Category: Truck Series News

Concord, NC (July 6, 2020) – Crowe Equipment of Jasonville, IN is expanding their motorsports marketing platform with NASCAR Gander Outdoors & RV Truck Series driver, Spencer Boyd. As part of the partnership, the specialist in new surplus and used Cat parts and whole equipment will be the primary sponsor of Boyd’s No. 20 truck during the upcoming races at Kentucky Speedway and Kansas Speedway.

Spencer Boyd commented on the new partnership, “This year, more than any others, has been about family. I race for a family team at Young’s Motorsports, many of our partners are family businesses, and we’ve all had to stick together like family in recent months to prosper. The folks over at Crowe are salt of the earth people that I’m very happy to be adding to our team.”

Crowe Equipment has been serving a great need in the heavy equipment industry since 1991. Crowe Equipment sells new Cat surplus parts, used and rebuilt Cat parts, and whole equipment. Shipping worldwide, their inventory is unmatched and their turnaround times will have your job back on track quickly. Call 1-800-741-8792 for all of your heavy equipment needs.

“Motorsports marketing has been a great strategy for our business and Spencer is well known for working hard for his partners,” stated Crowe Equipment Owner, Scott Crowe. “Getting on his (Boyd’s) No. 20 truck helps us expand our social media efforts and puts us in front of his patriotic fan base. We had Spencer out to our farm in Indiana recently to shake on the deal so we’re looking forward to seeing what a couple of Midwest fellas can do together.”

As NASCAR heads to the middle of the country over the coming weeks, Boyd a Creve Coeur, MO native had some thoughts on the upcoming races, “We’ve got four races at mile and a half tracks in July and each track has its own character. I’m looking forward to being back at each, but I especially like my chances in Kentucky and Kansas because I’ll have a bulldozer on my truck.”

After a weekend off to enjoy Independence Day with their families, Spencer and his Young’s Motorsports team are looking forward to the Crowe Equipment No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado making its debut on July 11. The Buckle Up In Your Truck 225 from Kentucky Speedway can be seen live on FS1 or heard on the Motor Racing Network or Sirius XM Radio Channel 90 beginning at 5:00pm ET.

STATESVILLE, N.C. – (June 9, 2020) – GMS Racing announced the addition of Chase Purdy to the driver lineup for five races in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series in 2020. The NASCAR Next alum will make his season debut in the No. 24 Bama Buggies Silverado at Pocono Raceway on June 27.

In addition to Pocono, Purdy will pilot the No. 24 for GMS Racing at Kentucky Speedway, both Kansas Speedway events as well as Talladega Superspeedway.

“I know I’m definitely going to need to get acclimated again. I think I’m a bit out of practice with everything that goes into a full race weekend, especially in the truck series,” said Purdy. “My main goal is to refresh everything, watch a lot of film and stay in touch with my teammates leading up to the races. I would like to take a practice session to get warmed up and everything, if we’re allowed. If we just line up and race I just want to settle in at first and make real adjustments as we go. My goal initially would be to keep the truck in one piece and finish in the top 10.”

Purdy last competed full-time in 2018 in the ARCA Racing Series for MDM Motorsports alongside GMS Racing drivers Sheldon Creed and Zane Smith. Purdy amassed 10 top-five and 14 top-10 finishes en route to a fourth-place finish in the championship standings. 2018 also marked Purdy’s Gander Trucks debut, competing at Martinsville and Phoenix with current GMS Racing crew chief Jeff Stankiewicz atop the pit box.

The Pocono Organics 150 to benefit Farm Aid will take place on Saturday June 27 at 12:30pm ET and will air live on FS1 and MRN.

About GMS Racing – GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series with drivers Brett Moffitt, Sheldon Creed, Tyler Ankrum and Zane Smith as well as part-time with David Gravel. The team also competes in the ARCA Racing Series with Sam Mayer. Since the team began in 2014, GMS Racing won the 2016 Gander Trucks Championship, the 2015 ARCA Racing Series championship as well as the 2019 ARCA East 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

About Bama Buggies – Bama Buggies is a dealer of new and high-quality used ATV, golf cart, UTV and personal watercraft located in Tuscaloosa, AL. Bama Buggies has a top-of-the-line service center to diagnose and repair ATV, UTV and motorsports quickly and efficiently – without breaking the bank. The Bama Buggies team can help customers learn how to maintain your ATV, golf cart or personal watercraft so that it continues to function at its best for fun, excitement and a strong return on investment for years to come. For more information visit https://www.bamabuggies.com/

By Holly Cain
NASCAR Wire Service

** Editor’s Note: The story/results reflect the disqualification of Johnny Sauter and the No. 13 ThorSport Racing Ford after post-race inspection at Atlanta Motor Speedway

HAMPTON, Ga. (June 6, 2020) — Grant Enfinger muscled the lead from Austin Hill on a two-lap overtime restart to claim the victory in Saturday afternoon’s Vet Tix/Camping World 200 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

It was especially heartbreaking for Hill, a Georgia native, who had been so vocal about wanting to win at his “home track” and late in Saturday’s race looked destined to hold the trophy – bettering the afternoon’s most dominant drivers, NASCAR Cup Series regulars Kyle Busch and another Georgia favorite Chase Elliott, in the waning laps and leading 36 laps on the afternoon; second only to Busch’s race best 37 laps out front.

Ironically, it was Elliott who caused the final caution with three laps remaining, spinning out while making his way forward to challenge for the lead. During the caution period, the front-running trucks all pitted for fresh tires and Hill returned to the track for the two-lap overtime test as the race leader – only to have Enfinger pull alongside and then make the pass in Turn 1 as the field came around for the last lap.

“It was definitely wild that’s for sure,’’ said Enfinger, who started sixth on that final two-lap green flag run. “We didn’t lead too many laps, but we led the ones that counted.’’

It marks the second victory of the season for Enfinger and his No. 98 ThorSport Racing Ford, which finished .215-seconds ahead of Hill and led seven laps. It marks the first win for a Ford truck ever at Atlanta and it was Enfinger’s first career victory at the track as well. With a victory in the Daytona season-opener it also marks the first multi-win season of his career.

“Unbelievable Ford F150 really on the short runs,’’ Enfinger said. “We didn’t have everything we needed to make a real run at those guys, Chase [Elliott] and Kyle [Busch] there for the long run, but I do think we were decent, but on the short run, I knew if it came right down to it and we could get a good restart we could make it happen. Fortunately we got a good restart.’’

Rookie Christian Eckes tied his career-best series effort finishing third. Todd Gilliland and rookie Zane Smith rounded out the top five. Ross Chastain, rookie Derek Kraus, former series champion Brett Moffitt, Ben Rhodes and Stewart Friesen rounded out the top 10.

As Enfinger celebrated his dramatic win in front of an empty grandstands, Hill climbed out of his No. 16 Hattori Racing Enterprises Toyota and leaned over the driver’s side window, resting his head on the roof obviously gutted by the outcome.

“I’m sure when I go back and watch the race I’m going to look at all the different things I could have done differently for that not to happen,’’ Hill said.

“I saw the 98 was getting a run on me down the backstretch but we had been so good on the bottom all day at the line that I didn’t really want to give that up and he was able to get to my quarter on entry to three. …Maybe I could have protected the outside line more or made my truck just a little bit wider but I just think when we go back to the drawing board, maybe I could have said something different to [crew chief] Scott [Zipadelli] and the guys to maybe have a little better truck on that short run.

“It was a good race, I wish it would have went green there at the end but it didn’t so we’ll have to take what we had and go on. All in all it was a good points day for us,’’ said Hill, who retains the championship lead by 20 points over Smith. The defending regular season champion Enfinger is now ranked fourth, 31 points behind Hill.

In a field featuring two vastly different levels of experience – the track’s all-time winningest driver Busch along with 14 other competitors making their debut on the Atlanta high banks – the veterans certainly demonstrated their expertise.

For much of the race, the more experienced drivers prevailed. Busch – a five-time winner at Atlanta in the truck series – and fellow NASCAR Cup Series driver Elliot dominated the top of the scoreboard in the early portion of the race – Busch winning both Stage 1 and Stage 2. Chastain, a truck series championship contender a year ago, put himself into the mix during long green flag run in the final stage – despite starting 27th in the field.

Among the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Series championship contenders, it was the kind of solid performance Enfinger and Hill needed, even racing against some of the NASCAR Cup Series’ finest.

Hill spent the early race holding his own among the front-runners, consistent and steady and when the opportunity to take the lead arose during green flag pit stops, Hill was there. With a little help from some uncharacteristic issues for Busch and Elliott.

Busch who had already established his truck the class of the field made what would likely have been his last pit stop with 35 laps to go. Immediately after returning to the track, however, his No. 51 Toyota hit the wall as he tried to avoid a damaged truck driven by Jordan Anderson. Unfortunately for Busch, he got a speeding penalty on his green flag pit stop and then another when he came in to repair that damage. It dropped him to 29th place with 25 laps to go – a full lap down. He ended up 22nd

Elliott, who tried to pit with Busch on that last set of green flag stops, was unable to get slowed enough to make pit road so had to turn back onto the track and cautiously make an extra lap with damaged tires before pitting on the next lap. He returned to the race back in the pack but had worked his way up to third place with 15 laps remaining ready to challenge Chastain and Hill before crashing with three laps to go. He finished 21st.

“They’re always tough to swallow when you know you know that you’re that good and end up second,’’ Hill said. “But that being my hometown, this is one of the race tracks I’ve wanted to win at since I was a little kid racing here when I was eight years old racing on the front stretch. It hurts and it’s really frustrating, but we’ll keep digging.

“We have that points lead and we’re hoping to keep it. I’m excited to go to Homestead [next weekend], maybe we can get a win there like we did last year and get locked into the playoffs.’’

NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Race
12th Annual Vet Tix/Camping World 200
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Hampton, Georgia
Saturday, June 6, 2020

           1. (5)  Grant Enfinger, Ford, 136.
           2. (4)  Austin Hill, Toyota, 136.
           3. (1)  Christian Eckes #, Toyota, 136.
           4. (12)  Todd Gilliland, Ford, 136.
           5. (7)  Zane Smith #, Chevrolet, 136.
           6. (27)  Ross Chastain(i), Chevrolet, 136.
           7. (11)  Derek Kraus #, Toyota, 136.
           8. (3)  Brett Moffitt, Chevrolet, 136.
           9. (8)  Ben Rhodes, Ford, 136.
           10. (17)  Stewart Friesen, Toyota, 136.
           11. (21)  Tanner Gray #, Ford, 136.
           12. (14)  Matt Crafton, Ford, 136.
           13. (20)  Ryan Truex, Chevrolet, 136.
           14. (9)  Sheldon Creed, Chevrolet, 136.
           15. (2)  Tyler Ankrum, Chevrolet, 136.
           16. (26)  Jeb Burton(i), Chevrolet, 136.
           17. (25)  Brennan Poole(i), Toyota, 136.
           18. (19)  Raphael Lessard #, Toyota, 136.
           19. (18)  Ty Majeski #, Chevrolet, 135.
           20. (13)  Chase Elliott(i), Chevrolet, 135.
           21. (6)  Kyle Busch(i), Toyota, 135.
           22. (23)  Timmy Hill, Chevrolet, 135.
           23. (24)  Cory Roper, Ford, 135.
           24. (29)  John Hunter Nemechek(i), Ford, 135.
           25. (34)  Spencer Davis #, Toyota, 134.
           26. (40)  Clay Greenfield, Toyota, 134.
           27. (31)  Spencer Boyd, Chevrolet, 134.
           28. (30)  Angela Ruch, Toyota, 134.
           29. (33)  Korbin Forrister, Toyota, 134.
           30. (28)  Austin Wayne Self, Chevrolet, 132.
           31. (22)  Tate Fogleman #, Chevrolet, 132.
           32. (39)  Bayley Currey(i), Chevrolet, 131.
           33. (16)  Codie Rohrbaugh, Chevrolet, 130.
           34. (32)  Gray Gaulding, Toyota, 129.
           35. (35)  Jesse Little(i), Chevrolet, 127.
           36. (38)  Jennifer Jo Cobb, Chevrolet, Too Slow, 109.
           37. (15)  Jordan Anderson, Chevrolet, Accident, 95.
           38. (36)  TJ Bell, Chevrolet, Clutch, 53.
           39. (37)  Bryan Dauzat, Chevrolet, Accident, 4.
           40. (10)  Johnny Sauter, Ford, 136.

Average Speed of Race Winner: 117.352 mph.
Time of Race: 1 Hrs, 47 Mins, 5 Secs. Margin of Victory: 0.215 Seconds.
Caution Flags: 6 for 28 laps.
Lead Changes: 14 among 7 drivers.
Lap Leaders: C. Eckes # 1-11;K. Busch(i) 12-15;C. Eckes # 16-22;K. Busch(i) 23-32;Z. Smith # 33-37;C. Elliott(i) 38-49;K. Busch(i) 50;C. Elliott(i) 51-52;K. Busch(i) 53-62;G. Enfinger 63-67;R. Chastain(i) 68-84;K. Busch(i) 85-96;C. Elliott(i) 97-98;A. Hill 99-134;G. Enfinger 135-136.
Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): Kyle Busch(i) 5 times for 37 laps; Austin Hill 1 time for 36 laps; Christian Eckes # 2 times for 18 laps; Ross Chastain(i) 1 time for 17 laps; Chase Elliott(i) 3 times for 16 laps; Grant Enfinger 2 times for 7 laps; Zane Smith # 1 time for 5 laps.

Stage #1 Top Ten: 51,24,18,21,16,23,2,42,98,38
Stage #2 Top Ten: 51,98,19,42,38,18,4,88,16,99

STATESVILLE, N.C. (May 12, 2020) – In what for many feels like a season opener all over again, excitement builds for the return of NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series racing on May 26 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

While the race will be run without fans in attendance, NASCAR, teams, and drivers respect and understand the responsibility to ensure safety as they segue back to the return to racing.

“I am so ready to be back racing again, it feels like it’s been forever,” said Decker. “I hope that everyone is staying healthy and safe!”

The fan-favorite driver returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway in the N29 Capital Partners Silverado with additional partners Remarkable Pillow and Zymox on board.

“I am so grateful for the ongoing support of these amazing companies and I’m pumped to get their names out in front of the fans again,” said Decker.

Passionate fans across Natalie Nation will be tuning in to FoxSports1 for the highly anticipated return to on-track green-flag racing.

“I truly have the best fans in the world and it makes me so very happy I got to add Charlotte to my schedule, especially because it’s going to be the first truck race back,” said Decker.

Check the following Social Media outlets for Daily posts and updates:

Facebook: @NatalieDecker4

Instagram: @NatalieDecker

Twitter: @NatalieRacing

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Website: www.nataliedeckerinc.com 

About Niece Motorsports: 

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece.  In 2020, Niece Motorsports enters its fifth season in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series.  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.

Among the crazy news and announcements during the last few days due to coronavirus, this one is unrelated to virus going around right now. Announced today by GMS Racing, 2018 Truck Series Champion, Brett Moffitt was injured in a motocross accident this past Saturday.

“GMS Racing No. 23 driver Brett Moffitt is recovering from surgery following an accident Saturday on a motocross bike in which he suffered a fracture in both of his legs. Moffitt is in very good spirits and his doctors expect a full recovery. Rehabilitation is estimate to take up to six to eight weeks. GMS Racing wishes Moffitt a full and speedy recovery and looks forward to his return.”

Currently in 2020, Moffitt has a best finish of 13th which occurred at Daytona in the season opener. As for his career with GMS Racing including 2019, he has four wins, 13 top fives and 17 top-10 finishes along with three poles and 452 laps led. Moffitt finished third in the final points standings and had an average finish of 8.8.