Michael Sherfick - On July 4th could NASCAR set the tone -- and the standard -- for re-opening many parts of the country?

Michael Sherfick - On July 4th could NASCAR set the tone -- and the standard -- for re-opening many parts of the country?

NASCAR opens up for the 2020 Dixie Vodka 400, but sponsors like Michael Sherfick's of Sherfick Companies are not so sure? Sherfick Companies is concerned for sponsors because of the limited number of fans, 5000, allowed in the stands because of Covid from the Indy Brickyard 400 on July 4th weekend. Sherfick Companies and Starcom Racing have big plans for NASCAR in 2021. But, will sponsors continue their plans with low viewership and merchandising?

Will the current Covid-19 protocols slow or stop all outdoor sports. NASCAR had set guidelines to safely hold the events using CDC guidelines on social distancing and personal protective equipment. NASCAR decided a limited number of fans can attend races this month at Homestead-Miami Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway. NASCAR says all fans will be screened before entering, required to wear face coverings, mandated to social distance at six feet, and will not have access to the infield, among other revised operational protocols. Other rules include a bans on Confederate flags and removes guidelines requiring standing for national anthem.

Industries such as hospitals and surgery have a wide range of protocols, but does not include social distancing between you and your physician. Guidelines vary by federal, state and city municipalities and may or may not be laws passed by legislatures.

The surgical industry's latest plastic surgery webinar details their protocols across the world for opening up safely under Covid-19. Despite the laws, guidelines and protocol's, the WHO on Tuesday reported "Asymptomatic spread of Coronavirus is "very rare".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEfqonRro_o

NASCAR fans are known to be an outdoor, social gathering. Would you want to bring your family to a race, and not sit next to them? Will the NASCAR crowd ignore social distancing. It's more about human nature, than protocols. Will NASCAR arrest fans for giving a Hi-5? Will fans stage a walk out after fans are removed from the stands ? "With no fans, there was no extra energy." He called it “unearthly.”

https://www.tampabay.com/sports/2020/07/03/what-nfl-nhl-mlb-and-ncaa-can-learn-from-auto-racing-without-fans/

The good news is that outdoor Sports could set the tone -- and the standard -- for re-opening many parts of the country, said Sam Zietz, CEO of financial technology company Grubbrr.

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/motor/2020/07/03/major-sports-back-indiana-brickyard-400-it-gives-people-some-hope/3277349001/

Salisbury, NC (9/3/2019)—StarCom Racing and Sherfick Companies, a family owned real estate development and construction business, partnered up for the Big Machine Vodka 400 to build the foundation of its relationship. Coming off of a solid P25 finish at Darlington Raceway, SCR is confident and eager to hit the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Driver Landon Cassill at the helm of the Sherfick Companies 00 Chevy for one of NASCAR’s premier events.https://starcomracing.com/2019/09/starcom-racing-and-sherfick-companies-construct-the-foundation-of-its-relationship-at-the-big-machine-vodka-400/

More on NASCAR Covid-19 Guidelines: https://www.bristolmotorspeedway.com/tickets/nascar-all-star-race/covid-protocols/

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About Sherfick Companies: Sherfick Companies is a small family owned construction company in Central Indiana. We began this journey in residential construction and have grown to meet the commercial needs of local business owners as well as local multifamily complexes. We have dealt with strict budgets and grand visions. We are equipped and ready to quickly handle any situation. We never stop working, our team is prepared to answer calls, texts, and emails for our clients to ensure peace of mind.

About StarCom Racing: StarCom Racing, a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Team, based in North Carolina was launched in September 2017. SCR purchased a Charter in 2018 and runs a full schedule in 2019. SCR was formed by a collective group of seasoned NASCAR specialists, as well as successful business entrepreneurs from SCR’s parent company, StarCom Fiber. For more information on SCR or to purchase team gear, please visit www.starcomfiber.com. For any sponsorship opportunities, please reach out directly to our Marketing Director, Elyshia Cope at ecope@starcomracing.com.

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Michael Sherfick

Title: Duratech CEO Michael Sherfick Sponsors Brickyard 400

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Michael Sherfick, CEO of laboratory equipment firm Duratech, represented the company as associate partner in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Duratech, a leading laboratory equipment manufacturing firm, became part of the #15 team for the Brickyard 400 event of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Event primary partner The Lisa Colagrossi Foundation, Joey Gase and Premium Motorsports welcomed Duratech CEO and President Michael Sherfick who represented his company as associate partner in the July 23 event. It was the Series' first at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Headquartered in Indiana, Duratech specializes in industrial controls and equipment. Michael takes pride in his company's award-winning tempering and automation applications of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, which is integral to various sectors including petroleum, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, specialty chemical and food industries. Thanks to the ability of these applications to enable real-time control and optimize production processes, their customers are able to enjoy huge cost savings.

Duratech was founded in 1984 and has risen to become a top-rated provider of custom electronics and engineering services to the global industrial market. In 2009, Michael purchased the company and managed it as a subsidiary of Fast Track Technologies, a firm he founded in the same year. Fast Track is a highly recognized ratcheting tiedown technology innovator which Michael established after co-inventing The Easy Strap, a patented soft loop product for the shipping sector.

Since 2014, Michael's vision and leadership paved the way for Duratech's success in the global field. As President and CEO, Michael has focused on intensifying research, development and modifications to the company's existing products and services to consciously raise current standards, consistently meet the changing needs of the market and exceed client expectations at all times. At present, Duratech aims to be a world-class provider of engineering and manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users with the end-goal of helping clients enhance, redesign and cut cost on their existing systems.

"For over three decades, Duratech has proven itself instrumental in helping industries monitor complex manufacturing processes and optimize output while ensuring the highest standards of quality," says Michael.

Being a big fan of NASCAR and a native of Indianapolis, Michael was definitely thrilled and honored that his company became a contributing partner in the historic event held in his hometown. In fact, he had the honor of meeting "The King" Richard Lee Petty, a legendary NASCAR driver with 7-time championships and 200 wins tucked in his belt.

About:

Michael Sherfick is the President and CEO of Duratech Laboratories, a subsidiary of Fast Track Technologies and provider or quality instruments, controls and subsystems to the defense, agricultural, petroleum and food-service industries. A true entrepreneur and businessman, Michael co-invented The Easy Strap, a patented ratcheting tiedown technology for the shipping industry. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Michael also manages 3% Holdings, a commercial real estate development company.