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PLYMOUTH, Wis., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Townsend Bell and Frankie Montecalvo earned the third consecutive win for AIM VASSER SULLIVAN (AVS) in the No. 12 Lexus RC F GT3 in Sunday’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race at Road America. Bell battled in the closing laps under rainy weather conditions to score the first win in the Lexus RC F GT3 for the driver duo. The race was halted for nearly 22 minutes due to inclement weather before restarting for the final few laps.  

Along with the win for the No. 12 Lexus, Jack Hawksworth and Aaron Telitz recorded their third straight podium finish in the No. 14 RC F GT3 with a third-place result in Sunday’s race at the Wisconsin road course. Hawksworth and Telitz came into Sunday’s race with back-to-back victories at Daytona International Speedway and Sebring International Raceway.

Telitz, a native of Birchwood, Wisconsin, led the GTD field to the green flag in the No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3 after earning his first career IMSA pole position on Saturday. Montecalvo started the race second in the No. 12 RC F GT3 and held his position prior to a driver change to Townsend Bell on lap 22. Telitz led all 23 laps of his stint before turning driving duties over to Hawksworth on lap 23, who came back on the track in the lead just before his AVS teammate Bell passed him in the No. 12 Lexus. Bell went on to lead 32 laps en route to the victory. Bell lost the lead heading into the final lap, but was able to regain the top spot in turn 11 of the 14-turn, 4.048-mile road course to register the win.

The win marks the first time in IMSA GTD competition that the Lexus RC F GT3 has won three straight races. It is the fifth victory for AVS in their second year of IMSA competition and the third career IMSA win for Bell, the first for Montecalvo and their first win behind the wheel of the Lexus RC F GT3. Lexus currently leads the manufacturer championship points in both the overall and Sprint Cup standings.

Lexus and AIM VASSER SULLIVAN compete next at Virginia International Raceway on Saturday, August 22 at 1:40 p.m. ET. To follow all of the racing action, follow Lexus Racing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter by using #LexusRCF GT3, #LexusPerformance and #LexusRacing.

AIM VASSER SULLIVAN Driver Quotes
TOWNSEND BELL, No. 12 Lexus RC F GT3
Can you tell us about those final laps?
«Mario Farnbacher was coming. We know he’s really good in the wet conditions. We’ve that seen before. It was so treacherous on those last few laps. He (Mario) got by me and then I kind of hung onto him and then he sent it off into the kink. There was standing water everywhere. I was just grabbing gears wide open and my Lexus hooked up and there we were in the lead. Treacherous conditions for sure. We needed a win. Frankie (Montecalvo) has been doing such a good job on the starts and has been giving me such a good car. I felt like today was our day. Proud of everyone at AIM VASSER SULLIVAN.»

What was your mindset in the closing laps?
«There was a lot going on in those last three laps. The red flag came out and I thought there’s no way we’re going back to green, but we had to get back in and get back out there. The first lap, to be fair, was okay. The Michelin’s were incredible in those conditions and then the skies just opened up. It was particularly bad in the carousel and in the kink. (Mario) Farnbacher was going big around the outside and got by and then we kind of hung in there. I was coming out of the carousel, looking up the road and there he is sliding off in the kink out in the grass, near the wall. I hit that standing water and I thought I was going to lose it and for a split second I thought I was just going to lift and coast. I just put my foot down and started grabbing gears basically and the Lexus got by him. That’s all it took and then the yellow came out there. Just kind of hung in there, tried to play it smart and a great strategy from the team. Frankie (Montecalvo) has just been doing an incredible job on his stints giving me a chance to contend each time. We’re thrilled

How big is it for the 12 Lexus team to get the win after your teammates have won the last two?
«It’s been really satisfying for the team to have the one-two qualifying and the one-two finish, but quietly we get a little frustrated because we want a chance at the top step, too. The key moment of the race for us other than that last crazy lap in the rain with (Mario) Farnbacher was with the pit stop where we did the driver change. I think they (No. 14) had a little issue and when Jack (Hawksworth) came out of the pits I got by him exiting turn 3. I had a run and I knew that was my chance. If we didn’t make it happen there, it was probably going to be tough to get something done. I got the position and just settled into a good pace and off we went.»

FRANKIE MONTECALVO, No. 12 Lexus RC F GT3
What does it feel like to be in victory lane with the No. 12 Lexus RC F GT3?
«It’s great. It’s perfect for this whole 12 car and excited for the crew. The AIM VASSER SULLIVAN did a great job with our Lexus RC F. We were fast in qualifying and fast in the race and did a great pit stop strategy and it paid off.»

What does it mean to get your first IMSA victory?
«Me and Townsend (Bell) have been trying really hard to get this win for the 12 car. It’s great for the guys. Everything worked out for us in this race. It feels amazing. I think they made a phenomenal call in the pits right at the perfect time. It was a great race for us.»

JACK HAWKSWORTH, No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3
Can you talk about today’s race?
«First off, congratulations to the 12 car for the victory today. It’s great to see Lexus and AIM VASSER SULLIVAN win three in a row. It’s the first time it’s ever happened in GTD so a great accomplishment. Our race was obviously not quite as successful, but still on the podium. We faced some adversity throughout the race. We had some issues and then the visibility was poor after the final race restart. All in all, not a good day but we came away with a good result.»

AARON TELITZ, No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3
How was your race?
«Any day at Road America is a great day. To finish on the podium at my home track was great. That felt really good after a bit of a tough day for us. I had a good stint. Things went really well. Our Lexus RC F GT3 was running strong. I pulled out a good gap and I had a bit of a dodgy in lap with some GTLM traffic and that just set us back a little bit right before Jack took over. When you feel like you had a bad day and you finished third, I think that’s still a really good day. Stoked about that and happy to be on the podium in my home race. Congratulations to the 12 AIM VASSER SULLIVAN team on the victory today.»

Lexus Racing Contacts:
Sam Mahoney, Lexus PR, Samuel.mahoney@lexus.com, 980.900.8573
Pam Jansen, Golin for Lexus Racing, pjansen@golin.com, 386.631.2489

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–  James Baldwin continues success of the #GamerToRacer concept with victory in British GT Championship.

–  Teams with Michael O’Brien to score victory for Jenson Team Rocket RJN – the team co-owned by F1 champion, Jenson Button.

–  Season three of Engine Media’s World’s Fastest Gamer competition underway.

OULTON PARK, England , Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — British gamer James Baldwin has stunned the racing world by scoring victory in his first-ever real-world professional race yesterday.

Last October, Baldwin battled nine other gamers in a 10-day tour from Las Vegas through to California in a series of online and on-track racing tests to earn a real-world racing contract worth more than US$1 million in the Engine Media (TSX-V: GAME) (OTCQB: MLLLF) created competition.

The 22-year-old shocked the competition on Saturday when he recorded the fastest qualifying time – only to lose his fastest lap due to a track limits infraction. His second fastest lap was still fast enough to start from fourth on the grid aboard the McLaren 720S GT3 machine run by the team co-owned by 2009 Formula 1 World Champion, Jenson Button.

Baldwin made a strong start from fourth on the grid and spent his 30-minute stint pushing hard for third place. The Jenson Team Rocket RJN team gained a position on the pit stop when Baldwin handed over the McLaren to teammate Michael O’Brien.

Resuming in third spot, O’Brien gained a position on track, and the duo then took the lead when a rival received a penalty forcing them to the pit lane.

Despite a late-race full-course-yellow, O’Brien held the lead to earn him and Baldwin an incredible victory.

Baldwin was one of several leading esports stars pre-selected for last year’s World’s Fastest Gamer finals. Other finalists included qualifiers from the Engine Media-owned Gear.Club mobile franchise. More than 45,000 qualifying attempts were made on the mobile platform last year.

«I thought all my dreams had come true when I won World’s Fastest Gamer, and my racing hero Juan Pablo Montoya handed me the trophy,» Baldwin said.

«278 days later to come to Oulton Park in the British GT championship and actually take victory is just incredible. We came so close to getting pole yesterday, but I was still thrilled to be fourth fastest.

«In the race, I was pushing hard for third but was keen to make sure I handed the car off to Michael clean without any damage. The team did a great job to gain us a position on the stop, Michael gained a position and then one of our rivals had a penalty.

«I was so nervous waiting for the race to finish but just elated to end up with a win on debut. I spent a lot of time on the simulator to prepare for this weekend, and that paid off today.

«The team kept telling me all weekend to be patient, and that really paid off for us. I have been given this incredible opportunity, and there are a lot of eyes on me. Being a racing driver is all I have ever wanted to do, and World’s Fastest Gamer has now given me that chance – I’m just elated.»

Baldwin and O’Brien started 10th in the second one hour race today. An off-track excursion on the opening lap pushed O’Brien down to 12th, but O’Brien and Baldwin fought back strongly to cross the line in seventh place in a race heavily disrupted by a lengthy safety car period that stalled the duo’s forward progress.

«Last year we saw some incredible talent in the World’s Fastest Gamer finals and James’ debut win today again reiterates that there is a direct link between outright speed in esports racing and speed on the race track,» Engine Media co-CEO and World’s Fastest Gamer founder, Darren Cox said.

«The team behind World’s Fastest Gamer has seen some incredible gaming talent coming through in past years including two of the judges last year Jann Mardenborough (former GT Academy winner) and Rudy van Buren (winner of World’s Fastest Gamer season 1).

«However, we’ve never seen a gamer like this arrive in professional racing and win on debut. That is ground-breaking. This is not only a testament to the incredible talent that we unearthed in James but also a result of the advances in sim racing – the similarities between the cars in the game and cars on the track are getting closer and closer.

«We’re very excited to see what James can do in the rest of the British GT championship. He still has a massive learning curve ahead, but to nearly score the pole yesterday and now take a win – he has certainly made an incredible impression.»

Baldwin’s journey to becoming a World’s Fastest Gamer winner was showcased recently in the US on ESPN who debuted the six-part documentary series developed by Engine Media.

Engine’s motorsport media platform «The Race» has also showcased the World’s Fastest Gamer winner by securing the British GT Championship’s live streaming rights in 2020. Featuring websites, social media channels and YouTube for «The Race» and «WTF1» – Engine Media has established itself as a market leader for global motorsport content in 2020 with more than 50 million video views on YouTube alone.

The third season of World’s Fastest Gamer is now underway with mobile gamers having the chance to qualify by driving a virtual version of Baldwin’s McLaren 720S on the Gear.Club platform.

Developed by Engine Media’s Lyon, France-based game studio, Eden Games, the Gear.Club game is available on both the Apple iOS and Google Android platforms.

Baldwin’s next race for Jenson Team Rocket RJN will be held at Donington Park in the UK on August 15-16.

About Engine Media Holdings, Inc.

Engine Media is focused on accelerating new, live, immersive esports and interactive gaming experiences for consumers through its partnerships with traditional and emerging media companies. The company was formed through the combination of Torque Esports Corp., Frankly Inc., and WinView, Inc. and trades publicly under the ticker symbol (TSX-V: GAME) (OTCQB: MLLLF).  Engine Media will generate revenue through a combination of: direct-to-consumer and subscription fees; streaming technology and data SaaS-based offerings; programmatic advertising and sponsorships; as well as intellectual property licensing fees.  To date, the combined companies have clients comprised of more than 1,200 television, print and radio brands including CNN, ESPN, Discovery / Eurosport, Fox, Vice, Newsweek and Cumulus; dozens of gaming and technology companies including EA, Activision, Blizzard, Take2Interactive, Microsoft, Google, Twitch and Ubisoft; and have connectivity into hundreds of millions of homes around the world through their content, distribution and technology.

About Torque Esports
Torque Esports whose brands and businesses include UMG, Stream Hatchet, Eden Games, IDEAS + CARS, The-Race.com, WTF1 and Allinsports visit:www.torqueesport.com

About Frankly Media
Frankly and its wholly-owned subsidiary Frankly Media, LLC, provides a complete suite of solutions for streaming, VOD and advertising visit:www.franklymedia.com

About WinView
WinView is a Silicon Valley-based company, pioneering second-screen interactive TV which is pioneering mobile gaming and interactive second screen viewing through its ownership and licensing of intellectual property foundational patents visit:  www.winview.tv

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Red Roof welcomes The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) under the company’s Room in Your Heart umbrella campaign. The TMCF is the nation’s largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. Named for the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, known for his support for education and equal rights for all, the TMCF offers merit and need-based scholarships to help talented students obtain an affordable college education. 

Red Roof and its franchisees pledge to donate $25,000 to The Thurgood Marshall College Fund to support graduating seniors from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through Red Roof’s Room in Your Heart Program. A percentage of all bookings made for stays from August 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 using code VP627809 will be donated to the fund.

«Doing good is a mandate at Red Roof. Room in Your Heart exemplifies our company’s deep commitment to causes that are near and dear to us,» says Andrew Alexander, President, Red Roof. «Corporate social responsibility, social giving and access to higher education are embedded in our culture as demonstrated not only through monetary donations and ongoing employee participation and volunteerism but also through Red Roof’s Learning Pathways Program. Thurgood Marshall was a beacon of unmitigated hope, fearless progress and incredible fortitude. Our company is proud to contribute to this Fund; our small way of helping to continue Justice Marshall’s vision.»

«TMCF is proud to partner with Red Roof to raise funds that will support graduating seniors at HBCUs through the Red Roof Room in Your Heart campaign,» says Harry L. Williams, President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which represents 47 member-schools. «We applaud Red Roof and its franchisees for their commitment to higher education and dedication to seeing minority groups prosper.»

Since 2019, Red Roof®, the leader in upscale economy lodging, through its Room in Your Heart umbrella purpose program, has been giving back to charities across the country including those that assist and support first responders, and organizations that help children and pets. By raising awareness and encouraging consumer involvement and engagement, Red Roof has been able to make monetary donations and/or provide rooms to those most in need. 

About Red Roof®
Red Roof is an award-winning leader in the lodging industry with franchises, corporate managed and corporate owned properties, recognized for creating the innovative Upscale Economy® segment serving millions of guests each year. Known for obsessively listening to consumers, Red Roof offers travelers a consistently high-quality experience at an affordable price. With coast-to-coast locations, Red Roof has over 650 properties in the U.S. and has expanded internationally to Brazil, Canada and Japan. Whether business or leisure, short trips or extended stays, in the hearts of cities or on the road, Red Roof has a property for every traveler, delivering an enhanced experience at a value price. Red Roof is pet-friendly, as one well-behaved pet is welcome per room, nationwide, at no additional cost*. Ranging from economy to upper midscale, Red Roof’s portfolio of brands includes: Red Roof Inn® and Red Roof PLUS+®, allowing guests to Sleep Easy. Spend Less®. with enhanced amenities at a value price; The Red Collection®, a hyper-local soft brand in the Hearts of Cities You Love™; and Home Towne Studios by Red Roof®, offering guests A Brand New Way to Extended Stay™. Red Roof offers franchisees Genuine Relationships. Real Results. ® – a unique owner-operator experience establishing common ground with franchisees. To join Red Roof’s industry-leading loyalty program, RediRewards™, or for reservations, visit redroof.com or call 800.RED.ROOF.

*Pet accommodations policy may vary at some Home Towne Studios by Red Roof locations.

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Vertical Entertainment announces the release of the new faith-based film SWITCHED, debuting on Digital and Video On Demand September 4 and coming to DVD October 6. From the production studios of Mustard Seed Entertainment and Weider Entertainment, SWITCHED features a cast including Miya Horcher (KILLER IN SUBURBIA, «The Rookie»), Madeleine Byrne («Twenties»), John Schneider («The Dukes of Hazzard,» «Smallville»), Vanessa Merrell («Jane the Virgin,» LIKE A BOSS, THE STANDOFF), Laurine Price («American Crime Story,» «This Close»), Denise Richards (THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, STARSHIP TROOPERS) and Nicole Weider (CATCHING FAITH 2).

Tired of being bullied, Cassandra Evans prays that her nemesis Katie Sharp, the queen bee of social media, would know what it’s like to walk a day in her shoes. Her prayer is answered in an unexpected way when they get «Switched.»

When Cassandra Evans and Katie Sharp wake up to discover they’ve switched bodies, the two girls must learn to appreciate both the blessings and struggles the other faces on a daily basis, in school and at home. Packed with life lessons of forgiveness, perspective, encouragement and understanding, SWITCHED will help teenagers who are searching for their worth in looks and popularity to find their true identity in Christ.

«SWITCHED has the power to change people’s lives and give perspective to students who are struggling with bullying and comparison in school,» says Executive Producer and Founder of Project Inspired, Nicole Weider. «I am so excited to see the ways this film will positively impact the lives of young women.»

Project Inspired will release bullying resources for students, in addition to companion materials for youth groups, churches and high schools to use alongside the film to teach students about the importance of loving one another.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @SwitchedtheFilm and online at switchedmovie.com

About Vertical Entertainment
Vertical Entertainment is a global independent distributor that offers a unique combination of full-service marketing and sales services. Dedicated to providing highly-effective and collaborative solutions, Vertical leverages unparalleled relationships to maximize revenue across all streams. The marketing and sales expertise from Vertical’s seasoned team gives content partners a wealth of experience minus the studio costs.

Vertical won a Film Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress for Molly Shannon’s role in «Other People» and the film won a GLAAD Award for «Outstanding Film Limited Release» as well. Vertical also had four other Indie Spirit nominations – three more for «Other People» (Best Lead Actor for Jesse Plemons, and Best First Feature and Best First Screenplay for filmmaker Chris Kelly) and one for Best International Film for Babak Anvari’s «Under the Shadow,» which was also the official UK submission for the 2017 Oscars, in addition to winning one BAFTA Award and three British Independent Film Awards as well.

Upcoming Vertical releases include «Hard Kill» starring Bruce Willis and Jesse Metcalfe; «The Big Ugly» starring Ron Perlman, Vinnie Jones and Malcolm McDowell; and «Skylin3s», the third installment of the Skyline franchise. Other notable recent releases include «Yes, God, Yes» starring Natalia Dyer, Timothy Simons, and Alisha Boe; «Archive» starring Theo James and Stacy Martin; «A Nice Girl Like You» starring Lucy Hale, Jackie Cruz and Mindy Cohn;  «Inheritance» starring Lily Collins, Simon Pegg, Chace Crawford and Connie Nielsen; «Human Capital» starring Liev Schreiber, Marisa Tomei, Peter Saarsgard and Maya Hawke, «Code 8» starring Stephen Amell, Robbie Amell, and Sung Kang, «Can You Keep A Secret?» starring Alexandra Daddario, Tyler Hoechlin and Laverne Cox, «American Woman» starring Sienna Miller, Aaron Paul and Christina Hendricks; «The Professor and the Madman» starring Mel Gibson, Sean Penn and Natalie Dormer «Drunk Parents» starring Alec Baldwin, Salma Hayek, Jim Gaffigan, Ben Platt and Joe Manganiello; «Lying and Stealing» starring Theo James and Emily Ratajkowski; Keith Behrman’s «Giant Little Ones» starring Josh Wiggins, Kyle Maclachlan, and Maria Bello; Rob Reiner’s «Shock and Awe» starring Woody Harrelson, James Marsden, Milla Jovovich, Jessica Biel, and Tommy Lee Jones; and Kevin Connolly’s «Gotti» starring John Travolta, Kelly Preston and Chris Mulkey.

About Mustard Seed Entertainment
Mustard Seed Entertainment was founded in 2014 by Alexandra Boylan, John K.D. Graham and Andrea Polnaszek with the mission to create visually stimulating films that honor Jesus and start conversations for their audiences. Mustard Seed’s films hold to Judeo-Christian values that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Past films include Catching Faith 1 & 2, and Wish For Christmas, which have been released globally. In 2018, Mustard Seed’s founders won the Kairos Pro Prize at the Movieguide Awards for the screenplay of «Switched.» Mustard Seed is currently in production of their latest film «The Inheritance.»

About Weider Entertainment:
Founded by Nicole Weider, Weider Entertainment collaborates with other successful directors, producers and screenwriters to produce films offering a message of family, faith and purpose. Through each project, the ultimate mission is to glorify God. Nicole previously worked as a teen model and established the popular brand Project Inspired, encompassing the largest online community of young, female Christians. Nicole is passionate about inspiring others and is a devoted wife and mother.

About Project Inspired:
Project Inspired is a vibrant community of girls, young ladies and successful women. Founded and launched by producer, actress, model and author Nicole Weider, Project Inspired is a safe place to find clear, inspiring and positive messages of hope, victory and promise in a culture where it can sometimes be tough to navigate relationships, Christian-living and social media. Drawing from her own experience and Project Inspired’s community of contributors, we want you to know that no one journeys alone. Get all the latest inspiring Christian content from Project Inspired at projectinspired.com

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