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SpeedyCash.com 400 | Texas Motor Speedway Race Advance

Team: No. 45 AirPower Foundation Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Trevor Bayne

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport, @TBayne6

Bayne on Racing at Texas: “Texas Motor Speedway has produced a lot of memories for me, including my first Cup start and my first XFINITY win,” said Bayne. “I’m proud to have the AirPower Foundation on the truck for my first Gander Truck series start at the track. Our military and their families make such a sacrifice to defend and protect us, which is why I’m so thankful to be partnering with an organization that helps to take care of and support them. We hope that we can bring the 45 home with a good result for them this weekend.”

Bayne at Texas: Sunday’s NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway marks Bayne’s first Truck Series start at the track.

Bayne is a winner at Texas Motor Speedway in the NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS), with a victory in 2011. In nine NXS starts at the Texas track, Bayne has six top-15 finishes.

The Tennessee-native made his first NASCAR Cup Series start at Texas Motor Speedway in 2010. Bayne has a total of 17 Cup Series starts at the 1.5-mile track, with nine top-20 finishes.

On the Truck: The No. 45 Chevrolet will carry the AirPower Foundation colors at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday.

The AirPower Foundation was established by the nation’s oldest civilian military support organization.

Since its formation in 1999, the AirPower Foundation provides funding for programs dedicated to supporting active duty military, veterans, and their families. AirPower also supports projects to assist wounded warriors, ill or injured service members, our GoldStar families of the fallen, veterans of previous wars and educational projects to make sure the next generation understands the honor and sacrifice of serving our country. AirPower is the only organization authorized by the Vietnam POW organization NAMPOW to support them.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2020, Niece Motorsports enters its fifth season in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors 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.

SpeedyCash.com 400 | Texas Motor Speedway Race Advance

Team: No. 40 Marquis Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Ryan Truex

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @Ryan_Truex

Truex on Racing at Texas: “I really enjoy racing at Texas Motor Speedway, so I’m excited that we were able to pick this race up,” said Truex. “No track time before the race has definitely been a challenge this season but being back in the Truck back-to-back weeks should really help with that. I think we learned a lot in Kansas that we can apply this weekend.”

Truex at Texas: Truex has four previous NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series starts at Texas Motor Speedway, with one top-five and two top-10 finishes.

He also has four NASCAR XFINITY Series starts at the 1.5-mile track, with his best finish of 13th coming in 2018.

On the Truck: The No. 40 Chevrolet will carry the Marquis colors at Texas Motor Speedway.

Marquis, an employee-owned company founded in 1980, offers creative and innovative designs that provide the ultimate soaking experience, cost less to operate, and require the least amount of maintenance. Marquis spas are designed with cutting-edge features for supreme comfort and long-lasting enjoyment. Marquis is proud to craft a spa designed to enhance health and well-being.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2020, Niece Motorsports enters its fifth season in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors 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.

SpeedyCash.com 400 | Texas Motor Speedway Race Advance

Team: No. 44 Ruedebusch Development & Construction Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Natalie Decker

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @NatalieRacing

Natalie Decker on Racing at Texas: “It’s been so tough to be out of the truck the last few weeks,” said Decker. “I’m thankful to be medically cleared to get back into the truck. I feel great and am so excited to go racing in Texas this weekend.”

Decker at Texas: Sunday’s Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway marks Decker’s third start at the 1.5-mile track.

On the Truck: Decker’s No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado will race with support from Ruedebusch Development & Construction and REMarkable Pillow.

Ruedebusch Development & Construction, Inc. is a highly qualified, vertically integrated full service commercial construction, and real estate development company located in Madison, Wisconsin which offers: Commercial Real Estate Development Design Build Construction Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Economic Development, Commercial Real Estate, and Facility Consulting.

REMarkable Pillow is the recognized industry leader in innovation, state-of-the-art product design, U.S. Manufacturing, and an uncompromising commitment to total customer satisfaction. REMarkable Pillow prides itself with an ever-growing portfolio in design and manufacturing of advanced molded foam solutions for a wide variety of industrial sectors including but not limited to Aviation, Automotive, Bedding and Office Furniture.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2020, Niece Motorsports enters its fifth season in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors 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.

Sheldon Creed, No. 2 Chevy Truck Month Chevrolet Silverado
Texas Motor Speedway Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 4, Best start: 1, Best finish: 6, Laps led: 14

2020 Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 20, Wins: 3, Best start: 1, Best finish: 1, Top 5s: 7, Top 10s: 10, Laps led: 364, Stage Wins: 9

Notes:

– Sheldon Creed and the No. 2 team will compete with chassis No. 324 this weekend in Kansas. Creed has three top-five and five top-10 finishes in seven starts with this chassis in 2020, including a runner-up finish at Las Vegas in September and a win at Kentucky in July.
– Creed is currently first in the points standings, 26 points above the cutoff line for the Championship 4.
– Creed has a series high nine stage wins in 2020.
– The GMS fleet will carry special pink ribbons throughout the month of October to promote breast cancer awareness and honor individuals close to GMS team members who have been affected by the disease.

Quote:

“We’re in a pretty good spot in points right now, but we can’t let up. My guys bring fast trucks to the track every single week, so I know we’ll be able to compete. We just need to have a solid run and stack up some more points and work to be around at the end to go after another win.”

Zane Smith, No. 21 Pit Boss Grills Chevrolet Silverado
Texas Motor Speedway Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 1, Best start: 6, Laps led: 26

2020 Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 20, Wins: 2, Best start: 1, Best finish: 1, Top 5s: 4, Top 10s: 10, Laps led: 308, Stage wins: 5

Notes:

– Pit Boss Grills will sponsor Zane Smith for Sunday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway.
– Smith and the No. 21 team will compete with chassis No. 331 this weekend in Texas. This is the same chassis Smith took to victory lane at Michigan in August.
– Smith is third in points standings entering the Texas weekend, seven points above the cut line for the Championship 4.
– The GMS fleet will carry special pink ribbons throughout the month of October to promote breast cancer awareness and honor individuals close to GMS team members who have been affected by the disease.

Quote:

“I feel pretty confident heading into Texas this weekend. We had a better truck in July than our finish shows. A win is the goal to lock ourselves into the Championship 4, but overall just need to have a solid points day to keep us alive in the playoffs.”

Brett Moffitt, No. 23 Concrete Supply Chevrolet Silverado
Texas Motor Speedway Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 5, Best start: 2, Best finish: 3, Top 5s: 2, Top 10s: 2, Laps led: 40

2020 Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 20, Wins: 1, Best start: 1, Best finish: 1, Top 5s: 9, Top 10s: 14, Laps led: 391, Stage Wins: 6

Notes:

– Long time partner Concrete Supply returns as primary sponsor for Brett Moffitt this week at Texas Motor Speedway.
– Moffitt is the first driver to lock himself into the Championship 4 battle with his win at Kansas Speedway last week.
– Moffitt and the No. 23 team will compete with chassis No. 306 this weekend in Texas. This is the same chassis that Moffit took to victory lane last week at Kansas. Moffitt has six top-10 finishes in seven races with this chassis in 2020.
– Moffitt has led the most laps of any Gander Trucks regular so far this season with 391.
– The GMS fleet will carry special pink ribbons throughout the month of October to promote breast cancer awareness and honor individuals close to GMS team members who have been affected by the disease.

Quote:

“I’m ready for Texas. We had a solid run there in the summer and I know we’ll have a fast Silverado again this week. It’s a huge weight lifted to have that first win out of the way and be locked into Phoenix. Now the focus is on building momentum and chasing another win and a championship.”

Chase Purdy, No. 24 Bama Buggies Chevrolet Silverado
Texas Motor Speedway Gander Trucks Stats
– No prior Gander Trucks starts at Texas Motor Speedway.

2020 Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 6, Best start: 1, Best finish: 10, Top 10s: 1

Notes:

– Chase Purdy returns to the No. 24 team for Sunday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway. Purdy has made six Gander Trucks starts with GMS this season.
– Purdy and the No. 24 team will compete with chassis No. 320 this week in Texas. The No. 24 team has four top-10 finishes in seven starts with this chassis in 2020 including a win at Charlotte with Chase Elliott.
– The GMS fleet will carry special pink ribbons throughout the month of October to promote breast cancer awareness and honor individuals close to GMS team members who have been affected by the disease.

Quote:

“I’m very excited to run Texas! It’s a track I’ve never been to before, so I’m going to be patient at the start and take time to learn the track. I’ve been able to talk things over with my teammates as well as watch some film, so I’m ready!”

Tyler Ankrum, No. 26 LiUNA! Chevrolet Silverado
Texas Motor Speedway Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 3, Best start: 6, Best finish: 3, Top 5s: 1, Top 10s: 3, Laps led: 9

2020 Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 20, Best start: 2, Best finish: 2, Top 5s: 3, Top 10s: 9, Laps led: 54, Stage wins: 1

Notes:

– Tyler Ankrum has finished inside the top 10 in each of his three series starts at Texas Motor Speedway.
– Ankrum and the No. 26 team will utilize chassis No. 326 at Texas on Sunday. Ankrum has three top-10 finishes in six starts with this chassis this season, including a sixth-place finish at Texas in July.
– Ankrum is currently eighth in the playoff standings, 56 points back from the cutoff line for the Championship 4.
– The GMS fleet will carry special pink ribbons throughout the month of October to promote breast cancer awareness and honor individuals close to GMS team members who have been affected by the disease.

Quote:

“I’m confident heading into Texas, we were really fast there in the summer. With where we’re at in playoffs we don’t have to worry about points anymore, so that gives us a bit more freedom to try a different strategy. Our one goal is to go out there and chase a win to lock us into Phoenix.”

ABOUT GMS RACING

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series with drivers Brett Moffitt, Sheldon Creed, Tyler Ankrum and Zane Smith as well as part-time with David Gravel and Chase Purdy. The team also competes in the ARCA Racing Series with Sam Mayer. Since the team began in 2014, GMS Racing won the 2016 Gander Trucks Championship, the 2019 ARCA East championship and has grown to occupy several buildings located in Statesville, N.C. The campus also includes operations for GMS Fabrication. More information can be found at https://gmsracing.net/.

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Track: Texas Motor Speedway, 1.5-mile oval
Race: 21 of 23
Event: SpeedyCash.com 400 (220.5 miles, 147 laps)

Schedule:
Sunday, Oct. 25
12:00 p.m…………..Race (FS1)
(all times ET)

Tanner Gray, No. 15 Ford Performance F-150

Tanner Gray is ready to put his bad luck behind him Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway in his No. 15 Ford Performance F-150 in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series race. Last weekend at Kansas, he could not avoid a truck that spun in front of him, ending his race early. The race before that at Talladega, he spun after hitting oil on the track. Gray was coming off two consecutive third-place finishes prior to his string of tough breaks.

Gray is hoping to get back to finishing in the top five Sunday at Texas. He did not get many laps in at the 1.5-mile intermediate track when the Truck Series raced there in July. At the start of the race he told his DGR-Crosley team the transmission was stuck in fourth gear. He was able to finish the first stage, but then went behind the wall for repairs for the remainder of the race.

In 20 Truck Series races to date this year, Gray has four top-five, seven top-10 finishes, has led four laps and sits 14th in the driver point standings. Of his four top-five finishes, three of them have been third-place finishes all within the last two months.

The SpeedyCash.com 400 from Texas Motor Speedway will be run on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 12 p.m. ET. The race will be broadcast live on FS1. The 147-lap race will be broken into three segments with stage-ending cautions on laps 35 and 70.

Gray on Texas: “It depends on what they do with the PJ1 this weekend, but it usually makes for pretty good racing at Texas. Last time we were there it made the top work better than what I expected to start the race. It’s one of the faster mile-and-a-half tracks that we go to. Turns one and two are a little bit more tricky, in a truck anyway, than three and four. One and two take a little more technique to get through, but three and four we’re pretty close to wide open on new tires. It should be a good race. I’m definitely looking forward to it and trying to get back to where we were a few races ago.”

Dylan Lupton, No. 17 Crosley Brands F-150

Dylan Lupton returns to DGR-Crosley for the second of his three-race NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series program this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.

Lupton, a native of Wilton, Calif., invades Texas on the heels of a strong finish last weekend at Kansas Speedway in the ARCA Menards Series season finale. He started fifth in the Speediatrics 150 and after overcoming some handling issues early in the race, the NASCAR Next alumnus rebounded for a fourth-place finish. The effort was a career-best in two ARCA Menards Series starts. Kansas was his first time back in an ARCA car since Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in 2016.

Lupton, 26, has two prior starts at Texas Motor Speedway, both coming in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. His most recent start in April 2018 earned him a respectable 17th-place finish.

In his first 2020 start for DGR-Crosley last month in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, Lupton had a competitive showing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Starting deep in the field and without a lap of practice, he utilized the 134-lap race to pick up 20 positions from his 34th-place starting spot and finished a noteworthy 14th.

Lupton’s No. 17 Crosley Brands Ford F-150 this weekend will recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special pink ribbon on the truck for the 21st Truck Series race of the season.
Sunday’s race will mark Lupton’s 10th career Truck Series start, seven with DGR-Crosley.

The SpeedyCash.com 400 from Texas Motor Speedway will be run on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 12 p.m. ET. The race will be broadcast live on FS1. The 147-lap race will be broken into three segments with stage-ending cautions on laps 35 and 70.

Lupton on Texas: “I’ve been hungry to get back behind the wheel since our strong finish at Kansas Speedway last Friday. Hopefully, we can go to Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday and continue our good pace.

“The Truck Series fields are strong this year and that makes the races a lot more competitive, but the No. 17 DGR-Crosley team has been working hard to make sure we’re in a good spot for Sunday’s race. I like Texas. It doesn’t have a lot of room to race, but I feel we can go out there on Sunday and contend for a top-10 finish. We’ll be starting mid-pack based on the formula, so we’ll just have to follow the same formula we did at Las Vegas and hope for an even better outcome.”

STATESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 20, 2020) – Pit Boss Grills will sponsor the No. 21 Chevrolet Silverado of Zane Smith in the upcoming NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.

“I’m excited to have Pit Boss Grills onboard for Texas,” said Smith. “I love cooking and grilling, so this is a perfect pairing. Texas is big on brisket and BBQ so there’s no better place to get the Pit Boss Grills name out than Texas Motor Speedway. I hope to be able to get them in victory lane on Sunday.”

Smith is currently third in the Gander Trucks playoffs Round of 8, 19 points behind the leader. Smith has two wins, four top-five and 10 top-10 finishes with 308 laps led in 20 starts this season.

“Pit Boss Grills is thrilled to be sponsoring Zane and the No. 21 truck at the iconic Texas Motor Speedway this weekend,” said Jeff Thiessen, president of Pit Boss Grills. “We are extremely excited to be partnering with one of NASCAR’s up-and-coming stars as he continues to chase history during his phenomenal rookie season.”

The No. 21 Pit Boss Grills Chevrolet Silverado will debut in the SpeedyCash.com 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. The race will air live at 12pm ET on FS1 and MRN.

About GMS Racing – GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series with drivers Brett Moffitt, Sheldon Creed, Tyler Ankrum and Zane Smith as well as part-time with David Gravel and Chase Purdy. The team also competes in the ARCA Racing Series with Sam Mayer. Since the team began in 2014, GMS Racing won the 2016 Gander Trucks Championship, the 2015 ARCA Racing Series championship as well as the 2019 ARCA East championship and has grown to occupy several buildings located in Statesville, N.C. The campus also includes operations for GMS Fabrication. More information can be found at https:/gmsracing.net

ABOUT PIT BOSS GRILLS – Pit Boss Grills is a subsidiary of Dansons, a global consumer goods company and home of multiple award-winning brands. The Pit Boss Grills mission is to provide world-class, competitive, innovative products while delivering superior results to all stakeholders, never compromising our integrity and honoring God who has provided these opportunities, to reinvest in those in need. As one of the fastest-growing grill brands in the industry, Pit Boss Grills are renowned for their Bigger. Hotter. Heavier craftsmanship. From premium features, durable long-lasting builds, and leading versatility, Pit Boss Grills proudly offers grill owners the best value per square inch in the market, a best-in-class 5-year warranty, and access to the passionate community of the Pit Boss Nation. For more information about Pit Boss Grills, please visit www.pitboss-grills.com.

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Track: Texas Motor Speedway, 1.5-mile oval
Race: 21 of 23
Event: SpeedyCash.com 400 (220.5 miles, 147 laps)

Schedule:
Sunday, Oct. 25
12:00 p.m…………..Race (FS1)
(all times ET)

Todd Gilliland, No. 38 Frontline Enterprises Ford F-150

Todd Gilliland heads to Texas Motor Speedway for Sunday’s NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series race hoping to get the win that has eluded him on some of his recent races there. After winning a pole in 2019 and nearly winning the fall race in 2018, Gilliland hopes to finally take the checkered flag in his No. 38 Frontline Enterprises Ford F-150 this time around.

This will be Gilliland’s sixth start at Texas in the NGROTS. He nearly won there in the fall of 2018 when he was leading until he ran out of gas on the last lap, resulting in a fourth-place finish instead of a trip to Victory Lane. He also had a solid run at Texas in July until an accident ended his race with 15 laps to go while battling for fifth place.

In 20 starts this season, Gilliland has four top-five, nine top-10 finishes and has led 92 laps in the No. 38 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports. He is 10th in the driver point standings.

The SpeedyCash.com 400 from Texas Motor Speedway will be run on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 12 p.m. ET. The race will be broadcast live on FS1. The 147-lap race will be broken into three segments with stage-ending cautions on laps 35 and 70.

Quick Facts:
Number of Truck Series Starts at Texas: 5
Best Start: 1st (6/7/19)
Best Finish: 4th (11/2/18)
2020 Driver Point Standings: 10th

Gilliland on Texas: “We’ve had some good runs at Texas before and I feel like our Frontline Ford F-150 is going to be really good. I feel like we have some unfinished business there. I’ve had some of my best races there, but never got the win to show for it. I think we are capable of getting a win this weekend, we just have to keep working as a team and try to avoid any mistakes.”

Concord, NC (October 20, 2020) – E1 Motorsports, a performance parts distributor and customization shop located in Houston, TX, has signed on to be the primary sponsor of Spencer Boyd’s No. 20 truck at Texas Motor Speedway in 2020. The specialists in Audi, VW, Porsche, lifted trucks, Jeeps, and other luxury vehicles have been an associate sponsor of Boyd since August of this year.

“The work E1 does is second to none,” said Boyd. “If you’ve invested in a performance vehicle, you have to have it taken care of by professionals and that’s exactly who E1 is. I know I wouldn’t want hacks tuning my race cars so our commitment to excellence is a great match.”

Founded in 2014, E1 Motorsports initially began as a parts drop shipper for automotive enthusiasts on national auto forums and local Facebook groups. E1 Motorsports has grown into a 14,000 sq. ft. full-service automotive repair and customization facility. Offering Genuine, OE, OEM, and Aftermarket maintenance and repair parts, as well as high-performance accessories, there isn’t a need you have that E1 Motorsports can’t resolve.

Leadership at E1 Motorsports commented on the partnership with Boyd, “For us, it’s about exposure. We are expanding our shop and there is a lot of work being done on cars right now, so we want people know where to go for the real deal. We are enthusiasts taking care of other enthusiasts and want more people to be part of the E1 family.”

“Whether you’re spending the weekend at Houston Motorsports Park with your club or at some other local track for track days, E1 Motorsports will take care of you and help get those lap times better,” Boyd said. “I look forward to having this killer paint scheme debuting in E1’s home state of Texas and finishing out the season strong with a great race. It’s Young’s Motorsports home track too so we’re gonna get ol’ No. 20 tuned up for this one.”

With three races left to go in the 2020 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series season, the No. 20 team is fighting to finish in the top 20 in driver points. The SpeedyCash.com 400 will be part of a double header with the NASCAR Cup Series and nationally televised on FS1 at 12:00pm ET on October 25, 2020. On your radio, listen to the Motor Racing Network or Sirius XM Radio Channel 90.

Shop online for your performance parts at www.e1motorsports.com.

STATESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 19, 2020) – The AirPower Foundation will join Niece Motorsports and Trevor Bayne as the primary partner at Texas Motor Speedway on October 25 and again at Phoenix Raceway in the season finale on November 6.

“Texas Motor Speedway has produced a lot of memories for me, including my first Cup start and my first XFINITY win,” said Bayne.  “I’m proud to have the AirPower Foundation on the truck for my first Gander Truck Series start at the track.  Our military and their families make such a sacrifice to defend and protect us, which is why I’m so thankful to be partnering with an organization that helps to take care of and support them.”

The AirPower Foundation was established by the nation’s oldest civilian military support organization.

“The AirPower Foundation is honored to have this opportunity to be the primary partner with Niece Motorsports and Trevor Bayne for the races in Texas and Phoenix,” said Sid Eppes, Chairman of the AirPower Foundation.  “These races will allow us to reach a very large audience to inform the public of the work we do, and the critical need for funding to further assist with the numerous requests we receive every day for assistance from the over 72 organizations we support annually across the country.  We sincerely thank Trevor Bayne for all his support, and we thank Al Niece for his service and his continued support of all who serve.”  

Since its formation in 1999, the AirPower Foundation provides funding for programs dedicated to supporting active duty military, veterans, and their families.  AirPower also supports projects to assist wounded warriors, ill or injured service members, our GoldStar families of the fallen, veterans of previous wars and educational projects to make sure the next generation understands the honor and sacrifice of serving our country. AirPower is the only organization authorized by the Vietnam POW organization NAMPOW to support them. 

“I’m thrilled for the AirPower Foundation to come on board with Trevor and our team,” said team owner Al Niece.  “Our military is near and dear to me, having served in the United States Marine Corps.  It means a lot to me to have an organization that supports our military members and their families on one of our trucks, especially at Texas and in Phoenix before Veteran’s Day.”

Niece served in the United States Marine Corps, honorably serving the United States, and deploying to Vietnam.

Bayne, a Daytona 500 Champion, made his return to NASCAR racing earlier this season, putting together several strong runs and contending for the win at Talladega Superspeedway, in just his fourth NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series (NGROTS) start.

While Bayne is relatively new to the NGROTS, he has no shortage of experience behind the wheel at Texas and Phoenix in NASCAR’s top-two series.

The Tennessee-native has 17 NASCAR Cup Series starts at the 1.5-mile track, in addition to nine NASCAR XFINITY Series starts, with a victory coming in 2011.

Bayne also has eight NASCAR Cup Series starts at Phoenix Raceway and 10 NASCAR XFINITY Series starts, where he has earned one top-five and six top-10 finishes.

The No. 45 AirPower Foundation Chevrolet will take the green flag at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, October 25 at 12 p.m. ET.  The 147-lap race will air live on FoxSports1, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

About Niece Motorsports: 

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece.  In 2020, Niece Motorsports enters its fifth season in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors 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.

About AirPower Foundation:

The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with its roots dating back to 1958, when Air Force General Curtis LeMay and businessman/philanthropist Frank Kent created the Fort Worth AirPower Council dedicated to supporting the military community at Carswell Air Force Base.

The AirPower Foundation board of directors is a diverse group of professionals who volunteer their time and are dedicated to the proposition that freedom is not free. It is their noble mission to assist deployed military families, wounded service members, and veterans of past wars. They spend countless hours visiting military installations and families, assessing needs and grant requests. They are instrumental in providing leadership to organize and execute numerous projects every year in support of military families.  Follow the Foundation on Facebook @AirPowerFoundation Also on Instagram and Twitter @AirPowerFDN

STATESVILLE, N.C. (Oct. 16, 2020) – NASCAR Truck Series Champion James Buescher will make his return to NASCAR and the Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, October 25 in the FHE FracLock Chevrolet Silverado.

“I am thankful for everyone at Niece Motorsports and FHE for believing in me and providing me this opportunity to get back behind the wheel and once again showcase my talents,” said Buescher. “When I exited the sport back in 2015, it was not on my own terms. We had a lot going on at home in 2015, sometimes you have to take a step back and pay attention to God’s plan for your life. Right now, everything has fallen into place to come back and race at my home track at Texas Motor Speedway, and I could not be more excited! It’s going to be challenging after more than five years away from racing, but I am up for the challenge and can’t wait for the green flag to drop.”

The Texas native has 10 NGROTS starts at his home track, with five top-10 finishes and has never finished outside of the top-20.

Buescher will race with support from FHE, manufacturer of FracLock. The FracLock system is a combination of new technologies that makes well sites safer, more efficient, and lowers the cost of operations. This innovation redefines frac.

“We are thankful to have James join the team in Texas,” said general manager Cody Efaw. “James has a tremendous amount of experience in the Truck Series and at Texas Motor Speedway. We are excited for the wealth of knowledge and talent that he’ll bring to the table.”

Buescher, the 2012 Truck Series Champion, has 119 NGROTS starts, with his most recent coming in 2015. In those 119 starts, Buescher has six wins, five poles and 31 top-five finishes. In addition, Buescher has 62 top-10 finishes and has led 962 laps in NGROTS competition.

In 2015, Buescher made the move from being a full-time NASCAR driver to becoming a success REALTOR® in the Houston, Texas market, where he and his wife, Kris, currently operate The Buescher Group at Compass Real Estate.

Buescher will take the green flag at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, October 25 at 12 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 2020, Niece Motorsports enters its fifth season in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors 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.