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Marcus Ericsson’s Indy 500 car has primary sponsor ‘a lot of people are going to recognize’

INDIANAPOLIS — Throughout the bulk of his career, 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson sported primary sponsorship from Huski Chocolate, a Swedish company that did very little business in the U.S. Ericsson is energized that his race fans and supporters of Andretti Global may very well use his sponsor this Month of May, especially in […]

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Andretti Global announced Tuesday it landed Allegra, a leading non-drowsy over-the-counter allergy relief brand, as the primary sponsor for Ericsson’s No. 28 Honda for the Indianapolis 500, coming with a flashy pink, purple and orange livery that will be hard to miss on-track.

“This is all pretty organic, because I have seasonal allergies that I suffer from, and with Allegra coming onto the team, it was a very good connection. They’re about 0% brain interference and being able to stay sharp, and that’s why it makes a lot of sense and something that’s not only important for me but my pit crew,” Ericsson told IndyStar. “This is for them as well as the whole team.

“There’s a lot of that going around, and it was just an organic sponsorship that made a lot of sense with a big brand and a car that looks amazing. I think it’s going to stand out, and a lot of people are going to recognize it.”

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Here is Marcus Ericsson's livery for the 2025 Indy 500. — Here is Marcus Ericsson’s livery for the 2025 Indy 500.

With consumer-facing brands ever so slowly making their way into IndyCar and the 500 as the series starts to gain some traction, Ericsson said he’s particularly proud of being able to represent something for the biggest couple months of the year that fans may very well have a direct connection with.

“We obviously have Honda, and I drive Honda cars and represent them, so I think this is something where the fans can get connected to this, but I think there will also be a ton of people who struggle with (allergies) on a daily basis, and they may already have the connection with the brand, so that’s really cool,” he said. “We shouldn’t compare too much with NASCAR, but this is what they do really well. Of all the cars out on track, probably 90% of them are brands that people in the stands not only know, but are also huge brands.”

Allegra plans to turn Ericsson’s pit stops during the race into an activation opportunity for fans following on TV with the creation of the “Allegra pit shop” — a “real-time reaction-based challenge that will invite fans to scan QR codes on the backs of Ericsson’s pit crew suits to claim prizes, including two tickets to an upcoming race.

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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Marcus Ericsson 2025 Indy 500 primary sponsor Allegra, Andretti Global

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CSBK: Collins Wins Again In Supersport At Shannonville – Roadracing World Magazine

Collins wins shortened Supersport race two at Shannonville The Canadian Storm continued to steal the show at the Bridgestone CSBK opener on Sunday, as Torin Collins capped off a perfect weekend with a race two victory in the Pro Supersport class at Shannonville Motorsport Park. Collins faced far more adversity than in his runaway win […]

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Collins wins shortened Supersport race two at Shannonville

The Canadian Storm continued to steal the show at the Bridgestone CSBK opener on Sunday, as Torin Collins capped off a perfect weekend with a race two victory in the Pro Supersport class at Shannonville Motorsport Park.

Collins faced far more adversity than in his runaway win on Saturday, fending off a lap one assault from defending champion Sebastien Tremblay as part of a six-rider group in the early stages.

After clearing Tremblay and resisting a charge from Trevor Daley, it was Matt Simpson who began to pose the biggest threat as he climbed his way back from a poor start to lap faster than everyone on track – including Collins out front.

Unfortunately, an incidental collision between Daley and Simpson exiting the turn five hairpin would cause a brake failure for Simpson off the end of the long back straightaway, resulting in a terrifying crash for the 2023 championship runner-up.

Simpson thankfully avoided any critical injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.

The crash would force a red flag stoppage, however, with an eight-lap restart as a result of the race not meeting half-distance.

This time it was Daley who would grab the holeshot, igniting an epic first-lap battle between himself and Collins as they traded places in turn five and down the back straightaway.

Collins would then make the race-winning move in spectacular fashion into the Allen’s chicane, barely getting his Novalda Suzuki stopped as he moved past Daley and began to stretch his lead once again.

The 19-year-old would run a comfortable pace the rest of the way to escape with a second career victory in the Supersport category, confirming himself as the favourite for the 2025 middleweight crown.

“I didn’t think I was getting the bike stopped on that pass, to be honest. I was all over the place there,” Collins laughed, before acknowledging his strong opening round with a broom gesture. “Pole position, one win, now two wins – that’s a weekend sweep!”

Sunday’s Supersport podium from Shannonville Motorsport Park (L-R): Sebastien Tremblay (3rd), Torin Collins (1st), and Trevor Daley (2nd). Photo by Rob O’Brien/CSBK

As for Daley, the OneSpeed Suzuki rider mounted an excellent comeback from seventh on the grid to claim an excellent runner-up finish, moving to second in the championship after round one.

“First of all, I just want to send my thoughts to Matt Simpson, I hope he’s okay. That looked pretty scary,” said Daley from the podium. “I got a great start, couldn’t quite hang with Torin but I have to give a huge thanks to Suzuki. The bike is great, and to have three of us up here is pretty awesome.”

Tremblay would take third to complete a different kind of sweep for Suzuki, as they locked out the podium thanks to the S.T. Motorsports rider. While he was unable to launch a last-lap pass on Daley, the consecutive third-place finishes will keep Tremblay’s hopes of a title defence in good shape as he takes a 17-point deficit into round two at AMP.

Elliot Vieira held onto fourth for GP Bikes Ducati after a great start of his own, running with the lead group both before and after the restart before ultimately settling into a comfortable position aboard his V2 Panigale.

Another couple of laps and Vieira may not have been as lucky, however, as the hard-charging duo of Andrew Van Winkle and Alex Michel were quickly reeling in the Ducati rider in the final moments.

Van Winkle would settle for an impressive fifth after starting from 12th on the grid for Mountainview Motorsports Suzuki, finishing tops amongst the “old-gen” machines on his GSX-R600.

That was just narrowly ahead of fellow old-gen rider Alex Michel, who earned an impressive sixth for SpeedFactory67 Kawasaki as he matched the pace of the leaders in the late stages aboard his ZX-6R Ninja.

The podium lockout for Suzuki will give them a commanding early lead in the Supersport Constructors Championship, while Ducati moves past Yamaha for second after Simpson’s unfortunate crash, just 45 points adrift of Suzuki thanks to the performances of Vieira and Philip DeGama-Blanchet (eighth).

The Supersport category will return for round two at Atlantic Motorsport Park in Nova Scotia, a favourite circuit of reigning champion Tremblay as he looks to chase down Collins atop the 2025 standings.

Full results can be found on the series’ official website: www.csbk.ca

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Christopher Bell, your All-Star Race winner

Daytona Motor Mouths: Kyle Larson wins at Kansas. Next up, Indy 500 The guys start with the Indianapolis 500 and Kyle Larson’s double attempt after his win at Kansas. Then, they discuss the NASCAR All-Star Race. Christopher Bell won the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Christopher Bell didn’t answer with a “yes” or […]

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Christopher Bell won the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Christopher Bell didn’t answer with a “yes” or “no.” But he made his thoughts pretty clear.

“That right there was absolutely incredible,” Bell said after winning the NASCAR All-Star Race on May 18. “North Wilkesboro — best short track on the schedule.”

Then, he fielded a question on the Fox broadcast about if he wants a points race at the historic speedway in North Carolina.

“Let’s go!” Bell shouted in response.

With nine laps to go, the 30-year-old wheeled his No. 20 Toyota past Joey Logano. He held on the rest of the way and reaped the benefits.

Logano finished second. Ross Chastain placed third, Alex Bowman ranked fourth and Chase Elliott was fifth.

Here are three takeaways:

1. Christopher Bell continues standout NASCAR season with All-Star prize

No, Bell won’t receive playoff points for his victory at North Wilkesboro. He pocketed $1 million, though.

And the race continued his standout campaign, during which he sits third in the standings. He claimed three straight races in February and March, tying him with Kyle Larson for most wins on the circuit.

Bell started second and led 28 of the 250 laps. Logano fronted the pack for a race-high 139 before Bell overtook him late.

The race featured 18 lead changes and five cautions.

2. Harrison Burton returns to Cup Series for one race

Fans see 22 of the All-Star Race’s 23 participants every Sunday. They’re full-time Cup Series drivers.

Then, there was Harrison Burton.

Burton, 24, lost his seat with the Wood Brothers following last season. But he scored his first career Cup Series victory at Daytona International Speedway’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 last August. That guaranteed him a spot in the All-Star event, which promises a starting position for each winner from the past two seasons.

He placed 20th Sunday, piloting the No. 51 car.

This season, he’s full-time in the Xfinity Series. He drives the No. 25 Ford for AM Racing and has six top-10s through 12 races.

3. Next up, Charlotte — and Kyle Larson’s Indy 500

The Cup Series returns to regular circumstances, not a for-fun exhibition, next week. It will run the Coca-Cola 600 Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It is scheduled for 6 p.m. Bell also won that race last year.

Kyle Larson will attempt another double dip next weekend. He’ll begin with the Indianapolis 500 at noon Sunday. Then, he’ll boogie to Charlotte and try to compete in the NASCAR race that evening.

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NASCAR All-Star Race results: Christopher Bell is winner, plus full leaderboard

The checkered flag is out for the NASCAR All-Star Race, featuring the best Cup Series drivers in the sport. Joey Logano is the winner of the All-Star Race on May 18 North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This is Bell’s first All-Star Race victory in five attempts. Bell has three regular season victories […]

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The checkered flag is out for the NASCAR All-Star Race, featuring the best Cup Series drivers in the sport.

Joey Logano is the winner of the All-Star Race on May 18 North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This is Bell’s first All-Star Race victory in five attempts. Bell has three regular season victories in winning three-straight races earlier this season.

Bell passed defending race winner and Cup Series champion, Joey Logano, with 10 laps to go and drove away to secure the victory.

The All-Star Race had five cautions for 32 laps and 18 lead changes.

Bell and Brad Keselowski won their respective heat races on May 17 and started on the front row, with Keselowski starting on pole position.

Carson Hocevar won the All-Star Open on May 18 to transfer into the main event. John Hunter Nemechek finished second in the Open and Noah Gragson won the fan vote for the final transfer spot.

Here are the results from the NASCAR All-Star Race.

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Christopher Bell, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Joey Logano, No. 22 Team Penske Ford
Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet
Alex Bowman, No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Chase Elliott, No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
William Byron, No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Tyler Reddick, No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota
Kyle Busch, No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Chase Briscoe, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Chris Buescher, No. 17 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet
Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
Noah Gragson, No. 4 Front Row Motorsports Ford
Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 HYAK Motorsports Chevrolet
Ryan Blaney, No. 12 Team Penske Ford
Josh Berry, No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford
Austin Cindric, No. 2 Team Penske Ford
John Hunter Nemechek, No. 42 Legacy Motor Club Toyota
Harrison Burton, No. 51 Rick Ware Racing Ford
Kyle Larson, No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet
Brad Keselowski, No. 6 Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Ford
Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: NASCAR All-Star Race results: Christopher Bell is winner Sunday

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Results of Cup Series All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro

Daytona Motor Mouths: Kyle Larson wins at Kansas. Next up, Indy 500 The guys start with the Indianapolis 500 and Kyle Larson’s double attempt after his win at Kansas. Then, they discuss the NASCAR All-Star Race. Christopher Bell found Victory Lane for the fourth time this season, taking the checkered flag of the NASCAR All-Star […]

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Christopher Bell found Victory Lane for the fourth time this season, taking the checkered flag of the NASCAR All-Star Race Sunday at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Bell started second. Brad Keselowski was the pole winner. He placed 22nd.

Defending champion Joey Logano led a race-best 139 laps before Bell passed him with nine to go. Logano finished second.

Bell led 28 laps across four stints up front.

Here’s the full finishing order:

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NASCAR results: Full finishing order of All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway

Christopher Bell found Victory Lane for the fourth time this season, taking the checkered flag of the NASCAR All-Star Race Sunday at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Bell started second. Brad Keselowski was the pole winner. He placed 22nd. Advertisement Defending champion Joey Logano led a race-best 139 laps before Bell passed him with nine to go. […]

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Christopher Bell found Victory Lane for the fourth time this season, taking the checkered flag of the NASCAR All-Star Race Sunday at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Bell started second. Brad Keselowski was the pole winner. He placed 22nd.

Defending champion Joey Logano led a race-best 139 laps before Bell passed him with nine to go. Logano finished second.

Bell led 28 laps across four stints up front.

Here’s the full finishing order:

May 18, 2025; North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) celebrates winning the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

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2025 NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro

Bell took the lead from Joey Logano with 10 laps to go, taking advantage of two fresh tires put on his No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing following the promoter’s caution on lap 217. Logano held on for second, followed by Ross Chastain, Alex Bowman and Chase Elliott. While Bell celebrate the All-Star Race win, Chevrolet […]

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While Bell celebrate the All-Star Race win, Chevrolet won the inaugural Manufacturer Showdown as part of this year’s All-Star Race. With Chastain, Bowman, Elliott, William Byron (6th), and Kyle Busch (8th) representing Chevrolet in the Manufacturer Showdown, the bowties won the first edition of the Showdown.

-Photo credit: Lesley Ann Miller, Lumen Digital Agency for Toyota Gazoo Racing

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