■ Laris Motorsports Insurance continues to support the bracket racing community in the latest 2025 partnership extension with The Flings Race Series . The ‘ Official Motorsports Insurance of the Flings ’ will expand to hosting the Racer Appreciation Party at four events on the tour , expected to feed over 3,000 Fling racers , family , and crew in the upcoming season .

Laris Racer Appreciation Parties drive racer camaraderie , a vital element in bracket racing to cut through the tensions that come with a high-pressure and high-stakes environment at the Flings while also providing a fun central hangout to watch late rounds of eliminations .

The Laris Racer Appreciation Barbecues with live music will be hosted at the Spring Fling at GA- LOT , the Fling at Norwalk , the Fall Fling at Bristol , and the Door Car Fling at GALOT .

2025 Flings Race Series Schedule

• April 1-5 Spring Fling Million at Las Vegas Motor Speedway , NV

• April 22-26 Spring Fling at GALOT Motorsports Park , NC

• August 27-31 The Fling at Norwalk Summit Motorsports Park , OH

• September 23-27 Fall Fling at Bristol Dragway , TN

• October 14-18 Door Car Fling at GALOT Motorsports Park , NC

■ Race Winning Brands ( RWB ), a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance components for the automotive and powersports markets , is pleased to announce the appointment of David M . Buckley as Chief Executive Officer . David succeeds industry icon Bob Bruegging , who will remain with Race Winning Brands as a Board Advisor , supporting the company ’ s continued growth and innovation .

David brings a wealth of business leadership experience across the automotive driveline , aftermarket , and electronics sectors , with a proven track record in manufacturing , R & D , distribution , and customer service . He has led global

business units at General Electric , Safran , AAM , Nidec , and NextEra Energy , and served as CEO for several privately held manufacturing and electronics companies . David is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business . In addition to his passion for manufacturing , David is a lifelong motorsports enthusiast , from offroad motorcycles and rally cars to boating and Formula 1 .

David stated : “ Joining Race

Winning Brands is an incredible opportunity to build on our legacy of innovation and customer success . I am committed to driving continued growth and fostering partnerships that benefit our customers , employees , and the industry . With our strong portfolio of established performance brands , our talented team , and the backing of Middle Ground Capital , I am excited about what we can all achieve together . Having Bob as a Board Advisor will provide valuable continuity as we fulfill our mission to all RWB stakeholders .”

For more information about Race Winning Brands and its comprehensive range of high-performance components , visit www . racewinningbrands . com .

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