

“Adding the iconic Indianapolis 500 and delivering the entire NTT INDYCAR SERIES to the FOX Sports roster fits perfectly within our model of teaming with sports’ largest events and best-in-class brands,” FOX Sports CEO and Executive Producer Eric Shanks said. “We’re honored to be the new broadcast home to ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,’ an incredibly special event to everyone at FOX Sports.”

The 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season kicks off with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 2 and concludes with the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix on Sunday, Aug. 31. The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge takes place on Sunday, May 25. The full schedule for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES was released today and can be below.

Indianapolis 500 Race Day coverage will be extensive for fans across the country, with a five-hour window on FOX set aside for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The Indy 500 is annually the world’s largest single-day spectator sporting event, attracting a crowd of more than 300,000 people to the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The immersive collaboration will see all practice and qualifying sessions for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES telecast on cable on FS1 and FS2. The majority of INDY NXT by Firestone races will also air on FS1, with FS2 providing supplemental coverage of additional races.

This news comes on the heels of continued growth and momentum for INDYCAR, which has seen rising attendance across its schedule, significant growth in commercial partnerships and record metrics across its digital platforms.

Additional announcements, including on-air talent, will be announced at a later date.

2025 INDYCAR Schedule

(All races are points-paying events; all event weekends include NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone races unless otherwise noted.)

Date	Track	Network
Sunday, March 2	Streets of St. Petersburg	FOX
Sunday, March 23	The Thermal Club*	FOX
Sunday, April 13	Streets of Long Beach*	FOX
Sunday, May 4	Barber Motorsports Park	FOX
Saturday, May 10	Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course^	FOX
Sunday, May 25	109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge*	FOX
Sunday, June 1	Streets of Detroit	FOX
Sunday, June 15	World Wide Technology Raceway	FOX
Sunday, June 22	Road America	FOX
Sunday, July 6	Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course	FOX
Saturday, July 12	Iowa Speedway Race 1	FOX
Sunday, July 13	Iowa Speedway Race 2*	FOX
Sunday, July 20	Streets of Toronto*	FOX
Sunday, July 27	WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca+	FOX
Sunday, Aug. 10	Portland International Raceway	FOX
Sunday, Aug. 24	Milwaukee Mile	FOX
Sunday, Aug. 31	Nashville Superspeedway	FOX

* — No INDY NXT by Firestone race
^ — INDY NXT by Firestone doubleheader May 9-10
+ — INDY NXT by Firestone doubleheader July 26-27

June 13, 2024

Carvana Unveils Heartwarming Paint Scheme for Jimmie Johnson’s Brickyard 400 Race

Carvana Unveils Heartwarming Paint Scheme for Jimmie Johnson’s Brickyard 400 Race, Designed by His Daughters
Celebrating Father’s Day, Carvana’s No. 84 Toyota Spotlights Creativity with a Personal, Family-Centric Design

PHOENIX, AZ (June 13, 2024) — Carvana, an industry pioneer for buying and selling used cars online, today revealed a one-of–a-kind paint scheme for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series’ Brickyard 400 race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In celebration of Father’s Day weekend, Jimmie Johnson’s daughters, Genevieve (13) and Lydia (11), have designed a unique and heartfelt paint scheme for their father’s racecar.

The Brickyard 400 is a celebrated race for Johnson, as he is four time champion of the event, so it’s only fitting that the look of his racecar is one with extra special meaning. This paint scheme is a deeply personal project conceived by Johnson’s biggest fans—his own children. Genevieve and Lydia poured their love and creativity into a custom design that brings together all of their father’s favorite things, funny quirks, and elements that hold special significance to their family.

“It was a lot of trial and error but we are so excited to see our designs at the race,” said Genevieve and Lydia Johnson. “It was really fun for us to combine colors and patterns that remind us of Dad’s racing world and some of our favorite memories with him. We hope everyone loves it as much as we loved creating it!”

The No. 84 Carvana Toyota Camry XSE features an imaginative blend of colors and patterns that represent Johnson’s personal life and dynamic racing career, brought to life through the artistic vision of his daughters. The car is covered in pink, turquoise, yellow and purple doodles along with images of the family’s spirited Jack Russell Terrier, “Charlie Meatball” (who Genevieve spent the most time drawing), and references how the girls wish their dad luck before each race, telling him to “drive over the moon” – their way of saying Johnson he will be the fastest car.

“Seeing my daughters take such an active role in designing the paint scheme for my car has been an incredibly special experience,” said Johnson. “Their creativity and vision have brought a fresh and personal touch to the race track and will keep me inspired lap after lap. It’s a special moment I’m excited to share with the fans, especially as we celebrate Father’s Day.”

Fans can look forward to seeing Johnson’s car in action for the first time on July 21, 2024 in Indianapolis. Access to a first look at the newly outfitted race car is available on NASCAR.com, and on all of Carvana Racing’s social channels.

About Carvana

Carvana’s mission is to change the way people buy and sell cars. Over the past decade, Carvana has revolutionized automotive retail and delighted millions of customers with an offering that is fun, fast, and fair. With Carvana, customers can choose from tens of thousands of vehicles, get financing, trade-in, and complete a purchase entirely online with the convenience of home delivery or local pick up in over 300 U.S. markets. Carvana’s vertically integrated platform is powered by its passionate team, unique national infrastructure, and purpose-built technology. Carvana is a Fortune 500 company and is proud to be recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers. For more information, please visit www.carvana.com.

About LEGACY MOTOR CLUB

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ is a professional auto racing club owned by businessman and entrepreneur Maurice J. Gallagher and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson. The club competes full-time in the Cup Series fielding the Nos. 42 and 43 Toyota Camry XSE entries, respectively, and the No. 84 part-time entry for Johnson. “The King” Richard Petty serves as CLUB Ambassador.

To keep up-to-date with the latest news, information and exclusive content, follow LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ on Facebook, X, Instagram and at www.LEGACYMOTORCLUB.com.

June 13, 2024
Massey Motor Freight signs multi-year partnership with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB
- Massey Motor Freight to serve as primary sponsor on the No. 42 and No. 43 LEGACY MOTOR CLUB entries for six races; will be featured on the No. 42 as a full-season associate sponsor
- Massey Motor Freight named the Official Trucking Partner of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB
STATESVILLE, N.C. / NACOGDOCHES, Texas (June 12, 2024) – LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (LEGACY M.C.) announced today that Massey Motor Freight, a trusted delivery service that’s dedicated to fast and reliable national road transportation has signed a multi-year, multi-race primary partnership to be featured on the No. 42 and No. 43 NASCAR Cup Series entries beginning with the Ally 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday, June 30. Massey will also serve as a full season associate partner on the No.42 driven by John Hunter Nemechek for each year of partnership. It was also announced that Massey Motor Freight has been named the Official Trucking Partner of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, where the team will utilize three of Massey’s tractors to pull the race haulers to each event.

“This is really exciting for LEGACY M.C.”, said co-owner Jimmie Johnson. “Massey trucks are top of the line, and their mantra of ‘Hustle Hard, Stay Humble’ really aligns with our values at the CLUB. They are passionate about trucking, racing, and their drivers. This is the start of a great partnership.”

“The Massey Motor Freight team is thrilled to announce our partnership with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB. The foundation on which Massey Motor Freight was built – integrity, hard work, and teamwork – aligns perfectly with those of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, making this sponsorship an ideal fit for Massey,” said Troy Massey, Owner and Chief Executive Owner. “We anticipate a successful finish to the 2024 season and beyond with the team LEGACY has assembled.”

LEGACY M.C. will also have a presence at the Old Town Rig Down truck show charity event, hosted by the Massey Rose Foundation, helping to support the local community in Nacogdoches, Texas and its surrounding communities. The event takes place on Sept. 13 &14 in Nacogdoches, Texas. To learn more about this event, visit www.masseymotorfreight.com/

LEGACY MOTOR CLUB is a professional auto racing club owned by businessman and entrepreneur Maurice “Maury” J. Gallagher and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson. The CLUB competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series fielding the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE of John Hunter Nemechek, the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE of Erik Jones, and the No. 84 limited schedule entry for Johnson.

For more information on Massey Motor Freight, visit www.masseymotorfreight.com. For more information on LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, visit legacymotorclub.com.

ABOUT

ABOUT MASSEY MOTOR FREIGHT: Massey Motor Freight is the premier choice in the transportation and logistics industry. Our team of professional drivers uses the most modern and well-equipped fleet to deliver not only your cargo but also peace of mind. Massey Motor Freight is family-owned, customer-centric, and driver-focused, serving thousands of customers across North America. Whether it’s heavy haul, temperature-controlled, or anything in between, Massey has you covered.

ABOUT LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ is a professional auto racing club owned by businessman and entrepreneur Maurice “Maury” J. Gallagher and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson. The CLUB competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series fielding the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE of John Hunter Nemechek, the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE of Erik Jones, and the No. 84 limited schedule entry for Johnson. LEGACY M.C. also competes in the Extreme E Series. Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty “The King” serves as CLUB Ambassador. With a unique title signifying a nod to car clubs of past eras, LEGACY M.C. is an inclusive club for all motorsport enthusiasts to celebrate the past and future legacies of its members, while competing for wins and championships at NASCAR’s elite level. To keep up-to-date with the latest news, information and exclusive content, follow LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ on Facebook, X, Instagram and at LEGACYMOTORCLUB.com
June 12, 2024
California native Kyle Larson earns second Sonoma career win

By Holly Cain
NASCAR Wire Service

SONOMA, Calif. – The hometown hero Kyle Larson executed as he needed to, making a pass for the lead with eight laps remaining in the NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 to claim his second win at the Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway road course and third trophy of the season.

It was a frantic start to the day on the newly-repaved 1.99-mile course through the rolling Northern Californian hills with seven caution flags falling before the 110-lap race’s halfway point – more yellow flags than the previous two Sonoma races had combined.

But the final 51 laps ran caution-free with varying pit stop strategies playing a vital role in track position. The Hendrick Motorsports driver Larson was among the last to make his final stop – coming out on track in eighth position with 20 laps remaining and then moving forward by picking off one car, sometimes two cars at a time.

Larson, who is from Elk Grove, Calif. about an hour from the track, ultimately put his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet out front for good after a dramatic three-way battle with four-time Sonoma winner Martin Truex Jr. and Chris Buescher with eight to go.

After Larson passed them both, Truex kept Larson honest for much of the closing laps only to run out of gas on the final lap. His No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota came to a stop in front of the front-stretch grandstands about 40-yards shy of the checkered flag. And with the other cars zooming by, Truex ultimately inched his car forward to a cheering crowd limping across the finish line in a heartbreaking 27th place.

“I didn’t know what we were doing as far as strategy,” said the 31-year old Larson. “I was just out there banging laps away. … so I was like, these guys have to pit another time maybe but then when they said I had to go race and then pass those guys, I got a bit nervous. I knew I’d be quick from the get-go but thought once the tires came up to temp it would even off too much.

“Thankful we had enough grip. Thankful too, those guys got racing and Martin never got clear really to where I’d be stuck in third.

“Just an awesome, awesome race.”

After making a last lap pass of Buescher and then benefitting from Truex’s situation, Front Row Motorsports driver Michael McDowell came across the line in second place – 4.258-seconds behind Larson.

Buescher’s RFK Racing Ford was third followed by Hendrick’s Chase Elliott and Trackhouse Racing’s Ross Chastain, who had a collision with Richard Childress Racing driver Kyle Busch on the last lap that sent Busch’s No. 8 Chevrolet off-track and dropped him from a top-10 finish to 12th place.

“Proud of everybody,” Buescher said of his 32 laps led and Stage 2 win despite starting the race 26th. “That was a good one to be close and in the hunt. … kind of a tough weekend until today if you had told us we’d gather some playoff and stage points, we’d be happy. Just needed a bit more coming to the finish line.”

Kaulig Racing’s A.J. Allmendinger was sixth followed by Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney and 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick, who won the opening stage and led a race best 35 laps. Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell finished ninth and Front Row Motorsports’ Todd Gilliland claimed 10th-place – the 23-year old driver’s second top-10 finish of the season.

Polesitter Joey Logano finished 21st and the two Australian SuperCar Series drivers making their NASCAR debuts – Will Brown and Cam Waters – finished 31st and 35th, respectively.

It was a significant win for the 2021 series champion Larson, giving him the championship lead by 14 points over his Hendrick teammate Elliott. It comes on the heels of last week’s news that Larson would be granted a Playoff waiver from NASCAR despite missing the Charlotte 600-mile race two weeks ago.

The multi-talented Larson had competed in a rain-delayed Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend with plans to run racing’s celebrated “Double” – the Indy 500 and Charlotte’s Coca-Cola 600. Bad weather, however, ruined those plans. There was a rain-delay in Indianapolis, where Larson finished 18th and by the time he arrived in Charlotte to assume driving duties in that NASCAR race, rain had forced officials to call it early and he never was able to turn a lap.

Larson’s victory Sunday – his 26th career win – was significant for him in the championship standings, but the race was also a big deal for the opposite reasons for Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin, who had held the points lead entering the race. Hamlin’s No. 20 Toyota suffered an engine problem on the second lap of the race and he finished 38th – last – in the field and now drops to third in the championship standings, 26 points behind Larson.

“No [warning], it’s just the gearing is a little weird for the track,” said Hamlin, who snapped a five-race streak of top-five finishes that included a win at Dover, Del. and a runner-up at St. Louis last week.

“It’s a lot of high-end RPM stuff, but the same as everyone else and I’m just not really sure. They’ll look at it and figure it out, but certainly not ideal.”

The NASCAR Cup Series moves to the Midwest where it will make its Iowa Speedway debut with next Sunday’s Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol (7 p.m. ET, USA Network, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

NASCAR Cup Series Race – Toyota / Save Mart 350
Sonoma Raceway
Sonoma, California
Sunday, June 9, 2024

(5) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 110.
(12) Michael McDowell, Ford, 110.
(26) Chris Buescher, Ford, 110.
(4) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 110.
(9) Ross Chastain, Chevrolet, 110.
(11) AJ Allmendinger(i), Chevrolet, 110.
(3) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 110.
(2) Tyler Reddick, Toyota, 110.
(15) Christopher Bell, Toyota, 110.
(14) Todd Gilliland, Ford, 110.
(17) Corey LaJoie, Chevrolet, 110.
(29) Kyle Busch, Chevrolet, 110.
(35) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 110.
(7) Daniel Suarez, Chevrolet, 110.
(8) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 110.
(20) Zane Smith #, Chevrolet, 110.
(13) Carson Hocevar #, Chevrolet, 110.
(30) Ryan Preece, Ford, 110.
(38) Erik Jones, Toyota, 110.
(18) Bubba Wallace, Toyota, 110.
(1) Joey Logano, Ford, 110.
(28) Austin Cindric, Ford, 110.
(36) Kaz Grala #, Ford, 110.
(33) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Chevrolet, 110.
(22) Harrison Burton, Ford, 110.
(19) Noah Gragson, Ford, 110.
(21) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 110.
(34) Daniel Hemric, Chevrolet, 109.
(37) John Hunter Nemechek, Toyota, 109.
(6) William Byron, Chevrolet, 108.
(24) Will Brown, Chevrolet, 107.
(32) Josh Berry #, Ford, Suspension, 95.
(27) Justin Haley, Ford, Steering, 88.
(23) Chase Briscoe, Ford, Transmission, 73.
(31) Cam Waters, Ford, Accident, 66.
(16) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, DVP, 39.
(10) Ty Gibbs, Toyota, DVP, 16.
(25) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, Engine, 2.

Average Speed of Race Winner: 74.526 mph.

Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 56 Mins, 14 Secs. Margin of Victory: 4.258 Seconds.

Caution Flags: 8 for 22 laps.

Lead Changes: 11 among 9 drivers.

Lap Leaders: J. Logano 1-16;T. Reddick 17-33;R. Blaney 34;T. Reddick 35-52;C. Buescher 53-67;A. Allmendinger(i) 68-70;K. Larson 71-80;C. Elliott 81-83;C. Buescher 84-100;M. Truex Jr. 101;K. Larson 102-110;K. Busch 111.

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): Tyler Reddick 2 times for 35 laps; Chris Buescher 2 times for 32 laps; Kyle Larson 2 times for 19 laps; Joey Logano 1 time for 16 laps; Chase Elliott 1 time for 3 laps; AJ Allmendinger(i) 1 time for 3 laps; Ryan Blaney 1 time for 1 lap; Martin Truex Jr. 1 time for 1 lap; Kyle Busch 1 time for 1 lap.

Stage #1 Top Ten: 45,12,5,9,48,34,1,99,7,38

Stage #2 Top Ten: 17,41,19,8,16,6,43,38,22,21

June 9, 2024