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Business Upturn
5 days ago
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- Business Upturn
Lottery.com and Sports.com Showcase Multi-Series Talent in INDYCAR and INDY NXT at Gateway
MADISON, Ill., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — It was a weekend of high drama, fast pace, and standout performances across both the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone, as and drivers Callum Ilott, Louis Foster and Sebastian Murray took to the high-speed oval at World Wide Technology Raceway under the lights. With brand presence across all three cars, the weekend marked another milestone for Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRY, LTRYW) and further reinforcing their commitment to elite and emerging talent across the motorsport ladder. Callum Ilott: Commanding Drive Ends in Fuel-Heartbreak PREMA Racing's Callum Ilott produced a sensational performance in Gateway's 260-lap race. Starting from P16, the British driver carved his way through the field and was leading the race in the closing laps. Unfortunately, a fuel strategy gamble came up short, and Ilott was forced to pit with just four laps remaining, finishing P18. 'Today's result is hard to take in, especially when we were leading with just a handful of laps to go,' Ilott said . 'The car felt really good all race, our pace was strong, and we made our pit stops at the right time. We'll come back stronger at Road America.' Ilott continues to fly the flag with high-visibility helmet branding, reaffirming his status as one of the most talented and composed drivers on the INDYCAR grid. Louis Foster: Blistering Pace and Unlucky End to a Promising Run Louis Foster, racing for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, once again showed front-running speed before a late-race incident ended his charge. The 21-year-old Brit had been running competitively inside the top 10 before catching the marbles and spinning into a high-speed crash, marking his second consecutive DNF despite showing strong form. 'I had wiggles all race, and just got too high onto the dark stuff where there's less grip. At that point, I was a complete passenger , ' Foster said . 'We were really fast—it's frustrating to end the weekend like that, but there's a lot to take forward.' Now fully backed through the end of the season with on his helmet and on the front wing endplates, Foster remains central to both brands' INDYCAR activation strategy. 'Louis continues to flash brilliance every time he's on track,' said Matthew McGahan, Chairman and CEO of 'We're proud to support him and are confident he'll turn the corner and deliver the results his talent deserves.' Sebastian Murray: Strong INDY NXT Oval Debut Shows Potential In just his first-ever oval race, INDY NXT newcomer Sebastian Murray delivered a disciplined and mature drive. Starting mid-pack, Murray kept his nose clean and ultimately finished ahead of his starting position—an encouraging result as he builds experience in one of motorsport's toughest disciplines. 'It was a really good weekend. The team did a great job and it feels good to get the first oval out of the way,' said Murray . 'We made up some positions and fought our way through. If I'd gotten past a certain car earlier, I think we could've had a very different result.' With full branding support from and across his helmet, suit, rear wing, and endplates, Murray continues to exceed expectations. 'Sebastian kept it shiny-side-up and delivered a performance well beyond his experience level,' said McGahan . 'He's taken to oval racing naturally—like a duck to water—and we're excited to watch his progression.' Next Up: Road America The and drivers now head to Road America in Wisconsin. The course is a known favorite for Foster who previously won there in Indy Pro 2000 and finished second in INDY NXT. 'To have three drivers across both series carrying our brands is a special moment,' said McGahan . 'This weekend showed grit, speed, and the kind of excitement that we're proud to align with. Road America is next—and we're ready.' About Inc. The Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRY, LTRYW) family of brands — including Tinbu and WinTogether, comprise a unified ecosystem that integrates gaming, entertainment, and sports. Follow the Company on X , Instagram and Facebook For more information, please visit or contact our media relations team at [email protected]. Photos accompanying this announcement are available at This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lottery.com and Sports.com Showcase Multi-Series Talent in INDYCAR and INDY NXT at Gateway
Callum Ilott Helmet Louis Foster Posed Gateway Seb Murrary Car BAckground MADISON, Ill., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It was a weekend of high drama, fast pace, and standout performances across both the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone, as and drivers Callum Ilott, Louis Foster and Sebastian Murray took to the high-speed oval at World Wide Technology Raceway under the lights. With brand presence across all three cars, the weekend marked another milestone for Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRY, LTRYW) and further reinforcing their commitment to elite and emerging talent across the motorsport ladder. Callum Ilott: Commanding Drive Ends in Fuel-HeartbreakPREMA Racing's Callum Ilott produced a sensational performance in Gateway's 260-lap race. Starting from P16, the British driver carved his way through the field and was leading the race in the closing laps. Unfortunately, a fuel strategy gamble came up short, and Ilott was forced to pit with just four laps remaining, finishing P18. 'Today's result is hard to take in, especially when we were leading with just a handful of laps to go,' . 'The car felt really good all race, our pace was strong, and we made our pit stops at the right time. We'll come back stronger at Road America.' Ilott continues to fly the flag with high-visibility helmet branding, reaffirming his status as one of the most talented and composed drivers on the INDYCAR grid. Louis Foster: Blistering Pace and Unlucky End to a Promising RunLouis Foster, racing for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, once again showed front-running speed before a late-race incident ended his charge. The 21-year-old Brit had been running competitively inside the top 10 before catching the marbles and spinning into a high-speed crash, marking his second consecutive DNF despite showing strong form. 'I had wiggles all race, and just got too high onto the dark stuff where there's less grip. At that point, I was a complete passenger,. 'We were really fast—it's frustrating to end the weekend like that, but there's a lot to take forward.' Now fully backed through the end of the season with on his helmet and on the front wing endplates, Foster remains central to both brands' INDYCAR activation strategy. 'Louis continues to flash brilliance every time he's on track,' 'We're proud to support him and are confident he'll turn the corner and deliver the results his talent deserves.' Sebastian Murray: Strong INDY NXT Oval Debut Shows PotentialIn just his first-ever oval race, INDY NXT newcomer Sebastian Murray delivered a disciplined and mature drive. Starting mid-pack, Murray kept his nose clean and ultimately finished ahead of his starting position—an encouraging result as he builds experience in one of motorsport's toughest disciplines. 'It was a really good weekend. The team did a great job and it feels good to get the first oval out of the way,' . 'We made up some positions and fought our way through. If I'd gotten past a certain car earlier, I think we could've had a very different result.' With full branding support from and across his helmet, suit, rear wing, and endplates, Murray continues to exceed expectations. 'Sebastian kept it shiny-side-up and delivered a performance well beyond his experience level,' . 'He's taken to oval racing naturally—like a duck to water—and we're excited to watch his progression.' Next Up: Road AmericaThe and drivers now head to Road America in Wisconsin. The course is a known favorite for Foster who previously won there in Indy Pro 2000 and finished second in INDY NXT. 'To have three drivers across both series carrying our brands is a special moment,' . 'This weekend showed grit, speed, and the kind of excitement that we're proud to align with. Road America is next—and we're ready.' About Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRY, LTRYW) family of brands — including Tinbu and WinTogether, comprise a unified ecosystem that integrates gaming, entertainment, and sports. Follow the Company on X, Instagram and Facebook For more information, please visit or contact our media relations team at press@ Photos accompanying this announcement are available at This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Fox Sports
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Paddock Buzz: Christian Rasmussen Rallies Twice for Career-Best Night
INDYCAR If Kyle Kirkwood was the happiest driver Sunday night at World Wide Technology Raceway, he had company. Christian Rasmussen was wildly celebrating, too. Rasmussen put on a show in the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline, driving from the 25th starting position to finish a career-best third. Actually, Rasmussen came from the back twice in the 260-lap affair, the second time the result of a penalty for taking service and fuel from his Ed Carpenter Racing crew in a closed pit. The driver of the No. 21 ECR Splenda Chevrolet didn't have a choice but to pit as he couldn't wait for the long caution period to end before running out of fuel. But Rasmussen was a rocket in his car before and after that, passing a race-high 62 cars as he used a high line that seemed to offer the fastest way around the 1.25-mile oval. 'As soon as I found out that the high line was so effective, like my car was so good up there both in (Turns) 1 and 2 and 3 and 4,' he said. 'I just started running high, and I could just pass people.' The only drivers finishing ahead of the 24-year-old Dane were Kirkwood, the driver of the No. 27 Siemens Honda of Andretti Global who scored his third win of the season, and seven-time race winner Pato O'Ward (No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet). ECR owner Ed Carpenter was one of the first to congratulate Rasmussen, who stretched his string of races led to three. 'You did great,' Carpenter told him on pit road. 'Ah, it's huge, and especially with how this has gone for us,' 2023 INDY NXT by Firestone champion Rasmussen said. 'We were slow in (Saturday's first practice), we didn't get it done in (qualifications), we started 25th in the race. But we turned it around for ECR today. This is awesome. 'Definitely the best race of my life so far.' Newgarden, Foster Escape Injury Josef Newgarden's year to forget continued with a mid-race crash that will long be remembered. Newgarden was leading en route to a fifth win in the past six races at this track when he prepared to lap series points leader Alex Palou coming off Turn 4. But what Newgarden couldn't see what the damaged car of series rookie Louis Foster sliding across the front straightaway after scraping the outside wall. At the last second, Newgarden realized the oncoming danger. He seemed to pull his hands from the steering wheel as the No. 2 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet slammed into Foster's car and, at the same time, the inside wall. The ferocious impact on the front straightaway vaulted Newgarden's car on its nose before landing upside down. Foster and his No. 45 Droplight/Desnuda Tequilla Honda of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing similarly absorbed a massive impact. Fortunately, both drivers escaped injury. Newgarden declined comment after walking from the infield care center. The incident began due to Foster's car pushing to the outside wall in Turn 4. He was moments from pitting for new tires. 'One, two laps too long trying the high line,' he said. 'I got up behind (Santino Ferrucci), got a bit of a wiggle – it had wiggled all race there – but just got a bit too high onto the dark stuff. You see it there (on replay), a wiggle right there, then I just went to (the) marbles and was really a passenger.' Remembering how Newgarden vaulted over the top of his car seemed to stop him. 'I couldn't stop the car,' he said. 'Obviously, (a) really scary impact. Josef, glad he's OK.' Finishing 24th tumbled Newgarden to 16th in the standings as the season approaches its halfway point. The two-time series champion also had seat belt come loose in the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach and lost a fuel pump in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. Power Foresaw Strain on Tire Will Power couldn't convert the 71st career pole into his first win of the season. Power got jumped on the opening lap by David Malukas, and the driver of the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet saw the A.J. Foyt Enterprises driver stretch the lead to more than five seconds. On Lap 46, Power's race effectively came to an end when he slid into the Turn 4 wall after his right front tire failed. 'I felt last night when we were running (in the second practice) pretty much flat through (Turns) 3 and 4 every lap and I was like, 'Man, that's a lot of load (on the right front tire),'' Power said. 'When I had a failure at Iowa (Speedway) it felt the same. Yeah, that actually happened. Unfortunate for us.' Power said he was saving fuel at the time of the incident, which explains why Malukas was pulling away from him. Malukas later had trouble of his own. While trying to overtake Kirkwood, who had just pitted, his No. 4 Clarience Technologies Chevrolet drifted into the wall. After leading a race-high 67 laps, he finished 12th. DeFrancesco's Double Trouble Devlin DeFrancesco's race didn't last long. He lost control of his No. 30 Mi-Jack Honda of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in Turn 1 on Lap 4. The damaged car was removed from the track by a tow truck, and DeFrancesco was in the garage area when he started running back to pit road followed by a FOX cameraman. About the time the driver reached his pit box, he stopped, and the cameraman ran into him. The contact and the ensuing fall were caught on live television. Neither was injured. Odds and Ends Palou still hasn't led a lap in seven races at World Wide Technology Raceway, and he finished 14.1018 seconds off the winner's pace in this race. But the series points leader managed to finish eighth to keep a strong hold on the championship. He leads O'Ward by 73 points and Kirkwood by 75 as the season approaches its halfway point with next week's XPEL Grand Prix at Road America (Sunday, 1:30 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network). Palou (five wins) and Kirkwood (three) remain the only two drivers to win races this season, the first time that's happened in this sport since 1980 when Johnny Rutherford won five and Bobby Unser three. Unser won that season's ninth race to extend the two-driver dominance. Honda-powered cars have now won the first eight races of the season. O'Ward has finished second three times, pushing his career total to 30 top-three finishes. For the second oval race in a row, Scott McLaughlin had trouble before the race even began. In this case, the No. 3 DEX Imaging Team Penske Chevrolet wouldn't immediately start leaving the grid, but he got it going. At Indy, he crashed on the warmup laps while swerving to get heat in his tires. McLaughlin and Malukas each were forced to give back three positions for improper lane usage leaving their pit boxes. Both exited straight to the fast lane, which is not allowed as it impedes oncoming traffic. McLaughlin became the third Team Penske driver to retire from the race when he said something broke coming off Turn 2. Andretti Global's Lochie Hughes used a late charge to win Sunday's INDY NXT by Firestone race at the track. The win was his second of his rookie season. The Australian drove the No. 26 McGinley Clinic/USF Pro Championship car to a 4.3521-second victory over Myles Rowe, who earned a career-best second place in the No. 99 Abel/Force Indy entry. recommended
Fox Sports
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Dennis Hauger Wins WWTR Pole in Oval Debut
INDYCAR If anyone thought Dennis Hauger might struggle to find speed in the first oval race of his life, think again. INDY NXT by Firestone championship leader Hauger won the pole Saturday for his oval racing debut, taking the top spot for the INDYCAR development series race at World Wide Technology with a two-lap average speed of 166.162 mph in the No. 26 Nammo car fielded by Andretti Global. Hauger's run to his fourth pole of the season was a track record, breaking the previous two-lap average mark of 164.242 set last year by series champion Louis Foster. SEE: Qualifying Results The pole performance for rookie Hauger, who has won four of the first five races this season, came after he looked mortal for nearly the first time this season in the opening practice earlier today on the 1.25-mile oval. He was fifth in that session, more than 1.6 mph slower than leader Caio Collet, as he learned the intricacies of this unique, egg-shaped oval. 'First time on an oval, and we got the pole,' Hauger said. 'Super happy about that. Didn't really know what to expect, but we got up to speed in practice, and we really made improvements for qualifying. 'Looking forward to seeing how we get on tomorrow. It's going to be a bit of a different game.' The 75-lap race starts at 4:30 p.m. ET Sunday (FS1, FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network). It's the first oval race of the season. 2024 series Rookie of the Year Collet qualified second at 165.735 in the No. 76 HMD Motorsports car. His second lap of 166.341 is the one-lap record for INDY NXT at WWTR. Salvador de Alba will start third after his qualifying performance of 165.223 in the No. 27 Grupo Indi machine of Andretti Global, joined in Row 2 by fellow veteran Myles Rowe, who qualified fourth at 165.082 in the No. 99 Abel/Force Indy car. Rookie Lochie Hughes, the only race winner this season besides Hauger, qualified fifth at 164.350 in the No. 26 McGinley Clinic/USF Pro Championship car of Andretti Global. Josh Pierson will fill out Row 3 after qualifying sixth at 163.993 in the No. 14 HMD Motorsports car.
Fox Sports
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Rain Shuffles Schedule at WWTR; Cars On Track at 2 P.M. ET
INDYCAR Persistent showers have forced the schedule for the INDYCAR weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway to be shuffled, with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES expected on track at 2 p.m. ET with the first practice for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline. The updated schedule at the 1.25-mile oval near St. Louis (all times Eastern, subject to change): 2-3 p.m.: NTT INDYCAR SERIES Practice (FS1, FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network) 3:15-4 p.m.: INDY NXT by Firestone Practice (FS1, FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network) 5:30 p.m.: NTT INDYCAR SERIES NTT P1 Award Qualifying (FS2, FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network) 7 p.m..: INDY NXT Qualifying (FS2, FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network) 8:15-9:15 p.m.: NTT INDYCAR SERIES Final Practice (FS2, FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network) The high-line practice for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES has been canceled. Stay tuned here and at INDYCAR social accounts for updates.
