Fr8 Auctions will honor a true Georgia hero this Memorial Day weekend at the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway during the running of the Coca-Cola 600. The No. 34 Fr8 Auctions Ford Mustang will race in the honor of First Lieutenant Howard David Payne III.
Payne was a member of the United States Army who made the ultimate sacrifice during service in the Vietnam War. Payne, who was from DeKalb County, was awarded many different commendations, including the Purple Heart for his service.
Fr8 Auctions, based in Lithia Springs, Ga., will turn the No. 34 Ford Mustang camouflage this weekend with the 11
th Light Infantry Brigade insignia on the side of the car. Payne served as the leader of the 59th Infantry Platoon Scout Dog, or 59th IPSD, whose mission was to provide support to units of the 11th Brigade as they fought the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army.
Death Wish Coffee is brewing a return to Front Row Motorsports (FRM) this weekend. Anthony Alfredo will pilot the No. 38 Death Wish Coffee Ford Mustang for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway. Death Wish Coffee has been a partner of both FRM and Alfredo last season.
There is no better partner for Alfredo than being fueled by Death Wish Coffee for the 600-mile event. Alfredo will be making his first start in NASCAR’s most grueling race, but he knows how to be prepared.
“I’ve been training harder than ever this year for the longer races in the summer,” commented Alfredo. “I’ve been lifting, doing cardio and doing more high intensity workouts. But, drinking a cup of Death Wish Coffee, I’ll be ready to race all night. It’s the best partner to have when you need focus and speed for 600 miles at Charlotte Motor Speedway. I’m glad that we have Death Wish Coffee on our side this Sunday.”
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Everything You Need to Know About NASCAR Next Gen
Ultimately, success is a matter of compelling races and additional manufacturers. Getty Images
There are three qualifications that will ultimately determine the success of the evolutionary new NASCAR Cup Series car that will debut next season during Daytona Speedweeks.
Those pillars are closer competition, cost containment and manufacturer relevance.
Of the three, that last qualification is arguably the most important. Simply stated, history will remember how many additional OEMs the next-generation platform was or wasn’t responsible for delivering during its life cycle.
It would not be an overstatement to suggest that this is a pivotal crossroads in the history of NASCAR and the sanctioning body has responded aggressively.
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TORRANCE, Calif., April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Today, CarParts.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTS) ( CarParts.com ) announced the launch of a national ad campaign featuring Daytona 500 champion Michael McDowell. Continuing its mission to simplify the auto parts shopping experience and help drivers get back on the road, CarParts.com aims to connect with consumers through inspirational and entertaining content, leaning into McDowell s story of perseverance as well as his quirky personality. Campaign elements will run on national television, digital and social platforms throughout the year.
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