Category: Truck Series

NextEra Energy 250 | Daytona International Speedway Race Advance

Team: No. 45 TrüNorth™/Paul Jr. Designs Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Ross Chastain

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @RossChastain

Chastain on Racing at Daytona: “I’m excited to get this season started,” said Chastain. “This is going to be a great year, and I’m looking forward to Friday’s race with this Niece Motorsports group. I know that they’ve been working really hard this off season to get everything ready for 2019, so I know Phil and the team will have a strong truck on Friday.”

Chastain at Daytona: Friday’s season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway will mark Chastain’s fifth NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series start at the track. In his four previous starts, Chastain’s best finish of 14th came in 2013.

Additionally, Chastain has one Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series start at Daytona, and nine NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS) starts at the 2.5-mile track. In those nine NXS starts, Chastain has earned five top-10 finishes and seven top-20 finishes.

It will be a busy weekend in Daytona for Chastain who looks to race in all three of NASCAR’s major touring series this weekend.

On the Truck: The No. 45 Chevrolet will carry the TrüNorth™ colors at Daytona International Speedway. TrüNorth™ is the leading provider of commercial asset related warranty programs and services for dealers, fleets, owner-operators, and commercial finance companies.

The paint scheme that Chastain will run at Daytona was designed by Paul Teutul, Jr. of Paul Jr. Designs and star of “American Chopper”, in partnership with TrüNorth™. Paul Jr. will attend this Friday’s NGOTS race.

TrüNorth™ partnered with Paul Jr. to build the first TrüNorth™ custom bike, which was unveiled in early November at the UTA Convention in Orlando. That bike build will appear in the second episode of the new season of “American Chopper” on Discovery Channel in February.

Additionally, Paul Jr. will build a second TrüNorth™ custom bike for the launch of a new brand from TrüNorth™. This bike will be unveiled at Daytona in conjunction with the NGOTS race.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2019, Niece Motorsports enters its fourth season in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series, with drivers Ross Chastain, Reid Wilson and Timothy Peters. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel / lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – One of the feel-good stories from the 2018 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series (NGOTS) Daytona season-opener will have another opportunity to shine again as Clay Greenfield (@ClayGreenfield) and his Clay Greenfield Motorsports (CGM) team will compete in Friday night’s NextEra Energy Resources 250.

“I’m excited for an opportunity to get back to Daytona and put our No. 68 Chevrolet Silverado in contention for another good finish,” Greenfield said.

“We had a real good run going last year and we got involved in a crash late in the race. Maybe luck will strike twice, and we’ll be just as competitive this week and have a shot at redemption on Friday night.”

Last year, Greenfield stunned the Truck Series regulars by qualifying a career-best third and remained a factor in the season-opening race until being swept into a Lap 81 crash that resulted in a disappointing 22nd place finish.

Despite the finish, Greenfield praised the then new spec NT1 engine approved for competition last year. Greenfield explained the new engine allowed his team the opportunity to come to the 2.5-mile superspeedway and have a shot at being competitive from the moment they unloaded.

Traditionally, Greenfield has been a crafty plate-racer, but limited finances have hindered his opportunity to make a statement from start to finish during either Daytona or Talladega weekend. Last year, Greenfield led the parade of solo teams utilizing the new motor to their advantage.

“I’m very thankful for the NT1 engine,” added Greenfield. “It has allowed a small team like mine, based out of Tennessee to come to the track to be competitive. Whether it’s a big track like Daytona or Talladega – or a small track like Bristol, I feel relieved knowing that we’re going to the track with a fighting chance with the horsepower under the hood – rather than having to sweat it out.”

CGM will run a limited Truck Series schedule in 2019 and while the lineup is still being finalized, Greenfield says the addition of new partner Rackley Roofing for Friday night’s 100-lap race could provide the chance for him to increase the number of races run this season.

For more than four decades, Rackley Roofing has been serving the industrial and commercial roofing needs of customers in Tennessee, including the Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, and Chattanooga areas. Their full-service roofing capabilities and unmatched customer service combine to exceed their customers’ expectations and create a higher standard in commercial roofing.

“I’m super stoked to have Rackley Roofing on board for Daytona this weekend,” Greenfield added. “I’ve gotten to know everyone there pretty well and they are very supportive in our program and what we are trying to accomplish. I hope the opportunity works out where we’re able to put some more races together down the road.”

In 42 NGOTS starts, Greenfield has two top-10 finishes, including a career-best eighth at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in 2017. In addition to Trucks, the 34-year-old has made limited starts in the Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series.

For more on Clay Greenfield, visit ClayGreenfield.com, like him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter.

The NextEra Energy Resources 250 (100 laps | 250 miles) is the first of 23 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series races on the 2019 schedule. Practice begins on Thurs, Feb. 14 from 2:35 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. A final practice session is set for 4:35 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. Qualifying is set for race day, Fri., Feb. 15 beginning at 4:40 p.m. The 32-truck field will take the green flag shortly after 7:30 p.m. with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Satellite Radio, Channel 90).

About Rackley Roofing:
For more than four decades, Rackley Roofing (rackleyroofing.com) has been serving the industrial and commercial roofing needs of customers in Tennessee, including the Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis, and Chattanooga areas. Their full-service roofing capabilities and unmatched customer service combine to exceed their customers’ expectations and create a higher standard in commercial roofing.

NextEra Energy 250 | Daytona International Speedway Race Advance

Team: No. 44 Friends of Jaclyn Foundation Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Timothy Peters

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @TimothyPeters_

Timothy Peters on Racing at Daytona: “I’m really looking forward to kicking off the 2019 season this Friday in the Friends of Jaclyn Silverado,” said Peters. “Everyone at Niece Motorsports has worked hard and I can’t wait to hit the race track! I enjoy superspeedway racing and winning at Daytona in the past always helps with momentum going back.”

Peters at Daytona: Peters looks to make his 11th NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series (NGOTS) start at Daytona International Speedway on Friday. Peters is no stranger to Victory Lane at the esteemed track. In 2010, he started 24th and led five laps on his way to a victory in the season-opening event.

Peters also has two second-place finishes in the NGOTS at Daytona, coming in 2012 and 2014. All-in-all, Peters has earned one win, three top-five and seven top-15 finishes in NGOTS competition at Daytona.

On the Truck: The No. 44 Chevrolet will carry the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation colors at Daytona International Speedway. The Friends of Jaclyn Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for children battling pediatric brain tumors and other childhood cancers, and to raise awareness through their Adopt-A-Child, Safe on the Sidelines and Guardian Angel Programs. For more information visit friendsofjaclyn.org.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2019, Niece Motorsports enters its fourth season in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series, with drivers Ross Chastain, Reid Wilson and Timothy Peters. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel / lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – For Robby Lyons (@RLRacing2) and his Chad Finley Racing (CFR) team, the wait is nearly over.

After an aggressive offseason of building race trucks and preparing for their first race of the 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series (NGOTS) season, Friday night’s NextEra Energy Resources 250 provides an opportunity for CFR to strut their stuff at the historic Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Flashback to last October at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, Seminole, Fla.-based driver Lyons forced his way into the spotlight after qualifying 26th and contending for the race lead before being shuffled in the waning laps and scooping a 14th place finish.

The effort steered by CFR crew chief Bruce Cook gives the team a mission for the 100-lap race on Friday night with the support of partners Sunwest Construction LLC. of Indian Rocks Beach, Fla.

Sunwest Construction was founded in 1986 and has grown into the premier construction and development company on the west coast of Florida. Over the past 30 years, they have built and developed over 1,700 condominium units and now specialize in mid-high-rise developments as well as commercial buildings and hotels alongside Marriott and Hampton Inn.

Lyons will make his second NGOTS start at the “World Center of Racing” after qualifying 25th and finishing 13th last February for Premium Motorsports.

“Looking forward to Daytona this week for sure,” said Lyons. “It’s been a very busy offseason for us, but we feel like we’re coming to Daytona with a fast Chevrolet Silverado and that should give us the opportunity to finish what we started last year at Talladega.”

With one of the most competitive fields at Daytona in recent years expected this week, Lyons says his team has a plan and will try to execute it accordingly.

“It’s going to be a strong field this week, there’s no hiding behind that,” Lyons said. “We knew there would be. We’ve taken the steps to make sure we’re a little faster by ourselves – since that’s how we will qualify on Friday.

“The draft is so important – but you gotta be in the show first – before you switch that mindset and start focusing on the race. There are two short practices on Thursday and I’m pretty sure we’ll focus on qualifying runs. We might draft too. It’s all up to Bruce (Cook).”

Racing in front of his friends and family is a big deal to the 30-year-old Lyons and with running a split schedule at CFR this season, Lyons knows it’s important to take advantage of every opportunity behind the wheel.

“I feel incredibly blessed to have the chance to race at Daytona,” added Lyons who will attempt to make his 12th career NGOTS start. “Daytona and Homestead are two very important tracks for me – simply because our partners have a presence and I always have a lot of friends and family around.

“That’s what keeps you going. Support. I’ve been through highs and lows in my racing career – but man, what a moment it would be if we were able to bring home the checkered flag on Friday. That would be awesome.”

In 11 career Truck Series races, Lyons has earned a best-finish of 12th at ISM Raceway (Phoenix) in Nov. 2017, while also qualifying a career-best 20th in the same event. In 2018, he finished a season-high 13th at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

Follow Robby Lyons on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates throughout the weekend.

For more on Chad Finley Racing, please visit ChadFinleyRacing.com.

The NextEra Energy Resources 250 (100 laps | 250 miles) is the first of 23 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series races on the 2019 schedule. Practice begins on Thurs, Feb. 14 from 2:35 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. A final practice session is set for 4:35 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. Qualifying is set for race day, Fri., Feb. 15 beginning at 4:40 p.m. The 32-truck field will take the green flag shortly after 7:30 p.m. with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Satellite Radio, Channel 90).

About Sunwest Construction:

Sunwest Construction was founded in 1986 and has grown into the premier construction and development company on the west coast of Florida. Over the past 30 years, they have built and developed over 1,700 condominium units and now specialize in mid-high-rise developments as well as commercial buildings and hotels alongside Marriott and Hampton Inn.

About Robby Lyons:

Robby Lyons is an American professional stock car racing driver that currently competes in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series (NGOTS) and the CARS Super Late Model Tour.

Lyons pilots the No.42 Chevrolet Silverado for Chad Finley Racing and has also competed for Premium Motorsports and Reaume Bros. Racing throughout his career. He also drives his family-owned No. 2 Chevrolet SS Super Late Model in multiple touring series across the United States.

Stewart Friesen, No. 52 Halmar International Chevrolet Silverado

Daytona NGOTS Stats

• Career starts: 2
• Best start: 9
• Laps led: 1

Notes:

• Stewart Friesen returns for his second full-time NGOTS season with Halmar Friesen Racing.
• Friesen finished the 2018 season seventh in points and made the playoffs in his first full-time NGOTS season.
• Friesen and the No. 52 team will run chassis No. 104. This chassis raced at Talladega in 2018, where it finished sixth.

Quote:

“I’m excited to get to Daytona and start the season. I’m proud of all the work that Trip (Bruce, crew chief) and the boys have done in the shop this off season. That paired with the experience we gained last year as a team, leaves me with a very optimistic feeling not only for Daytona, but the rest of the season as well. We’re ready to get after it. We have my old friend and chassis wizard Dickie Weld with us this week as well, so maybe he can bring us a bit of good luck.”

ABOUT HALMAR FRIESEN RACING

Halmar Friesen Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series with driver Stewart Friesen. More information can be found at and .

Sheldon Creed, No. 2 United Rentals Chevrolet Silverado

Daytona NGOTS Stats

-Creed set to make first career NGOTS start at Daytona

2018 NGOTS Stats

• Starts: 5, Top 5s: 1, Top 10s: 2, Laps led: 3

Notes:

-The reigning ARCA Series champion will compete for Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors with GMS Racing in his first full-time NGOTS season. Creed led 35 laps and finished third in the 2018 ARCA Series event at Daytona.

Quote:

“Going into Daytona I feel confident. Our guys have put in a lot of work in the off season and our trucks are good. For me, the race is going to be learning the first half of the race. Finding out what works and what doesn’t, what line I can run. You want to play the big picture and get some stage points if you can, but it’s just about being patient and letting things fall into place. Obviously, a win would be great, but I’m happy with a top 10 because it’s Daytona and you just never know. I’m just excited to go back racing again and looking ahead to Atlanta and Las Vegas where we’ve got a little more control of our destiny.”

Brett Moffitt, No. 24 PlanBSales.com Chevrolet Silverado

Daytona NGOTS Stats

2 starts, 2 laps led

Best start: 6th (2017)

Best Finish: 22 (2017)

Notes:

-Fresh off winning the 2018 NGOTS Championship, Brett Moffitt joins GMS Racing for the 2019 season.

-Moffitt and the No. 24 team will utilize chassis No. 129. This chassis was raced at Daytona in 2018, where it qualified second and won, and at Talladega fall 2017, where it qualified second.

Quote:

“I’m looking forward to getting the season started at Daytona. I really feel like I’m in the best position I’ve ever been in my career to go out there and compete in some of the top equipment. The guys have been working hard in the shop to get these trucks ready and it’s finally time to get back to racing. Daytona is always a true test of patience and you just hope you’re around at the end to show what you’ve got.”

ABOUT GMS RACING

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series with drivers Brett Moffitt and Sheldon Creed, and in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with John Hunter Nemechek. The team also expanded their competition to the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, as well as in the ARCA Racing Series with Sam Mayer. Since the team began in 2014, GMS Racing won the 2016 NGOTS Championship and has grown to occupy several buildings located in Statesville, N.C. The campus also includes operations for GMS Fabrication. More information can be found at https://gmsracing.net/.

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Statesville, N.C. (Feb. 11, 2019)— GMS Racing announced today PlanBSales.com will sponsor reigning NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series champion Brett Moffitt in the season-opening race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway this Friday. In addition to Daytona, PlanBSales.com will also sponsor Moffitt’s No. 24 Chevrolet Silverado at ISM Raceway in Phoenix on November 8.

Brent and Ladonna Powell started in the motorsports merchandise business in 1999 with their own Action Racing Collectibles Authorized Dealer retail shop. Brent’s career has provided him the opportunity to see all sides of the retail/wholesale business. The entire team at Plan B Sales has been involved in the wholesale and/or retail of licensed motorsports merchandise for a combined 80+ years.

“Having the chance to partner with GMS Racing and defending NASCAR Truck Series champ, Brett Moffitt, was a chance we could not pass up,” Brent Powell said. “We are even more excited to have the opportunity to join the team for both the Daytona and Phoenix races, where we will provide fans the opportunity to include their names on Brett’s truck this November.”

“I partnered with PlanBSales.com last year to offer autographed diecasts for the fans,” Moffitt said. “Brent (Powell) and all the people at PlanBSales.com have been great to work with and I look forward to a great partnership in 2019. We will also be offering fans the opportunity to have their name on our No. 24 Chevrolet for the Phoenix race. Stay tuned for details on how to get your name on my truck.”

Friday’s NEXTERA Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway will be broadcast live on FS1 and MRN at 7:30pm ET.

ABOUT PLAN B SALES

Plan B Sales was founded in 2010 with the goal of bringing service to dealers that carry licensed motorsports product. We started as a Lionel diecast and Chase Authentics apparel distributor. Over the last few years we have grown to be the largest account for Lionel servicing the motorsports market and have expanded the product offerings. We have quickly become the choice of dealers for a stocking one-stop distributor. Our product offering also includes Auto World, Greenlight Collectibles, and University of Racing for licensed motorsports related product lines. In addition, we also offer other great product lines to complement our dealer’s businesses. We are always looking for great new product offerings that bring value to our customers.

ABOUT GMS RACING

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series with drivers Brett Moffitt and Sheldon Creed, and in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with John Hunter Nemechek. The team also expanded their competition to the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, as well as in the ARCA Racing Series with Sam Mayer. Since the team began in 2014, GMS Racing won the 2016 NGOTS Championship and has grown to occupy several buildings located in Statesville, N.C. The campus also includes operations for GMS Fabrication. More information can be found at https://gmsracing.net/.

SOCIAL MEDIA
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The Premium Game Feed Brand Returns For Multi-Race Partnership

Concord, NC (February 11, 2019) – Spencer Boyd is excited to welcome back a familiar partner in Cargill’s Record Rack® premium game feed brand, as an associate sponsor for the 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoor Truck Series Season. Sportsman’s Choice® Record Rack® wildlife products are engineered to attract and nourish deer for overall health and antler development.

“I don’t get a lot of time away from the race track, but when I do have a little down time, I always enjoy being out in the woods hunting with my dad,” stated Boyd. “Partnering with Record Rack® last year for my first full time season in NASCAR, was great for so many reasons. I will never forget participating in the ‘Bucks for the Brave’ campaign with several deserving Veterans. Not only does Record Rack® separate themselves from the competition with their products, but they excel in giving back to the community.”

The Sportsman’s Choice® line of products include wildlife feed for deer & elk, turkey & gamebirds and pond & trophy fish. Record Rack® like “Golden Deer Nuggets™” and “Sportsman” products help attract and grow a bigger class of bucks. Whether you’re a wildlife watcher looking to see more deer on your land, or an avid sportsman looking to bring in a trophy, they’ve got the right feed to meet your goals.

Jodi Cornelison, wildlife marketing lead, commented on the extended partnership, “We absolutely love the NASCAR market. There are so many fine folks that are equally passionate about the outdoors as they are about racing. Our goal is to continue to reach outdoor enthusiasts and educate them on the importance of proper wildlife nutrition. We are excited to be partnering with Spencer and his No. 20 team for the 2019 season.”

Record Rack® launches their activation with Spencer Boyd and the Young’s Motorsports No.20 Silverado this Friday at the season opener Daytona International Speedway.

About Cargill
Cargill’s 155,000 employees across 70 countries work relentlessly to achieve our purpose of nourishing the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Every day, we connect farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive.

We combine 153 years of experience with new technologies and insights to serve as a trusted partner for food, agriculture, financial and industrial customers in more than 125 countries. Side-by-side, we are building a stronger, sustainable future for agriculture.

Concord, NC (February 8, 2019) – Spencer Boyd is honored to announce that Crowd Cow will be an associate sponsor throughout the 2019 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Series Season starting at Daytona. The online distributor of craft meats allows consumers direct access to craft meat straight from the farm right to their door.

“Growing up in the Midwest and having farmers in my family has influenced the way I look at the food we eat,” states Boyd. “We should all aspire to purchase from individual and family farms whenever possible. Crowd Cow allows us to know exactly where the meat is coming from while supporting farmers. I’m delighted to have them on board this year.”

Crowd Cow is the marketplace for high quality craft beef and meats from farms and ranches around the world. They only work with farms that they know personally because they believe that when you know where and how your meat was raised, you’re able to make better decisions for yourself, your family and your health.

“By the looks of the Daytona infield, NASCAR fans love to barbeque,” comments Joe Heitzeberg, CEO of Crowd Cow. “Fans have options when it comes to the food they put on their grills. We want them to choose to support small farmers and ranchers and at Crowd Cow we can connect them to a wide variety of direct sources with amazing quality. And it happens to taste amazing.”

Missouri native, Spencer Boyd, is coming off his first full time season in NASCAR where he earned the honors of top five most popular driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. His eyes set on being a driver to watch out for on the race track Boyd smirked and said, “I’ve got a great sponsor that is going to help us go faster, so you may hear me say on the radio ‘MOOve over, coming through’.”

The NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway marks the location of the first race where Crowd Cow will appear on the Young’s Motorsports No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado.

About Crowd Cow
Crowd Cow, the marketplace for craft meat, delivers the best tasting meats from around the world to your doorstep. We’ve partnered with more than 100 U.S. farmers and explored the farthest reaches of the world to build the most extensive and selective network of independent farmers who provide exclusive, quality meat from a known source. We find everything from grass fed beef raised on local farms, to more exotic options like Kagoshima A5 Wagyu from Japan.. Crowd Cow was named Startup of the Year in 2018 by GeekWire. For more information or to place an order, visit www.crowdcow.com.