Category: Truck Series

TALLADEGA, Ala. (Oct. 9, 2018) – After starting the year behind the wheel of the No. 15 Chevrolet Silverado for Premium Motorsports, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) rookie Robby Lyons has joined Reaume Bros. Racing aboard the No. 33 Sunwest Construction Chevrolet in a collaborative effort with Bruce Cook and Chad Finley Racing (CFR) for Saturday’s Fr8Auctions 250 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.

A native of Seminole, Fla., Lyons has competed in seven Truck Series races this season, finishing all but one. In his Daytona debut, he qualified 25th but progressively drafted forward and avoided the late chaos to earn a season-high 13th place finish, a second-best result in nine overall starts.

“I couldn’t be more excited to get back in a truck, especially at Talladega,” said Robby Lyons. “This race track means a lot to both me and my family. Back in 2005, we attended the spring Xfinity and Cup races at Talladega and the next day, my life would change forever.

“I was in a scary motorcross accident that left the doctors wondering whether I’d even walk again. Through sheer determination, a little hard headedness and countless prayers from friends, family and the racing community, I was able to make a full recovery and prove the doctors wrong.

“I am so happy to get to race at Talladega, especially knowing the deep personal impact this place has had on me.”

Knowing what he learned in his superspeedway debut at the “World Center of Racing” in Feb., the Floridian hopes to showcase his restrictor plate skills once again and contend for his first career top-10 finish.

“I’m confident I’ll be taking the No. 33 Sunwest Construction Chevrolet Silverado to the front thanks to the hard work and preparation by Bruce Cook and my whole team. I also want to thank Josh Reaume and everyone at Reaume Brothers Racing for giving us a chance to go racing and chase a trophy.

“The truck is fast, and I cannot wait to get down to Talladega and give it all we have.”

Lyons is expected to compete in at least one more Truck Series race this season following Talladega with an official announcement expected in the coming weeks.”

Josh Reaume, co-owner of Reaume Bros. Racing and a Truck Series competitor says his organization is thrilled to have Lyons drive their No. 33 Chevrolet this weekend and hope his family-owned team can earn some time in the spotlight.

“We’re thrilled to be working with Robby this weekend! He has worked very hard to put himself in a position to succeed at Talladega,” said Reaume. “We are looking forward to getting back on track after a three-week break and can’t wait to watch Robby push his way to the front.”

In nine 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, the 29-year-old has finished a season-high 13th at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

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

The Fr8Auctions 250 (94 laps | 250.04 miles) is the 19th of 23 races on the 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck schedule. Practice begins on Fri., Oct. 12 from 9:05 a.m. – 9:55 a.m., while final practice is set for 10:35 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Qualifying is set for later in the day beginning at 4:35 p.m. The 32-truck field will take the green flag the next day, Sat. Oct. 13 shortly after 12:00 p.m. with live coverage on FOX, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Satellite Radio, Channel 90). All times are local (Central).

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 17,000 condominium units and now specialize in mid-high-rise developments as well as commercial buildings and hotels alongside Marriott and Hampton Inn.

About Reaume Bros. Racing:

Reaume Brothers Racing began in 1997 when John Reaume got his son’s, Jonathan and Joshua into competitive kart racing. From these humble beginnings, the brothers have chased the racing dream, competing in events all around the world, studying mechanical engineering at University and building a successful racing business specializing in karting and oval track racing.

In 2018, RBR is expanding with a full-time effort in the Camping World Truck Series. With a culture focused on innovation, RBR will utilize cutting edge technologies to improve on and off-track performance.

Driven with passion and fueled with engineering, RBR is looking to make its mark in NASCAR.

About Robby Lyons:

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

Lyons pilots the No.33 Chevrolet Silverado for Reaume Bros. Racing and has competed for Premium Motorsports in the No. 15 Chevrolet Silverado in the NCWTS. He also drives his family-owned No. 2 Chevrolet SS Super Late Model in multiple touring series across the United States.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 9, 2018) – The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) will be back in action this weekend after a three week hiatus. Bo LeMastus and the No. 54 Toyota Tundra will have a striking new look at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway as DGR-Crosley welcomes Fred’s onboard for the Fr8Auctions 250.

Saturday’s race at the 2.66-mile track in Alabama will mark LeMastus’ 11th NCWTS start for the team he co-owns with David Gilliland, and his fourth start on a track greater than two-miles in length. Although LeMastus will be making his first NCWTS start at the famed Talladega Superspeedway, the ARCA Racing Series veteran brings a wealth of Superspeedway racing experience to the No. 54 team. LeMastus has five-career ARCA Racing Series starts at Talladega where he has collected two top-10 finishes. In his most recent start there earlier this spring, LeMastus qualified sixth and was on-pace to record a finish inside the top-10 before he was caught up in an accident on the last lap of the competition.

LeMastus will not be the only one making his first NCWTS start at Talladega. His business partner Gilliland will also be competing in the Truck Series for the first time at Talladega Superspeedway. Gilliland is set to race the No. 51 entry for Kyle Busch Motorsports. This will mark the first time that LeMastus and Gilliland will compete against each other on track.

The Fr8Auctions 250 will be broadcast on FOX Saturday, October 13, at 1:00 p.m., ET.

Track: Talladega Superspeedway, 2.66 mile oval
Event: Fr8Auctions 250 (250.04 miles, 94 laps)
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., ET
Broadcast: FOX

Weekend Schedule: Friday, Oct. 12
10:05 a.m……..Practice (FS2)
11:35 a.m……..Final Practice (FS2)
5:35 p.m……..Qualifying (FS2)
Saturday, Oct. 13
1:00 p.m………Race
(all times ET)

LeMastus on Talladega: “DGR-Crosley is really proud to have Fred’s on the Truck this weekend at Talladega. For me personally, Talladega has always been special over the past many years running ARCA there. We came up a half-lap short in the spring ARCA race and hope to be able to put together a strong run this weekend in the truck.”

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STATESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 9, 2018) – NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS) winner Ross Chastain will join Niece Motorsports for the second time this season, piloting the No. 38 Niece Equipment Chevrolet Silverado at Texas Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) event on Friday, November 2.

In August, Chastain made his first start with Niece Motorsports at Bristol Motor Speedway. The veteran racer turned in a solid performance in the No. 38 Chevrolet, qualifying 10th and finishing the night in 12th.

“I’m really looking forward to working with this Niece Motorsports team again,” said Chastain. “I always have a lot of fun in the Truck Series and am excited to come back and race here any chance I get. Texas is a big deal for team owner Al Niece, but I’m confident that we can put on a strong performance in November.”

The 2018 season has been a busy one for Chastain, who has competed in all three of NASCAR’s major series. To date, Chastain has made 28 starts in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, 29 starts in the NXS, and five starts in the NCWTS this season.

In September, Chastain broke into the Winner’s Circle in the NXS, after putting on a dominating performance at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, winning each stage of the race and leading 180 of 200 laps.

“We’ve seen what Ross is capable of this year, and I’m thrilled to have him behind the wheel of one of our trucks again,” said team owner Al Niece. “Ross gives 100% every single lap he’s on the track, and that’s something that our team really appreciates.”

Niece Motorsports Technical Director Cody Efaw will serve as Chastain’s crew chief for the event.

The NCWTS takes the green flag at Texas Motor Speedway for the JAG Metals 350 on Friday, Nov. 2 at 8:30 p.m. ET, broadcast live on FoxSports 1, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2018, Niece Motorsports enters its second full season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, fielding two full-time teams with Austin Wayne Self and Justin Fontaine. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 30 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.

Statesville, N.C. (September 26, 2018) – GMS Racing announced today that Tyler Dippel has joined the team for the final four races of the 2018 season. Beginning with the October 27th race at Martinsville Speedway, Dippel will drive the No. 25 Chevrolet Silverado with leadership from veteran crew chief Jerry Baxter.

Dippel, a native of Wallkill, N.Y., made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut earlier this year at Eldora Speedway, finishing third in his qualifying race and finishing 13th in the main event.

“I’m so grateful for this opportunity to race for GMS Racing. The Gallagher family, along with Mike Beam, have built a first-class operation and I know they’ll bring great equipment to these races,” says Dippel. “I’m excited to be paired with such an experienced crew chief, Jerry Baxter, along with the entire No. 25 crew. They’ve been working together all season which will definitely help accelerate my learning curve.”

“I can’t say enough about my teammates. Johnny Sauter, a series veteran, will be there for me to lean on as needed; my Northeast Big Block Dirt Track colleague and lifetime friend, Stewart Friesen; and Justin Haley. Justin and I were teammates back in our early days of the NASCAR K&N Series. I am also looking forward to being on the same team as Sheldon Creed.”

“This is the opportunity of a lifetime and I hope to make the best of it.”

Dippel’s racing career began on dirt at seven years old. He earned his first National Championship at the age of 10 and went on to become the youngest Northeast Dirt Big Block Modified winner at 14 years old. He has also accumulated four track championships.

Now, at age 18, Dippel competes in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East (NKNPSE). In 13 starts this season, he earned one win, six top-five and nine top-10 finishes. Overall, the young driver has 40 NKNPSE starts over three years, with two wins, nine top-five and 21 top-10 finishes. Dippel also has eight ARCA Racing Series starts, earning two top-five and three top-10 finishes.

Dippel will make his GMS Racing debut in the Texas Roadhouse 200 presented by Alpha Energy Solutions at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday, October 27th. Live race coverage will be broadcast on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM.

About GMS Racing

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with drivers Johnny Sauter, Justin Haley, Sheldon Creed and Tyler Dippel, and in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Since the team’s start in 2014, GMS Racing 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/.

Statesville N.C. (September 24, 2018) – “Due to unforeseen issues with additional sponsorship needed, Cody Coughlin will no longer drive the No. 2 Chevrolet for GMS Racing. We are grateful for the relationship we made with Cody and the Coughlin family. We wish them the best in their future endeavors. Spencer (Gallagher) will fulfill the No. 2 GMS entry at Talladega, and we will announce who will be driving the remainder of the year at a later date.” – Mike Beam President of GMS Racing

ABOUT GMS RACING

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with drivers Johnny Sauter, Justin Haley and in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Since the team’s start in 2014, GMS Racing 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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Proceeds to Benefit Paralyzed Veterans of America

LEVEL CROSS, N.C. (September 19, 2018) – Petty’s Garage and Richard Petty Motorsports announced today it will auction off a Warrior Edition Ford F-150 truck to benefit longtime Petty partner, Paralyzed Veterans of America. World renowned car auction house, Barrett-Jackson, will auction the truck on Thursday, September 27 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Petty’s Garage Warrior Edition Ford F-150 is specifically built and designed for our nation’s heroes. The custom truck is a premier F-150 built with a 750 horsepower supercharger. The truck also features 33-inch all-terrain tires, custom paint, interior, electric running boards and more. This F-150 will be branded with Petty’s Garage Warrior grill, hood, and windshield banner. It will be finished with a dash badge and Petty’s authentic autograph. The truck is provided by Petty’s Garage and Military AutoSource (MAS), a subsidiary of Overseas Military Sales Corporation.

MAS has partnered with some of the leading names in vehicle customization and performance to craft vehicles that are not only unique, but also reflect the spirit of leadership and excellence that exemplify our military. Military AutoSource is committed to providing access, value, and benefits to those who serve, and the Warrior program is an extension of this mission.

All the proceeds from the auction block will benefit and send critical funds to the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). PVA, has been advocating for the needs of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease since 1946. The organization provides free programs and services such as adaptive sporting opportunities, job placement, VA benefits assistance and more, all free of charge to any veteran. The Petty family have been longtime supporters of the efforts of Paralyzed Veterans to support our nation’s veterans following catastrophic injury.

“PVA is really the leader for our paralyzed veterans,” said Petty. “Each year we try to do more and more to help their efforts. We’ve been to Barrett-Jackson in the past before, but this time we’re going to bring one of our custom F-150 Warrior Edition trucks. These trucks are really limited and unique in how we build them. Somebody is going to have a lot of fun owning it and we hope we can raise a lot of money for the PVA.”

“Year after year, Richard Petty has shown tremendous support for our members, our organization and all veterans,” said David Zurfluh, a disabled Air Force veteran, and national president of Paralyzed Veterans of America. We’re grateful for his support, and honored to be the beneficiary of the proceeds from this auction.”

For information on becoming a bidder, visit www.Barrett-Jackson.com/bid. Also, follow Barrett-Jackson on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for the latest news and information heading into the 2018 Las Vegas Auction.

About Petty’s Garage
Founded in 2008, Petty’s Garage is a high performance speed shop owned by “The King” Richard Petty. Headquartered in Level Cross, North Carolina, Petty’s Garage occupies the legendary Petty facility that produced winning stock cars for more than 50 years. Petty’s Garage specializes in performance upgrades, restorations, luxury personal builds, custom builds, supercharged engines, paint and body, exhaust upgrades, brake systems, custom interiors, tires and wheels, custom fabricated projects, and corporate builds. If you can dream it, Petty’s Garage can build it. For more information on Petty’s Garage, please call 336-498-3745 or visit www.pettys-garage.com.

About Richard Petty Motorsports
A performance and marketing driven company, Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM), co-owned by NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty and successful business entrepreneur Andrew Murstein, is one of the most recognized brands in all of motorsports. RPM is the winningest team in NASCAR Cup history with 273 wins and has business partnerships with national and global leaders. Today the race operation fields the famed No. 43 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series with driver Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. The team is headquartered in Welcome, N.C. and is supported by primary partners Click n’ Close, STP, United States Air Force and World Wide Technology.

For additional information, news and the latest updates, please visit www.richardpettymotorsports.com or connect with RPM on Facebook (Richard Petty Motorsports), Twitter (@RPMotorsports) or Instagram (@richardpettymotorsports).

About Paralyzed Veterans
Paralyzed Veterans of America is the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injuryordisease. For 70 years, Paralyzed Veterans has ensured that veterans have received thebenefits earned through their service to our nation; monitored their care in VA spinal cord injury units, fundedresearch and education in the search for a cure and improved care for individuals with paralysis.

As a partner for life, Paralyzed Veterans also develops training and career services, works to ensureaccessibility in public buildings and spaces, provides health and rehabilitation opportunities through sports and recreation and advocates for veterans and all people with disabilities. With more than 70 offices and 34chapters, Paralyzed Veterans serves veterans, their families and theircaregivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. You can learn more about Paralyzed Veterans at http://www.pva.org/.

About Military AutoSource
Military AutoSource (MAS) is a subsidiary of Overseas Military Sales Corporation (OMSC) based in Woodbury, New York. For over 55 years, MAS has served the military community by providing U.S. specification automobiles and motorcycles to active duty military, civilian, DOD employees and the diplomatic community stationed on U.S. installations outside the United States. The on-base division of Military AutoSource is authorized by The Exchange (AAFES) and Navy Exchange (NEXCOM) and maintains operations with more than 70 locations in over 20 countries. You can learn more about MAS at http://www.militaryautosource.com.

Date: Friday, September 14, 2018
Event: World of Westgate 200
Series: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Location: Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.5-miles)
Start/Finish: 15th/24th (Accident, completed 134 of 144)

STATESVILLE, N.C. (September 15, 2018)-After heading to the west coast this weekend for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) World of Westgate 200 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS), Cody Coughlin was ready to duplicate his success from his spring trip to LVMS earlier this season.

Continuing his streak of qualifying within the top-15 in four starts at LVMS, Coughlin lined his No. 2 God Bless the Broken Road Chevrolet Silverado up in the 15th position for Friday night’s race. Getting shuffled back a couple positions at the start of the race, a quick caution on lap five lined the field back up double-file allowing Coughlin to get a good jump, moving from 17th to 11th. Maintaining his position for the next 18 laps, Coughlin crossed the finish line at the end of Stage One in the 11th position. Under the stage break, crew chief Doug Randolph called Couhglin down pit road for four tires, fuel and both air pressure and chassis adjustments to help aid in a Chevy that was tight on exit.

Picking up a position on pit road, Coughlin lined up 10th for the start of Stage Two on lap 38, but with many trucks running three and four-wide, Coughlin made the smart decision to lay back and keep his nose clean until the caution came out on lap 47. Still fighting a tight sensation, Coughlin was one of a handful of drivers to come to pit road under the caution, getting two left-side tires, a chassis adjustment and a splash of fuel for his God Bless the Broken Road Chevy. Restarting 27th on lap 50, Coughlin made quick work making his way through traffic, racing his way to a 13th-place finish in Stage Two. Coming back down pit road under the stage break, Coughlin got two right-side tires and another splash of fuel.

With various pit strategy taking place, Coughlin’s No. 2 was on the front row for the restart on lap 67 for the final stage of the race, lining up in second in the low line. Unfortunately, Coughlin’s Chevy didn’t grip well in the bottom groove when the green flag was displayed and slipped back to 10th once he was able to regain control. Able to grab two of his positions back, Coughlin was scored eighth when the caution came out on lap 84. Coming to pit road for the final time of the night, the No. 2 Chevy got four tires, fuel and a chassis adjustment before rejoining the field for the restart on lap 90 in 11th-place. Determined to make up the rest of the ground lost on the previous restart, Coughlin methodically began working his way through the pack, reaching seventh place with 25 laps to go. However, the caution flag came out on lap 114 and stalled his momentum. Not long after, caution came out on lap 122 and again on lap 131, setting up a green-white-checkered attempt with Coughlin lining up ninth. Fighting hard on the restart, Coughlin unfortunately got spun and did his best to save his truck, but ended up tagging the wall. Coming to the attention of his No. 2 team on pit road, the team assessed the damage and made repairs before sending Coughlin back on track. However, the damage proved to be too much for the No. 2 to continue, ending Coughlin’s night early with a 24th-place finish.

“We had a great race going until we were taken out,” Coughlin said. “It’s really disappointing. Our guys did a great job this weekend and we had a great God Bless the Broken Road Chevy tonight.”

The NCWTS will take a few weeks off before returning to action at Talladega Superspeedway for the third and final race of the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Playoffs on October 13th.

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ABOUT CODY COUGHLIN:

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