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NASCAR INTRODUCES REFUEL VIRTUAL RESTAURANT

Virtual Dining Concepts, in partner-

ship with NASCAR and DoorDash, has announced the formation of NASCAR Refuel.

Fans, spectators and foodies alike can get the feeling of the race track all year round, whether watching their favorite teams compete on race day, or celebrating any occasion, while enjoying some of the most iconic NASCAR concession-stand favorites.

Handpicked from 12 NASCAR-owned race tracks around the country, NASCAR Refuel’s delivery-only menu features “Refuel Combos” and individual items including classics such as the Daytona Firecracker Dog, Talla-Mento Dogwich, Darlington Pimento Cheese Sandwich, Refuel Burger and more.

Watch for exciting new menu specials, highlighting regional classics inspired by NASCAR race tracks, starting at the kick-off of the 2022 season with special items being added on an ongoing basis. The full menu can be viewed at www.nascarrefuel.com/menu/.

NASCAR Refuel is currently available for delivery in select cities across the country, with additional locations added on a weekly basis. Fans and consumers can place their orders on DoorDash and also via the NASCAR Refuel app, available for download from the Apple Store or Google Play and directly from the website.

NASCAR NEWS & NOTES

KURT BUSCH TO JOIN 23XI RACING JOSH BERRY LANDS FULL-TIME GIG

23XI RACING ANNOUNCED

that 2017 Daytona 500 winner Kurt Busch has signed with the organization to pilot the No. 45 Monster Energy Toyota Camry beginning with the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Busch joins 23XI Racing for his 23rd season in the NASCAR Cup Series following a threeyear stint with Chip Ganassi Racing. The 2004 Cup Series champion comes to 23XI Racing with 33 Cup Series victories and 326 top-10 finishes throughout his career.

AFTER RUNNING A PARTIAL

schedule with the team this season, JR Motorsports has hired Josh Berry to drive full time in NASCAR Xfinity Series competition beginning in 2022.

“This moment is something we’ve been working toward for a long time,” said Dale Earnhardt Jr., JRM team owner. “Josh took full advantage of the opportunity he had this year in the No. 8 car. He went out, raced hard, and earned every bit of this.”

NEW RACING-RELATED CURRICULUM

NASCAR AND THE NATIONAL

Science Teaching Association have launched a science and STEM learning curriculum for K-8 science teachers across the United States.

The racing-themed science lessons will be available free to educators on NSTA.org.

The collaboration between NASCAR and NSTA is designed to arm educators with fun and engaging content and activities for teaching science and STEM. The program involves unique science lesson plans including lessons on aerodynamics, friction and motion, light, sound and more.

WENDELL SCOTT HONORED

IN LATE AUGUST, NASCAR

celebrated the legacy of NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Wendell Scott and presented the Scott family a trophy commemorating the driver’s historic 1963 race victory at Speedway Park in Jacksonville, Florida. A native of Danville, Virginia., Scott was the first African American driver to win a race in NASCAR’s top series.

“When we started this team, our vision was to grow to a multicar organization. To be able to expand in just our second year is a huge step for us.”

– 23XI RACING CO-OWNER, DENNY HAMLIN