Category: Truck Series PR

Familiar Colors Will Adorn the No. 15 for Multiple Events

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (February 7, 2022)—David Gilliland Racing (DGR) announced today that Black’s Tire will partner with Tanner Gray for multiple events during the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) season beginning with the season opening NextEra Energy 250 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

With more than 60 locations in the Carolinas, Black’s Tire distributes tires, wheels, equipment and tire-related supplies. Owner Ricky Benton is an avid member of the auto racing community and longtime supporter of DGR and team co-owner David Gilliland. Gilliland piloted the No. 17 Black’s Tire F-150 for two races in 2021 with a best finish of 14th at Daytona.

A native of Artesia, New Mexico, Gray is returning to the seat of the No. 15 Ford F-150 for his third consecutive season in the NCWTS. He will be paired with veteran crew chief Jerry Baxter and the duo will look to capture the 22-year-old driver’s first career series victory.

“It’s really exciting to team up with Ricky Benton and Black’s Tire as well as their partner dealers for multiple races this season,” Gray said. “I’m looking forward to kicking off the 2022 season with the familiar yellow and blue colors aboard the No. 15 in Daytona. Hopefully we can keep the truck up front and be a factor when it counts at the end.”

In addition to Daytona, Black’s Tire and BTS Tire & Wheel Distributors will serve as primary partners on the No. 15 for Martinsville (Va.) Speedway on April 7, Richmond (Va.) Raceway on August 13 and one additional race to be determined.

“We are extremely excited to continue our long-lasting partnership with David Gilliland and DGR,” said Ricky Benton II, Black’s Tire VP Sales and Marketing. “We look forward to marketing stronger together in 2022. David runs a first-class operation and with the addition of Tanner Gray behind the wheel, it will be a strong combination.”

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Daytona International Speedway will be televised live on FOX Sports 1 at 7:30 p.m. ET on February 18. Radio coverage will be provided by the Motor Racing Network.

About Black’s Tire

Black’s Tire was formed as Black’s Service Station by W. Crowell Black in Whiteville, N.C. in 1929. Now, with more than 60 locations in both North and South Carolina, Black’s remains a local, family owned and operated tire sales and service and vehicle repair business as well. In addition to retail and commercial locations, Black’s Tire also operates 6 warehouse and distribution centers, 3 satellite wholesale operations, BTS Tire & Wheel Distributors, a commercial sales division and a tire-retreading business, Carolina Retreads. The Black’s Tire family includes more than 925 team associates.

To learn more about Black’s Tire or to find a location, visit www.blackstire.com. Follow Black’s Tire and Auto Service on social media: Twitter at @BlacksTire, Instagram at @BlacksTire and Facebook at facebook.com/blackstire.

About David Gilliland Racing

David Gilliland Racing (DGR) is a race team owned by NASCAR veteran David Gilliland and businessman Johnny Gray. The team specializes in driver development, competing full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, multiple ARCA Menards Series divisions and CARS Tour with factory support from Ford Performance. In its first four years of operation, DGR has achieved success in each series tallying up multiple wins and championships. The team operates out of three buildings totaling 60,000 square feet in Mooresville, N.C.

MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Young’s Motorsports confirmed today that NASCAR Camping World Truck Series winner, Kaz Grala, will return to the organization this season and drive the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado in 11 races beginning at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway on March 4, 2022.

Grala, 23, is on track to be one of the busiest drivers in NASCAR this season, will split the flagship driving duties for the Mooresville, N.C.-based team with previously announced driver Jesse Little.

In addition to Las Vegas, Grala will compete at Circuit of the Americas (Texas), the Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway Dirt race, World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway (Ill.), Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway, Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Pocono (Pa.) Raceway, Richmond (Va.) Raceway, Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway and Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway.

Grala, a native of Boston, Mass., competed in three Truck Series races for Young’s Motorsports last season, delivering an average finish of 7.3 with his one top-five, two top-10’s, and three top-12’s. Grala battled for the lead all race long in the inaugural event at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas and brought the No. 02 Young’s Building Systems | Randco. Chevrolet Silverado home second after leading the first 11 laps.

“I’m so grateful to be returning to Young’s Motorsports with an even busier schedule for 2022,” said Grala. I will be racing at some of my favorite tracks throughout the season and will have even more chances to prove myself than I’ve had in years, starting at Las Vegas.”

It’s been a busy week for Grala. In addition to returning to Young’s Motorsports, Grala was recently named the driver of the No. 50 Pit Viper Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for The Money Team Racing (TMTR), a brand-new NASCAR Cup Series team owned by five-division world champion and Boxing Hall of Famer Floyd “Money” Mayweather, which will vie for one of the 40 starting spots in this year’s Daytona 500 on February 20.

“Even though it was just a few races last year, Young’s Motorsports was one of the best teams to work with that I’ve ever been a part of, and I feel like our results reflected that. I can’t thank Tyler (Young, team principal) and the Young family enough for believing in me. I don’t plan to let them down!”

In his 36 Truck Series starts, Grala has achieved one win, one pole, six top-five and 17 top-10 finishes. In just his 10th Truck Series start, he pulled off an upset victory in the season-opening race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, propelling the youngest winner in NASCAR history at the 2.5-mile superspeedway into the Truck Series Playoffs.

For Tyler Young, the pairing of two veteran and talented drivers like Grala and Little offers the opportunity for Young’s Motorsports to continue their winning ways in the 23-race schedule which kicks off at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Feb. 18, 2022.

“We are beyond stoked to welcome back Kaz Grala to Young’s Motorsports this season,” said Young. “Even with his limited starts and track time with our team last year, he was able to climb into the truck and make the most of each opportunity, nearly putting us in Victory Lane at Circuit of the Americas.

“With an opportunity to increase his schedule this year and pair him with a talented driver like Jesse Little, I feel like everyone involved will have a chance to shine.”

For more on Kaz Grala, please visit, kazgrala.com, like him on Facebook (Kaz Grala) and follow him on Instagram and Twitter (@KazGrala).

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, N.C. (January 28, 2022) – Michael Roberts Construction (MRC) has partnered with Front Row Motorsports (FRM) to be a primary partner of Zane Smith in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) for the 2022 season. MRC has been a partner of Smith throughout his career and now moves to FRM to help win a championship.

MRC is a private and public commercial construction company based in northern California. MRC expert engineering can be seen in various constructions throughout the region. The company partnered with Smith, a two-time NCWTS champion runner-up, early in his budding career and has been one of his most loyal supporters and friend since. They are proud to continue their relationship as Smith competes for his first championship.

“Zane is a great driver and an amazing young man,” said Mike Avila, President and CEO, Michael Roberts Construction. “Our company fully supports Zane and believe that he’s ready for a breakout season with his new team at Front Row Motorsports. We are proud to support Zane and the team.”

MRC will be the primary partner of Smith, a NCWTS most popular driver award winner, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Martinsville Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Sonoma Raceway, Kanas Speedway, and the season finale at the Phoenix Raceway.

“I want nothing more this year than to celebrate a championship with Mike and my friends at Michael Roberts Construction at Phoenix in November,” said Smith. “I think we can win a lot of races together and I love their schedule of primary races. And I know they are always supporting me every weekend, too. It feels good to have their support and I can’t wait to start the season.”

MRC will also be an associate partner all season of the No. 38 team and Smith. For more information about MRC, visit www.michaelrobertscontruction.com.

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.

Mooresville, NC (January 27, 2022) – Spencer Boyd announces his continued partnership with HairClub®. This marks the third season between HairClub and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Driver. New hallmarks for the third season will include new paint schemes and ‘Hair Wars III’ at World Wide Technology Park.

“I’m humbled to have such a great partner in HairClub,” said Boyd, who relishes the relationship he has formed with HairClub over the years. “It’s one of those situations where we do a lot of work together, but it doesn’t feel like work.”

HairClub President and CEO Mike Nassar is equally excited for what this latest partnership with Boyd will bring to television viewers and HairClub members.

“Spencer is one-of-a-kind, and I had the opportunity to spend the better half of a week with him in Charlotte last year,” said Nassar. “I still smile thinking about the fun of filming during that week and we’ve got more fun things planned together, so I’m thrilled Spencer is continuing as a valued ambassador for the HairClub brand.”

The Boyd-HairClub partnership resonates with members and race fans, since HairClub is a staunch proponent of living life to the fullest. The company rang in 2022 with a dynamic campaign and unprecedented ‘New Hair’s Resolutions’ offer. Inspiring clients to celebrate being confident and strong individuals, vignettes featured going on vacation, rocking outfits long absent from the closet for too long, and making up for lost time with loved ones.

Boyd is a HairClub client and visits HairClub centers for regularly scheduled appointments with his favorite stylist. After his initial hair health consultation, Boyd chose the family of EXT products to help regrow his hair and maintain optimum scalp health – a critical component in achieving thicker, fuller-looking hair.

As part of the season three partnership, Boyd and HairClub will reveal a new paint scheme for race fans.

“This year I had direct involvement in the paint scheme,” said Boyd. “I wanted it to feel like I was on vacation, while HairClub wanted to go retro, so the combination is head-turning.”

Accustomed to helping people turn heads, HairClub was on board with marrying neon colors and the skylines of Las Vegas and Miami, two cities that encourage fun and individualism.

“I’m challenging Don Johnson to a race with this truck,” Boyd joked. “It’s going to be another great year together!”

Follow HairClub (@hairclub) and Spencer Boyd (@spencerboydpr) for scheduling and special offers.

About HairClub
Founded in 1976, HairClub is North America’s number one provider of hair regrowth, replacement, and restoration solutions. For more than 40 years, HairClub has helped 600,000+ people regrow, replace, or restore the hair they love. HairClub has more than 120 locations throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Aderans Co. Ltd., the world’s leading provider of total hair loss solutions.

GMS Racing Announces 2022 NCWTS Crew Chief Pairings for Grant Enfinger and Jack Wood

Statesville, NC – GMS Racing is proud to announce its NASCAR Camping World Truck Series crew chief pairings ahead of the upcoming season. The two-time championship winning team plans to run two full-time entries in 2022, with the No. 23 driven by veteran Grant Enfinger and the No. 24 driven by Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender Jack Wood.

Grant Enfinger’s No. 23 Champion Power Equipment Chevrolet Silverado will be led by Charles Denike, who has two NCWTS victories under his belt. Charles spent nearly ten years in the US ARMY as an engineer before making the decision to chase after a career in motorsports. Denike has been a key part of the team since 2016, and most recently called the shots for Tyler Ankrum during the 2021 season. Notably, both of his wins as a crew chief have been delivered by drivers in GMS Racing Silverados at Charlotte Motor Speedway (Chase Elliott) and Bristol Motor Speedway (Sam Mayer).

“The 2022 race season is a great opportunity for Grant and I, and we both plan to make the most of it. We have assembled a new team and the energy is high. We have the common goal to return to victory lane and contend for the championship at Phoenix Raceway at the end of the season. With the great support from Champion Power Equipment behind our team, I feel that we are more ready than ever to chase after our goals.” said Denike.

Jack Wood’s No. 24 Chevrolet Silverado will be led by veteran NASCAR crew member and longtime GMS employee, Tom Ackerman. Ackerman has played an integral role within the GMS Racing campus, most recently serving as the team’s Technical Director. As a crew chief, Tom has called the shots for numerous NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series veterans over the years.

“This year is going to be one of the most crucial years of Jack Wood’s young career. I am excited to work with him in his first full season, and am especially looking forward to returning to some of the tracks that he raced at for our team last year. Jack is young and hungry, and it is going to be a fun opportunity to see what he is capable of with the additional track time in practice and qualifying sessions. I believe that we have a shot to contend for some solid finishes throughout the season.” remarked Ackerman.

Denike and Ackerman will work alongside fellow GMS Racing crew chief Chad Bryant (ARCA Menards Series No. 43 Chevrolet SS driven by Daniel Dye) along with Petty GMS Motorsports crew chiefs Jerame Donley (NASCAR Cup Series No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driven by Ty Dillon) and Dave Elenz (NASCAR Cup Series No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 driven by Erik Jones) and as the powerhouse team continues to build its legacy across the NASCAR garages.

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. Fans can stay up to date with the two GMS Racing NCWTS drivers by following along across all social media platforms with their official handles @GrantEnfinger and @DriverJackWood.

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ABOUT GMS RACING:

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series. 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 Motorsports, a two car full-time NASCAR Cup Series team formed in 2021. More information can be found at www.gmsracing.net.

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 25, 2022): Young’s Motorsports confirmed today that NASCAR Whelen Modified standout and veteran NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) driver Danny Bohn will join the team for next month’s season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.

The 33-year-old Bohn will pilot the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado with support from North American Motor Car.

North American Motor Car is a premier destination for automotive enthusiasts in the Northeast, offering world-class services including custom restoration, maintenance, upholstery repair, professional detailing, aftermarket accessory installation, storage and automotive shipping and receiving for exotic and classic cars, hot rods, 4x4s, and motorcycles.

Bohn’s relationship with the team is currently a one-race agreement with a vision to increase his schedule in 2022. He will complete the organization’s lineup for the Feb. 18 NextEra Energy Resources 250 joining previously announced drivers Spencer Boyd and Jesse Little.

“I am very excited about joining Young’s Motorsports for Daytona,” said Bohn. “Time and time again Young’s Motorsports have shown that they build very fast Chevrolet Silverados for the superspeedway races and I am excited to be able to drive one of them next month at Daytona.

“Young’s Motorsports is the most recent superspeedway winner in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and I definitely want to do my part to help keep that statistic alive working alongside my teammates Spencer (Boyd) and Jesse (Little).”

Bohn rose into prominence in 2012 when he earned NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour championship runner-up, Rookie of the Year and Most Popular Driver honors. Bohn followed that up with the 2014 modified track championship at the famed Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. A Bohn winning races is nothing new. Both Bohn’s grandfather, Parker Bohn, and father, Eddie Bohn, are legendary drivers and mechanics from New Jersey.

The Freehold, N.J. native has 33 Truck Series starts to his resume, including four top-10 finishes, most recently at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway last October where he finished eighth after starting 23rd in a truck also backed by North American Motor Car.

“We love Danny, Daytona and NASCAR, and have always been a huge supporter of the racing culture and lifestyle,” said COO and co-founder of North American Motor Car Andy Hill. “I know I am really looking forward to watching Danny and the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado race at Daytona next month. It’s going to be exciting!”

“I am so happy to have our Daytona lineup finalized,” offered Young’s Motorsports team principal Tyler Young. “All three of our drivers are extremely excited and very experienced when it comes to superspeedway racing. Their knowledge, passion, focus and motivation will be a huge benefit for our organization.

“We’ve proven to be winners in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and are determined return to Victory Lane – it would be incredibly special to pull that off in the season-opener at Daytona! We look forward to seeing what our team can accomplish, not only at Daytona but throughout the 2022 season.”

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).

For more on North American Motor Car, please visit northamericanmotorcar.com, like them on Facebook (North American Motor Car) and follow them on Instagram (@northamericanmotorcar) and Twitter (@NAmotorcar).

For more on Danny Bohn, please visit DannyBohn.com, like him on Facebook (Danny Bohn Racing) and follow him on Instagram (@dannybohn) and Twitter (@dbohn659).

The NextEra Energy Resources 250 (100 laps | 250 miles) is the first of 23 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2022 schedule. Practice begins on Thurs, Feb. 17 from 5:05 p.m. – 5:55 p.m. Qualifying is set for race day, Fri., Feb. 18 beginning at 3:00 p.m. The field will take the green flag shortly after 7:30 p.m. with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90.

About North American Motor Car:

North American Motor Car is the premier destination for automotive enthusiasts of all ages. Our state-of-the-art facility in Danbury, CT offers a full spectrum of world-class services including secure storage, premium detailing, high-end maintenance, VIP amenities, and full customization, interiors, metal fabrication, and restoration services with our American Metal Custom Shop.

Our showroom features a curated collection of vehicles including timeless classics, exotic supercars, hotrods, 4×4’s, and contemporary muscle cars as well as custom and vintage motorcycles for all types of buyers. In addition to our cars and motorcycles, North American Motor Car is also an event and social space that showcases rare music memorabilia, art, and photography installations that every enthusiast will love.

Our business is built upon a passion for service, a love of our country, and a focus on running a business with honesty, meaning, and purpose.

For more information about North American Motor Car, please visit northamericanmotorcar.com

Mooresville, NC (January 20, 2022) – Derm Dude™, the disruptive men’s grooming brand redefining the marketplace for all things ‘Beard, Body, and Tattoo’ will be joining Spencer Boyd’s sponsor lineup in 2022 as a primary sponsor for several races. The No. 12 Chevrolet Silverado of Young’s Motorsports will first boast Derm Dude’s brand on the hood when the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series travels to Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX.

Derm Dude is a disruptor in the men’s grooming industry. With a strong focus on all things beard, body, and tattoo, Derm Dude is committed to developing products with power-packed performance ingredients that deliver mega results every time. Derm Dude’s hard-to-miss marketing and communication style is refreshing, irreverent, and downright hysterical.

“We’ve got some awesome things planned with this partnership,” commented Boyd. “I’ve already got the beard. I’m always working out my body. So, the last piece of the puzzle is a tattoo. That’s right, I’m getting a tattoo of a NASCAR win sticker to commemorate my first win and Derm Dude is going to be there documenting it. Add to that a killer paint scheme at some amazing race tracks and we’ve got the formula for a really fun season with Derm Dude.”

Derm Dude will be an associate sponsor at 7 races to add to their 3 primary races in 2022. A special weekend is planned for the Memorial Day festivities at Charlotte Motor Speedway including a special commemorative paint scheme.

“Derm Dude, ‘Hit the jackpot’ teaming up with Spencer Boyd,” according to Derm Dude ‘Chief Dude Officer’ Drew Plotkin. “Everything about Spencer and the NASCAR Truck Series speaks to the heart and soul of the Derm Dude brand. We’re not your typical corporate sponsors from Wall Street. The streets where we feel most at home are Route 66, The Badlands, and Pacific Coast Highway. Initially, we developed Derm Dude to make our own tattoos look newer and brighter and our beards fuller and softer. Now, Derm Dude has over 30 products and counting, including our scented line of 3-in-1 PowerWash, all-natural bar soaps, hair care and just about every part of the Dude Body imaginable.”

Spencer’s tattoo will be a part of the series ‘Think, Ink, Drink’ later this year. Plotkin added, “Spencer works harder than any other driver out there and that’s why he’s the perfect partner for our brand, because our products do the same.”

Mooresville, NC (January 12, 2022) – Spencer Boyd announced today that RimTyme Custom Wheels & Tires, the company with the largest wheel and tire inventory in the industry, will be the anchor to his sponsorship platform in 2022. RimTyme is slated to be the primary sponsor of the Young’s Motorsports No. 12 Chevrolet Silverado for seven races in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and an associate sponsor for the remainder of the season.

“RimTyme has stepped up in a big way with this partnership,” said Boyd. “They saw some great growth in many of their stores following the Roval race we did together last year so they want to expand their reach. We even overlayed a map of their stores with NASCAR tracks which shows RimTyme is in racing’s backyard. I’m personally grateful for the opportunity to represent this company and all the employees they have working as my extended pit crew.”

RimTyme Custom Wheels and Tires carries more custom rims than the traditional wheel shop. They have a large selection of name brand custom wheels available in the latest styles, finishes, colors, and sizes. In addition to a variety of wheel brands, RimTyme carries popular tire brands for everyday driving needs at affordable prices to fit any budget.

“We’re excited,” exclaimed Brock Roberts of RimTyme. “This partnership with Spencer is coming at a pivotal point as we expand our RimTyme footprint. We are continually adding stores brand-wide, now with 37 locations that have experts to help guide NASCAR fans to the right wheel and tire package for their vehicles. We’ll also be launching a new promotion that when Spencer finishes 12th place or higher in a race, we will give customers $212 off a new rim and tire package at select locations. We can’t wait for Daytona!”

As part of the partnership there will be several chances to meet Spencer and see the RimTyme truck up close this year. Kicking off the season, RimTyme will be set up across from Daytona International Speedway at a Sunoco station where Spencer will be signing autographs throughout the Daytona 500 weekend. The RimTyme No. 12 show truck will also be visiting several RimTyme stores throughout the year starting on April 2 at the new Conyers, GA location.

“It’s going to be a great year for the No. 12 team,” smiled Boyd. “We are going to build off of the nail-biting win last year at Talladega and come out of the gate strong at Daytona. I’m humbled to be given this opportunity by Tyler Young and will make the men and women on the 12 team proud.”

The first appearance for the No. 12 RimTyme Chevrolet Silverado will be the season opener at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2022. Find a RimTyme Custom Wheels and Tires location near you at www.rimtyme.com/locations.