Race Recap | Dead On Tools 200 | Darlington Raceway
Team: No. 44 VFW Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Kris Wright
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @KrisOnNASCAR

Start: 21st
Finish: 32nd
Driver Point Standings: 24th
Owner Point Standings: 29th

Race Rundown – No. 44 VFW Chevrolet Silverado

Wright and the No. 44 team made up critical track position at the halfway point of Stage One when the team elected not to pit under caution on lap 22, positioning them in sixth-place on the restart. Wright battled to hold track position the rest of the way in the stage on old tires, resulting in a 26th-place finish.

After running to a 25th-place finish in Stage Two, Wright restarted 21st for the final stage and was narrowly collected in a multi-truck incident in turn four on lap 98, causing right side damage. The No. 44 team worked to make repairs but was forced to take its Chevrolet Silverado behind the wall under NASCAR’s damaged vehicle policy, resulting in a 32nd-place finish.

About Niece Motorsports

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World 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.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com www.niecemotorsports.com

About VFW

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is the nation’s largest and oldest major war veterans organization. Founded in 1899, the congressionally chartered VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces. With more than 1.5 million VFW and Auxiliary members located in nearly 6,000 Posts worldwide, the nonprofit veterans service organization is proud to proclaim “NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS” than the VFW, which is dedicated to veterans’ service, legislative advocacy, and military and community service programs. For more information, or to join, visit our website at vfw.org.

Follow Kris Wright on Instagram and on the web: @KrisOnNASCAR / KrisWrightMotorsports.com

Race Recap | Dead On Tools 200 | Darlington Raceway
Team: No. 45 AUTOParkit Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Lawless Alan
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @lawlessalan25

Start: 19th
Finish: 26th
Driver Point Standings: 20th
Owner Point Standings: 25th

Race Rundown – No. 45 AUTOParkit Chevrolet Silverado

Alan and the No. 45 team faced early adversity Friday night when he was sent for a spin in turn three on lap 20 to bring out the caution. Alan rebounded to secure a 24th-place finish in Stage One.

On lap 72 with the end of Stage Two looming, Alan had a right front tire go down and was forced to put under green for four tires. Fortunately, the caution flag waved two laps later and Alan was awarded the free pass to get back on the lead lap before crossing the line 23rd in Stage Two. Alan continued to battle his way through traffic in the final stage of the night, resulting in a 19th-place finish.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World 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.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com www.niecemotorsports.com

About AUTOParkit:

AUTOParkit™ designs, manufactures, and constructs fully automated parking systems for new and existing buildings. AUTOParkit system structural steel and modular design can provide double the capacity of a traditional parking garage, providing up to 17 LEED points and drastically reducing construction time. AUTOParkit automated systems are 40 percent less expensive to operate, safer for the user and reduces carbon emissions associated with parking by more than 80 percent. AUTOParkit’s charging pallets provided by AUTOChargit, are a fast and convenient way of charging EVs and Hybrids. AUTOChargit’s patented technology allows for shuffling charged vehicles cutting infrastructure costs by up to 80 percent.

For more information on AUTOParkit, visit www.autoparkit.com

Follow Lawless Alan on Instagram and on the web: @lawless_alan / www.lawlessalanracing.com

Race Recap | Dead On Tools 200 | Darlington Raceway
Team: No. 40 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Dean Thompson
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @deanthompsonr

Start: 33rd
Finish: 14th
Driver Point Standings: 26th
Owner Point Standings: 30th

Race Rundown – No. 40 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado

Thompson and the No. 40 team’s strategy of staying out while the leaders pitted during the second caution of the night positioned them in ninth-place at the halfway point in Stage One before holding on for a 21st-place finish in the stage on old tires. Thompson continued to battle in the middle of the field in the second stage, crossing the line 26th.

The No. 40 team continued to make adjustments throughout the night and steadily made its way up the leaderboard over the course of several restarts, culminating in a 14th-place finish and his third Sunoco Rookie of the Race honor this season.

Thompson on his top-15 effort at Darlington: “Our No. 40 Worldwide Express Chevrolet team put together a strong run to finish 15th and earn another Sunoco Rookie of the Race honor. We brought a solid Chevrolet Silverado to the track today and it showed – our strategy paid off and we’re pointed in the right direction.”

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About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World 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.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com www.niecemotorsports.com

About Worldwide Express

Worldwide Express, LLC, is a full-service, non-asset-based logistics provider offering access to industry-leading small package, truckload and less-than-truckload shipping solutions and managed transportation services. The family of brands, comprised of Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers, serve more than 120,000 customers spanning from small and mid-size businesses to larger enterprises, with unmatched carrier options and strategic guidance for their supply chains. With an annual systemwide revenue approaching $4 billion, the company is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage and largest non-retail UPS® Authorized Reseller in the country. Through a selective portfolio of 65+ LTL and tens of thousands of truckload carriers, and powered by proprietary technology, clients benefit from an award-winning, relationship-backed approach to solving their shipping needs. To learn more about the brands, please visit www.wwex.com, www.globaltranz.com and www.unishippers.com.

Follow Dean Thompson on Instagram and on the web: @deankthompson / deanthompsonr.com

Race Recap | Dead On Tools 200 | Darlington Raceway
Team: No. 41 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Ross Chastain
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @RossChastain

Start: 10th
Finish: 25th
Driver Point Standings: —
Owner Point Standings: 35th

Race Rundown – No. 41 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado

Chastain and the No. 41 Worldwide Express Chevrolet came to life following the team’s first pit stop of the night on lap 20, driving up through the field in the final laps of Stage One to cross the line second. After winning the race off pit road during the stage break, Chastain took control of the race and was out front for a majority of Stage Two before giving way to teammate Carson Hocevar and settling for another second-place showing in the stage.

The No. 41 team won the race off pit road yet again before the start of the final stage before Chastain and John Hunter Nemechek began to battle for the lead following the ensuing restart. After surrendering the lead, Chastain was shuffled back to fifth when two trucks got together and forced the two-time Cup Series winner to check up and lose ground on the leaders. On the final restart – starting in third – Chastain suffered from a transmission failure heading into turn one, ultimately ending his night and resulting in a 25th-place finish.

Chastain led four times for 46 laps on the night – second to race winner Nemechek’s total of 69.

Chastain on his strong run at Darlington: “We had a fast Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado tonight. We led laps and were in position to race for a win but, unfortunately, the transmission got stuck in second gear on the final restart. We’re bummed with the end result, but I’m proud of the effort from Niece Motorsports and happy for Carson Hocevar and the No. 42 team. Their day is coming.”

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World 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.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com www.niecemotorsports.com

About Worldwide Express

Worldwide Express, LLC, is a full-service, non-asset-based logistics provider offering access to industry-leading small package, truckload and less-than-truckload shipping solutions and managed transportation services. The family of brands, comprised of Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers, serve more than 120,000 customers spanning from small and mid-size businesses to larger enterprises, with unmatched carrier options and strategic guidance for their supply chains.

With an annual systemwide revenue approaching $4 billion, the company is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage and largest non-retail UPS® Authorized Reseller in the country. Through a selective portfolio of 65+ LTL and tens of thousands of truckload carriers, and powered by proprietary technology, clients benefit from an award-winning, relationship-backed approach to solving their shipping needs. To learn more about the brands, visit wwexracing.com.

Follow Ross Chastain on Instagram and on the web: @rosschastain / rosschastain.com

Race Recap | Dead On Tools 200 | Darlington Raceway
Team: No. 42 Premier Security Solutions Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Carson Hocevar
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @CarsonHocevar

Start: 6th
Finish: 2nd
Driver Point Standings: 6th
Owner Point Standings: 6th

Race Rundown – No. 42 Premier Security Solutions Chevrolet Silverado

Hocevar quickly made his way into the top-five Friday night and was a mainstay at the front of the field. Following a four tire stop under caution on lap 20, he made his way back into the top-10 and ultimately crossed the line third at the end of Stage One. The No. 42 team put together one of its best stops of the night during the stage break to position Hocevar on the front row to begin Stage Two and ran behind race leader Ross Chastain for much of the stage. After another four tire stop under caution on lap 76, Hocevar made the pass on Chastain with three to go in Stage Two and went on to claim his first career stage win.

After making adjustments to remedy a loose handling condition under caution on lap 116, Hocevar made his way back up to second-place in the final laps of the race but was unable to chase down race winner John Hunter Nemechek as an electrical issue plagued the No. 42 on the final lap.

Hocevar led twice for nine laps en route to his second-consecutive runner-up finish this season.

Hocevar on turning in another second-place finish: “There’s no question these Niece Motorsports Chevrolet Silverados are really good. [Crew chief] Phil Gould’s hard work week-in and week-out – along with all of the support from [general manager] Cody Efaw and [team owner] Al Niece – is making this organization the best its ever been. To have a truck running up front that’s not [driven by] Ross Chastain and winning stages is really good. We just needed a little bit more. The No. 4 truck was really good. I was hoping I could have gotten to [John Hunter Nemechek] – I would’ve done a lot – because I was better than [Nemechek] in turns one and two but he was better than me in three and four. We were close again, but hopefully we’re one spot better next week.”

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World 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.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com www.niecemotorsports.com

About Premier Security Solutions:

Founded in 2013 by a retired Flint Michigan Police Officer, Premier Security Solutions is committed to deflect and deter unlawful activity for their clients, create a safe campus, and provide a secure environment. A company fully committed to community involvement and protection. Premier partners with many community organizations like Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson and his G.H.O.S.T. team combatting human trafficking. Premier provides an array of security services, including K-12 school campus, industrial logistics, corporate and event security in addition to a state-of-the-art monitoring center and all types of security training for both law enforcement and civilian trainees. For more information, please visit www.premiersecurity.solutions/

Grant Enfinger, No. 23 Champion Power Equipment Chevrolet Silverado RST

START: 3RD
FINISH: 3RD
POINTS: 9TH

Quote: “Great job by everybody on my Champion Power Equipment team tonight. This race was by far our best one that we’ve had as a group, and we have made some really solid gains. I feel that more importantly, we have a solid direction to head moving forward. Nights like these make me feel really good about the work that we all have been putting in, and I’m really looking forward to getting to a more traditional intermediate track like Kansas next week to see how our package continues to perform.”

Jack Wood, No. 24 North Industrial Machine / Auto Parts 4Less Chevrolet Silverado RST

START: 20TH
FINISH: 17TH
POINTS: 27TH

Quote: “Man, what a hard-fought race tonight at Darlington. Our No. 24 Chevy had some speed in it, but unfortunately we had to overcome some major front end damage early on. Darlington is such a tough track, and losing that downforce really hurt our chances at having a better night. Thankfully, we were able to fight through the field and avoid most of the carnage to salvage a decent finish. I’m proud of my team for working as hard as they did to repair our truck and look forward to some of these upcoming tracks.”

ABOUT GMS RACING:

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series operating the No. 23 and the No. 24 Chevrolet Silverado RSTs, as well as the ARCA Menards Series with the No. 43 Chevrolet SS. Since the team was formed in 2012, GMS Racing has won five titles across multiple series, including the 2016 and 2020 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship, the 2015 ARCA Menards Series championship, as well as the 2019 & 2020 ARCA Menards Series East championships. GMS has grown to occupy several buildings located in Statesville, N.C. including operations for GMS Fabrication. The GMS Racing campus also houses operations for Petty GMS, a two car full-time NASCAR Cup Series team formed in 2021.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

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Friday, May 6
Track: Darlington Raceway, 1.36-mile oval
Race: 7 of 23
Event: Dead On Tools 200 (147 laps, 200 miles)

Hailie Deegan, No. 1 Wastequip Ford F-150

Start: 26th
Finish: 29th

• Hailie Deegan took the green flag for the Dead On Tools 200 after qualifying 26th at the infamous Lady in Black. Despite being loose early in the run, she netted six additional places, crossing the line at the end of Stage 1 in 20th position.
• Deegan noted on the radio that she fought the rear end coming around throughout the run, finding it especially difficult to get the nose turned in the bottom lane. Despite these issues, the Temecula, CA native found speed running the top, reaching as high as 16th in Stage 2.
• The 20-year-old’s momentum was ultimately halted after becoming trapped behind a wounded truck, limping its way onto pit road following a blown tire. Deegan would fall to the 25th position, losing valuable track position despite a strong Ford F-150.
• Before the ensuing restart, the No.1 crew made a slight left rear adjustment, climbing back into 20th as the race would enter its final 57 laps. The following restart proved to be disastrous as Deegan was collected in a wreck that critically damaged her left front fender. She rejoined the field for 30 more laps before being forced to retire early with recurring tire failures generated by the damage sustained in the incident.
• When the checkered flag fell on the Dead On Tools 200, Deegan was scored in the 29th position.

Tanner Gray, No. 15 Dead On Tools Ford F-150

Start: 17th
Finish: 34th

• Tanner Gray qualified 17th for the Dead On Tools 200. Struggling with a loose handling truck, Gray was running 14th after the opening 20 laps.
• The caution on lap 21 allowed the team to pit for fresh tires and trackbar adjustments. The No. 15 F-150 restarted 19th and cracked into the top-10 on lap 30. Gray ultimately finished seventh in Stage 1 to earn four stage points.
• Still struggling with a loose truck, Jerry Baxter made the call for fresh tires and the addition of a spring rubber to the left rear during the stage break.
• Gray restarted 11th and sustained fender damage in the opening few laps that forced the team to fix it under the lap 59 caution. The Ford driver would go on to finish 15th in Stage 2.
• The Dead On Tools truck fired off 16th for the final stage and was working its way forward when disaster struck on lap 99 and Gray was involved in a multi-truck incident in turn 3 effectively ending his night early. He was credited with 34th position.

Ryan Preece, No. 17 United Rentals Ford F-150

Start: 13th
Finish: 7th

• Ryan Preece rolled off 13th for the 200-mile event. At the drop of the green flag, he quickly moved up to eighth.
• The veteran driver pitted at the lap 20 caution and restarted 17th. He advanced back up to ninth with 17 laps to go in the stage, but as the truck began to build loose he faded back to 17th at the end of Stage 1.
• Preece started Stage 2 from 15th and was running 12th when caution flag waved on lap 59. On the restart, he advanced up to seventh and maintained inside the top-10 as he held on for eighth-place at the end of Stage 2.
• The Connecticut native occupied the eighth position for much of the final stage. When the final caution flag of the race waved with four laps remaining, he was in ninth. He gained two positions in the closing laps and secured his fifth career top-10 in five career NCWTS starts with a seventh-place finish.

Next event: Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas on May 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET.

NEMECHEK CLAIMS FIRST WIN OF 2022 AT DARLINGTON
Three Tundra TRD PROs Tally Top-Fives at ‘Lady in Black’

DARLINGTON, S.C. (May 6, 2022) – John Hunter Nemechek drove his Mobil 1 Tundra TRD PRO to his first win of the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) season in Friday night’s race at South Carolina’s Darlington Raceway. Nemechek was followed to the checkered flag by fellow Tundra drivers Ty Majeski (fourth) and Matt Crafton (fifth).

Toyota Racing Post-Race Recap
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Darlington Raceway
Race 7 of 23 – 147 Laps, 201 Miles

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS
1st, JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK
2nd, Carson Hocevar*
3rd, Grant Enfinger*
4th, TY MAJESKI
5th, MATT CRAFTON
6th, PARKER KLIGERMAN
9th, TYLER ANKRUM
10th, TODD BODINE
12th, STEWART FRIESEN
16th, TIMMY HILL
17th, CHRISTIAN ECKES
21st, CHANDLER SMITH
23rd, COREY HEIM
25th, BEN RHODES
28th, JOSH REAUME
30th, BRENNAN POOLE
32nd, TATE FOGLEMAN
35th, CHASE PURDY
36th, AKINORI OGATA
*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK, No. 4 Mobil 1 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, Kyle Busch Motorsports

Finishing Position: 1st

How does it feel to get your first win of the season and first at Darlington Raceway?

“Huge shout out to all the guys that work on this No. 4 KBM (Kyle Busch Motorsports) Mobil 1 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO, just Mobil 1 and everyone that puts their heart and soul into what’s going on — this is huge. Just thank you to everyone. Thank you to the fans. This place is packed. Awesome crowd. I thought we gave it away early honestly and we’re able to rebound and battle back so it’s cool. Aspen (daughter) I think is sleeping so hopefully Taylor (wife) gets her up and brings her to victory lane so we can celebrate. Learned a lot tonight and was finally able to bring home the first one of the year. I’m just thankful for the opportunity I have from Kyle (Busch, team owner), Toyota and TRD (Toyota Racing Development) for putting me in this truck. Let’s go celebrate.”

TY MAJESKI, No. 66 FarmPaint Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, ThorSport Racing

Finishing Position: 4th

How was your race overall and bringing home a top-five finish?

“It was an up and down day for sure, but had really good speed in practice and qualifying. We split that first stage, lost some track position and made some big adjustments to hopefully have paid dividends at the end. Then we got a flat tire right before the end of the second stage. That last stage, I kept getting caught a lap down and couldn’t get it back. Finally, the first caution in the final stage, got back on the lead lap and made our way back up through the field. Had a really good truck, but didn’t run up front because of those circumstances, but really had really fast FarmPaint Toyota Tundra TRD PRO. Love doing this with the ThorSport guys and getting them a good finish.”

MATT CRAFTON, No. 88 Jack Links/Menards Tundra TRD Pro, ThorSport Racing

Finishing Position: 5th

How was your race tonight?

“Good run for all of us. We needed that momentum heading into this stretch of races to build the confidence for Jeff (Hensley, crew chief) and every one of these guys. Jeff’s new to the whole 88 group. We needed this. We had great, great long run speed, short run speed was just a little bit off, but I know where we were and why we were off a little bit there. I was hoping for some long runs right there at the end, and I don’t know if we could outrun the 4 (John Hunter Nemechek) because he was really, really good, but I thought we had a second-place truck if we could have had that long run because it was so good. Our Menards Tundra was good and we’ll just keep working from here.”

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About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 48,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 43 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With the more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, more than a quarter of the company’s 2021 North American sales were electrified.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

Grant Enfinger, No. 23 Champion Power Equipment Chevrolet Silverado RST

Darlington Raceway Career Stats

• NCWTS Starts: 3, Best start: 7th, Best finish: 4th (2020), Top 5s: 2, Top 10s: 3

2022 NCWTS Season Stats

• Starts: 6, Best start: 7th, Best finish: 8th (twice), Top 10s: 3, Laps led: 14, Current points position: 11th
• About Champion Power Equipment: Since 2003 Champion Power Equipment has earned a reputation for designing and producing the market’s finest power equipment. From our original headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, California, Champion has expanded its North American footprint to include facilities in Jackson, Tennessee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Toronto Canada. Today, Champion’s product line has expanded to include portable generators, home standby generators, inverter generators, engines, winches and log splitters. With over 2.5 million generators sold in North America, Champion is a market leader in the power equipment field. Visit ChampionPowerEquipment.com for more information.
• Chassis History/Info: Grant Enfinger will race with GMS Racing chassis no. 331 at the track dubbed “Too Tough To Tame”. This chassis debuted in 2020, and was driven to victory lane at Michigan International Speedway by Zane Smith in the same year. Last season, it competed twice at Darlington with Smith, highlighted by a ninth place finish in September. Enfinger has raced this truck once before at Atlanta Motor Speedway earlier this year, where he led fourteen laps en route to a 12th place finish. – On The Right Track: After experiencing a tumultuous start to the 2022 racing campaign, Grant Enfinger, Charles Denike, and the No. 23 GMS Racing team have began to hit on some solid consistency! Over the course of the past three races, they have earned three top-10 finishes in a row, including a high of two eighth place finishes. As a result, Enfinger has moved up to 11th in the drivers’ points standings, gaining a whopping fourteen spots since the season opener in Daytona.
• Darlington Contender: Since the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series made its return to Darlington Raceway in 2020, Grant Enfinger has been a constant threat to win. Fun fact, Grant is the only driver to have finished inside the top-10 in all three races since the return. With finishes of fourth, fifth, and sixth, Enfinger is also tied for having the best average finish among all active drivers at the historic venue. – GE Quote: “I’m excited to get going on Friday night. Not only is Darlington one of the best tracks that we go to, but it also starts the beginning of an eight race stretch. We feel like we’ve learned a good bit during the earlier part of the season, and now we have the opportunity to implement some improvements. I know Charles and our GMS Racing team will have us a Champion Power Equipment Chevy that can contend.”

Jack Wood, No. 24 North Industrial Machine / Auto Parts 4Less Chevrolet Silverado RST

Darlington Raceway Career Stats

• NCWTS Starts: 1, Best start: 15th, Best finish: 30th (2021)

2022 NCWTS Season Stats

• Starts: 6, Best start: 11th, Best finish: 13th (Atlanta), Current points position: 28th
• About North Industrial Machine: Founded in 1995, North Industrial Machine has grown its operations to serve the steel, paper, aerospace, textile, automotive, and medical industries. The family-owned construction company is headquartered in nearby Hartsville, South Carolina, and serves much of the area surrounding Darlington Raceway. Notably, this weekend marks the company’s first partnership endeavor in the NASCAR industry.
• About Auto Parts 4Less: The Auto Parts 4Less Group is the world’s first dedicated marketplace for automotive parts only, finally an easy to use website for only automotive parts! All automotive parts needs – car, truck, boat, RV, power sports, motorcycle, etc. Visit AutoParts4Less.com to view their full selection of parts for every type of vehicle.
• Chassis History/Info: Jack Wood will take GMS Racing chassis no. 330 to the dance with “The Lady In Black”. This Silverado RST became a part of the team’s fleet in 2020, winning at Dover Motor Speedway with Zane Smith in its first year of competition. Wood earned his best finish of the season at Atlanta Motor Speedway driving this chassis back in March, finishing in 13th position.
• Sunoco ROTY Update: Coming off a 22nd place finish in the most recent race at Bristol Dirt, Jack Wood has climbed up to third in the Sunoco Rookie Of The Year standings. Entering Darlington, Wood finds himself only two points out of second place and twenty-two markers back from point leader Lawless Alan.
• Driver Appearances: Fans will have the opportunity to meet Jack Wood at the eNASCAR Arcade in the Darlington Raceway fan zone on Friday from 5:00 to 5:30 PM. Jack will be partaking in a Q&A, followed up by an opportunity to race against him on iRacing simulators and timeless classics such as Daytona USA.
• JW Quote: “I’m looking forward to racing again at Darlington this weekend. It’s been a great track for GMS Racing as they swept the races there last year, so I think we have a great opportunity to have a solid run. I believe that we have a good idea of where we need to be for our baseline setup, and as we begin the summer stretch, this is going to be a crucial race to start off on the right foot. We have a bunch of races lined up ahead of us, so a good finish here will help build our momentum going forward.”

ABOUT GMS RACING:

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series operating the No. 23 and the No. 24 Chevrolet Silverado RSTs, as well as the ARCA Menards Series with the No. 43 Chevrolet SS. Since the team was formed in 2012, GMS Racing has won five titles across multiple series, including the 2016 and 2020 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship, the 2015 ARCA Menards Series championship, as well as the 2019 & 2020 ARCA Menards Series East championships. GMS has grown to occupy several buildings located in Statesville, N.C. including operations for GMS Fabrication. The GMS Racing campus also houses operations for Petty GMS, a two car full-time NASCAR Cup Series team formed in 2021.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

To keep up-to-date with the latest news, information and exclusive content, follow GMS Racing on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Race Advance – Dead On Tools 200 (147 Laps/200.8 Miles) | Darlington Raceway

Friday, May 6 | Darlington, S.C. | 7:30 p.m. ET

TV: FS1 | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN), Sirius XM Ch. 90

Team: No. 45 AUTOParkit™ Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Lawless Alan (Los Angeles, Calif.) | Crew Chief: Darren Fraley

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @lawlessalan25

Alan on making his second-career start at Darlington: “I’m excited to be going back to Darlington this week to kick off NASCAR’s Throwback Weekend. After making my debut with Niece Motorsports at Darlington last season, it will be good to return to a track with the same team for a change. I cannot wait for our No. 45 AUTOParkit Chevrolet Silverado to hit the track with our throwback paint scheme honoring Jeff Gordon’s iconic flames look. It would not be possible without all of the continued support from AUTOParkit and allowing us to take part in throwback weekend.”

Alan at Darlington Raceway: Alan makes his second-career start at Darlington Raceway Friday night. He was running strong in the top-15 last September before being inadvertently wrecked by the 19 truck.

Alan’s Throwback Truck for Darlington: Alan’s No. 45 AUTOParkit™ Chevrolet Silverado mirrors Jeff Gordon’s 2007 Department of Defense paint scheme featuring Gordon’s iconic flames design.

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Last Time Out (Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt – Start: 31st / Finish: 30th): In his first career dirt race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Alan started in the back half of the field but held his own, crossing the line 31st in Stage One despite falling a lap down. Alan continued to battle in and out of traffic in the second stage to bring the No. 45 AUTOParkit Chevrolet to a 32nd-place finish in Stage Two.

Alan and the No. 45 took advantage of a few late-race cautions to make adjustments to their Silverado in the closing laps to ultimately come away with a 30th-place result.

Alan remains the Sunoco Rookie of the Year points leader heading into Friday night’s race at Darlington.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World 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.

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About AUTOParkit:

AUTOParkit™ designs, manufactures, and constructs fully automated parking systems for new and existing buildings. AUTOParkit system structural steel and modular design can provide double the capacity of a traditional parking garage, providing up to 17 LEED points and drastically reducing construction time. AUTOParkit automated systems are 40 percent less expensive to operate, safer for the user and reduces carbon emissions associated with parking by more than 80 percent. AUTOParkit’s charging pallets provided by AUTOChargit, are a fast and convenient way of charging EVs and Hybrids. AUTOChargit’s patented technology allows for shuffling charged vehicles cutting infrastructure costs by up to 80 percent.

For more information on AUTOParkit, visit www.autoparkit.com