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Indianapolis Star
a day ago
- Indianapolis Star
Body of 17-year-old boy found in Georgia lake: Local racing, rodeo communities mourn loss
Authorities located the body of a 17-year-old boy in a Georgia Lake on Friday after he went missing the day before. Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Game Wardens located Jackson Cole Croft just before 4 p.m. ET on Friday, June 6 from Allatoona Lake, Georgia DNR Public Affairs Officer Mark McKinnon told USA TODAY. Croft was recovered shortly after, from 22 feet in the water, by local divers. Located in northwest Georgia, Allatoona Lake is about 35 miles north of Atlanta. Croft was reported missing on Thursday, June 5 after a boat he was on was found circling in the lake with no driver, McKinnon previously told USA TODAY. Croft and his family were avid members of the racing community in Woodstock, Georgia. The 17-year-old had recently begun driving racing car No. 9 at the Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, about 30 miles north of Atlanta. "This precious family has been a huge part of Dixie Speedway's history and dear friends for many years," Dixie Speedway Vice President Mia Green said in a Facebook post on June 6. "Jackson had been around racing his entire life with his dad, Jason Croft. He started his racing career this year and was on a path to make his mark in the industry." The Tri-County Racetrack in Brasstown, North Carolina also extended its condolences on social media. "The entire Tri-County Racetrack family is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jackson Croft, a vibrant young man whose life was tragically cut short," a Facebook post reads. "While words can never ease the pain, please know that your racing family stands with you in prayer, love, and support." Croft was also involved in Georgia's rodeo community, specifically through RockN'5L Rodeo Company's Jr. Pro Division. To celebrate Croft's life, the rodeo company, located in Cedartown, Georgia, is hosting a tribute to the late teen on Saturday, June 14. Attendees are encouraged to wear green, as Croft's favorite color was camo green.
USA Today
a day ago
- USA Today
Body of 17-year-old boy found in Georgia lake: Local racing, rodeo communities mourn loss
Body of 17-year-old boy found in Georgia lake: Local racing, rodeo communities mourn loss "He started his racing career this year and was on a path to make his mark in the industry," Dixie Speedway Vice President Mia Green wrote about Croft in a Facebook post. Authorities located the body of a 17-year-old boy in a Georgia Lake on Friday after he went missing the day before. Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Game Wardens located Jackson Cole Croft just before 4 p.m. ET on Friday, June 6 from Allatoona Lake, Georgia DNR Public Affairs Officer Mark McKinnon told USA TODAY. Croft was recovered shortly after, from 22 feet in the water, by local divers. Located in northwest Georgia, Allatoona Lake is about 35 miles north of Atlanta. Croft was reported missing on Thursday, June 5 after a boat he was on was found circling in the lake with no driver, McKinnon previously told USA TODAY. Georgia racing, rodeo communities mourns loss Croft and his family were avid members of the racing community in Woodstock, Georgia. The 17-year-old had recently begun driving racing car No. 9 at the Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, about 30 miles north of Atlanta. "This precious family has been a huge part of Dixie Speedway's history and dear friends for many years," Dixie Speedway Vice President Mia Green said in a Facebook post on June 6. "Jackson had been around racing his entire life with his dad, Jason Croft. He started his racing career this year and was on a path to make his mark in the industry." The Tri-County Racetrack in Brasstown, North Carolina also extended its condolences on social media. "The entire Tri-County Racetrack family is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jackson Croft, a vibrant young man whose life was tragically cut short," a Facebook post reads. "While words can never ease the pain, please know that your racing family stands with you in prayer, love, and support." Croft was also involved in Georgia's rodeo community, specifically through RockN'5L Rodeo Company's Jr. Pro Division. To celebrate Croft's life, the rodeo company, located in Cedartown, Georgia, is hosting a tribute to the late teen on Saturday, June 14. Attendees are encouraged to wear green, as Croft's favorite color was camo green. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
Cision Canada
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
UniFirst No. 9 Chevrolet Set for June 8 Race at Michigan International Speedway
WILMINGTON, Mass., June 3, 2025 /CNW/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, in partnership with 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports, is bringing the UniFirst No. 9 Chevrolet back to the track. Driven by 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott, the car will race at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, June 8, beginning at 2 PM ET and televised on Prime Video. The freshly designed UniFirst No. 9 Chevrolet exudes energy with its bold green and gray tones, sleek racing stripes, and the iconic "U-Mark" symbolizing UniFirst's commitment to exceptional service. "The UniFirst No. 9 is back, and we're fired up to see Chase go for a win in Michigan," said David Katz, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at UniFirst. "NASCAR fans bring unmatched energy, and we're proud to be part of the excitement on race day." The Michigan race is one of five appearances for the UniFirst No. 9 Chevrolet during the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. Fans can also look forward to seeing the UniFirst No. 9 on these final two upcoming dates: August 16 at Richmond Raceway October 5 at Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL "I'm looking forward to getting the UniFirst Chevy on track at Michigan," said Elliott, who has 10 top-10 finishes in 14 starts at the 2-mile oval. "It's a fast track and one that I enjoy going to. Last year, we were able to lead some laps but didn't quite get the finish we wanted. Ready to see what we can accomplish this weekend with the UniFirst colors on board." The partnership between UniFirst and Hendrick Motorsports reaches a milestone in 2025, marking 10 years of collaboration. This year also marks the sixth season UniFirst has sponsored Chase Elliott and the No. 9 team. UniFirst is the Official Workwear Provider of Hendrick Motorsports, supplying work clothing and uniforms to the team, as well as to its sister company, Hendrick Automotive Group. For more information on UniFirst, visit About UniFirst Headquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the company also manages specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. In addition to partnering with leading brands, UniFirst manufactures its own branded workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products at its three company-owned ISO-9001-certified manufacturing facilities. With more than 270 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations, and 16,000-plus employee Team Partners, the company outfits more than 2 million workers every day. For additional information, contact UniFirst at 888.296.2740 or visit Follow UniFirst on Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram. About Hendrick Motorsports: Founded by Rick Hendrick in 1984, Hendrick Motorsports is the winningest team in NASCAR Cup Series history. At the sport's premier level, the organization holds the all-time records in every major statistical category, including championships (14), points-paying race victories (316) and laps led (more than 83,000). It has earned at least one race win in a record 41 different seasons, including an active streak of 40 in a row (1986-2025). The team fields four full-time Chevrolet entries in the NASCAR Cup Series with drivers Alex Bowman, William Byron, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson. Headquartered on more than 150 acres in Concord, North Carolina, Hendrick Motorsports employs approximately 600 people. For more information, please visit or interact on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
UniFirst No. 9 Chevrolet Set for June 8 Race at Michigan International Speedway
WILMINGTON, Mass., June 3, 2025 /CNW/ -- UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:UNF), a North American leader in providing customized business uniform programs, facility service products and first aid and safety services, in partnership with 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports, is bringing the UniFirst No. 9 Chevrolet back to the track. Driven by 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott, the car will race at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, June 8, beginning at 2 PM ET and televised on Prime Video. The freshly designed UniFirst No. 9 Chevrolet exudes energy with its bold green and gray tones, sleek racing stripes, and the iconic "U-Mark" symbolizing UniFirst's commitment to exceptional service. "The UniFirst No. 9 is back, and we're fired up to see Chase go for a win in Michigan," said David Katz, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at UniFirst. "NASCAR fans bring unmatched energy, and we're proud to be part of the excitement on race day." The Michigan race is one of five appearances for the UniFirst No. 9 Chevrolet during the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season. Fans can also look forward to seeing the UniFirst No. 9 on these final two upcoming dates: August 16 at Richmond Raceway October 5 at Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL "I'm looking forward to getting the UniFirst Chevy on track at Michigan," said Elliott, who has 10 top-10 finishes in 14 starts at the 2-mile oval. "It's a fast track and one that I enjoy going to. Last year, we were able to lead some laps but didn't quite get the finish we wanted. Ready to see what we can accomplish this weekend with the UniFirst colors on board." The partnership between UniFirst and Hendrick Motorsports reaches a milestone in 2025, marking 10 years of collaboration. This year also marks the sixth season UniFirst has sponsored Chase Elliott and the No. 9 team. UniFirst is the Official Workwear Provider of Hendrick Motorsports, supplying work clothing and uniforms to the team, as well as to its sister company, Hendrick Automotive Group. For more information on UniFirst, visit About UniFirstHeadquartered in Wilmington, Mass., UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF) is a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniform and workwear programs, facility service products, as well as first aid and safety supplies and services. Together with its subsidiaries, the company also manages specialized garment programs for the cleanroom and nuclear industries. In addition to partnering with leading brands, UniFirst manufactures its own branded workwear, protective clothing, and floorcare products at its three company-owned ISO-9001-certified manufacturing facilities. With more than 270 service locations, over 300,000 customer locations, and 16,000-plus employee Team Partners, the company outfits more than 2 million workers every day. For additional information, contact UniFirst at 888.296.2740 or visit Follow UniFirst on Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram. About Hendrick Motorsports:Founded by Rick Hendrick in 1984, Hendrick Motorsports is the winningest team in NASCAR Cup Series history. At the sport's premier level, the organization holds the all-time records in every major statistical category, including championships (14), points-paying race victories (316) and laps led (more than 83,000). It has earned at least one race win in a record 41 different seasons, including an active streak of 40 in a row (1986-2025). The team fields four full-time Chevrolet entries in the NASCAR Cup Series with drivers Alex Bowman, William Byron, Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson. Headquartered on more than 150 acres in Concord, North Carolina, Hendrick Motorsports employs approximately 600 people. For more information, please visit or interact on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE UNIFIRST CORPORATION View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
San Francisco Chronicle
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
California's version of ‘The Way We Were' can be seen in SoCal and NorCal
Here are a couple of California stories — one about a fading landmark district, the other about a crooked railroad. One is a Southern California classic. The other is in San Francisco's backyard. It's always a bit of a culture shock for San Franciscans to spend time in Southern California. Maybe it's the freeways, the traffic jams, the palm trees, the Los Angelesness of the whole place. 'Look,' said my companion, 'they are selling Dodger Dogs in the gas stations.' Times never stand still in L.A. Everybody's tailgating. Slow streets? That must be one of those quaint Northern California affectations. So it was a shock to turn off Wilshire Boulevard and into Westwood Village, what one radio station once called 'the hippest place in L.A.' There was a time, and not long ago, that Westwood Village was packed with people on weekends. There were 20 movie screens, hundreds of stores and restaurants and so many cars trying to crowd into the district that automobiles were prohibited. It was right next to the UCLA campus, the ultimate college hangout. More recently the UCLA magazine featured a long piece about the heyday of hip Westwood. The title: 'The Way We Were.' That was then. Last weekend, Westwood Village was nearly deserted. Plenty of parking in the vast garages. Lots of 'For lease' signs on storefronts. The landmark Regency Village Theatre, famous since it opened in 1931 as the Fox Westwood, had a chain-link fence around it. The theater was the classic movie palace in the Golden Age of Hollywood, with a 170-foot-tall white tower, decorated with stucco lions and griffins, part Spanish colonial revival, part showbiz, all Southern California. Across the street, the smaller Bruin Theater, a streamlined moderne neon showpiece in its own right, was closed, too. A group of Hollywood heavyweights, including Chris Columbus, Bradley Cooper and Steven Spielberg, plan to reopen and revive the Regency Village Theatre, but the message is clear: San Francisco's struggling downtown is not the only district that has been affected by changing times. Meanwhile, the small Marin County city of Mill Valley will celebrate its own changing times on the Memorial Day weekend when an engine from the crookedest railroad in the world returns to town after 101 years. This was the Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods Railway, and the pride of the line was engine No. 9, which has been restored to its former glory. No. 9 is ticketed for display at Mill Valley's landmark former rail station this weekend and will be the centerpiece of the town's Memorial Day parade Monday. No. 9 will ride on a flatbed truck just behind Mill Valley's shiniest red fire truck from the Old Mill School through downtown and along Miller Avenue to Tamalpais High School. The parade starts at 11 a.m. No. 9 is the last surviving artifact of the mountain railroad which ran from Mill Valley to a terminal just below the summit of Mount Tamalpais starting in 1896. Later there was a branch line to Muir Woods. The railroad was a tourist line, pure and simple, and advertised its winding roadbed (with 281 curves in just over 8 miles) as 'the crookedest railroad in the world' and the ride 'the greatest sight-seeing trip on earth.' Engine No. 9, purchased new from the Heisler Locomotive works in 1921, was the pride of the line, the most powerful engine — a 'thoroughly modern' machine with all-wheel drive. However, it was expensive to operate, and when the railroad ran into financial difficulties in 1924, No. 9 was sold at a bargain rate to a Humboldt County lumber company for use on logging trains. But it was charmed; it survived for a century. The railroad did not. Done in by changing times, it was abandoned in 1930. But the crooked railroad lived in legend. Rail historians and a few old-timers kept the memory alive for another generation. One of the railroad's admirers was Fred Runner, who became aware of the railroad when he stopped by the West Point Inn, built by the railroad in 1904 and still in operation. 'I thought it was a good story that needed to be told,' he said. Besides the West Point Inn, one other artifact had survived: Engine No. 9, then owned by the Pacific Lumber Co. in the mill town of Scotia in Humboldt County. The old engine was sitting in a park for more than 60 years. In the meantime, the lumber industry faded, the mill closed and the old locomotive gathered rust and attracted vandals. Runner and some of his associates formed a group called Friends of No. 9, bought the engine at auction for just over $50,000, spent more than $30,000 moving it to the North Bay and close to $500,000 restoring it. 'We took out tons of rust and rebuilt it,' Runner said. Now No. 9 is in museum quality condition, down to the controls in the cab, the gauges, even the engineer's brake handle. The craftsmanship in restoring the engine was meticulous. 'It's breathtaking, honestly,' Runner said. It's not possible to operate No. 9 under steam. It's just too old. After the Memorial Day parade, No. 9 will go to a temporary home at the California Railroad Museum in Sacramento as a featured display. There's talk about a permanent display around Mount Tamalpais. But that's a discussion for another time.
