MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 6, 2021)– Ryan Truex and the No. 40 Marquis®Chevrolet will carry the Make-A-Wish®colors in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway on Saturday, April 17. 

In celebration of 900 wishes granted in partnership with Make-A-Wish, the Marquis No. 40 Chevrolet will bear the names of all 900 wish kids—from Andrea to Viera—on the truck bed. Over 20 years ago, Andrea’s wish for a hot tub inspired the enduring partnership between Marquis and Make-A-Wish. Andrea’s signature graces both doors, and eight-year-old Viera’s wish marks this 900^thmilestone. In honor of World Wish Day on April 29^th, 2021 please donate at wish.org/promotions.  

“It’s both an honor and a privilege to have Marquis and Make-A-Wish America on board with me at Richmond,” said Ryan Truex, driver of the No. 40 Marquis/Make-A-Wish America Chevrolet Silverado. “This partnership with Marquis and Make-A-Wish started over 20 years ago with a wish for 15-year-old Andrea, who was diagnosed with leukemia and wanted to remedy her joint pain with hydrotherapy. Today, over 900 wishes have been granted – 900 lives changed – thanks to Marquis and their network of dealers.” 

While it is Truex’s first start in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Richmond Raceway, the 29-year-old driver is no stranger to the track, with seven NASCAR Xfinity Series starts to his credit at the .75-mile track.  In those seven starts, Truex has one top-five finish and three top-10 finishes. 

Truex also has three NASCAR Cup Series starts to his credit, with his most recent coming in 2014. 

To help raise money for Make-A-Wish, a limited-edition hero card, autographed by Truex, is now available.  All proceeds will be donated to Make-A-Wish.  A limited supply of cards is available, so fans are encouraged to get one before supplies run out. Shop online. 

“Everyone is familiar with the great work that Make-A-Wish does, and our race team is honored to be a part of honoring them and these special children,” said Cody Efaw, Niece Motorsports general manager.  “Our entire organization is working hard to build great Chevrolets that will perform well on track and make the Kids and Make-A-Wish proud.” 

In addition, to celebrate its 900th wish, Marquis is offering $900 off the three-person Crown Spirit hot tub at participating Marquis Dealers.  Limitations apply.  For details contact your local Dealer.  Offer ends April 30, 2021 with final delivery by December 17, 2021. Download the coupon. 

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. 

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will take the green flag at Richmond Raceway on Saturday, April 17 at 1:30 p.m. ET, airing live on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. 

About Niece Motorsports:  

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece.  In 2021, Niece Motorsports entered 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. 

MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Embarking on the next step of his career, Howie DiSavino III will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) debut for Jordan Anderson Racing (JAR) at Richmond (Va.) Raceway for the ToyotaCare 250 on Sat., Apr. 17, 2021.

Richmond will be an important race for DiSavino, who turns 20 on Apr. 10 – as the sixth Truck Series race of the season is planted just 18 miles south of DiSavino’s hometown of Chesterfield, Va.

“I’m incredibly humbled about this opportunity to not only compete in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with Jordan Anderson Racing but for the chance to race in front of my family, friends and partners,” said DiSavino.

“This is undoubtedly the biggest race of my career, but I am up for the challenge.”

DiSavino enters the Truck Series after competing in seven ARCA Menards Series races, including this year’s season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in February for AM Racing. In his superspeedway debut, DiSavino cleverly drafted from his 25th place starting position and raced inside the top-10 for most of the event.

A late-race flat tire sent DiSavino to the rear of the field where he was able to climb back to 13th at the checkered flag. Of his seven ARCA starts, he has maneuvered two top-10s and six top-16 finishes between 2019 and 2021, respectively.

Longtime DiSavino partners KEES Vacations and Bud’s Heating & Air Conditioning will serve as the primary marketing partners on the No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado in the doubleheader weekend with the NASCAR Cup Series.

“The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is stacked this season, added DiSavino.

“Richmond is going to be an extremely competitive race and tire management will be key. Fortunately, I have surrounded myself with good people who are adequately helping me prepare to make Richmond a successful weekend both on and off the track.

“If we can come out of the race with a strong top-20 finish that will certainly feel like a win.

“I just want to do a great job for Jordan (Anderson) and our partners KEES Vacations and Bud’s Heating & Air Conditioning and with the hope to do some more Truck Series racing throughout the 2021 season.”

Anderson, who drove his family-owned team to a career-high second-place finish in the season-opener at Daytona is excited to welcome DiSavino to the team and is eager to help make his debut memorable.

“I have been keeping my eye on Howie for a little while now, and when Austin (Theriault, manager) said he was available and exploring NASCAR opportunities, I wanted to jump at having him make his NASCAR debut in one of our trucks,” said Anderson. “My team and I have built this team from the ground up, and Howie shares the drive and determination that I admire in a driver. I’m looking forward to seeing him be successful.”

Of course, DiSavino isn’t just getting support and confidence from his team. His marketing partners have been patiently waiting for the opportunity to be a part of a historic moment for the rising star.

For Jeremy Grogg, CEO of KEES Vacations, this partnership is the culmination of many years of hard work.

“I love NASCAR Truck Series racing. As a race fan, and a business owner, it is a dream come true to have such an important role in Howie’s NASCAR debut,” he said. “We are excited to be able to highlight and promote KEES Vacations to the hundreds of thousands of NASCAR fans, and look forward to helping many plan their next dream vacation!”

“For Bud’s Heating & Air Conditioning, joining the HDIII Racing team through a sponsorship opportunity, has been everything we could hope for,” said Rob Nelson, President of Bud’s Heating & Air Conditioning.

“The closeness and comradery with Howie, his dad and all the others involved just feels like we are a part of an organization that cares about its partners. They’re focused on creating and exploiting every possible opportunity for the betterment of the sponsors in concert with the true star of the show, Howie DiSavino III.

Additional details on DiSavino’s 2021 program are forthcoming.

For more on Howie DiSavino III, please visit howiedisavino.com, like him on Facebook (Howie DiSavino III Racing), follow him on Twitter (@hdisavino) and Instagram (HowieDiSavino).

The ToyotaCare 250 (250 laps | 187.5 miles) is the sixth of 22 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2021 schedule. The 40-truck field will take the green flag on Sat., Apr. 17, 2021 shortly after 1:30 p.m. ET with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM Satellite Radio NASCAR Channel 90.

About KEES Vacations:

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About Bud’s Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electric:

Bud’s Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electric is the recognized leader in residential and light commercial mechanical contractors in the Hampton Roads market. From simple, honest beginnings in 1969, Bud’s quickly rose to prominence, establishing a legendary reputation for quality, service and professionalism while always maintaining the same home-town personalized connections with clients throughout its 51-year history.

In 2000, Bud’s expanded under the current leadership of CEO Robert W. Nelson Jr. adding plumbing and electrical departments and introducing a science-based whole home approach that has now become the industry benchmark, while national influencing the market through innovative business and customer relations practices.

Monday, March 29 (originally scheduled Saturday, March 27)
Track: Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, .5-mile oval
Event: Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt (150 laps, 75 miles)

Hailie Deegan, No. 1 Monster Energy F-150
Start: 22nd
Finish: 19th

• During the first caution on lap 12, Deegan reported her F-150 was tight while in the 22nd spot.
• Deegan ended Stage 1 in 16th and pitted during the break for adjustments to help with her drive off.
• She started the second stage from 13th. Nine laps into the stage, the caution was displayed again and Deegan reported she needed more lateral grip. The Monster Energy driver stayed out on the track and restarted in the same position.
• Throughout several cautions in the stage, Deegan steadily remained within the top-16. The Ford driver ended the stage in 14th. During the stage break, she came in for adjustments to give her more grip.
• Deegan started Stage 3 from the 15th spot. With 50 laps to go, the caution was displayed with Deegan in the 16th position. Throughout several more cautions to end the stage, Deegan remained in the top-20. The track continued to dry out in the closing laps and it became more difficult to pass which relegated Deegan to a 19th-place finish.

Tanner Gray, No. 15 Ford Performance F-150
Start: 18th
Finish: 13th

• Gray lined up 18th for the initial start and quickly used the high line to advance to 14th. While attempting to pass for 13th, he spun to the inside of the track to avoid contact.
• The No. 15 Ford Performance F-150 restarted 36th and would finish there in Stage 1 after making contact with the outside wall caused the handling to fade.
• At the stage break, the team changed tires, added fuel and made damage repairs to the right front suspension. Positions could not be gained on pit road, so the No. 15 restarted in the 36th position for Stage 2.
• Caution flag waved nine laps into the stage and Gray had advanced up to 24th. A series of cautions throughout the remainder of the stage made it tough to gain positions, but Gray managed to advance three more spots to finish Stage 2 in 21st.
• Green flag waved for the final stage on lap 92 and the No. 15 was up to 17th within the opening seven laps. When the caution came out on lap 117, Gray was up to 14th and continued to battle for position over the remaining 25 circuits. He would ultimately finish 13th as the highest-finishing F-150 for DGR.

Kevin Harvick, No. 17 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford F-150
Start: 30th
Finish: 15th

• Harvick started the event from the 30th position and made his way forward throughout the stage. At the end of the stage, the Hunt Brothers Pizza driver reported he needed more forward drive. He pitted from 17th for service.
• In Stage 2, the Ford driver continued his march forward in the F-150 and ended Stage 2 15th. Harvick visited pit road for service during the stage break.
• Harvick started the final stage from 16th. With just under 30 laps to go in the event, Harvick was in the top-10. On the last restart late in the race, the inside lane got bottled up which caused Harvick to lose track position and ultimately finish 15th.

Next event: ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Virginia on April 17 at 1:30 p.m. ET.

TRUEX DRIVES TO FIRST TRUCK SERIES WIN
NASCAR Cup Champion Martin Truex Jr. drives to victory in first Truck Series start since 2006

BRISTOL, Tenn. (March 29, 2021) – Martin Truex Jr. scored his first career NASCAR Truck Series victory on the dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway on Monday afternoon. Truex becomes the 36th driver in NASCAR history to win a race in all three national series. It is the third consecutive win for Kyle Busch Motorsports and the fifth consecutive for Toyota to open the 2021 Truck Series season.

Toyota Racing Post-Race Recap
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt
Race 5 of 23 – 150 Laps, 75 Miles

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS
1st, MARTIN TRUEX JR.
2nd, BEN RHODES
3rd, Raphael Lessard*
4th, Todd Gilliland*
5th, Chase Briscoe*
6th, GRANT ENFINGER
9th, AUSTIN HILL
11th, BUBBA WALLACE
12th, STEWART FRIESEN
14th, MATT CRAFTON
28th, MIKE MARLAR
32nd, JOHNNY SAUTER
34th, CHANDLER SMITH
36th, DANNY BOHN
38th, DEREK KRAUS
39th, JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK
*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

MARTIN TRUEX JR., No. 51 Auto Owners Insurance Toyota Tundra, Kyle Busch Motorsports
Finishing Position: 1st

How exciting was that Martin?

“It’s unbelievable really. I guess they had to put dirt on Bristol to get me back into victory lane here. It’s been a long time. That was a blast. I’m still really surprised. I wanted to run this race so I could get more experience for the Cup car, and then we got out there in practice and it felt really good and I was having a lot of fun, so I just kept trying to work with the guys and tell them what I needed, and just thanks to Auto Owners, Noble Aerospace, Toyota, TRD, everybody at KBM (Kyle Busch Motorsports) for letting me drive this thing and putting this deal together. That was a blast. I kept thinking, ‘what’s going to happen next, am I going to get a flat tire or something stupid?’ This 51 is pretty much used to finishing in victory lane, so a lot of pressure there, so I’m glad we could get it done.”

What did you learn that you can take to the Cup race this afternoon?

“I learned a lot. It was really amazing just how much the track changed, but I’ll have to say this thing stayed really, really good the whole time. I think if you’ve got a good car, you are going to be good all day long. It just depends on what they do to the track. It’s getting hotter, it’s going to keep drying out and get slicker, so we will see what they do to prep it, but no matter what they do, that was a blast and I’m looking forward to this afternoon.”

Did you expect to win here today?

“You always expect to win when you come to the race track. I’m pleasantly surprised to say the least. We came here this weekend and I wanted to run this truck just to get some experience and try to help with the Cup car. Who would have thought that I would get my first Truck Series victory on dirt. Really happy for the opportunity. Thankful to Auto Owners Insurance, Noble Aerospace and obviously Kyle (Busch, team owner) and everybody at KBM (Kyle Busch Motorsports) for putting this deal together and letting me do this – Toyota, TRD. This was a lot of fun. We weren’t supposed to come here and win. That’s really the icing on the cake. Now I’ve got my truck win that I’ve been thinking about wanting to go after. Really, really cool and still a little bit surprised. What an awesome job these guys did with this truck. Made the right adjustments for today. I told them a few things I wanted to change from practice, he (Marty Lindley, crew chief) changed a few things himself. Marty Lindley (crew chief), he’s an old veteran. He did a heck of a job and that was a lot of fun.”

How did reality differ from your initial expectations of how this race would go?

“I really just had an open mind about it. I thought that any time we go and do something new and different, it’s always fun. Even though I don’t have a lot of experience doing this, I looked at it as, ‘Hey, Bristol hasn’t been a great place for me anyway, let’s put dirt down and see how it goes.’ The little time I’ve spent in dirt vehicles, which is not much at all, I really enjoyed myself. That was one thing I was looking at and thinking. Every time I got on dirt in something, I had a lot of fun. I just approached this weekend as let’s go have some fun, let’s try to figure it out as quickly as we can and that’s why I ran the truck. Clearly, we had a good truck and we figured it out and here we are. Just a blast and thankful for everybody for making it happen.”

What types of things did you learn to apply to this afternoon’s Cup Series race?

“I learned a ton. Obviously, the track changed a huge amount and my wish is that they could put it back to the way we started this race because that’s what really made it fun. You could move around early in the race, especially make moves and we went from 15th to the lead in 15 or 20 laps. You could move around on the race track a little bit more than you could at the end. Hopefully, they’ll do some more work and get it back closer to what it was. By the end of our race, it’s going to be super slick. It’s going to be really black all the way around and guys are going to have their hands full. It’s going to be fun.”

BEN RHODES, No. 99 Bombardier Toyota Tundra, ThorSport Racing
Finishing Position: 2nd

Do you think the missed shift on that last restart cost you an opportunity at going for the win?

“We were running him (Martin Truex Jr.) back down those last few laps, but yeah, just the worst restart of my life. Early in the race, I had an issue of getting it into fourth gear, and missed a shift early on and really didn’t think anything of it. I had clean shifts afterwards, and then just missed it. Bummer for my guys. That is as close as I’ve been at Bristol to winning here and it was on the dirt, so they gave me a great Bombardier Tundra. I’m just a little angry at myself. I think I could have brought them home a trophy, but big picture, I know the 51 (Truex) is kind of doing their thing, but for the overall championship for us, this is a huge race. I know that a few of our competitors had a bad day. At the end of the day, still really solid. We came here and did exactly what we said we wanted to do. We hit all of our goals, just sucks to be the first loser.”

GRANT ENFINGER, No. 98 Champion Power Equipment Toyota Tundra, ThorSport Racing
Finishing Position: 6th

How was your race as a whole?

“Overall, it was solid. We fired off decent in our Champion Tundra right there when the track was tacky, I made it up to fourth or fifth. Then we faded back a little bit. It seemed like we were a sixth to eighth place truck it felt like, so we decided to go back on adjustments to what we felt like the race track was going to go towards, which is slick off and get dusty. After that, I still felt like we were maybe a sixth to eighth place truck. We decided to stay out there at the end of stage two and see what a little track position did for us. I think it worked out. I don’t think we had anything for Ben (Rhodes) or (Martin) Truex, but I think we could have run with everyone else and just ended up sixth. Not ecstatic, but overall satisfied. I think we made the most of it and now me and Jerod (Prince, crew chief) will talk about it and try to make it better for Knoxville.”

AUSTIN HILL, No. 16 United Rentals Toyota Tundra, Hattori Racing Enterprises
Finishing Position: 9th

How did you feel the race track was today overall?

“The track was pretty good when we first started. I kind of thought that it might be a little muddy, but it turned out that the track was pretty good and ready to go. Our United Rentals Toyota Tundra fired off really well. I was just trying to figure the track out, I’m not a dirt guy so trying to figure it out. Lost some track position on a couple restarts. It seemed like the bottom lane, I could just never get going and it took our truck three or four laps to get going. There at the end, it just came down to that last restart and I got in line. I started finding some lanes that were working for me, but just kind of ran out of time there. I felt like I was faster than the three or four in front of me, but solid points day. Coming into this thing, I wasn’t expecting a top-10 so it’s nice to get a top-10. After as good as we ran, I wanted to win. We’ll go onto the next one and try to do a little better on this dirt stuff.”

About Toyota

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

Team Report
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series News and Notes
Event: Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2021
Venue: Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway
Track Description: .5-mile(s) short track
Race: 75 miles / 150 laps

Rackley W.A.R.’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series History … Since entering the NASCAR Camping World Truck
Series (NCWTS) in 2021, the Centerville, Tenn.,-based organization has logged four starts with one driver, Timothy Peters,
resulting in an average starting position of 18.0 and an average finishing position of 24.0.

Timothy Peters
No. 25 Rackley Roofing Chevrolet Silverado

Playing in the Dirt … As part of Bristol Motor Speedway’s 60th anniversary celebration in 2021, the high-banked concrete
oval will be transformed into a state-of-the-art dirt racing facility. Bristol Motor Speedway has become a dirt track that has
been measured to exactly .5-mile. The event will mark the first time the NASCAR Cup Series will compete on dirt in the
sport’s modern era; however, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series returned to the dirt in 2013 at the Eldora Speedway.

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will race on dirt twice this season – this weekend at the Bristol Motor Speedway
and later this season at the Knoxville Speedway in Iowa.

The 40-year-old Danville, Va.,-native has 12 starts in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at the .533-mile concrete
oval track. Timothy Peters has notched one win (2012), three top-five finishes and five top-10 finishes, and has recorded
349 laps led. In addition, he has one start (2007) in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) at the Bristol Motor Speedway.

Gettin’ Dirty Stats: Timothy Peters has four NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts on a dirt track (Eldora
Speedway). He has one top-10 finish with an average finish of 18.0 at the Rossburg, Ohio,-facility.
Peters is one of 22 drivers entered who have raced at least once at the Eldora Speedway.

Starting Lineup: NASCAR has instituted a special format for qualifying at the Bristol Motor Speedway which includes
qualifying races to decide the starting lineup. The lineup for the qualifying races was done by a random draw on Thursday,
March 25. The random draw determined heat race designation and starting position for the heat race. The draw was in
order of current NASCAR Camping World Truck Series owner points (24th-place).

Timothy Peters will start at the Bristol Motor Speedway from the 11th-place in Qualifying Race #2.

There are four qualifying races scheduled with 44 total entrants competing. Each qualifying race will have 11 drivers each
to vie for 40 spots in the final field for the 150-lap event. The four qualifying races will be held to 15 laps each with only
green flag laps counted – no overtime rule.

Pit Stall Selections … Pit Stall 33, on the backstretch.

Atop the Pit Box: Chad Kendrick … Chad Kendrick, crew chief for the No. 25 Rackley Roofing Chevrolet Silverado, has
one victory (2015) with NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney, as well as three top-five finishes and five top-10 finishes
in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at the Bristol, Tenn.,-facility in 12 starts. Kendrick has led 84 laps as a crew
chief at the Bristol Motor Speedway. He has two starts (2008, 2009) at the Bristol Motor Speedway with Timothy Peters,
including a 10th-place finish.

Catch the Action … The Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt at the Bristol Motor Speedway will be broadcast live on FS1 on Saturday,
March 27, starting with NASCAR RaceDay: NCWTS at Bristol Motor Speedway — Dirt at 7:00 p.m. (ET). It will also
broadcast live at 7:30 p.m. (ET) on the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

In the Rearview Mirror: Atlanta Motor Speedway … Timothy Peters, driver of the No. 25 Rackley Roofing Chevrolet
Silverado for Rackley W.A.R., finished in the 30th-place in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Fr8Auctions 200 at
the Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 20. Peters started in the 16th-place in the 40-truck field. At the end of Stage 1 on Lap 30 he was in the 34th-place. By the end of Stage 2 on Lap 60, Peters was scored in the 31th-place. He
was scored as high as the 16th-place at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Season-to-date … Through the first four NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races of the 2021 season, Timothy Peters
has completed 406 of 416 laps contested (97.6 percent), and has led three laps. Peters is currently 21st in the driver point
standings, and 24th in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series owner points. In addition, the Rackley W.A.R. driver has
spent 130 laps running in the top 15 and has made 274 green-flag passes thus far this season.

QUOTE WORTHY

Timothy Peters, driver of the No. 25 Rackley Roofing Chevrolet Silverado for Rackley W.A.R.
On the Bristol Motor Speedway:
“Bristol Motor Speedway with dirt will be interesting to say the least. There are a lot of unknowns going into this weekend,
but I am ready to get after it in the No. 25 Rackley Roofing Chevrolet Silverado.”

TIMOTHY PETERS BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY PERFORMANCE PROFILE
Date Event Start Finish Laps Status Led
August 24, 2005 O’Reilly 200 Presented by Valvoline Maxlife 19 19 199/200 running 0
August 23, 2006 O’Reilly Auto Parts 200 12 33 186/200 running 0
August 22, 2007 O’Reilly 200 32 36 33/200 crash 0
August 20, 2008 O’Reilly 200 7 30 123/203 crash 0
August 19, 2009 O’Reilly 200 Presented by Valvoline 8 10 200/200 running 0
August 18, 2010 O’Reilly 200 7 8 206/206 running 20
August 24, 2011 O’Reilly 200 8 5 200/200 running 0
August 22, 2012 UNOH 200 2 1 204/204 running 204
August 21, 2013 UNOH 200 4 2 200/200 running 125
August 20, 2014 UNOH 200 Presented by ZLOOP 20 26 190/200 running 0
August 19, 2015 UNOH 200 Presented by ZLOOP 15 12 202/202 running 0
August 17, 2016 UNOH 200 25 13 200/200 running 0

Follow Rackley W.A.R. on Social Media … To keep up-to-date with the latest news, information and exclusive content,
visit Rackley W.A.R.’s Twitter page – @Rackley_WAR, and on Instagram at @rackley_war. “Like” Rackley W.A.R. on the
official Facebook page at facebook.com/RackleyWAR.

Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway | Pinty’s Dirt Truck Race
Fast Facts

No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Daniel Suárez
Primary Partner(s): GoPro Motorplex | AMR Motorplex
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado
Crew Chief: Eddie Troconis
2021 Owner Points Position: 14th
Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Bienvenido de nuevo (Welcome Back): This weekend at the inaugural Pinty’s Dirt Race at Bristol, Young’s Motorsports welcomes former NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Daniel Suárez as driver of the team’s No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado.

The Monterrey, Mexico native is using the Truck Series race as experience for his NASCAR Cup Series debut on the dirt in Sunday’s highly anticipated Food City Dirt Race aboard the No. 99 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE for Trackhouse Racing.

Truck Series Rundown: Suárez will make his 28th career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start in Saturday night’s race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.

In his previous 27 races, 26 for Kyle Busch Motorsports and one for Win-Tron Racing, Suárez has one pole, one win, 10 top-five and 11 top-10 finishes and 263 laps led.

His first career victory came in his 26th start at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway in the 2016 Lucas Oil 150 after starting second.

On The Truck: GoPro Motorplex will serve as the primary partner this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Located in Mooresville, NC, GoPro Motorplex is an outdoor, 0.7-mile, 11-turn karting facility open to the public seven days a week, year-round featuring Adult Karts (Ages 16+) available for rent that reach speeds up to 55 mph.

GoPro Motorplex can also accommodate group events and corporate team-building outings.

Additionally, the facility hosts some of the largest professional touring karting series races in the country, making GoPro Motorplex the premier source for all things karting at every level of the sport.

For more information on GoPro Motorplex, please visit gopromotorplex.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Historic Pairing: For the second consecutive weekend, Suárez will have a fellow Hispanic calling the shots as crew chief.

Last weekend at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway, crew chief José Blasco-Figueroa guided Suarez in the Quik Trip Folds of Honor 500 to a respectable 17th place finish. Although Suarez and Blasco-Figueroa have worked together before, it was the first Hispanic pairing of a driver and crew chief in NASCAR since 1959.

This weekend, the 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion will be paired with crew chief Eddie Troconis, a native of Heroica Veracruz, Mexico.

The Format: Saturday night’s field will consist of 40 trucks.

35 trucks will earn a spot based on their points earned in the qualifying races (qualifying race finish points + passing points). Four additional provisional spots will be awarded to the top four trucks in 2021 Truck Series owners’ points who have not already earned a spot in the race.

The final provisional will go to the most recent past champion. If one does not exist, it will go to the next highest truck in Truck Series owner points.

Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway | FR8 Auctions 200 Race Recap: In his second career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race, standout Josh Berry earned a respectable 22nd place finish in the No. 02 Kris Wright Motorsports Chevrolet.

Berry was standing in for Young’s Motorsports driver Kris Wright who was diagnosed with COVID-19 prior to the fourth Truck Series race of 2021.

Solid Start For Young’s Motorsports: Between Wright’s top-15 finish in the season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, driver Kaz Grala’s eighth-place performance at the Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway Road Course and respectable runs at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway and Atlanta, Young’s Motorsports is sitting 14th in the Truck Series owner standings with 18 races remaining in 2021.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Suárez as crew chief of the No. 02 GoPro Motorplex Chevrolet Silverado is longtime crew chief Eddie Troconis.

Troconis is a two-time winning crew chief in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and comes to Young’s Motorsports after tenures at ThorSport Racing, AM Racing and Sam Hunt Racing (Xfinity Series) respectively.

He will crew chief his 127th NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday. In his previous 126 races, he has two wins, 22 top-five and 45 top-10 finishes to his resume.

Saturday night’s historic event will mark his first race as crew chief on the Bristol Dirt. At the Eldora Dirt Track, he has four starts as crew chief with a best finish of seventh in 2016 with Cameron Hayley.

Two years later, he guided Ben Rhodes to the pole at Eldora.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Daniel Suárez, please visit, danielsuarezracing.com, like him on Facebook (Daniel Suárez) and follow him on Twitter (@Daniel_SuarezG) and Instagram (@daniel_suarezg)

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).
Daniel Suárez Pre-Race Quote:

On Truck Series Return At Bristol: “I am looking forward to Saturday night it’s been a few years since I raced in the truck series. I don’t know what to expect, I am not sure anyone does. We tested a street stock and late model on dirt Tuesday and it was a blast.
“It’s nothing like racing on the pavement so we will have to see how things go this weekend. I think the key Saturday will be patience. I hope the fans really enjoy the show.”

On Key To Success At Bristol: “I don’t know how to answer that. I have never been on dirt in my life so I’m not a dirt person. I grew up in Mexico and didn’t even know people raced cars on dirt! That’s wasn’t an option when I was growing up.

“But, honestly, I’m super excited for the challenge. It will be interesting to see how things play out. I will have to put a lot of work in and try to get better at it quickly.”

No. 12 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Tate Fogleman
Primary Partner(s): Solid Rock Carriers
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado
Crew Chief: Ryan “Pickle” London
2021 Driver Points Position: 23rd
2021 Owner Points Position: 26th
Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

World’s Fastest Half-Mile On Dirt: This weekend at Bristol (Tenn. Motor Speedway, Fogleman will make his first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on dirt for Young’s Motorsports.

The Format: Saturday night’s field will consist of 40 trucks.

35 trucks will earn a spot based on their points earned in the qualifying races (qualifying race finish points + passing points). Four additional provisional spots will be awarded to the top four trucks in 2021 Truck Series owners’ points who have not already earned a spot in the race.

The final provisional will go to the most recent past champion. If one does not exist, it will go to the next highest truck in Truck Series owner points.

Atlanta Motor Speedway | FR8 Auctions 200 Race Recap: In the fourth Truck Series race of the season, Fogleman started 22nd but struggled to find the grip he needed to maneuver another top-20 finish in an uncharacteristic Truck Series race at Atlanta. Instead, the No. 12 Young’s Motorsports team settled for 26th.

Solid As A Rock: Solid Rock Carriers will continue a season-long partnership with Solid Rock Carriers as the primary marketing partner of his No. 12 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet for the FR8 Auctions 200.

Solid Rock Carriers Inc. is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight hauling business from Lagrange, North Carolina. Serving the eastern United States for over 20 years, Solid Rock Carriers provides on-time delivery and superior customer service.

To The Point(s): Entering Bristol, Fogleman sits 23rd in the championship standings.

Just 16 points separate Fogleman from 15th in the championship standings currently held by Derek Kraus with 18 races remaining this season.

Young’s Motorsports’ No. 12 team also secures 26th in the NCWTS owner standings.

A Look Back: Even with a worldwide pandemic, Fogleman completed a full 23-race schedule in 2020 earning a best finish of 13th at Michigan International Speedway in August, while also tallying three top-15 and 11 top-20 finishes throughout the seven-month season.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Tate Fogleman, please like him on Facebook (Tate Fogelman Racing) and follow him on Instagram (tatefogleman) and Twitter (@tate_fogleman).

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).

Tate Fogleman Pre-Race Quotes:

On Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt Race: “I’m optimistic about Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend. I’m not sure what to expect honestly, but we will go to the track this weekend and give nothing less than 150 percent and hope that we can use the race on Saturday night to help us prepare for Knoxville this summer.”

On 2021 Season After Four Races: “Obviously, we started off the year solid, but we haven’t had the performances we wanted to the last couple of races. We won’t give up though. The Truck Series is very tough this year, but our Young’s Motorsports team is resilient.

“A good finish on Saturday night would certainly be a welcomed boost.”

No. 20 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Spencer Boyd
Primary Partner(s): EcoTwist Clean
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado
Crew Chief: Joe Lax
2021 Driver Points Position: 29th
2021 Owner Points Position: 33rd
Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt Debut: Fan favorite Spencer Boyd will be one of 45 drivers vying for a spot in Saturday night’s inaugural Pinty’s Dirt Truck Race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway on Mar. 27, 2021.

Atlanta Motor Speedway | FR8 Auctions 200 Race Recap: In the fourth Truck Series race of the season, Boyd started 25th but struggled to find the balance in his No. 20 Credit MRI Chevrolet Silverado throughout the 130-lap race and finished a disappointing 33rd.

2021 Partner Debut: This weekend at the Bristol Motor Speedway, Young’s Motorsports welcome EcoTwist Clean as the primary partner for Boyd’s No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado.

EcoTwist Clean, based in Matthews, NC, is the first manufacturer to produce both an eco-friendly and effective laundry detergent. With over 30 years in the industry, founder, Sean Stanley, developed EcoTwist’s proprietary Odor Release Technology™ to fully release and remove the odor-causing bacteria from fabric.

In addition to providing customers with a clean, safe, and effective laundry detergent, EcoTwist Clean also strives to support local communities through charitable giving, continuing its mission of intentionally focusing on people – not profits.

EcoTwist is currently available in Food City and coming soon to Randall’s, Tom Thumb and select Albertsons stores.

For more information or to shop online visit ecotwistclean.com.

The Format: Saturday night’s field will consist of 40 trucks.

35 trucks will earn a spot based on their points earned in the qualifying races (qualifying race finish points + passing points). Four additional provisional spots will be awarded to the top four trucks in 2021 Truck Series owners’ points who have not already earned a spot in the race.

The final provisional will go to the most recent past champion. If one does not exist, it will go to the next highest truck in Truck Series owner points.

To The Point(s): Entering Bristol, Boyd sits 29th in the championship standings.

Just 25 points separate Boyd from 15th in the championship standings currently held by Derek Kraus with 18 races remaining this season.

Young’s Motorsports’ No. 20 team also secures 33rd in the NCWTS owner standings.

Chasing That W: Boyd is eyeing his second career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory for himself and Young’s Motorsports.

In 2019 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, Boyd pulled an upset during the Truck Series Playoffs by winning the Sugarland Shines 250 at the 2.66-mile superspeedway edging Todd Gilliland by 0.027 seconds.

Truck Series Rundown: In five years of Truck Series competition, Boyd has 51 career Truck Series starts with one win, two top-five and two top-10 finishes and a championship best of 17th in 2019.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Spencer Boyd, please like him on Facebook (Spencer Boyd Racing) and follow him on Instagram (SpencerBoydpr) and Twitter (@SpencerBoyd).

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).

Spencer Boyd Pre-Race Quotes:

On Bristol Dirt: “I have only ran karts on dirt a couple of times. Excited to get to Bristol and play in the mud. My guys at Young’s Motorsports are all pumped up and we are ready to get out there and down to business.”

On Partnering With EcoTwist Clean: “I never thought I’d be talking about doing laundry publicly. I sit in a hot race car for hours. I work out daily. My clothes need to get clean not just sprayed with a scent.

“EcoTwist works for my clothes and their logo looks amazing on a race truck!”
Race Information:

The Pinty’s Dirt Truck Race (150 laps | 75 miles) is the fifth of 22 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2021 schedule. The first of two practices begins at 3:05 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., with a final fifty-minute practice etched in from 5:35 p.m. – 6:25 p.m. Qualifying heat races begin on race day, Mar. 27, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The 40-truck field will take the green flag on Sat., Mar. 20, 2021 shortly after 8:00 p.m. ET with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM Satellite Radio NASCAR Channel 90.

BRISTOL, Tenn.: After a fast start to the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) season, CR7 Motorsports and Codie Rohrbaugh head to Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway for Saturday night’s Pinty’s Dirt Truck Race hoping to be one of the surprises in one of the most highly anticipated races of the season.

Rohrbaugh considers himself an eclectic driver – but when it comes to slingin and getting dirty, well – that mode will be new to the driver of the No. 9 Grant County Mulch Chevrolet.

Still, he is ready to take on his newest challenge with arms wide open.

“I cannot even tell you what to expect this weekend, because I have no clue,” Rohrbaugh said jokingly.

“We’re excited but we are also optimistic. We know that this weekend is probably going to be one of the most unique races of the season, but we are ready.”

Luckily for Rohrbaugh this weekend at Bristol will feature two practice sessions as well as a heat race that will help determine his starting position for the 150-lap contest.

“It is pretty important for us to find our footing after that final practice,” admitted Rohrbaugh. “We definitely want to try and find our balance. It is going to take a little bit to get comfortable and up to speed – but I think if I can get out there and follow some of these guys who have a lot of experience on dirt – we should be fine.

“Staying positive is going to be our friend this weekend at Bristol.”

After a satisfying start to the season with a top-10 finish at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and a commendable 16th place finish on the Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway Road Course last month, Atlanta wasn’t as kind and left the CR7 Motorsports driver with a disappointing 29th place finish.

But just like the game of racing, Rohrbaugh knows that not every weekend will be perfect.

“We just seem to struggle at Atlanta for whatever reason, we just couldn’t get the balance that we wanted but we didn’t give up and that’s all you can ask for,” he said. “Not every race is going to be great and you have to take the good with the bad. The Atlanta finish though just gives us the motivation to bounce back at Bristol this weekend.”

When it comes to success this weekend at Bristol, Rohrbaugh says a top-15 finish or better will feel like a win.

“Anything inside the top-15 would be great,” added Rohrbaugh. “That will certainly feel like a win and something we can build off for Knoxville later this summer. Getting through Bristol as clean as possible will be huge as we’ll take a couple of weeks off to regroup and hope for back-to-back top-10 finishes at Richmond.”

CR7 Motorsports has 31 NCWTS starts to their credit with a career-best finish of third at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway (February 2020). Additionally, the team owns five other top-10 finishes at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway (fifth) in October 2020, Richmond (Va.) Raceway (sixth) in September 2020, Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway (seventh | Grant Enfinger) in March 2021, Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway (eighth) in February 2021 and Martinsville (Va.) Speedway (10th) in October 2019. An 11th place qualifying effort at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway (Oct. 2019) is the team’s best time trials effort to date.

In 20 career ARCA starts, Rohrbaugh has a best finish of seventh twice at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway (July 2018 and Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway (February 2019). He has qualified a career-best fourth on four different occasions, most recently at Kansas Speedway (Oct. 2018).

Marketing partnership(s) opportunities are available for the No. 97 A.L.L. Construction | Grant County Mulch Chevrolet and No. 9 Grant County Mulch Chevrolet for the 2021 ARCA Menards Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series seasons and beyond. Interested inquiries are encouraged to contact at tonya@gcmulch.com or 304.257.8783.

The Pinty’s Dirt Truck Race (150 laps | 75 miles) is the fifth of 22 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2021 schedule. The first of two practices begins at 3:05 p.m. – 3:55 p.m., with a final fifty-minute practice etched in from 5:35 p.m. – 6:25 p.m. Qualifying heat races begin on race day, Mar. 27, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The 40-truck field will take the green flag on Sat., Mar. 20, 2021, shortly after 8:00 p.m. ET with live coverage on FOX Sports 1, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM Satellite Radio NASCAR Channel 90.

Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt | Bristol Motor Speedway Race Advance

Team: No. 42 Bryan Clauson Tribute/Scott’s/GM Parts Now Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Carson Hocevar
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @CarsonHocevar

Hocevar on Racing at Bristol: “I’m really excited about this race, and obviously this is a really special paint scheme,” said Hocevar.  “Bryan meant a lot to me; I’m honored to have known him and hope that we can make him proud on Saturday night.  I am thankful that we will have a chance to get on track and get some practice before we have our heat races.  I think it’s going to be a fun race and hope that we can put on a good show for the fans.”

Hocevar at Bristol: Saturday night’s race is the first time the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series has raced on dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway.

On the Truck: The No. 42 Chevrolet will carry the Scott’s and GM Parts Now colors at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Scott’s Sport Cards, Coins & Jewelry carries the largest selection of high-quality estate jewelry, rare coins, and anything in between in Southwest Michigan. Since 1972, Scott Hocevar has been collecting, buying, and selling gold and silver jewelry, coins, and bullion. Having earned a reputation for offering fair prices, working with Scott’s allows customers to be confident that they are getting the best, most current prices available when buying gold and silver, estate jewelry, and sports memorabilia.

GM Parts Now is the go-to online auto parts store for OEM car parts.  Whether customers are looking to repair or customize an old or new vehicle, GM Parts Now has what you need.  GM Parts Now offers car parts and GM accessories for a variety of years, makes and models.

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.

Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt | Bristol Motor Speedway Race Advance

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

Truex on Racing at Bristol: “I’m excited about this week on dirt at Bristol,” said Truex.  “It’s definitely going to be a challenge – it’s been a while since I’ve raced on dirt.  It will be nice to be able to have some practice on Friday.  Our Circle B/Marquis Chevrolet looks great, I’m hoping we can have a solid heat and put ourselves in a good position on Saturday night.”

Truex at Bristol: Saturday night’s race is the first time the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series has raced on dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Truex’s most recent Truck Series start on dirt came in 2017 at Eldora Speedway, where he finished 20^th.

On the Truck: The No. 40 Chevrolet will carry the CircleBDiecast.com colors at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Plan B Sales was founded in 2010 with the goal of bringing service to dealers that carry licensed motorsports products.  Plan B Sales started as a Lionel diecast and Chase Authentics apparel distributor.  Over the last few years Plan B Sales has grown to be the largest account for Lionel, servicing the motorsports market and has expanded its product offerings.

Plan B Sales has quickly become the choice of dealers for a one-stop stocking distributor.  Its product offering also includes Auto World, Greenlight Collectibles, BrandArt and are the exclusive distributor for University of Racing product lines.

In September of 2020, Plan B Sales decided to split its wholesale and retail business into two different websites to better serve each segment of customers, effectively launching CircleBDiecast.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.