Category: Truck Series PR

CarShield 200 Presented by CK Power | World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway Race Advance
Team: No. 44 N29 Capital Partners LLC Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Natalie Decker
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @NatalieRacing

Natalie Decker on Racing at Gateway: “I’m thankful for Niece Motorsports and N29 Capital Partners for another opportunity to go racing,” said Decker. “The road course at Daytona was a fun race, but I’m excited to go racing at a track we’ve been to before. This team had a great run at Gateway last year, so I’m excited to get to the track and go racing.”

Decker at Gateway: Decker will make her second NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series start at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway on Sunday. Her previous start came last season.

On the Truck: Decker’s No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado will race with support from N29 Capital Partners.

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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.

CarShield 200 Presented by CK Power | World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway Race Advance
Team: No. 45 Chevrolet Accessories Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Ty Majeski
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @TyMajeski

Ty Majeski on Racing at Gateway: “Phil and this team are the defending winners at this track,” said Majeski. “So, we have a lot to live up to this weekend. I’m looking forward to racing at Gateway. It will obviously be a little different this year, racing in the middle of the day instead of at night, but I know Phil and the team will be prepared for the adjustment.”

Majeski at Gateway: Sunday’s race at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway is Majeski’s first NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series start at the 1.25-mile track.

On the Truck: The No. 45 Chevrolet will carry the Chevrolet Accessories colors at Gateway.

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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.

CarShield 200 Presented by CK Power | World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway Race Advance
Team: No. 40 Scott’s/GM Parts Now Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Carson Hocevar
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @CarsonHocevar

Hocevar on Racing at Gateway: “It’s been fun to get back behind the wheel of these trucks the last few weeks,” said Hocevar. “I’m really proud of the team’s effort last week at Dover, it’s definitely a tough track and I really feel like we were able to hold our own. I am excited to get to Gateway. It looks like a fun track to race, and I know everyone at Niece Motorsports is pumped up to return after winning there last year.”

Hocevar at Gateway: Hocevar will make his first NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series start at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway on Sunday.

On the Truck: The No. 40 Chevrolet will carry the Scott’s and GM Parts Now colors at Gateway.

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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.

Ragan to Compete in NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series race with DGR-Crosley

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Aug. 27, 2020) – David Ragan will make his return to the NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series next weekend at the historic Darlington (S.C) Raceway. Ragan, who will make his first start at Darlington Raceway in a Truck, will return to the track with a familiar partner. Shriners Hospitals for Children will support Ragan and his No. 17 DGR-Crosley Ford F-150 in the 200-mile race. In addition, Envision will be an associate partner.

Ragan has been a member of Shriners International since 2012 and serves as its NASCAR ambassador. He frequently visits Shriners Hospitals and also raises awareness and funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children through various campaigns, public service announcements, donations and activities. Ragan auctioned off a 2018 Shiners Hospitals for Children race car at the Barrett-Jackson auction. The winning bid, made by Rick Steele of Select Blinds, raised $300,000 for the Hospitals.

“It’s great to bring Shriners Hospitals for Children back to the track,” said Ragan. “Although I’m not racing full-time, the Shriners and Shriners Hospitals for Children are still a big part of my life. It’s great to get them back at the track to continue to raise awareness of the Hospitals. It’s also great to have Envision back to support this effort. They have been supporting me the past few years, and I appreciate their support.

“Darlington is such a historic track in our sport,” added Ragan. “I really wanted to get back behind the wheel and this was a unique opportunity to race at Darlington in the NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series. I want to thank everyone at DGR-Crosley and Ford Performance for this opportunity.”

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About DGR-Crosley: DGR-Crosley is a race team owned by NASCAR veteran David Gilliland and Crosley Brands CEO, Bo LeMastus. The team specializes in driver development, competing full-time in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, multiple ARCA Menards Series divisions and CARS Tour with factory support from Ford Performance.

In its first three years of operation, DGR-Crosley has achieved success in each series tallying up multiple wins and championships. The team operates out of three buildings totaling 60,000 square feet in Mooresville, N.C.

Thanks to major partner N29 Capital Partners LLC, Ruedebusch Development & Construction and her Niece Motorsports team, WWT Raceway 200 presented by CK Power, ToyotaCare 250, UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics, and SpeedyCash.com 400 will see the No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado on the track.

“I’m so thankful N29 and Niece Motorsports are giving me this opportunity to do four more races this year! I’m very excited and can’t wait to get to Gateway,” said Decker.

Gateway will be a familiar track for Decker, as she competed in ARCA Midwest Tour, ARCA by Menards, and last year in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series. Richmond will be a new stomping ground for Decker, and she looks forward to learning that track. Then back to the world’s fastest half-mile track – It’s Bristol Baby and Texas is the home of team owner Al Niece, which is an added bonus for Decker.

Coming off the Daytona Road course what she called, “One of the craziest and hardest races I have ever ran,” Decker is focused on her training regimen and preparation for the added tracks.

Sheldon Creed, No. 2 Chevy Accessories Chevrolet Silverado
Gateway Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 1, Best finish: 7

2020 Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 13, Best start: 1, Best finish: 1, Top 5s: 4, Top 10s: 7, Wins: 2, Stage wins: 4, Laps led: 107

Notes:

– Sheldon Creed earned a top-10 finish in his Gander Trucks debut at Gateway in 2019.
– Creed has led laps in seven of the last eight Gander Trucks races in 2020.
– Creed and the No. 2 team will compete with chassis No. 327 this weekend in Dover. Creed has one previous start with this chassis in 2020.
– Creed is currently sixth in the championship standings and is locked into the playoffs with his wins at Kentucky and the Daytona Road Course.

Quote:

“Last week didn’t end how we would’ve liked so looking to bounce back this weekend. There’s another $100,000 on the line after our win at Daytona so that would make another win really special. Really just want to have a solid finish and put ourselves in the best position we can heading into playoffs.”

Zane Smith, No. 21 La Paz Margarita Mix Chevrolet Silverado
Gateway Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 1, Best start: 10, Best finish: 5

2020 Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 13, Best start: 1, Best finish: 1, Top 5s: 4, Top 10s: 8, Wins: 2, Stage Wins: 4, Laps led: 182

Notes:

– Zane Smith returns to the site of his Gander Trucks debut this weekend. Smith’s only previous Gander Trucks start at Gateway came in 2018 where he started 10th and finished fifth with Kevin “Bono” Manion atop the pit box.
– Smith and the No. 21 team will compete with chassis No. 312 this weekend in Gateway. This chassis finished in the top 10 three times in five starts in 2019 for GMS.
– Smith is currently second in the championship standings, 41 points behind the leader and is locked into the playoffs with his wins at Michigan and Dover.

Quote:

“I’m pumped to go to Gateway. It’s where I made my first truck start with Bono. We had a top five then and the goal is to replicate that this year and compete for a win. We’ve got two wins, but still want to try to capitalize on stage points and go after another win to help our position once playoffs start. Capturing that extra $100,000 in the last round of the Trip to go with our win from Dover would be pretty sweet.”

Brett Moffitt, No. 23 Destiny Homes Chevrolet Silverado
Gateway Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 2, Best start: 5, Best finish: 5, Laps led: 18

2020 Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 13, Best start: 1, Best finish: 2, Top 5s: 5, Top 10s: 8, Stage wins: 4, Laps led: 150

Notes:

– Brett Moffitt will run double duty this weekend, competing in Friday night’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway before Sunday’s Gander Trucks event at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.
– Moffitt and the No. 23 team will utilize chassis No. 313 this week in Gateway. Moffitt earned two top-10 finishes in three starts and led 80 laps with this chassis in 2019.
– Moffitt has finished in the top six in five of the last six races and has led laps in every event since Kentucky at the beginning of July.
– Moffitt is currently third in championship points standings, 47 points behind the leader and 94 points above the playoff cutoff line.

Quote:

“We had a strong finish last year at Gateway. We’ve been hitting our stride the last few weeks as a team, just haven’t quite finished the job. Hopefully this week is the week we break through and get that first win. There’s still $50,000 on the line and a chance to lock ourselves into playoffs, so this is the perfect time to do it.”

Sam Mayer, No. 24 QPS Employment Group Chevrolet Silverado
Gateway Gander Trucks Stats
– No prior Gander Trucks starts at Gateway.

2020 Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 1, Best finish: 15

Notes:

– Sam Mayer heads to Gateway coming off his career-best Gander Trucks finish of 15th in last week’s event at Dover. Mayer has three previous starts at Gateway in ARCA and ARCA East competition.
– Mayer and the No. 24 team will utilize chassis No. 309 this week in Gateway. This chassis was a backup throughout the 2019 season for GMS, but raced twice in 2019 including a win at Iowa last June.
– Mayer will pull double duty this weekend, competing in Saturday night’s ARCA Menards Series race in addition to Sunday’s Gander Trucks event.

Quote:

“Going to Gateway in a truck for the first time will be a challenge, but I know the track so I know what to expect. I know my GMS team will bring me a fast QPS Silverado so I think we will be able to improve on last week’s finish and hopefully run up front!”

Tyler Ankrum, No. 26 LiUNA! Chevrolet Silverado
Gateway Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 1

2020 Gander Trucks Stats
– Starts: 13, Best start: 2, Best finish: 2, Top 5s: 2, Top 10s: 6, Laps led: 1

Notes:

– In addition to his 2019 Gander Trucks start, Tyler Ankrum has a K&N Pro Series East start at the track in 2018 where he finished sixth.
– Ankrum and the No. 26 will utilize chassis No. 311 Sunday at Gateway. This chassis accumulated four top-five and five top-10 finishes in six starts in 2019.
– Ankrum enters Gateway with a string of three consecutive top-10 finishes.
– Ankrum is currently ninth in the championship standing, nine points above the playoff cutoff line.

Quote:

“I feel like our team has been getting better every single week and we’ve had some solid runs the last few weeks. I’m looking forward to going to Gateway to build on that momentum and hopefully we can get out LiUNA Silverado to victory lane.”

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: World Wide Technology Raceway, 1.25-mile oval
Race: 14 of 23
Event: WWT Raceway 200 (200 miles, 160 laps)

Schedule:
Sunday, August 30
12:00 p.m………….Race (FS1)

(all times ET)

Todd Gilliland, No. 38 Crosley Brands Ford F-150

A fourth-place finish at Dover (Del.) International Speedway last weekend helped Todd Gilliland stay above the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series (NGROTS) playoff cut line, but only by four points. Gilliland remains 10th in points with three races remaining to determine the 2020 playoffs. This weekend the series heads to World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill., just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis.

Gilliland has three prior NGROTS starts at WWT Raceway with two runner-up finishes in 2018 and 2019. A win there would lock him into the playoffs and another top-five finish would keep him in contention. In 13 starts so far this season, Gilliland has four top-five and eight top-10 finishes and has led 17 laps.

Sunday the Front Row Motorsports team will be taking the same Ford F-150 Gilliland raced at Texas Motor Speedway in July, but has been rebuilt following his accident there while racing for fifth place with 15 laps to go. Crosley Brands will be the primary sponsor at WWT Raceway. For over 30 years, Crosley Brands has been a leader in the nostalgic electronics category.

The WWT Raceway 200 from World Wide Technology Raceway will be run on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 12 p.m. ET. The race will be broadcast live on FS1. The 200-lap race will be broken into three segments with stage-ending cautions on laps 55 and 110.

Quick Facts:
Number of Truck Series Starts at WWT Raceway: 3
Best Start: 4th (2017)
Best Finish: 2nd (2018 & 2019)
2020 Driver Point Standings: 10th (+4 above playoff cut line)

Gilliland on WWT Raceway: “I’ve finished second the last two times I’ve raced there and this would be a great time to finally get a win. It’s a fun track and I’m excited to go back there. We definitely need more good races like we had in Dover last weekend. We only gained two points on 11th place by finishing fourth, so even though we had a good run, so did everyone else we are racing to make the playoffs. The pressure is on, but I know this Front Row Motorsports team can rise to the challenge.”

Track: World Wide Technology Raceway, 0.8-mile oval
Race: 14 of 23
Event: WWT Raceway 200 (200 miles, 160 laps)

Schedule:
Sunday, August 30
12:00 p.m…………..Race (FS1)
(all times ET)

Tanner Gray, No. 15 Ford Performace F-150

Although Tanner Gray has no prior starts at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill., in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series (NGROTS), he did race there twice last year. He made one start in the ARCA Menards Series finishing 17th after handling issues, and one start in what was the NASCAR K&N East Series where he finished 15th after an accident. This time Gray is hoping for better results in his No. 15 Ford Performance F-150.

In 13 Truck Series races this season, the rookie has two top-five, four top-10 finishes and has led four laps. He finished 17th last weekend at Dover (Del.) International Speedway after a pit road penalty cost him a potential top-10 finish.

The DGR-Crosley team is bringing the same No. 15 Ford Performance F-150 to Gateway that Gray raced at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway in June where he finished 12th. Anthony Alfredo also raced this truck at Gateway last year and finished 12th.

The WWT Raceway 200 from World Wide Technology Raceway will be run on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 12 p.m. ET. The race will be broadcast live on FS1. The 200-lap race will be broken into three segments with stage-ending cautions on laps 55 and 110.

Gray on WWT Raceway: “Gateway is a challenging track. I’ve been there twice and didn’t have great results, but we qualified well in both starts there. If we can unload with a good set-up and have a mistake-free race, I think we can have a solid finish there. I’ve watched a lot of film from last year’s truck race and spent some time on the Ford Performance simulator, so hopefully we can regain the momentum we had earlier this month and get back on track.”