🌱 Frankie Muniz Will Race The No. 30 Ford Mustang+ Need A New Friend

Hi there, Mooresville. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In this issue, you'll learn about:

• IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge.
• Frankie Muniz will race the No. 30 Ford Mustang for Rette Jones Racing.
• Is it time to add a furry friend to your family?

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Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. According to SpeedwayMedia.com, "rising open wheel talent Bijoy Garg will join Jr III (“Junior-Three”) Racing for four rounds of the new IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge (VPSC) driving the No. 3 S2 Cyber Ligier JS P320. The new IMSA championship will feature two 40-minute sprint races each weekend that will see two classes in action with fields comprised of both LMP3 prototypes and GS-class machines. The first-ever VPSC race will take place at Daytona International Speedway as part of the Roar Before the 24 event January 20-22."(SpeedwayMedia.com)
2. Did you know that Frankie Muniz, the actor that starred in "Malcolm In The Middle," is a racecar driver? According to arcaracing.com, " Muniz announced today he will race the No. 30 Ford Mustang for Rette Jones Racing and compete for the ARCA Menards Series championship beginning at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 18, 2023. It’s with the utmost excitement, optimism and gratitude that I’m joining Rette Jones Racing for the full ARCA Menards Series schedule this year,” Muniz said. “I look forward to not only demonstrating my ability on the track and just how serious how I am in progressing in my racing career, but also showing my son and family what it is to chase your dreams and re-invent yourself.” (arcaracing.com)
3. If you've been hoping to add a fuzzy ball of four-legged love and affection to your family, look no further than these animal shelters in and around Mooresville for a pet you can adopt. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Mooresville area — are still waiting for their forever homes. Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we've rounded up this week’s list of pets available for adoption near you. If you're a dog person, you might like Luna, a Siberian Husky up for adoption. Or if cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too.Adopt From Mooresville Area Shelters: New Pets Added This Week (Mooresville Patch)

Today in Mooresville:

• Homeschool Hub (1:00 PM)
• NCAA Night - Mooresville Senior High School (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Many thanks to Statesville Police Department for helping with certification of several of our K9s today! One part of K9 certification is obedience, in which K9s must successfully follow verbal commands of their handler while off leash." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Join other teen cosplay fans who want to make items, explore, and learn about cosplay on January 21 at 1 p.m. at our Main Branch. #mooresvillelibrary #libraryprograms #mooresvillenc #teenprogram Main Library | 304 South Main St, Mooresvi..." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Town of Mooresville meeting notice. The Town of Mooresville Board of Commissioners will hold an Agenda Briefing virtually beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023. The livestream can be viewed by visiting mooresvillenc.gov/live." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small-town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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