Category: Truck Series PR

Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 1.5-mile oval
Race: 3 of 23
Event: N.C. Education Lottery 200 (201 miles, 134 laps)

Schedule:
Tuesday, May 26
8:00 p.m…..……Race (FS1)
(all times ET)

Todd Gilliland, No. 38 Black’s Tire & Auto Service Ford F-150

Todd Gilliland and his No. 38 Black’s Tire & Auto Service Ford F-150 will return to the track next week at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series after a 13-week hiatus. Following a seventh-place finish in their last race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway back on February 21, Gilliland and his Front Row Motorsports (FRM) team hope to pick up where they left off and keep their momentum going.

Gilliland will have a new crew chief starting at Charlotte, Chris Lawson. He was previously the car chief on the team and was Gilliland’s first stock car crew chief back in 2013. The pair won four K&N East races together in 2017 and Lawson was the first employee when David Gilliland started his own team.

Charlotte is a track where Gilliland has two previous starts (2018 and 2019). The 20-year-old driver started both races from third place and collected top-10 finishes in each (10th in 2018 and seventh in 2019). He led seven laps in last year’s race and hopes to add to that on Tuesday night.

The No. 38 Black’s Tire & Auto Service Ford F-150 will compete in the 134-lap N.C. Education Lottery 200 on Tuesday, May 26, at 8:00 p.m., ET. A live broadcast of the race will be shown on FS1. The race will be broken into three segments with stage-ending cautions on lap 30 and lap 60.

Quick Facts:
Number of Starts at Charlotte: 2
Best Start: 3rd
Best Finish: 7th
2020 Driver Point Standings: 9th

Gilliland on Charlotte: “I am so excited to get back to racing next week. I’ve done a lot of iRacing during the down time. It was fun, but nothing compares to the real thing. I had the chance to run a Late Model race at Greenville-Pickens Speedway in South Carolina last weekend, so that gave me a chance to knock the rust off and get back in the seat. I won the pole and finished third, so it was a fun night and it felt great to be back at the track. I’m looking forward to working with Chris (Lawson) and continuing the momentum we had going earlier this year. I’m also happy to have Black’s Tire & Auto Service on our truck again at Charlotte. They were going to bring a large group of people to the track, but obviously that couldn’t happen, so I hope to put on a great race for them watching on television.”

‌Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway, 1.5-mile oval
Race: 3 of 23
Event: N.C. Education Lottery 200 (201 miles, 134 laps)

Schedule:
Tuesday, May 26
8:00 p.m…..……..Race (FS1)
(all times ET)

Tanner Gray, No. 15 Ford Performance F-150

The NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series is back in action next week after a 13-week hiatus. Tanner Gray and his No. 15 Ford Performance team will head to Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway for the third race of the Truck Series season.

Tuesday’s N.C. Education Lottery 200 will mark the first time that the 21-year-old Truck Series rookie has competed at Charlotte. Although Gray has no experience racing at there, the young driver has shown a knack for mile-and-a-half tracks. In the most recent Truck Series race at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway, Gray earned his first NASCAR national series top 10 after running inside the top five and even contesting for the lead in the latter stages of the race. Gray is making his presence known in his rookie campaign and looks to continue the positive momentum going into Charlotte next week.

Gray’s last race was in the ARCA Menards Series, where he competed at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway on March 6 to help prepare for the Championship race there later this fall. Gray ran inside the top five for most of the race and ended up collecting a fourth-place finish. He also spent time in the Ford Performance simulator, preparing for the upcoming Truck Series races.

The N.C. Education Lottery 200 from Charlotte Motor Speedway will be Tuesday, May 26. The race will go green at 8:00 p.m., ET, with a live broadcast on FS1. The 134-lap race will be broken into three segments with stage-ending cautions on lap 30 and lap 60.

Gray on Charlotte: “I love racing on the mile-and-a-half tracks, so I’m excited to go to Charlotte next week with our Ford Performance team and get back to racing. We had some positive momentum going before the break, and we’re looking to capitalize on that and get another strong finish on Tuesday. It will be challenging going to a track I’ve never raced at without any practice or qualifying, but I’ve been in the Ford simulator and reviewing a lot of film with my spotter to help prepare for the race. It will be awesome to get back on the track and be with my team again. I wish the circumstances were different so the fans could be there, but we plan to put on a good show for them to watch on television.”

Concord, NC (May 19, 2020) – As the racing community is feeling the excitement of NASCAR’s return, Spencer Boyd announces a new partnership with Spikes Tactical. The family company that proudly uses all ‘Made in America’ components will be the primary sponsor of Boyd’s No. 20 Young’s Motorsports truck in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series return to action on May 26 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

“I wear American flag socks nearly every day,” chuckled Spencer Boyd when asked about his patriotism. “Memorial Day weekend is an important holiday for us to honor our military heroes and heroines and its big weekend for NASCAR. With it being our first race back out of quarantine, it’s even bigger. So to finally announce this deal with Spikes Tactical at this time makes me proud of the freedoms we have.”

Spikes Tactical sells complete firearms as well as uppers, lowers, and accessories to customize your firearm exactly how you want it. They are known for offering high quality products at the best possible price to their customers online at www.spikestactical.com or in your local gun store.

“It doesn’t matter if you are simply a gun enthusiast, a competitive 3 gun shooter or a military or law enforcement professional, our rifles will serve you well and won’t let you down when it counts and we guarantee it,” said marketing representative and former 2/75 Army Ranger Sniper, Nick Gough. “Spencer and his NASCAR platform have given us this opportunity to showcase our made in the USA brand to millions.”

Facing only the series’ third race of the season, Boyd is ready to be on a real track in an actual race truck. “Most of us have enjoyed our time on iRacing while safely riding out COVID-19, but I have the need for speed!,” a smirking Boyd said. “We’ve got some new rules and a different landscape, but we are ready for the challenge. I hope we can put on a great show for all the sports fans out there that have patiently waited for live events to return.”

The Spikes Tactical No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado will race for the first time at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26, 2020. The NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series race can be seen live on FS1 or heard on the Motor Racing Network or Sirius XM Radio Channel 90 beginning at 7:00pm ET.

Concord, NC (March 25, 2020) – As the racing world waits patiently to return safely to the track, Spencer Boyd has teamed up with RichMar Florist for an amazing on and off track partnership. During these times when most of us could use a pick-me-up, Boyd will be sending virtual flowers upon request.

Spencer Boyd elaborated on the unique sponsorship, “There are medical workers that are on the front lines. Countless people in the travel and hospitality industry have been laid off or furloughed. Grocery store workers and suppliers have been working around the clock to keep up with demand. These people and their families need a lot right now so maybe at least I can provide a smile by sending someone some flowers.”

With a collection of photographs from RichMar’s extensive work over the years, Boyd will be taking shout out requests on social media and sending people pictures of tailored floral arrangements. RichMar Florist will also take center stage as a primary sponsor of the No. 20 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado when the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series is ready to return.

“We’ve known Spencer for a while now and love his interaction with the fans,” said Jonathan Morrissey Vice President of RichMar Florist. “We know that social media is flooded with mixed messages right now so spreading some cheer will do us all some good and Spencer is the right guy to help do that. We support NASCAR’s decision to postpone the season and look forward to seeing this beautiful paint scheme on the track when the time is right.”

To request Spencer to send virtual flowers to someone that needs them, tag Spencer or RichMar in a social media post on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter at the accounts below.

Spencer Boyd
Facebook: SpencerBoydRacingFanPage
Instagram: @SpencerBoydpr
Twitter: @SpencerBoyd

RichMar Florist
Facebook: RichMarFlorist
Instagram: @RichMarFlorist
Twitter: @RichMarFlorist

No. 15 Ford Performance F-150, Tanner Gray

Track: Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1.54-mile oval
Race: 3 of 23
Event: Vet Tix Camping World 200 (200 miles, 130 laps)

Schedule:
Friday, March 13
1:35 p.m…………Practice
4:32 p.m…………Final Practice
Saturday, March 14
10:05 a.m………..Qualifying
1:30 p.m…..……..Race (FS1)
(all times ET)

Vet Tix Camping World 200 | Atlanta Motor Speedway Race Advance
Team: No. 40 Plan B Sales Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Ryan Truex
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @Ryan_Truex

Ryan Truex on Racing at Atlanta: “I’m very excited to be working with Plan B Sales and their foundation,” said Truex.  “Plan B Sales has done a lot in our sport and local Charlotte community, so I feel very fortunate to be partnered with a company that shares common values.  I can’t wait to hit the track for the first time this season and hope to have a strong showing for the 40 team.”

Truex at Atlanta: Truex has two NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoor Truck Series starts at Atlanta Motor Speedway, with a best finish of 13th in 2017.

Truex also has two NASCAR XFINITY Series starts at the 1.5-mile track, coming in 2011 and 2018.  In those two starts, Truex qualified no lower than 15th, and finished ninth and 11th, respectively.

In addition, Truex has one NASCAR Cup Series start at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

On the Truck: The No. 40 Chevrolet will carry the Plan B Sales colors at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday.

Plan B Sales was founded in 2010 with the goal of bringing service to dealers that carry licensed motorsports product.  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 product offerings.

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

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.

Vet Tix Camping World 200 | Atlanta Motor Speedway Race Advance
Team: No. 45 iRacing Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Ty Majeski
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @TyMajeski

Ty Majeski on Racing at Atlanta: “I’m ready to get back to the track this weekend with this iRacing Chevrolet,” said Majeski.  “We definitely learned a lot at the first intermediate race of the season at Las Vegas, and have implemented some changes to be more competitive this weekend.  This team has been working hard the past few weeks, so I know we will have a strong truck for Saturday’s race.”

Majeski at Atlanta: Saturday’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway marks Majeski’s first start at the 1.5-mile track.

On the Truck: The No. 45 Chevrolet will carry the iRacing colors at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday.

With over 110,000 active users, iRacing is the world’s premier motorsport racing simulation.  Since it was established in 2004, iRacing has developed dozens of formal partnerships in the motorsport industry to help create the most authentic racing simulation in the world.  iRacing promotes elite eSport world championships with eNASCAR, Porsche, and World of Outlaws, and allows users to race just about any discipline imaginable on more than 80 tracks.

Vet Tix Camping World 200 | Atlanta Motor Speedway Race Advance
Team: No. 44 State Water Heaters/ALSCO Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Jeb Burton
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @JebBurtonRacing

Jeb Burton on Racing at Atlanta: “I’m excited to be back in the Truck Series this weekend,” said Burton.  “I’m appreciative of the support from State Water Heaters and ALSCO, without them this wouldn’t be possible.  Atlanta is a track I really enjoy racing at – I’m looking forward to Saturday’s race.”

Burton at Atlanta: Burton will make his first NGROTS start at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday.

The Virginia-native has made one NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS) start at the track, earning a top-10 result in 2016.

In addition, Burton has one NASCAR Cup Series start at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

On the Truck: State Water Heaters, a brand of State Industries, Inc., is a leading manufacturer of commercial and residential water heaters. State offers over 500 water heater products and has consistently developed new technologies to ensure longer product life.

Based in Ashland City, Tennessee, State has seven water heater manufacturing plants. Hundreds of distribution centers across the United States ensure efficient service to State’s national customer base of residential homeowners, wholesalers, contractors, and other members of the engineering community.

All State products are backed by customer technical support and durable tank and parts warranty.

Alsco was the first to offer linen and uniform rental services when founder, George A. Steiner, transformed a Lincoln, Nebraska, towel delivery route into a thriving commercial linen business, now headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Alsco has been an industry pioneer since 1889, blazing the trail for the laundering and delivery of ready-to-wear uniforms, starting with aprons and then moving on to every type of workwear application imaginable. Alsco also invented the continuous roll towel dispenser and pioneered the use of on-site garment lockers.

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.