Category: Truck Series PR

John Hunter Nemechek: Driver, No. 4 Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Toyota

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Overview:
Event: NextEra Energy 250, Race 1 of 23, 100 Laps – 20/20/60; 250 Miles
Location: Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway (2.5-mile tri-oval)
Date/Broadcast: Feb. 18, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR 90

Nemechek #Back4More in 2022
John Hunter Nemechek begins his second full-time season with Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) when the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series opens the 2022 season Friday night at Daytona International Speedway. Nemechek came to the most successful team in Truck Series history last season with one goal in mind, winning, and that’s exactly what he did. Nemechek led the Truck Series in race wins (five), stage wins (11), and brought home the regular season championship. In addition to leading the series in wins, he topped all drivers in driver rating (112.4), fastest laps run (299), and top-five finishes (16). The second-generation driver made the Truck Series Championship 4 for the first time in his career, but after an early incident at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway put him in a hole, he rallied back late in the race to finish seventh but ended up third in the final championship standings.

The 24-year-old driver has made four starts in Camping World Truck Series action at Daytona, with a best result of fourth coming in the 2017 event. In his first career start for KBM, he led 14 laps and finished seventh despite being involved in a late-race accident. In 2020, he finished 11th in his first career Daytona 500 and equaled that finish in the August Cup Series event at the 2.5-mile tri-oval. Nemechek also has two NASCAR XFINITY Series starts at the World Center of Racing, with an eighth-place finish in the 2019 season-opening event being his best result.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, an industry leader in commercial fire protection since 1946, will adorn the hood of Nemechek’s for five races in 2022 beginning with Friday night’s season-opening event. Pye-Barker, who acquired Nemechek’s long-time partner Fire Alarm Services in 2021, will also serve as the primary sponsor of the No. 4 Tundra TRD Pro at Atlanta Motor Speedway (2/19), Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway (5/27), Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway (9/15) and the season finale at Phoenix Raceway (11/4). Mobil 1 returns as Nemechek’s primary sponsor in 2022 and will adorn his No. 4 Toyota for 10 races beginning at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway (3/4).

Nemechek is an 11-time winner in Camping World Truck Series action, winning at least one race each season from 2015 to 2018 for his family-owned team, NEMCO Motorsports, and returning to victory lane in 2021 with KBM. Across 124 career starts in NASCAR’s third division, he has compiled two poles, 1,181 laps led, 40 top-five and 66 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 12.6

In addition to getting back to victory lane in the Truck Series last season, Nemechek was able to secure the second victory of his career in the NASCAR Xfinity Series when he led a race-high 92 laps in the fall event at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. He earned his first career NASCAR Xfinity Series victory at Kansas Speedway in October of 2018. In addition to a full-time Truck Series schedule, Nemechek will run select races in the Xfinity Series.

Eric Phillips returns to lead the No. 4 team in 2022. His 41 career Truck Series victories make him the winningest crew chief in Truck Series history, with 32 of those coming while at KBM including five last year. Phillips led the No. 18 team at KBM in its debut season in 2010 and helped build the organization into one of the premier teams in all of NASCAR before departing at the end of the 2014 season. Under his guidance, the No. 18 team won eight races in its inaugural campaign and became the first team in Truck Series history to capture an owner’s championship in its first season of competition. In 2014, the Illinois native led the No. 51 team to an owner’s championship and his team’s 10 wins spearheaded KBM to a single-season Truck Series record of 14 wins. Across 11 starts at Daytona, Phillip’s drivers have one win, three top-five and five top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 14.5. Owner-driver Kyle Busch collected his organization’s lone Truck Series victory at Daytona with Phillips atop the pit box in 2014.

John Hunter Nemechek, Driver Q&A:

How important is it to get the 2022 started off strong?
“Super excited to get back to Daytona, starting off the season on the right foot is super important. We were able to have a great run last year. I feel like I’ve really enjoyed speedway racing. I feel like we’ve gotten our trucks better at superspeedway racing as of recent, had a shot to win Talladega and we’re taking that same truck to Daytona, so hopefully it has some speed. The new Tundra TRD Pro bodies are looking sharp for 2022 and hopefully they fly on the race track as well. Practice, qualifying and then race, it’s back to a normal schedule for Daytona. There are going to be a lot of things that are in effect going down there, but hopefully we can get the season kicked off on the right foot and start of the year with some good stage points and a really good finish. Just have to keep our nose clean, stay out of the big one — that’s really all it takes.”

After having a really good season last year do you feel pressure to have an even better one this year?
“I think that there is always pressure. You want to continue to better yourself not just on the race track, but in everyday life as well. When you come into a new season, you want to go and achieve the goals that you may not have the year prior even though it was a really good year. We learned a lot last year and we built a notebook. There are mistakes that we made, but it’s all in the process of learning and building that notebook so that you don’t make the same mistake twice. So that you can continue to grow and learn from it and have an even better season and that’s what we are here to do. We have the same group around me, Eric Phillips (crew chief), Adam (Ebel) our engineer, and Jimmy (Villeneuve) our car chief with a few mechanic changes on our team, but it seems like everything is continuing to go in the right direction and I feel comfortable with where I am at. TRD and Toyota do a lot for us, and I feel like we are able to utilize the resources that they give us to go and succeed on the race track.”

What does it take to be a good superspeedway racer in the Truck Series?
“To be a good superspeedway racer in the Truck Series, I think it takes a lot of patience — knowing who you are racing around, what experience levels they have and kind of knowing where the wreck is going to start. Obviously, that is kind of hard to predict, but as the race goes on you can kind of feel the energy and see what moves guys are making, seeing where it is kind of getting hectic, or in the bee’s nest as we call it. So, hopefully you can stay out of all the trouble and be there at the end. It really comes down to being able to be pushed, being able to push and being a good pusher for your teammates or whoever is around you and positioning yourself to be in a really good spot that you fell is comfortable. Being up front towards the end is huge. Normally, they come down to a short amount of run. Normally there is a green-white-checkered or something to finish it off. That’s a huge key of just positioning yourself in the right place.”

• John Hunter Nemechek Career Highlights:
• Eleven-time winner in Camping World Truck Series action, winning at least one race each season from 2015 to 2018 for his family-owned team, NEMCO Motorsports. Across 124 career starts in NASCAR’s third division, has compiled two poles, 1,181 laps led, 40 top-five and 66 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 12.6. Registered a career-high and series-leading five victories in 2021 and earned the NCWTS Regular Season championship and third in the final standings after qualifying for the Championship Four for the first time in his career.
• Produced three top-10 finishes and an average result of 22.4 while competing for rookie of the year honors in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2020. He recorded a career-best eighth-place finish twice, both coming at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway
• Across 56 career XFINITY Series starts, has totaled two wins, one pole, 364 laps led, 14 top-five and 33 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 11.7.

John Hunter Nemechek’s No. 4 Pye-Barker Tundra TRD Pro:
KBM-13: The No. 4 Pye-Barker Fire & Safety team will unload KBM-13 for Friday night’s race at Daytona. This is the same Toyota that Nemechek nearly won with at Talladega last October. He was leading on the final lap when he got spun by the second-place driver coming to the checkered flag and had to settle for a fourth-place finish. KBM owner-driver Kyle Busch captured his organization’s only victory at Daytona with this chassis in the 2014 event.

KBM Notes of Interest:
KBM drivers have collected one win, three poles, 102 laps led, four top-five and 11 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 16.3 across 31 starts at Daytona. Owner-driver Kyle Busch picked up the team’s lone victory at the 2.5-mile tri-oval in dramatic fashion in the 2014 season opener, finishing .016 seconds ahead of fellow Toyota competitor Timothy Peters.
KBM holds the Camping World Truck Series records for most career wins (90) and most wins in a single season (14 in 2014). With his victory at Bristol Motor Speedway last September, Chandler Smith became the 17th different driver to win a Truck Series event for KBM. In addition to collecting a series-record seven Owner’s Championships, the organization has produced two championship-winning drivers: Erik Jones (2015) and Christopher Bell (2017).
The No. 4 has 16 career victories at KBM and was the number for both of the organization’s driver championships.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 15, 2022) – Premier Security Solutions returns as a primary partner of the No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado and driver Carson Hocevar for the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) season, announced Tuesday afternoon.

Premier Security Solutions will serve as the primary partner of Hocevar’s No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado for multiple races in the Portage, Mich. native’s second full-time season in the NCWTS. Premier Security Solutions will be aboard Hocevar’s No. 42 Chevrolet for the first three races of the 2022 campaign, including the season-opening NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 18.

“I really appreciate the support from everyone at Premier Security Solutions for stepping up and making sure we had the funding for our second full-time season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series,” Hocevar remarked. “I am very thankful for the growth in support from one primary sponsorship last season to several races this year. I can’t wait to debut our 2022 Premier paint scheme at such an iconic venue as Daytona International Speedway to open the season.”

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.

“Premier Security Solutions is beyond excited to be the primary sponsor for Carson Hocevar and the No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado,” President of Premier Security Solutions, Dave Forystek, said. “Carson exemplifies the same dedication, goals, and values in racing that Premier has used to grow and expand in the security industry. We’re hopeful to be the push Carson and Niece Motorsports needs to get the No. 42 into the victory lane in 2022.”

“We’re thrilled to have Premier Security return this year and even expand their involvement with Carson and the team,” said Niece Motorsports Team Owner Al Niece. “Carson had such a great rookie season last year, I know that he’s excited to build on that and return to a lot of these tracks for a second or third time around. It means so much to have organizations buy in to our team and our goals. We have high expectations this season and are looking forward to performing well for Premier Security and all of our partners.”

Hocevar made the move to full-time Truck Series competition in 2021 at the age of 18, earning three top-five finishes and eight top-10 finishes while producing a 12.82 average finish in his rookie season. He notched a career-best second-place result at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the spring.

Additionally, Hocevar made the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series playoffs, advancing to the ‘Round of 8’ and narrowly missing a chance at the ‘Championship 4’.

Hocevar ran a partial schedule in the Truck Series in 2020, racing in seven events with a best finish of 12th coming at Dover International Speedway.

The NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway will be broadcast live on FS1, the Motor Racing Network (MRN), and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio on Friday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. (ET).

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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/

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.

Mooresville, N.C. (February 15, 2022) – In anticipation of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) NextEra Energy 250, Kris Wright, driver of the No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado for Niece Motorsports, and F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), one of the 50 largest bank holding companies in the United States, have announced a multi-race partnership for 2022.

FNB will be returning to NASCAR with Wright for its third consecutive season and will be partnering with Niece Motorsports for the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season.

“We do not take it lightly when companies invest in our program,” Al Niece, team owner of Niece Motorsports said. “We are really looking forward to getting the season started and having Kris join our team this year, as well as bringing F.N.B. Corporation into the fold. What started as a little team has really grown and the whole organization is excited for the year ahead. Every team member is working hard to bring fast Chevrolet Silverados to the track and make our partners proud.”

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., FNB will be the primary partner of the No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado piloted by Wright for Niece Motorsports at the Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Friday, February 18.

“It is awesome to have F.N.B. Corporation partner with us for the third year in a row, at one of the biggest events in motorsports, at Daytona,” Wright said. “I am really excited to start this season with a returning partner, a new team, and with new goals in mind.”

FNB first partnered with Wright in 2020 at the DAYTONA Road Course in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for his debut in NASCAR national series competition. In 2021, Wright competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) for seven road course events with F.N.B. Corporation, recording a career-best finish of 17th-place at the Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International.

FNB’s red and blue will adorn the No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado with a patriotic paint scheme. The colors represent trustworthiness and sophistication.

Through the partnership with Wright, a Wexford, Pa.,-native, FNB aims to expand its reach and connect fans with innovative products, services and financial education resources.

“We are proud to support Kris Wright. Our customers have been very excited to watch him perform over the last two years,” said Vincent J. Delie, Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of F.N.B. Corporation and First National Bank. “We are looking forward to promoting our brand and continuing to offer our products and services to NASCAR’s passionate fanbase.”

Wright has one start in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at the 2.5-mile tri-oval in Daytona Beach, Fla. He posted a 12th-place finish at the Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2021. The result produced a career-best finish in the series for Wright. In two combined NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts on restrictor plate tracks (Daytona International Speedway and the Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway), Wright has an average start of 21.5 and an average finish of 24.

“Daytona (International Speedway) is one of those events that can either start your season off on the right foot or put the team in a hole you have to dig yourself out of for the first few races due to attrition,” the 27-year-old said. “We are looking forward to getting after it and starting the season off right.”

The NextEra Energy 250 at the Daytona International Speedway will be broadcast live on FS1 on Friday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. (ET). It will also broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

For additional information, news and the latest updates, please visit KrisWrightMotorsports.com or connect with Kris Wright on Facebook (/KrisWrightRacing), Twitter (@KrisOnNASCAR) or Instagram (@krisonnascar).

About F.N.B. Corporation
F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a diversified financial services company operating in seven states and the District of Columbia. FNB’s market coverage spans several major metropolitan areas including: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; and Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina. The Company has total assets of approximately $42 billion and nearly 340 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.

FNB provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking and wealth management solutions through its subsidiary network which is led by its largest affiliate, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, founded in 1864. Commercial banking solutions include corporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, government banking, business credit, capital markets and lease financing. The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services. FNB’s wealth management services include asset management, private banking and insurance.

The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FNB” and is included in Standard & Poor’s MidCap 400 Index with the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) Regional Banks SubIndustry Index. Customers, shareholders and investors can learn more about this regional financial institution by visiting the F.N.B. Corporation website at www.fnbcorporation.com.

Friday, February 18
Track: Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, 2.5-mile superspeedway
Race: 1 of 23
Event: NextEra Energy 250 (100 laps, 250 miles)

Schedule

Thursday, February 17
Final Practice: 5:05 p.m. ET

Friday, February 18
Qualifying: 3:00 p.m. ET
Race: 7:30 p.m. ET (FOX Sports 1)

Hailie Deegan, No. 1 Monster Energy Ford F-150

• Hailie Deegan returns full-time to the No. 1 Ford F-150 for her sophomore season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with the support of Monster Energy and Wastequip.
• Crew chief Mike Hillman Jr. will once again lead the team from atop the pit box and TJ Majors will guide the 20-year-old driver on the radio.
• In her rookie campaign in 2021, Deegan earned her first career NCWTS top-10 at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in Madison, Illinois with a seventh-place run.
• In last year’s NextEra Energy 250, the Monster Energy driver had to settle for a 24th-place finish after contact with 19 laps remaining caused her to spin and make contact with the inside wall.
• Beyond the Truck Series, she has one other start at the 2.5-mile superspeedway. In 2020, she started seventh in the ARCA Menards Series and finished runner-up in the 80-lap event.

Tanner Gray, No. 15 Black’s Tire Ford F-150

• 2022 will be the third consecutive full-time season in the NCWTS for Tanner Gray.
• Veteran crew chief Jerry Baxter has joined the organization to lead the No. 15 team in 2022. Baxter most recently worked at Richard Petty Motorsports with Erik Jones in the NASCAR Cup Series. In addition, Kevin Hamlin returns as the spotter for this season.
• The 22-year-old driver is eager to return to Daytona after a mechanical failure during the pace laps of last year’s event kept him from completing a single green flag lap.
• Gray’s only previous Truck Series start at the 2.5-mile track in 2020 ended in a 23rd-place result due to an accident. He also has two ARCA Menards Series starts with a best of finish of seventh last February.
• Black’s Tire and David Gilliland Racing announced on February 7th that the premier distributor of tires, wheels, equipment and tire-related supplies will be partnering with Tanner Gray for four races in 2022 beginning at Daytona.

Riley Herbst, No. 17 Mechanix Wear Ford F-150

• Riley Herbst is back behind the wheel of the No. 17 F-150 for Friday evening’s NextEra Energy 250 with support from Mechanix Wear.
• In 2021, the Las Vegas native piloted the No. 17 at the Daytona Road Course and after starting 25th, earned a fifth-place finish. He also made one appearance in a DGR ARCA car at Watkins Glen International in August finishing sixth.
• Herbst has a bevy of experience at Daytona with five starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series including a top-five and two top-10s, one Truck Series start with a pole award and three ARCA Menards Series starts with three top-10s.
• After a part-time schedule last season, the No. 17 truck is anticipated to run a full-time schedule in 2022 featuring an all-star lineup anchored by Taylor Gray and Ryan Preece.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 14, 2022) – The No. 40 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado piloted by Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender Dean Thompson welcomes a new partner for the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) season as Worldwide Express and its family of brands announced a partnership with the team Monday.

Worldwide Express, along with its sister brands of GlobalTranz and Unishippers, will serve as the primary partners of Thompson’s No. 40 Chevrolet Silverado for all 23 races during the rookie’s 2022 season, beginning with the NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 18.

“I’m beyond thankful and blessed to have Worldwide Express and its family of brands on our No. 40 Chevrolet Silverado for the entirety of the 2022 season,” Thompson remarked. “I’m looking forward to the start of this partnership and sharing my rookie season with Worldwide Express while making it a memorable year for all of us.”

Among the top non-asset logistics providers in the country, the three brands offer marketing-leading solutions for parcel, less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload shipping and managed transportation services delivered through proprietary technology. With unique data assets and business intelligence capabilities, more than 120,000 shippers, from small and mid-size to enterprise businesses, benefit from enhanced visibility and efficiency for their supply chains.

Worldwide Express’ partnership with Niece Motorsports includes a business-to-business activation with Thompson Pipe Group, which will also be displayed on Thompson’s No. 40 Chevrolet Silverado for the 2022 season. Through the agreement, Worldwide Express will become the official shipping partner of Thompson Pipe Group and its manufacturing locations all across North America.

“We are proud to partner with the Niece Motorsports team,” said Rob Rose, president of the three brands. “Their rich history of striving to win and hunger for continuous improvement is directly aligned to the business approach shared by our employees, franchisees and agents. We, too, work to be better every week and drive competitive advantages for our customers and carrier partners. This was a natural fit for us, and we are excited to put our support behind the team in their race to the top of the leaderboard.”

Thompson, entering his first full-time season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, made his series debut last November in the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway, producing a 21st-place finish after starting 25th.

Thompson also made seven starts in the ARCA Menards West Series during the 2021 season, earning two poles (Irwindale, Roseville), two top-10 finishes and five top-15 finishes. His best finish in the series was a second-place result at Irwindale in 2021. After starting on the pole, Thompson led 144 of 150 laps, ultimately finishing second.

“We are incredibly proud to welcome in a new partner, not only to Niece Motorsports, but to the sport,” said Niece Motorsports Team Owner Al Niece. “To see the enthusiasm that everyone at Worldwide Express and GlobalTranz has regarding this program is really exciting to me. It’s an honor to have them join our Niece Motorsports family, we are looking forward to great things ahead.”

The NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona International Speedway will be broadcast live on FS1, the Motor Racing Network (MRN), and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio on Friday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. (ET).

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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.

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.

CONCORD, N.C. (February 11, 2022) – Spire Motorsports announced today that eight-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) race winner Austin Hill will steer the team’s No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado in the February 18 NextEra Energy 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway where United Rentals will serve as Hill’s primary sponsor.

The team announced in November that it will expand its NASCAR footprint and field a NCWTS team in select races in 2022 and is led by championship-winning industry veterans Mike Greci and Kevin “Bono” Manion.

Hill is a veteran off 119 NCWTS starts and has been a consistent front runner and race winner over the past three seasons. The Winston, Ga., native will be reunited with Greci after the pair spent 2019-2021 working together at Hattori Racing Enterprises where Hill drove the team’s No. 16 entry and Greci served as general manager. Hill earned a spot in the NCWTS playoffs all three years, finishing as high as fifth in 2019.

Manion spent the last two years at GMS Racing and will handle the team’s crew chief responsibilities.

“I’m excited to work with Spire Motorsports at Daytona,” said Hill. “It’s a lot of fun to go to a track where I’ve have had success and won a race in the past. Hopefully we can put on a good show for United Rentals and get back to Victory Lane.”

Hill snared the checkered flag in the 2019 NCWTS annual Daytona Beach season opener and has a pair of top-six finishes in five Truck Series starts at “The World Center of Racing.” Over those same five starts, the 27-year-old has earned a 14.2 starting average, coupled with a solid 14th-place average finish. Meanwhile, Hill has recorded one NASCAR Xfinity Series Daytona start and one in the ARCA Menards Series.

In addition to his duties for Spire Motorsports during Daytona’s annual February festival of speed, Hill will also be at the wheel of Richard Childress Racing’s No. 21 NASCAR Xfinity Series entry, where he’ll pursue championship honors this season.

With nearly 1,300 locations across the globe, United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company employs over 20,000 people, and services industrial and commercial markets and homeowners both domestically and internationally.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with Austin Hill in the Truck Series,” said Craig Schmidt, Vice President, United Rentals. “Austin is a proven performer, and we’re proud to have him represent the United Rentals brand, on track and off. We look forward to a great race at Daytona.”

”When the opportunity to have Austin Hill drive for Spire Motorsports in the Truck Series’ race at Daytona presented itself, it was an easy decision,” said Greci. “It was really a no-brainer and to have United Rentals on board is the icing on the cake. Austin is an exceptional driver and speedway racer. His work ethic is second-to-none, and he has the desire its takes to be successful. He’s not someone who just goes through the motions. He’s there to win. We have a great history with one another so we’re hoping to add another hash mark to our win column in Daytona.”

The NextEra Energy 250 from Daytona International Speedway will be televised live on FS1 Friday, February 18 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The first of 23 races on the 2022 NCWTS schedule will be broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90).

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About United Rentals …
United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,288 rental locations in North America, 11 in Europe, 28 in Australia and 18 in New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 20,400 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 4,300 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $15.79 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com.

About Spire Motorsports …
Spire Motorsports was established in 2018 and is co-owned by Jeff Dickerson and Thaddeus “T.J.” Puchyr. In 2022, Spire Motorsports will field two full-time NASCAR Cup Series entries. Corey LaJoie will drive the team’s No. 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in NASCAR’s premier series for the entire 2022 campaign while Josh Bilicki and Landon Cassill will split time in the team’s No. 77 entry. The team will also field a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team in select events. Spire Motorsports earned an upset victory for the ages in its first full season of competition when Justin Haley took the checkered flag in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 7, 2019.

STATESVILLE, NC: GMS Racing is proud to announce a new partnership with Make An Impact Foundation (MAIF) and Jack Wood. The goal of the partnership, which will be primarily showcased at the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway, is to generate funds for MAIF to build playgrounds, parks, and other recreational projects for underprivileged children.

Make An Impact Foundation strives to create a place where all kids have equal opportunity and ability to play freely without barriers to growth, dreams, and imagination. As part of the mission, Make An Impact and their partners are working to reverse the decline of outdoor play in America. The crisis of play has a negative impact on the physical, emotional, and social well-being of kids, families, and communities throughout the nation.

Ali O’Connor, Director of Impact Development at MAIF, welcomes the partnership with open arms, stating “There are no adequate words for how excited and thankful we are to have this partnership come to life with Jack Wood and GMS Racing. Making an impact in children’s lives is a priority for our Foundation and coming out of this pandemic, outdoor play is more important than ever for kids in our communities. We are just so appreciative of Jack and the rest of the GMS Racing team helping us raise awareness for the #MAIFKidsPlay platform.”

The race at Daytona will mark the start of Jack’s bid to win the Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors as he competes in his first full-time season with GMS Racing. Wood raced in twelve events with the No. 24 team last season, but this will be his first truck race at the 2.5-mile super speedway. He looks forward to opening the year with the new partnership opportunity.

”I am proud to become an advocate of the Make An Impact Foundation and lead the #MAIFKidsPlay initiative through our unique partnership. As a young racer, physical health has played a crucial role in my performance on track, so when I became aware of the decline in outdoor play due in part to the lack of access to playgrounds, I made it my mission to raise awareness and funds to combat this nationwide issue. I know for a fact that outdoor play as a kid had a positive influence on my life, so it is my goal to help other kids live that healthy lifestyle as well. The Make An Impact Foundation stands for that goal, making this partnership a great one.” proclaimed Wood.

The Make An Impact Foundation serves the Lake Norman community as well as communities across the United States as an outlet for philanthropic efforts for everyone. Whether you own a business and are looking for a way to get your team involved, or are looking to provide donations on a personal level, please visit www.MakeAnImpactNow.org to learn more.

The 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season kicks off at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 18th, with the running of the NextEra 250. Stay up to date with the Make An Impact Foundation driver Jack Wood by following along across all social media platforms at his official handle @DriverJackWood.

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ABOUT MAKE AN IMPACT FOUNDATION:

The mission of Make An Impact Foundation (MAIF), a 501(c)(3), is to promote the education and well-being of children. MAIF identifies children in severe need (homeless, poverty, etc.) as well as those with learning needs, emotional needs, disabilities, or disease and creates opportunities to produce a change in their lives. Our vision at MAIF is to meet the needs of children by identifying worthwhile projects, empowering project champions, and finding donor partners to help meet each need. For more information about MAIF visit our website, www.MakeAnImpactNow.org. Follow MAIF on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for additional content.

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.

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MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Young’s Motorsports confirmed today that veteran driver Matt Mills will join the organization for a limited NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule beginning at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway on Fri., Mar. 4, 2022.

Long-time Mills partner J.F. Electric will support his return to the Truck Series as the primary marketing partner of his No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado for Las Vegas.

The New Philadelphia, Ohio native will also return to the driving duties at Kansas Speedway (May 14), World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway (June 4) and Richmond (Va.) Raceway (Aug. 13).

From 2016 to 2018, Mills has 11 starts in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, highlighted by two 17th place finishes at Kansas Speedway and Dover Motor Speedway in 2017 driving the No. 44 Chevrolet for Faith Motorsports.

His last start in the Truck Series came three and a half years ago in 2018 driving for David Gilliland Racing where he qualified a Truck Series best fourth at Michigan International Speedway.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve competed in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and I’m excited to return to the series with Young’s Motorsports,” said Mills.

“It was important to finally race at World Wide Technology Raceway which is close to JF Electric headquarters and this opportunity with Young’s Motorsports will allow us to do just that. We were also able to add a few other races that I’m really looking forward to.”

Mills, 25, will pull double duty at Las Vegas driving in one of 24 NASCAR Xfinity Series races this season piloting a car for BJ McLeod Motorsports.

“Las Vegas Motor Speedway is one of my favorite race tracks,” continued Mills. “The track always provides a fun atmosphere at a great facility and I seem to usually have good speed in whatever I go there in. I am looking forward to continuing that pace with the Young’s Motorsports team next month too.”

Young’s Motorsports team principal Tyler Young offered, “I am extremely proud that Matt has decided to return to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this season with Young’s Motorsports. “Four races means four opportunities for us to get the No. 20 J.F. Electric Chevrolet Silverado inside the top-10 and that is exactly what we plan to do.”

For more on Matt Mills, please like him on Facebook (Official Matt Mills Racing) and follow him on Instagram (@mattmillsracing) and Twitter (@mattmillsracing).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports) and follow them on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Mooresville, NC (February 10, 2022) – NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Driver Spencer Boyd announced today that Freedom Warranty, the fastest-growing vehicle service contract administrator in the nation, has renewed their sponsorship of the Missouri native. The extension will carry the partnership through a fourth season together.

Fans can expect to see the Freedom Warranty logo on the No. 12 Chevrolet Silverado at every race this season with two primary sponsorship races highlighting the campaign.

“We have become very close over the years,” Boyd said of the leadership group at Freedom Warranty. “I go to the Christmas party every year as if I am an employee and get to catch up on what’s happening with their families. They are a hard-working group and I want to make them proud every time I’m out there on the track.”

Boyd’s 2021 program with Freedom Warranty included a diecast that is due to arrive any day from Lionel Racing as well as a NASCAR Xfinity Series race in New Hampshire with a family connection that goes beyond racing.

“We believe in what Spencer is doing with his career, so want to support him in his efforts,” said Chris Miller, CEO of Freedom Warranty. “Our goal is to help protect one of peoples’ most valuable items, their cars. Whether they reach out directly or sign on through their dealer, we want NASCAR fans to know about our service and how it can help them.”

Freedom Warranty first appeared on Boyd’s race winning truck at Talladega in 2019.

Miller smirked and added, “And to answer the question we get a lot, no we don’t warranty Spencer’s race cars. That is what he has a pit crew for!”

About Freedom Warranty
Freedom Warranty is the fastest-growing vehicle service contract administrator in the nation, offering a variety of products sold exclusively through authorized auto dealers, certified repair facilities, established lenders, and accredited insurance agencies in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Their goal is to provide a valuable service to automobile owners who want to protect their investment and shield them from unexpected repairs. By providing superior service to contract holders, they strive to provide dependable coverage with customer care that goes above and beyond.

Visit Freedom Warranty at https://www.freedomwarranty.com

National Truck Care Brand to Lead Zane Smith in 2022

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (February 10, 2022) – Ready to make a championship run, Front Row Motorsports (FRM) returns Speedco, a national network of service locations for the trucking industry, as the anchor partner of Zane Smith and the No. 38 FRM Ford-F150 team in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS). Speedco will be the primary partner for eight races this season including the season opener at the Daytona International Speedway.

Speedco will also partner with Smith and the No. 38 team at the Circuit of the Americas, the dirt race at the Bristol Motor Speedway, the Kansas Speedway, the Nashville Superspeedway, the night race at the Bristol Motor Speedway, the Talladega Superspeedway and at the Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Speedco began its partnership with the truck team in its inaugural season in 2020 with driver Todd Gilliland and again in 2021. Gilliland and Speedco made the NCWTS playoffs both seasons before Gilliland advanced to the NASCAR Cup Series team at FRM. Now, it’s three-time truck series winner and two-time champion runner-up Zane Smith taking the reign of the No. 38 Ford F-150.

“We’ve been impressed with the truck program that Front Row Motorsports has put together in a brief time,” said Dave Frankenfield, Vice President of Marketing, Speedco. “Our customers love the truck series and Todd made it exciting for us the past two seasons. Now, with Zane coming over, we are just as excited about this upcoming season. He’s a proven winner and we want to support him and the team as they vie for the championship.”

Speedco has been a part of the Love’s Family of Companies since 2017. Love’s has over 420 truck service centers, which include Speedco and Love’s Truck Care locations, and provides oil changes, preventative maintenance, inspection services and tire offerings for commercial truck drivers. The network had more than 1,500 maintenance bays and the most comprehensive, roadside coverage in the country. Smith is now ready to carry the Speedco colors.

“I raced against the Speedco truck for much of last season,” said Smith. “It’s cool to be in their truck this season and compete for wins and the championship. The support from Speedco has made the Front Row Motorsports truck program one of the best in the series. It’s impressive to see the success they’ve had, and I want to continue that. I’m thankful they are back with us, and I want to have a great year for them.”

For more information about Speedco, visit www.loves.com. You can also follow Speedco on social media: Twitter at @SpeedcoPM, Facebook at @SpeedcoPM and Instagram at @speedcopm.

About Love’s Travel Stops and Speedco
Love’s Travel Stops is the nation’s leading travel stop network with more than 580 locations in 41 states. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company remains family-owned and operated and employs more than 34,000 people. Love’s provides professional truck drivers and motorists with 24-hour access to clean and safe places to purchase gasoline, diesel fuel, fresh coffee, restaurant offerings and more. Love’s has over 420 truck service centers, which include Speedco and Love’s Truck Care locations. Love’s and Speedco combined is the largest oil change, preventive maintenance and total truck care nationwide network with over 1,500 maintenance bays and 1,200 emergency roadside vehicles available for customers. Love’s is committed to providing customers with “Clean Places, Friendly Faces” at every stop. To learn more, visit loves.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter.

About Front Row Motorsports
Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Camping World Truck Series and the 2021 Daytona 500 champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 34 and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 38 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team– from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.