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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Press Release

  • Carson Hocevar – Knoxville Race Advance

    Carson Hocevar – Knoxville Race Advance

    Knoxville Raceway Race Advance
    Corn Belt 150 Presented by Premier Chevy Dealers

    Team: No. 42 Niece Chevrolet Silverado
    Driver: Carson Hocevar
    Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @CarsonHocevar

    Hocevar on Racing at Knoxville: “I’ve had this race circled on the calendar for a long time,” said Hocevar. “I’m excited to take our Niece Motorsports Chevrolet to Knoxville. It’s going to be a new challenge for all of us, but I enjoy racing on dirt and think it will be a lot of fun.”

    Hocevar at Knoxville: Friday night’s Corn Belt 150 marks the first time that the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series visits Knoxville Raceway.

    In two prior Truck Series starts on dirt, Hocevar has a best finish of 21st, coming earlier this year at Bristol.

    In the Points: Hocevar remains 10th in the driver point standings after the most recent race at Pocono Raceway. In addition, Hocevar retained the lead in the Sunoco Rookie of the Year Standings.

    On the Truck: The No. 42 Chevrolet will race with support from Niece Equipment.

    For over 40 years, Niece Equipment has provided clients with water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity, and dependability.

    About Niece Motorsports:
    Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2021, Niece Motorsports enters its sixth 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.

  • Jett Noland – Knoxville Race Advance

    Jett Noland – Knoxville Race Advance

    Knoxville Raceway Race Advance
    Corn Belt 150 Presented by Premier Chevy Dealers

    Team: No. 45 Hype Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado
    Driver: Jett Noland
    Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @jettnoland50

    Noland on Racing at Knoxville: “I’m looking forward to getting behind the wheel of the Hype Motorsports – Noland’s Roofing No. 45 this weekend at Knoxville Raceway,” said Noland. “This will be my debut race on dirt, so I’m excited to test the limits of myself and my truck and put on a good show for Niece Motorsports, our partners and fans.”

    Noland at Knoxville: Friday night’s Corn Belt 150 marks the first time that the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series visits Knoxville Raceway.

    This week’s race also marks Noland’s first ever start on dirt.

    On the Truck: The No. 45 Chevrolet will race with support from Hype Motorsports and Noland’s Roofing.

    Hype Motorsports aims to help drivers create and promote their own unique brands through tried-and-true brand development techniques and new-age marketing.

    Noland’s Roofing is a family-owned, Florida licensed general contractor and roofing contractor. Noland’s roofing offers free, no obligation estimates and 14 different financing vendor options for roofing, siding, windows, insulation, gutters, painting, cabinetry and much more. Noland’s Roofing prides itself on repairing roofs right the first time, with no hidden costs.

    About Niece Motorsports:
    Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2021, Niece Motorsports enters its sixth 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.

  • Ryan Truex – Knoxville Race Advance

    Ryan Truex – Knoxville Race Advance

    Knoxville Raceway Race Advance
    Corn Belt 150 Presented by Premier Chevy Dealers

    Team: No. 40 Niece/Marquis Chevrolet Silverado
    Driver: Ryan Truex
    Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @Ryan_Truex

    Truex on Racing at Knoxville: “This week is going to be a new challenge for everyone in the series,” said Truex. “Racing on dirt is definitely tough, but I think it’s going to be a lot of fun too. Knoxville is known for great racing, and I think the Truck Series will deliver more of the same. I’m looking forward to getting on track in our Niece/Marquis Chevrolet.”

    Truex at Knoxville: Friday night’s Corn Belt 150 marks the first time that the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series visits Knoxville Raceway.

    In two prior starts on dirt tracks in the Series, Truex earned two 20th-place finishes at Eldora (2017) and Bristol (2021).

    On the Truck: Truex will race with support from Niece Equipment and Marquis this week at Knoxville Raceway.

    For over 40 years, Niece Equipment has provided clients with water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity, and dependability.

    Marquis, an employee-owned company founded in 1980, builds world-class hot tubs in the USA. Designed with cutting-edge features, Marquis hot tubs deliver the ultimate hydromassage experience, costing less to operate, and requiring the least amount of maintenance. Marquis is proud to craft spas designed to enhance health and well-being. For more information, visit: www.marquisspas.com.

    About Niece Motorsports:
    Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2021, Niece Motorsports enters its sixth 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.

  • Brian Brown – No. 51 Casey’s/Rowdy Energy Tundra Camping World Trucks Knoxville Preview

    Brian Brown – No. 51 Casey’s/Rowdy Energy Tundra Camping World Trucks Knoxville Preview

    Brian Brown Camping World Trucks Knoxville Preview (printable)
    Brian Brown: Driver, No. 51 Casey’s/Rowdy Energy Toyota

    NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Overview:
    Event: Corn Belt 150, Race 14 of 22, 150 Laps – 40/50/60; 75 Miles
    Location: Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway (half-mile dirt oval)
    Date/Broadcast: July 9, 2021 at 9 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR 90

    What Brown Can Do for You:

    • Accomplished sprint car driver ‘Blackjack’ Brian Brown will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut behind the wheel of the No. 51 Tundra as the series heads to Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway for the inaugural event at the half-mile dirt track. Brown’s Toyota will carry primary sponsorship from Casey’s General Stores, the fourth largest convenience store retailer in the United States, and Rowdy Energy, the better-for-you energy drink created by KBM owner Kyle Busch for Friday night’s 150-lap event.
    • Brown boasts an impressive resume racing sprint cars, currently totaling 185 career victories at the numerous tracks he has competed at across the country. The 42-year-old Missouri native has recorded 53 career wins and four track championships at Knoxville in the 410 Sprint Car division, (2010, 2017, 2019, 2020) and another championship (2002) and 17 victories in the 360 division. ‘Blackjack’ finished second three consecutive years (2012-2014) in the prestigious Knoxville Nationals, a yearly event held at the half-mile dirt oval.
    • Brown bested the 15-year-old track record (14.407 seconds) at Knoxville earlier this year with a qualifying time of 14.351 seconds for the Knoxville Raceway Championship Cup Series event May 22 and went on to win both feature events that night. He also picked up a pair of top-10 finishes in the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series when they visited Knoxville June 11 and June 12. Most recently, he finished second at Knoxville on July 3 in the Budweiser Salutes American Night 410 feature. Across the 37 races he has competed in at various tracks around the country this season, ‘Blackjack’ has totaled three feature wins, eight top-five and 17 top-10 finishes.
    • The dirt-track standout was selected to drive the “Local Champion’s Car” at Knoxville when the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) raced there June 19. Brown finished seventh in Heat Race No. 1, eighth in Heat Race No. 2 and eighth in the 50-lap feature.
    • KBM has earned four of its Camping World Truck series-leading 88 career wins on dirt tracks. Most recently, 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr. drove the same No. 51 Toyota that Brown will drive this weekend to a victory March 29 in the Truck Series inaugural dirt race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. Darrell Wallace Jr. won at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, a half-mile dirt oval, in 2014 and Christopher Bell made it back-to-back victories for the organization at the famed track in 2015.
    • Mardy Lindley is in his first season as a crew chief at KBM. Before arriving at KBM, Lindley guided his drivers to 32 wins and four ARCA Menards Series East championships since 2013, including back-to-back titles with Sam Mayer the last two seasons. Additionally, he earned the ARCA Menards Series Sioux Chief Showdown championship with Mayer in 2020. Behind the wheel, the second-generation driver won 11 races on the Pro Cup Series from 2000 to 2006 and was crowned the series champion in 2001. Lindley was atop the pit box for Truex Jr’s victory at the Bristol Motor Speedway dirt race earlier this season. The South Carolina native has also crew chiefed two ARCA Menards Series races on dirt tracks, earning a best result of fifth with Zane Smith at the DuQuoin (Ill.) State Fairgrounds in 2018.
    • Casey’s General Stores is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over 2,200 convenience stores in 16 states. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become the fourth-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality fuel and friendly service at every location. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts, other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online at www.caseys.com, or in the mobile app. Rowdy Energy is currently available at Casey’s locations throughout Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

    Brian Brown, Driver Q&A:

    You’ve had a lot of success in sprint cars at Knoxville in your career. What does it mean to you to be getting this a chance to race in the Camping World Truck Series there?
    “I’m excited for it, obviously we’ve had some success with the winged sprint car there, but until recently I’ve never run there with fenders. What a great opportunity with Casey’s and Rowdy on what I feel like is the best truck in the pits, the 51. It’s going to be a learning experience, but I’m looking forward to running all the laps and putting ourselves in a position to have a good finish at the end.”

    How do you feel what you experienced running the SRX series at Knoxville will relate to running in the Truck Series there?
    “I feel like running anything at Knoxville besides a sprint car is definitely going to help me. Something that heavy, that doesn’t really want to turn, and when it does want to turn it wants to spin out, all that is just different. Being able to run around 100 laps there with an SRX car, learning where to lift, where to pick up the throttle, they are similar, but they aren’t similar. The best way I can explain it is just doing something a little bit different. Everybody at KBM has welcomed me with open arms. Mardy (Lindley), the crew chief, has been phenomenal. From point A to point B where we’ve been so far has been just an awesome experience. Hopefully, we can get Casey’s and Rowdy and the Toyota Tundra 51 up in the front where it belongs.”

    Have you set any goals going into the race?
    “I talked to Mardy about it and mainly you have to finish all the laps, that’s the number one goal. If you’re three laps down, you’re not going to win the race. Try to finish all the laps and keep our nose clean. Obviously, Martin (Truex Jr.) had the fastest truck and won at Bristol in the same truck that I’m going to be driving, so I know the truck is going to be good enough. Hopefully, I can get in there during practice and adapt as best as I can, run all the laps and don’t damage the truck and then as the race progresses and I get more confident in the truck with what’s going on and adapting to the whole thing I feel like the sky is the limit to what we can do. I feel like we can very easily go in there and have a solid top-10 finish and if things go well compete for a top five and if things go really well compete for a win. There’s no, hey if we don’t do this, I’m going to be disappointed, I just want to run all the laps. That’s the key, don’t go in there and tear the truck up on lap 2 trying to be a hero. Run all the laps and have a good night. Just an awesome event for Knoxville and it’s going to be cool being a part of the inaugural event and having what will probably be a sellout crowd. It’s going to be awesome for not only the Camping World Truck Series, but also for Knoxville Raceway to maybe introduce some new fans to the dirt track community.”

    Brian Brown’s No. 51 Casey’s/Rowdy Energy Tundra:

    KBM-012: The No. 51 Casey’s/Rowdy Energy team will race KBM-012 for Friday’s Corn Belt 150. Martin Truex Jr. led a race-high 150 laps en route to his first career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory with this Tundra in March at the Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway Dirt Track. Before being converted to a dirt truck, KBM-12 scored a victory with Erik Jones in 2014 at Iowa Speedway in Newton.

    KBM Notes of Interest:

    • KBM drivers have earned three wins, one pole, 407 laps led, seven top-five and 13 top-10 finishes, with an average finish of 13.5 across 24 starts on dirt tracks. Martin Truex Jr. won the inaugural dirt race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway in March while Darrell Wallace Jr. (2014) and Christopher Bell (2015) both claimed victories at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.
    • KBM holds the Camping World Truck Series records for most career wins (88) and most wins in a single season (14 in 2014). With his victory at the Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt Track, Truex Jr. became the 16th 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).
    • With 37 victories, the No. 51 is the winningest number in KBM’s Truck Series fleet.
  • Brett Moffitt to pilot second AM Racing truck at Knoxville Raceway

    Brett Moffitt to pilot second AM Racing truck at Knoxville Raceway

    STATESVILLE, N.C.: AM Racing confirmed today that 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) champion Brett Moffitt will pilot a second-team entry in this Friday night’s inaugural Corn Belt 150 presented by Premier Chevy Dealers at Knoxville Raceway.

    Moffitt, a 12-time NCWTS winner will drive the No. 37 Concrete Supply | Destiny Homes Chevrolet Silverado with former series’ winning crew chief Jamie Jones leading the event.

    Knoxville will mark the first time AM Racing has fielded a second Truck Series entry since Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in 2017 when both trucks fielded by the Statesville, N.C.-based organization finished inside the top-10 led by a career-best second-place result by mainstay driver Austin Wayne Self.

    Knoxville is an important race for Moffitt who competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Our Motorsports. The legendary dirt track is nestled in Moffit’s home state of Iowa and is a venue he grew up competing at.

    In 2007, Moffitt became the youngest feature Knoxville event winner in dirt modified competition.

    “I’m stoked for this opportunity to compete in Friday night’s Truck Series race at Knoxville,” said Moffitt. “I appreciate AM Racing putting a second team together to allow me to be a part of this race and return to a track that has such sentimental value to me.

    “Hopefully, we can have a good race and contend for the win in our No. 37 Concrete Supply | Destiny
    Homes Chevrolet.”

    In addition to Concrete Supply, JMT Trucking will join Moffitt in his seventh NCWTS race of the season. Both companies are a part of the Rasmussen Group who will also support the 28-year-old Moffitt in Saturday afternoon’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway.

    “We are proud to expand our relationship with Brett to now include the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this weekend at Knoxville,” said Rasmussen Group president Jeff Rasmussen. “Brett is an extraordinary driver who has the capabilities of excelling on all types of racetrack disciplines and I look forward to seeing how he and AM Racing perform on Friday night.”

    Tim Mallicoat, CEO of the Rasmussen Group added, “This is a huge opportunity for the Rasmussen Group to receive double exposure, especially at a race like Knoxville – a track where Brett has experience and is sure to draw attention from the locals and the competition alike. We wish he and AM Racing the best of luck at Knoxville, as well as Atlanta.”

    AM Racing team president Kevin Cywinski said adding a second truck for Knoxville is the start of a long-term plan for the veteran Truck Series program.

    “We could not be happier to have a champion driver like Brett Moffitt competing under the AM Racing banner at Knoxville,” sounded Cywinski. “It has always been our intention and part of our long-term strategy to expand our team to two trucks and Knoxville is the first step to making that happen.

    “We know this race is an important event for Brett and his partners and believe we will provide him a truck capable of capturing AM Racing another top-10 finish or better on Friday night.”

    In addition to Concrete Supply, Destiny Homes and JMT Trucking, Aspen Aire Inc., Detrick Excavation and Grading, Gilcrest Jewett, Northland Foundations Inc. and Vista Investments will serve as associate marketing partners for the final dirt Truck Series race of the season.

    For more on Brett Moffitt, please visit brettmoffittracing.com, like his Facebook page (Brett Moffitt Racing) or follow him on Instagram (@brett_moffitt_racing) and Twitter (@brett_moffitt).

    For more on AM Racing, please visit AMRacingteam.com, like their Facebook page (AM Racing) or follow them on Twitter @AMRacingNASCAR.

    The Corn Belt 150 presented by Premier Chevy Dealers (150 laps | 75 miles) is the 14th of 22 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2021 schedule. The lone practice begins on Thurs., Jul. 8, 2021, at 6:05 p.m. – 7:25 p.m. Qualifying heat races begin on race day, Fri. Jul. 9, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The 40-truck field will take the green flag later that night shortly after 8:00 p.m. CT with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM Satellite Radio NASCAR Channel 90.

    About AM Racing:

    AM Racing is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) team headquartered in Statesville, N.C. Established in December 2015, AM Racing is prided on faith, honesty and intelligent performance.

    The team has named Austin Wayne Self as its primary driver for the 2021 season.

  • Young’s Motorsports tabs Michael Annett for Knoxville Raceway showdown

    Young’s Motorsports tabs Michael Annett for Knoxville Raceway showdown

    MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 5, 2021) – Young’s Motorsports announced today that the iconic black and gold colors of Des Moines, Iowa-based TMC Transportation will make their return to Knoxville Raceway with full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Michael Annett at the helm of the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado this weekend.

    Annett, a Des Moines, Iowa native, is making his return to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS), which last saw him compete in 2014 at Eldora Speedway.

    Annett also competed in eight NCWTS events in 2008.

    Knoxville Raceway holds precious memories for Annett and TMC Transportation, as TMC Chairman Harrold Annett, who passed away earlier this year, owned the No. 12 Mickow Sprinter that raced at Knoxville Raceway during the ’70s and ’80s on a weekly basis.

    Driver Mike Brooks won the track title for Annett in 1980, off the strength of eight feature wins. Annett had great success in the ’80s and ’90s with driver Sammy Swindell amassing numerous wins at the track behind the wheel of the No. 1 TMC Sprint Car.

    The No. 02 will carry a decal on the decklid honoring Harrold’s 2007 induction into the Knoxville Raceway Hall of Fame.

    Annett is proud to bring the TMC Transportation colors back to Knoxville on Friday night.

    “It’s been my dream to race at Knoxville ever since I can remember, I can’t thank Tyler (Young, team principal) and Young’s Motorsports enough for giving me the opportunity.”

    Young’s Motorsports which will field three entries in the inaugural event is thrilled to welcome Annett to their team lineup.

    “Michael is a huge addition to the Young’s Motorsports team this weekend at Knoxville,” said team principal Tyler Young. “We believe he has the capabilities of delivering our organization another top-10 finish this season in such a prestigious race which also holds a lot of sentimental value to not only himself but the entire Annett and TMC Transportation family.”

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

    For more on Michael Annett, please visit MichaelAnnett.com, like him on Facebook (Michael Annett), and follow him on Twitter (@MichaelAnnett).

    The Corn Belt 150 presented by Premier Chevy Dealers (150 laps | 75 miles) is the 14th of 22 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2021 schedule. The lone practice begins on Thurs., Jul. 8, 2021, at 6:05 p.m. – 7:25 p.m. Qualifying heat races begin on race day, Fri. Jul. 9, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The 40-truck field will take the green flag later that night shortly after 8:00 p.m. CT with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM Satellite Radio NASCAR Channel 90.
    About TMC Transportation:

    TMC Transportation is the nation’s largest employee-owned open deck transportation company. TMC provides expert transportation services and supply-chain management solutions throughout the 48 contiguous states.

    Founded in 1972, TMC is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, and is known for its integrity, innovation, superior safety record and dedication to quality and customer service. The company’s claim-free, on-time delivery record is the best in the business and is consistently recognized by its customers.

    To learn more about TMC Transportation, visit tmctrans.com.

  • DGR NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race Advance: Knoxville Raceway

    DGR NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race Advance: Knoxville Raceway

    Friday, July 9
    Track: Knoxville Raceway, .5-mile dirt oval
    Race: 14 of 22
    Event: Corn Belt 150 (150 laps, 75 miles)

    Schedule
    Thursday, July 8
    Practice: 7:05 p.m. ET (FOX Sports 1)
    Friday, July 9
    Qualifying Races: 7:00 p.m. ET (FOX Sports 1)
    Race: 8:00 p.m. ET (FOX Sports 1)

    Hailie Deegan, No. 1 Toter Ford F-150

    • Deegan is making her 15th career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) start for the inaugural race at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway. Deegan will have the opportunity to practice and qualify for Friday night’s event with qualifying heat races on Friday evening.
    • The NCWTS has completed one dirt race so far this season – Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. Deegan started 22nd and finished 19th in her first go-around in a truck on dirt at the half-mile track.
    • Deegan has experience on a dirt oval in an ARCA car. In February 2019, she won the ARCA West event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Dirt Track.
    • The California native has competed at Knoxville one previous time. Last month, she participated in the SRX Racing Series at the Iowa dirt track. Deegan finished second in the event to Tony Stewart.
    • Two weeks ago at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway, Deegan finished 26th after a flat tire forced her to unexpectedly pit and trapped her one lap down.

    Tanner Gray, No. 15 Ford Performance F-150

    • Gray makes his 14th start of the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) season at the Knoxville Raceway in Iowa.
    • At Pocono (Pa.) Raceway two weekends ago, Gray battled inside the top-10 early in the final stage, but tight handling on his F-150 continued to get worse during the long run and he finished in the 16th position.
    • The 22-year-old already has one truck start on dirt this season. At Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway in March, Gray started 18th and finished 13th at the short-track.
    • Marcus Richmond will crew chief Gray’s No. 15 truck beginning this weekend at Knoxville. Richmond, a NCWTS veteran takes over the role from interim crew chief Seth Smith. Richmond has 10 wins and 17 pole awards in the series.

    Donny Schatz, No. 17 Little Giant Ford F-150

    • Donny Schatz will make his first career NASCAR national series start at “The Sprint Car Capital of the World” on Friday night behind the wheel of the Little Giant Ford F-150.
    • The Fargo, North Dakota native has an incredible resume at the half-mile dirt oval with 27 career wins, 17 of them with the World of Outlaws, and 10 Knoxville Nationals victories in 22 Nationals A-Main appearances.
    • The 10-time Outlaw champion scored his historic 300th series victory on June 18th at the Dubuque (Iowa) Fairgrounds Speedway. So far in 2021, Schatz has one win, 20 top-fives and 28 top-10s in 40 starts.
    • The Truck Series rookie will be paired with Chad Johnston for this weekend. Johnston has worked with David Gilliland and Ryan Preece in the No. 17 truck this season and earned his first career Truck win at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway with Preece.
  • Sprint Car Standout Parker Price-Miller to Drive for Jordan Anderson Racing at Knoxville Raceway in NASCAR Trucks

    Sprint Car Standout Parker Price-Miller to Drive for Jordan Anderson Racing at Knoxville Raceway in NASCAR Trucks

    STATESVILLE, N.C. (July 2, 2021) – Jordan Anderson Racing (JAR) announced today 23-year-old Parker Price-Miller will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) debut driving the team’s No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado in the Inaugural Corn Belt 150 presented by Premier Chevy Dealers at Knoxville (Iowa) Raceway July 9.

    Since jumping into 360- and 410-winged sprint cars six years ago the Kokomo, Ind. native has captured 31 wins on dirt tracks all across the United States, Canada, and Australia; boasting two wins with the ultra-competitive World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series, and a win on the All-Star Circuit of Champions.

    The two-time Canadian Nationals winner (2016, 2018) holds one win to his credit at the historic Knoxville Raceway while the driver known as “PPM” has qualified for the Knoxville Nationals A-Main twice.

    Price-Miller currently competes in select 410 Sprint Car events nationwide driving for Sprint Hall of Fame Crew Chief and 9-Time Knoxville Raceway Track Champion Guy Forbrook and his Forbrook Motorsports team. When not competing for Forbrook Motorsports in the Mid-West the 2014 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Rookie of the Year fields his own PPM Motorsports entry in select events. Making six starts at Knoxville this year Price-Miller has claimed four Top-10’s with a best of third.

    “As a sprint car driver, it’s so cool that I’m getting the opportunity to make my NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at a track that is the absolute meca of Sprint Car racing.” Stated Price-Miller.

    “This year racing for Guy (Forbrook) we have been trying to run as many weekly races at Knoxville at possible in preparation for the famed Knoxville Nationals in August. I am hoping to apply some of the things I have learned over the years to have an edge over the NCWTS regulars and earn a solid finish for everyone in the sprint car community.”

    The Corn Belt 150 by Premier Chevy Dealers will not be the only event contested by Price-Miller at Knoxville Raceway the weekend of July 9-10 as he will compete in Knoxville Raceway weekly 410 Sprint Car racing the very next night- July 10 in his Forbrook Motorsports No. 5 entry.

    “Parker is a very talented driver behind the wheel of a sprint car, with the amount of competition at a WoO race it is an impressive feat in its own right to claim victory,” Said Jordan Anderson, Owner of Jordan Anderson Racing.

    “His ability to quickly adapt will speed up the learning curve when getting behind the wheel of the truck for the first time. His experience and knowledge at the Knoxville Raceway will make him a great addition to the team.”

    Marketing partners for Price-Miller’s Corn Belt 150 presented by Premier Chevy Dealers effort at Knoxville Raceway will be announced in the coming days.

    Tickets for the NCWTS Corn Belt 150 presented by Premier Chevy Dealers are still available for purchase by visiting Knoxville Raceway online at KnoxvilleRaceway.com.

    If you are unable to make it to the Knoxville Raceway for the NCWTS Corn Belt 150 presented by Premier Chevy Dealers on Friday night July 9, qualifying heat races will be broadcast LIVE on Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and the Fox Sports App at 7:00 PM EST, while the Corn Belt 150 presented by Premier Chevy Dealers can be seen at 9:00 PM EST.

    The entire event will also be broadcast LIVE on the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and on SIRIUS/XM NASCAR radio Channel 90.

    Stay updated with Parker by following him on Social Media; Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visiting his website online at ParkerPriceMiller.com

    For more information on JAR, visit JordanAndersonRacing.com, and be sure to follow the team all season on the JAR social channels on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

    About Jordan Anderson Racing

    Jordan Anderson Racing (JAR) is a NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) team, owned by owner/driver Jordan Anderson. Established in 2018, JAR has competed full-time in the last three NCWTS seasons claiming back-to-back runner-up finishes in the 2020 & 2021 season opening NextEra 250 at Daytona International Speedway. JAR fields a full-time entry in the NXS Series; the No. 31 Chevrolet Camaro SS driven by Jordan Anderson, Tyler Reddick, Josh Berry, and Kaz Grala. JAR also fields the No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado for select drivers in the NCWTS.

  • Crowe Equipment Extends Partnership with Spencer Boyd Racing

    Crowe Equipment Extends Partnership with Spencer Boyd Racing

    Mooresville, NC (July 2, 2020) – Spencer Boyd Racing is pleased to announce that Crowe Equipment of Jasonville, IN has extended their partnership through the 2021 NASCAR season. Crowe Equipment, who is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, is a specialist in new surplus and used Cat parts and whole equipment.

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

    “Extensions are personally fulfilling for me,” said Boyd of the partnership. “It shows we are delivering for our sponsors and I’m always humbled when someone supports my career. Crowe has been a family business for 30 years and continues to grow because of their dedication to what they do. I’m honored to have them on the 20 truck in 2021.”

    “Our family is so happy to continue our relationship with Spencer Boyd Racing,” stated Crowe Equipment Owner, Scott Crowe. “We love Spencer’s social media and his patriotism. He embodies our Midwest attitude of hard-working people that are the backbone of this great country. I’m looking forward to another great season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.”

    The newly redesigned Crowe Equipment No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado will be adorned with Crowe’s 30th Anniversary logo when it hits the track at Knoxville Raceway next week.

  • Derek Griffith to Make Camping World Truck Series Debut at WWTR

    Derek Griffith to Make Camping World Truck Series Debut at WWTR

    New Englander’s NASCAR Home Track to be co-primary sponsor for first National Series start

    MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 1, 2021) – Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) announced today that Derek Griffith will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut behind the wheel of No. 51 Tundra Aug. 20 at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in Madison, Ill. The 24-year-old driver’s Toyota will carry co-primary sponsorship from JBL, the authority in engineering superior sound and Griffith’s NASCAR Home Track, Hudson International Speedway.

    The New Hampshire native has posted three top-five and eight top-10 finishes across 10 ARCA Menards Racing Series starts the last two seasons. Griffith has also made three ARCA Menards Series East starts, picking up one pole, one top-five and two top-10 finishes. In his East Series debut at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway in 2020, he captured the pole and led a race-high 144 laps, before being relegated to a runner-up finish after falling back a spot on a late-race restart.

    Griffith cut his racing teeth in the four-cylinder class at Hudson Speedway, a quarter-mile oval, located near his hometown, Nashua, N.H. He graduated to the Super Late Model Division at the track in 2012 and the New Englander has been on the rise ever since. Griffith has been recognized with such prestigious honors as being part of the Kulwicki Driver Development Program (2018-2019) and being selected as the No. 1 top prospect in short-track racing by a panel of industry experts, racers, media members and more in the 2021 Speed51 Short Track Draft.

    Behind the wheel of a Super Late Model Griffith has numerous wins, including back-to-back World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing championships at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway (2020-2021), a sweep of the PASS Easter Bunny 150s at Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway (2021), the Thompson Icebreaker 75 at Thompson (Conn.) Speedway and the Freedom 300 at Lee (N.H.) USA Speedway (2020).

    “I’m unbelievably thankful to have my hometown track, Hudson Speedway, providing me one of the biggest pushes in my racing career coming onboard as a co-primary sponsor with JBL on the No. 51 Tundra for the Camping World Truck Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway,” Griffith said. “I have been going to races at Hudson Speedway my entire life and began racing there at the age of 12, so it has a very special place in my heart.

    “While Kyle has built KBM into the best team in the history of the Truck Series, I know that he still holds Super Late Model racers around the country in high regard and he’s given guys like Erik Jones, Harrison Burton and Chandler Smith a chance to showcase their skills at the national series level. I’m thankful to Kyle, everyone at KBM and Toyota Racing Development for this once in a lifetime opportunity and I’m looking forward to making the best I can out of it.”

    “Derek has proven himself as one of the top young talents in Super Late Model racing in recent years, has been very competitive in his limited ARCA opportunities and is deserving of the opportunity the chance to make a start in the Camping World Truck Series,” Busch said. “As a Super Late Model racer myself, I know that to win some of the races he’s been able to win the last few years, he’s had to beat some of the best drivers in the country. Many of those drivers have the talent to compete at the National Series level but never get the chance, so to be providing Derek with this opportunity is really special and I know that he’ll do a great job for us.”

    “I am beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to help Derek Griffith race in the Camping World Truck Series,” said Ben Bosowski, owner of Hudson International Speedway. “As a small, local track it is a true honor to help a local Hudson Speedway native reach his potential in the world of racing. Derek is an amazing, passionate, and talented young driver who absolutely deserves this opportunity. I am very excited to help be a part of this next stage in his career. I wish Derek nothing but the absolute best. All of us at Hudson International Speedway are very much looking forward to cheering him on!”

    The No. 51 team, led by first-year crew chief Mardy Lindley, has scored three wins across 13 races this season. Owner-driver Kyle Busch was victorious at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway and Kansas Speedway in Kansas City while Martin Truex Jr. won the inaugural Truck Series event at the Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway Dirt Track. Truex Jr. became the 16th different driver to win a Truck Series event for KBM and the 12th to collect their first-ever victory in NASCAR’s third division.

    About JBL:

    JBL creates the amazing sound that shapes life’s most epic moments. From iconic events like Woodstock and concerts at Madison Square Garden, to games at Yankee Stadium and weekend road trips, JBL elevates listeners’ experiences with award-winning audio that lets them make the most of every moment. With unmatched professional credentials and over 70 years of delivering industry leading innovation, JBL is the authority in engineering superior sound.

    About Kyle Busch Motorsports:

    Since debuting in 2010, Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) has quickly established itself as one of the most successful teams in all of NASCAR. Owned by two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch and fueled by his passion for winning, the organization holds the Camping World Truck Series records for most career wins (88) and most wins in a single season (14 in 2014). 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).

    KBM prepares a fleet of race-winning Toyotas out of its state-of-the art 77,000-square-foot facility in Mooresville, N.C. Fans can stay up-to-date with all the latest KBM news online at www.KyleBuschMotorsports.com, by liking the team on Facebook (KBMteam) and by following the team on Instagram (KBMteam), and Twitter (@KBMteam).