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23-05-2025
- Automotive
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RFK Racing and Trimble Launch Multi-Year Agreement Starting with 2025 NASCAR Season
Global Technology Leader Bringing 'Confidence at Every Turn' to the No. 60 and No. 17 Ford Mustangs Trimble 60 Car - Ryan Preece Trimble 17 Car - Chris Buescher CONCORD, N.C., May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RFK Racing today announced a multi-year sponsor partnership with Trimble, a global technology company that enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. The collaboration between Trimble and RFK will debut during the 2025 NASCAR season with Trimble's primary sponsorship on Ryan Preece's No. 60 Ford Mustang and Chris Buescher's No. 17 Ford Mustang, beginning with Preece's entry at Nashville Superspeedway on June 1. Trimble will increase its involvement across RFK Racing's full fleet in upcoming seasons, including Brad Keselowski's No. 6 Ford Mustang. The collaboration is rooted in a shared passion for innovation, precision, and high-performance teamwork—bringing Trimble's commitment to delivering 'Confidence at Every Turn' to the racetrack. 'This is a high-profile opportunity to expand awareness of Trimble by supporting a leading NASCAR team with a technology vision closely aligned with our own,' said Rob Painter, president and CEO of Trimble. 'Both organizations focus on cohesive technology ecosystems and data-driven precision as the formula for winning in dynamic and intensely competitive environments.' Trimble is a global technology company that employs more than 12,000 people worldwide and serves customers in over 175 countries. The company reported $3.68 billion in revenue in 2024. Customers in construction, transportation and geospatial industries rely on Trimble solutions to improve operational efficiency and project outcomes. 'Partnering with a forward-thinking, technology-driven company like Trimble is a great fit for RFK Racing,' said Steve Newmark, president of RFK Racing. 'Our team and Trimble operate in fast-paced, high-performance environments that demand precision and innovation. Their deep expertise and commitment to technology will bring valuable perspective and collaboration to our program.' Trimble will also join the RFK TeK Alliance, a collaborative platform where technology-oriented sponsors work together to test and refine products in applied racing and operational environments. 'Every week in NASCAR feels like a science project, where we're constantly testing, learning, and improving,' said RFK Racing driver and co-owner Brad Keselowski. 'Partnering with Trimble allows us to do more of that work in the digital space, refining our performance virtually before we ever hit the track. That kind of innovation is not only smart, it's essential in today's competitive environment.' 'NASCAR's 90 million fans include more than 17 million associated with the industry sectors we serve,' said Painter. 'The opportunity to join these stakeholders in the exciting NASCAR environment and to collaborate within the RFK TeK Alliance make this a compelling investment for Trimble.' ### About RFK Racing RFK Racing, in its 38th season in 2025, features an ownership lineup pairing one of the sport's most iconic names, Jack Roush, along with NASCAR Champion, Brad Keselowski, and Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry. Roush initially founded the team in 1988 and it has since become one of the most successful racing operations in the world, propelling him to be the first NASCAR owner to amass three hundred wins and capturing eight championships, including back-to-back NASCAR Cup titles in 2003 and 2004. Keselowski, a former owner in the NASCAR Truck Series, is the 2012 NASCAR Cup Series Champion. In 2007, Roush partnered with Henry, who also owns Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox, English Premier League's Liverpool F.C., and the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, to form Roush Fenway Racing. Off the track, RFK is a leader and proven winner in NASCAR marketing solutions, having produced multiple award-winning social media, digital content and experiential marketing campaigns. Visit and follow the team on all social platforms @rfkracing. About TrimbleTrimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. For more information about Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB), visit: Attachments Trimble 60 Car - Ryan Preece Trimble 17 Car - Chris Buescher CONTACT: Mike Massaro RFK Racing (860) 680-7631 mmassaro@ Cole Peterson RFK Racing (402) 699-7224 cpeterson@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Automotive
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What Simon McNamara's return means for General Motors in Supercars
The rebuild of General Motors' Supercars program is due to take a big step this weekend at Symmons Plains. That may sound like an odd thing to say during the 2025 championship, in which a Chevrolet driver – Will Brown – leads the points, there are five Chevrolet drivers in the all-important top 10, and Triple Eight leads the teams' standings. Advertisement All that comes after two seasons of Supercars racing under the Gen 3 regulations, and two drivers' and teams' titles. In two seasons and 52 Supercars races, the wins have been split Chevrolet 38, Ford 14. The 'rebuild' is about the future, not the present. Next year Triple Eight, the pitlane's alpha team, will race Ford Mustangs. Walkinshaw Andretti United, in past days a consistent winner for Holden, will change brands again, from Ford to Toyota. And the Japanese make is circling for a second team to run its GR Supra Supercars, and rumours persist that Brad Jones Racing remains a candidate for that role. Enter – or more accurately, welcome back – Simon McNamara. The long-time Holden Motorsport and Sponsorship Manager has returned to the sport, confirming that he has taken on the role of GM Motorsports Supercars Racing Program Manager at General Motors. Between 2007 and 2017 McNamara was responsible for Holden's Supercars successes. Much of that winning was down to Triple Eight, which raced through the 2009 season without manufacturer branding after being dropped by Ford. Holden and McNamara swooped, the team swapped its Ford Falcons for Holden Commodores, and the rest is history: eight drivers' titles and 10 teams' championships. Holden Motorsport boss Simon McNamara Holden Motorsport boss Simon McNamara Chris Von Wieldt Chris Von Wieldt Advertisement But when GM shuttered its Holden brand, McNamara, a 22-year veteran of the company, departed. Triple Eight and fellow Chevrolet team Erebus Motorsport kept the winning streak alive, but there were stirrings at both Ford and Toyota. Almost exactly three years before McNamara's retur,n Ford recruited Ben Nightingale to its communications team. With a long history in the pitlane, including stints with Supercars itself and DJR Team Penske, it was not long before motorsport in general and Supercars in particular were added to his CV. Even though his role and McNamara's are not identical, it was on Nightingale's watch that Ford poached Triple Eight away to not only race Mustangs but be its homologation team, a role it has successfully filled for GM. That move creates the somewhat odd situation whereby, unless something unforeseen happens, the only two Supercars champions racing under the Chevrolet banner in 2026 will be Scott McLaughlin in IndyCar and Shane Van Gisbergen in NASCAR. Advertisement If BJR defects to Toyota, it also means that the 14-10 numerical advantage Chevrolet enjoys over Ford will evaporate, with 10 Mustangs, eight Camaros and six Supras on the grid. From the outside it looks like high on McNamara's to-do list will be to circle the wagons and ensure the remaining Chevrolet teams receive the technical and financial support they require to be competitive. But in light of the incoming changes on the grid for 2026, it could well be a rocky road for Chevrolet fans for at least a couple of seasons. Read Also: Team 18 takes over as General Motors' homologation team in Supercars Advertisement For the medium to long-term however, the news looks much brighter. The return of the no-nonsense McNamara would not have happened without a clear picture of what GM plans to do in Supercars in the medium to long-term. While Audi's nascent Formula 1 program has seen some of its other racing programs shrink or disappear altogether, GM's Cadillac F1 program does not appear to be a factor in compromising Supercars future – in fact, just the opposite. Clearly, whether what comes next from GM involves a new model Camaro, Cadillac or something else for what would likely be Supercars' Gen 4, McNamara is sure to play a big role in what that will look like. To read more articles visit our website.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Automotive
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Trio of Iconic Ford Mustangs Headed to Big Boy Toy Auction
Read the full story on Modern Car Collector Three Ford Mustangs spanning more than five decades of American muscle car evolution are set to hit the auction block, including a Vietnam veteran's original-owner 1969 fastback, a fully restored 1970 M-code Mustang, and a factory-sealed 2020 Shelby GT500. The standout among the trio is a 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback (VIN: 9F02R139371) equipped with the legendary 428-cubic-inch Cobra Jet V8 and a four-speed manual transmission. According to the seller, the car was purchased new in May 1969, just one month after returning from Vietnam. With fewer than 200 miles logged since its engine was rebuilt, the vehicle remains largely original and is accompanied by a Marti Report and its stock wheels. The odometer reads just 11,979 miles. Joining it is a 1970 Ford Mustang (VIN: 0T01M146864) that underwent a frame-off restoration. The M-code car is powered by a 351-cubic-inch V8 mated to a wide-ratio four-speed manual gearbox and a 3.00 Traction-Lok rear end. Finished in Wimbledon White, the Mustang is loaded with options including air conditioning, tilt steering column, color-keyed racing mirrors, and a Shaker hood. The car also features Competition Suspension and Magnum 500 wheels, with documentation supported by a Marti Report. The third Mustang is a modern classic—a 2020 Shelby GT500 (VIN: 1FA6P8SJ2L5503990) with only 11 miles on the odometer. Still wrapped in factory plastics and stored in a climate-controlled facility, this untouched example features a supercharged V8, Carbon Fiber Track Pack ($18K option), and hand-painted racing stripes ($10K option). Other highlights include Recaro leather seats, Brembo brakes, and a 12-inch digital display with the Technology Package. The ANNUAL SPRING BIG BOY TOY AUCTION takes place indoors on May 2nd and 3rd at the resort in French Lick Indiana. To consign, please contact Josh Settles at josh.s@ There will be 500+ lots for sale including classic cars and automobilia. Many vehicles are selling at NO RESERVE. Register to bid today! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
Yahoo
14-04-2025
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Mustang Thieves Get Stuck On A Weird Bus-Only Track
Read the full story on The Auto Wire Here in the US, Ford Mustangs are stolen all the time, so to see one swiped in Australia to us seems sadly a little mundane. What's unusual about this case out of Adelaide is the teenage suspects ended up on a weird bus-only track, where the pony car became Australia has a unique bus-only road that's really more like concrete train tracks, called the O-Bahn. Its design is to discourage people in cars from entering the route, which allows buses to rapidly travel from the city center to the suburbs. A little wheel that sticks out by the front steering wheel on the bus presses against the cement curb on the side of the O-Bahn, doing the steering for the driver, who then just maintains a consistent speed. It's a clever way to keep buses off surface streets and speed up public transit commutes. We're assuming the kids thought it would be a great getaway route for the 2016 Mustang they allegedly boosted from the owner's driveway. Once police tried pulling over the American muscle car, setting up roadblocks to trap the fleeing suspects, the teen driver did the unexpected and hit the O-Bahn. But without the special wheel to rest against the curb, he had to navigate the sweeping turns on the track by hand with a vehicle that has a much narrowing track width. That obviously didn't end well as one of the front wheels fell into the space between the cement tracks. Police were able to track down the four teens aged 14, 14, 16, and 16 after they ran away on foot. Then they had to use a crane to lift the stolen Mustang off the track. What seemed like a cool idea at the time proved to be a horrible plan for escape. Image via South Australia Police/Facebook Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
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Mustang Thieves Get Stuck On A Weird Bus-Only Track
Read the full story on The Auto Wire Here in the US, Ford Mustangs are stolen all the time, so to see one swiped in Australia to us seems sadly a little mundane. What's unusual about this case out of Adelaide is the teenage suspects ended up on a weird bus-only track, where the pony car became Australia has a unique bus-only road that's really more like concrete train tracks, called the O-Bahn. Its design is to discourage people in cars from entering the route, which allows buses to rapidly travel from the city center to the suburbs. A little wheel that sticks out by the front steering wheel on the bus presses against the cement curb on the side of the O-Bahn, doing the steering for the driver, who then just maintains a consistent speed. It's a clever way to keep buses off surface streets and speed up public transit commutes. We're assuming the kids thought it would be a great getaway route for the 2016 Mustang they allegedly boosted from the owner's driveway. Once police tried pulling over the American muscle car, setting up roadblocks to trap the fleeing suspects, the teen driver did the unexpected and hit the O-Bahn. But without the special wheel to rest against the curb, he had to navigate the sweeping turns on the track by hand with a vehicle that has a much narrowing track width. That obviously didn't end well as one of the front wheels fell into the space between the cement tracks. Police were able to track down the four teens aged 14, 14, 16, and 16 after they ran away on foot. Then they had to use a crane to lift the stolen Mustang off the track. What seemed like a cool idea at the time proved to be a horrible plan for escape. Image via South Australia Police/Facebook Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
