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  • GMS Racing NGOTS Martinsville Preview

    GMS Racing NGOTS Martinsville Preview

    Sheldon Creed, No. 2 A.M. Ortega Chevrolet Silverado

    Martinsville NGOTS Stats

    – Starts: 1

    – Best start: 15th (October2018)

    – Best Finish: 19th (October 2018)

    2019 NGOTS Stats

    – Starts: 3, Best start: 4, Best finish: 6, Top 10: 1, Laps led: 21

    Notes:

    -The No. 2 team will utilize chassis No. 319. Creed raced this chassis at ISM Raceway in 2018 and finished 10th.

    – Creed is currently second in 2019 NGOTS Sunoco Rookie of the Year standings.

    Quote:

    “We tested at Martinsville a few weeks ago and it went well and I learned a lot. We got a chance to go back and forth and make adjustments to find what works and what doesn’t. It really gave me a chance to learn the track and get prepared for the race. It’s going to be nice to get back to racing after a few weeks off. We’re coming off our best finish of the year as a team, I’m going to try to carry that momentum with us into this next stretch.”

    Brett Moffitt, No. 24 WORX Chevrolet Silverado

    Martinsville NGOTS Stats

    – Starts: 3, Top 5: 2, Top 10: 3

    – Best start: 7th (March 2018)

    – Best Finish: 2nd (October 2018)

    2019 NGOTS Stats

    – Starts: 3, Best start: 2, Best finish: 2, Top 5: 2, Top 10: 2, Laps Led: 7

    Notes:

    – Brett Moffitt finished in the top-five in both NGOTS events at Martinsville Speedway in 2018. In three starts Moffitt has an average finish of 3.7.

    – The No. 24 team will utilize chassis No. 313, which went to victory lane at Martinsville in October 2018.

    -Moffitt won the 2010 K&N Pro Series East event at Martinsville Speedway.

    Quote:

    “I’m looking forward to Martinsville this weekend, it’s a tough place to race and win because the racing is so physical and aggressive. I’ve been lucky enough to have won there in the K&N Pro Series East and I had a couple strong runs there last year. As a team we’ve been getting stronger every week. It would be great to close the deal on Saturday and get my first win with GMS and lock ourselves into the playoffs.”

    ABOUT GMS RACING

    GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series with drivers Brett Moffitt and Sheldon Creed, and in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with John Hunter Nemechek. The team also expanded their competition to the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, as well as in the ARCA Racing Series with Sam Mayer. Since the team began in 2014, GMS Racing won the 2016 NGOTS 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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  • Gander RV 400 and Gander RV 150 Races Announced for 2019 Season at Pocono Raceway

    Gander RV 400 and Gander RV 150 Races Announced for 2019 Season at Pocono Raceway

    LONG POND, Pa. (March 11, 2019) – Pocono Raceway announces Gander RV, the Official RV & Outdoor Company of NASCAR, as the entitlement sponsor for two of their NASCAR-sanctioned motorsport events taking place at ‘The Tricky Triangle’ this summer.

    The Gander RV 150 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series race will be held on Saturday, July 27th and the Gander RV 400 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race will be held on Sunday, July 28th

    “We’re excited to continue our partnership with Pocono Raceway and looking forward to the Gander RV race weekend this July,” said Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World Holdings. “Having Gander RV serve as the entitlement sponsor will continue to expand our relationship with NASCAR and give fans a unique and fun race experience the entire family can enjoy.”

    Gander Outdoors, the new sponsor of the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series and a subsidiary of Camping World Holdings, Inc., recently expanded its national footprint with the opening of 13 Gander RV dealerships with additional dealerships planned for the remainder of the year. The rollout of Gander RV locations and the expansion of its national footprint will serve outdoor enthusiasts who are passionate about traveling in RVs and experiencing outdoor activities.

    “We have seen a continued increase in our RV camping over the last few seasons,” said Ben May, Pocono Raceway President. “The addition of Gander RV is a perfect fit for this growing fan base. This news compliments the improvements we have made to our camping locations in recent years and the new amenities which will be made available to our camping guests this summer.”

    Pocono Raceway has added power hook-ups and water services to 193 camping spots, located both inside and outside the track since 2017. Additionally, all NASCAR and INDYCAR race weekend camping guests are able to enjoy the following complimentary perks and amenities…

    • Kids Free and Four-Day Access – Kids, ages 12 and under, always camp for FREE at Pocono Raceway. Additionally, camping guests have the ability to camp for four days, starting at Noon on Thursdays, during our race weekends. 
    • #POCONOMTNS Inclusive Playground – A playground designed for kids of all abilities to learn, grow and play together. It is located in the infield along Earnhardt Road and FREE for all camping guests to use throughout the weekend.
    • Pocono Raceway Bark Park – a dog park, also located in the infield along Earnhardt Road. All RV and Tent camping locations are dog friendly and Bark Park access is FREE.
    • Grandstand and Fan Fair Access – Camping guests receive FREE access to the Grandstand and Fan Fair during Friday (NASCAR only) and Saturday events.
    • Infield Block Party and Fireworks (NASCAR only) – This two-night entertainment for all ages and is FREE for camping guests. The stage hosts live music, driver appearances and other events. The Block Party is complimented by an action-packed fireworks show on Saturdays.
    • Pocono Mountains Activity Center – NEW FOR 2019 AND FREE! This new activity center will include entertainment and programs for kids, teens and adults all race weekend long. More details will be announced in early May.


    The 2019 schedule at Pocono Raceway includes two Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races, a NTT IndyCar Series race and The Great Pocono Raceway Air Show. One NASCAR Xfinity Series, one NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series and two ARCA Menards Series races are also on the calendar for this summer at ‘The Tricky Triangle.’ For tickets, visit www.poconoraceway.com or call 1-800-RACEWAY (1-800-722-3929).

    Note: All events, dates, names, and times are subject to change without notice. Certain terms, conditions and fees may apply to ticket and camping purchases.

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    About Pocono Raceway

    Pocono Raceway, also known as ‘The Tricky Triangle,’ is family-owned and situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. In business for over 50 years, the Raceway hosts multiple, national motorsports events including two Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, one IndyCar Series, one NASCAR Xfinity Series, one NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series and two ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards events each year. The facility’s calendar also consists of over 200 events, which includes “The Great Pocono Raceway Air Show,” the Warrior Dash, a wide-range of car clubs and racing schools. Pocono Raceway is recognized as the world’s first, privately-owned solar-powered sports facility. Their 25-acre, three-megawatt solar farm provides the energy needs of the Raceway, as well as, adds electricity to the local power grid. Each member of our raceway staff is committed to creating exciting experiences and lifelong memories. For more information, please visitwww.poconoraceway.com.

    About Camping World Holdings, Inc.

    Camping World Holdings, headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, is the leading outdoor and camping retailer, offering an extensive assortment of recreational vehicles for sale, RV and camping gear, RV maintenance and repair, other outdoor and active sports products, and the industry’s broadest and deepest range of services, protection plans, products and resources. Since the Company’s founding in 1966, Camping World and its portfolio of industry-leading brands including Gander Outdoors, Overton’s, Good Sam and more, has grown to become one of the most well-known destinations for everything RV, with approximately 225 locations in 36 states and a comprehensive e-commerce platform.

    For more information, visit www.CampingWorld.com.

  • DGR-Crosley Truck Series Advance: Las Vegas Motor Speedway

    DGR-Crosley Truck Series Advance: Las Vegas Motor Speedway

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    Gander Outdoors Truck Series Advance: Las Vegas Motor Speedway

    Track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 1.5-mile oval
    Race: 3 of 23
    Event: Strat 200 (134 laps, 201 miles)
    Entries: No. 15, Anthony Alfredo
    No. 17, Ryan Reed
    No. 54, Natalie Decker
    Schedule: Thursday, Feb. 28
    5:05 p.m……….Practice
    7:05 p.m……….Final Practice
    Friday, Feb. 23
    5:10 p.m………..Qualifying (FS1)
    9:00 p.m………..Race (FS1)
    (all times ET)


    The NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series will head west to Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway this weekend for the third race of the 2019 season. For the first time in DGR-Crosley history, the team will have three Toyota Tundra entries in Friday’s Truck Series Strat 200. Anthony Alfredo will have a new number this weekend, driving the team’s No. 15 entry. Ryan Reed will be behind the wheel of the No. 17 Tundra and Natalie Decker will drive the No. 54 N29 Technologies entry.

    Anthony Alfredo, No. 15 Ceco Building Systems Toyota Tundra
    Alfredo will be making his second-career Gander Outdoors Truck Series start on Friday. It’ll also mark the 19-year-old Ridgefield, Conn. natives first trip to the mile and a half track in Las Vegas. While Alfredo will carry the same partners and colors as he did last week in his Truck Series debut, he will have a new number for the Strat 200 as he welcomes the No. 15 back on track. This weekend will mark the first time that DGR-Crosley has used this number in Truck Series competition, and the team will continue using it as a part-time entry throughout the 2019 season. Alfredo will have Chris Lawson calling the shots as Crew Chief and Cup Series spotter Andy Houston on the spotter stand.

    Ryan Reed, No. 17 Dexcom Toyota Tundra
    Even though he has five full-time seasons in the NASCAR XFINITY Series under his belt, Reed only has one previous Truck Series start. His lone Truck Series start occurred at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2012. Overall Reed has seven starts at the mile and a half track in Las Vegas, where he has an average finish of 17th and a best finish of 9th-place which occurred in 2017. Dexcom, a leader in diabetes care and management, has partnered with the 25-year-old Bakersfield, Calif., native for the Strat 200. Reed, a person living with Type One Diabetes, will have a Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring system installed in his No. 17 Dexcom Toyota Tundra to help monitor his glucose levels throughout the competition. Reed will have veteran crew chief, Kevin “Bono” Manion atop the pit box and former Cup Series spotter David Keith on the spotter stand.

    Natalie Decker, No. 54 N29 Technologies Toyota Tundra
    Decker will be making her third consecutive Truck Series start Friday evening as she takes on Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the first time in her young career. The 21-year-old Eagle River, Wis. native, has had issues in both of the previous Truck Series starts this season, but looks to turn around her luck this weekend during the Strat 200. While Decker will be hitting the mile and a half track in Las Vegas for the first time, she has spent time in the simulator helping prepare for the race there. In her first start on a 1.5-mile track last weekend at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway, Decker came away with a 24th-place finish after having issues early on in the competition. Veteran crew chief Frankie Kerr will guide the No. 54 N29 Technologies team, while Cup Series spotter Kevin Hamlin will guide Decker from the spotter stand.

    The Strat 200 will be broadcast live on FS1 beginning at 9:00 p.m., ET.


    Alfredo on Vegas: “I’m excited to be heading to Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend after a successful run last week in Atlanta. I learned a lot in my Truck Series debut, and I think the mile and a half experience will help me in Vegas. We are switching numbers this weekend, and I’ll be running the No. 15 Tundra. This number is really cool to me because when I started racing several years ago, I actually ran the No. 15 in stock cars and limited late models. Looking forward to getting back to the track this weekend with my guys and bring home a solid finish.”

    Reed on Vegas: “I’m thankful for Dexcom, David [Gilliland] and DGR-Crosley for giving me the opportunity to race again. This next part of my career is all about being competitive and being in equipment I know I can win in. I believe that DGR-Crosley is going to give me that opportunity at Vegas. Really looking forward to getting back on track, and working with everyone at DGR-Crosley this weekend.”

    Decker on Vegas: “I’m really glad that we went to Atlanta last weekend. It wasn’t on my original Truck Series schedule, but I think now that I have experience at one of the hardest mile and a half tracks, we can go to Vegas with more confidence. I’m excited to go to Vegas. I’ve been working with my spotter and getting some simulator time, and I think all those factors are going to help us put together a solid race.”

  • Timothy Peters – Strat 200 Race Advance

    Timothy Peters – Strat 200 Race Advance

    Strat 200 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway Race Advance

    Team: No. 44 TrüNorth™/Paul Jr. Designs Chevrolet Silverado

    Driver: Timothy Peters

    Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @TimothyPeters_

    Timothy Peters on Racing at Las Vegas: “I really like racing at Vegas,” said Peters. “It’s my favorite 1.5-mile track on the schedule. I’ve had great success over the years there and look forward to carrying the momentum we have from Daytona and Atlanta as well. I can’t wait to hit the race track for practice Thursday afternoon with the TrüNorth™/Paul Jr. and Friends of Jaclyn Silverado.”

    Peters at Las Vegas: Peters has 11 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, including a victory in 2013. Peters started 12th and led the final three laps to capture the win. In addition to his win, Peters has one pole, five top-five finishes and seven top-10 finishes at the 1.5-mile track.

    On the Truck: The No. 44 Chevrolet will carry the TrüNorth™ colors at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. TrüNorth™ is the leading provider of commercial asset related warranty programs and services for dealers, fleets, owner-operators, and commercial finance companies.

    The paint scheme that Peters will run at Las Vegas was designed by Paul Teutul, Jr. of Paul Jr. Designs and star of “American Chopper”, in partnership with TrüNorth™.

    TrüNorth™ partnered with Paul Jr. to build the first TrüNorth™ custom bike, which was unveiled in early November at the UTA Convention in Orlando.

    About Niece Motorsports:

    Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2019, Niece Motorsports enters its fourth season in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series, with drivers Ross Chastain, Reid Wilson and Timothy Peters. 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.

  • Ross Chastain – Strat 200 Race Advance

    Ross Chastain – Strat 200 Race Advance

    Strat 200 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway Race Advance

    Team: No. 45 TrüNorth™/Paul Jr. Designs Chevrolet Silverado

    Driver: Ross Chastain

    Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @RossChastain

    Ross Chastain on Racing at Las Vegas: “We’ve had a really strong start to the season, and I’m excited to keep that going this week at Las Vegas Motor Speedway,” said Chastain. “Obviously this is a special track – getting my first XFINITY Series win here. This Niece Motorsports team has been getting stronger every race, so I’m hopeful that we’ll be able to run towards the front again and contend for a win.”

    Chastain at Las Vegas: Chastain has three NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series (NGOTS) starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In those three starts he has earned one top-10 finish and one top-15 finish.

    Las Vegas Motor Speedway was the site of Chastain’s first NASCAR XFINITY Series win, which came last season. Chastain started fifth, and dominated, leading 180 of 200 laps on his way to the win.

    Chastain also has two Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

    On the Truck: The No. 45 Chevrolet will once again carry the TrüNorth™ colors at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. TrüNorth™ is the leading provider of commercial asset related warranty programs and services for dealers, fleets, owner-operators, and commercial finance companies.

    The paint scheme that Chastain will run at Las Vegas was designed by Paul Teutul, Jr. of Paul Jr. Designs and star of “American Chopper”, in partnership with TrüNorth™.

    TrüNorth™ partnered with Paul Jr. to build the first TrüNorth™ custom bike, which was unveiled in early November at the UTA Convention in Orlando.

    About Niece Motorsports:

    Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2019, Niece Motorsports enters its fourth season in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series, with drivers Ross Chastain, Reid Wilson and Timothy Peters. 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.

  • GMS Racing NGOTS Las Vegas Preview

    GMS Racing NGOTS Las Vegas Preview

    Sheldon Creed, No. 2 A.M. Ortega Chevrolet Silverado
    Las Vegas NGOTS Stats
    -Creed is set to make first career start at Las Vegas in the NGOTS

    2019 NGOTS Stats
    – Starts: 2, Laps led: 21

    Notes:

    -Although this will be Creed’s first start on the 1.5-mile circuit, he won the 2018 K&N West race on the LVMS Dirt Track.

    -The No. 2 team will utilize chassis No. 312. Creed raced this chassis at Texas in 2018 and qualified seventh.

    – Creed made two of his five 2018 NGOTS starts at intermediate tracks with a best start of seventh (Texas) and a best finish of fifth (Homestead).

    Quote:

    “I’m looking forward to making my first start at Las Vegas. It’s going to be another test for me to just learn the track, it has a lot of speed and a lot of grip so that’s going to be fun. A bunch of my family is coming out to support us this week. It’s about as cose to home for me as the truck schedule gets, so it will be nice to go out and put on a show for them.”

    Brett Moffitt, No. 24 Allegiant Chevrolet Silverado
    Las Vegas NGOTS Stats

    – Starts: 2, Top 5s: 1, Top 10s: 1, Laps Led: 45
    – Best start: 6th (March 2018)
    – Best Finish: 3rd (March 2018)

    2019 NGOTS Stats
    – Starts: 2, Top 5: 1, Top 10: 1, Laps Led: 7

    Notes:

    -Moffitt qualified in the top-10 for both NGOTS events at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2018 and led a total of 45 laps.

    -The No. 24 team will utilize chassis No. 306. This chassis was raced four times in the 2018 season, qualifying inside the top 10 in every race including a pole in Texas in November. This truck last won in Texas in June 2018.

    -Moffitt’s late charge to the lead at Las Vegas Motor Speedway resulted in an 11th-place finish after fuel issues derailed his bid for victory on the last of three overtime restarts last September.

    Quote:

    “I’m excited to go to Las Vegas and see what we can do. The GMS Racing team has brought a fast Chevy to the track every week and we’ve been improving as a team with each race. Las Vegas is so much smoother and a lot faster than last week, so it’s going to be exciting to see how things shake out and hopefully we can go out there and put the No. 24 Allegiant Chevrolet Silverado in victory lane.”

    ABOUT GMS RACING

    GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series with drivers Brett Moffitt and Sheldon Creed, and in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with John Hunter Nemechek. The team also expanded their competition to the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, as well as in the ARCA Racing Series with Sam Mayer. Since the team began in 2014, GMS Racing won the 2016 NGOTS 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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