Category: Truck Series PR

Lawless Alan – Tyson 250 Race Advance
Tyson 250 | North Wilkesboro Speedway (250 Laps / 156.2 Miles)
Saturday, May 20 | North Wilkesboro, North Carolina | 1:30 p.m. ET
TV: FS1 | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN) and Sirius XM Ch. 90

Team: No. 45 AUTOChargit Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Lawless Alan (Los Angeles, California) | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers
Follow the Team: Twitter: @NieceMotorsport | Instagram: @NieceMotorsports | Facebook: /NieceMotorsports | Web: www.niecemotorsports.com
Follow Lawless Alan: Twitter: @lawlessalan25 | Instagram: @lawless_alan | Facebook: /LawlessAlanRacing | Web: www.lawlessalanracing.com

Darlington Recap: With a paint scheme honoring the late Adam Petty, Lawless Alan entered Darlington Raceway with a lot of eyes on his No. 45 team. Alan, who was 20th in practice, qualified 30th to begin the Buckle Up South Carolina 200. Unfortunately, Alan went a lap down midway through the 147-lap race, but was able to earn a lap back. Unfortunately, Alan was involved in a late-race incident, which took the No. 45 out of contention. In the end, Alan finished 30th and remained 26th in the driver point standings.

Alan on Last Race at Darlington Raceway: “Friday night showed that our team was able to fight. We were able to work on the handling of my AUTOParkit Chevrolet all night and I felt it was in the right place near the end. It’s really unfortunate the way that the race ended, but we have to put that behind us and focus on North Wilkesboro up next.”

Alan on Saturday’s Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway: “To be a part of history this weekend at North Wilkesboro will be special. The track is going to be very abrasive, so tire conservation is going to be very important. The renovations to this place look awesome and I can’t wait to be one of the few people that have gotten to race at this venue.”

Public Appearances: You can catch Lawless Alan at the Chevrolet display in the fan Midway on Friday, May 19 at 1:30 p.m. ET.

On the Truck: The No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado will carry the AUTOChargit colors this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. AUTOChargit designs, manufactures and installs EV charging systems for automated and conventional parking applications..

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2023, Niece Motorsports enters its eighth season in the NASCAR Craftsman 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.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com | www.niecemotorsports.com

About AUTOChargit:
AUTOChargit designs, manufactures and installs EV charging systems for automated and conventional parking applications. AUTOChargit can decrease capital expenditures by up to 75 percent by providing automated coupling and decoupling of EV charging stalls from the power source. For conventional parking applications, a single 40-AMP circuit coupled with a single AUTOChargit System can be multiplexed to four, eight, or 12 stalls. Each charging stall is individually metered for the exact tracking of electricity usage. The AUTOParkit Mobile APP provides a touchless experience for the user.

About AUTOParkit:

AUTOParkit™ designs, manufactures, and constructs fully automated parking systems for new and existing buildings. AUTOParkit system structural steel and modular design can provide double the capacity of a traditional parking garage, providing up to 17 LEED points and drastically reducing construction time.

AUTOParkit automated systems are 40 percent less expensive to operate, safer for the user and reduces carbon emissions associated with parking by more than 80 percent. AUTOParkit’s charging pallets provided by AUTOChargit, are a fast and convenient way of charging EVs and Hybrids. AUTOChargit’s patented technology allows for shuffling charged vehicles cutting infrastructure costs by up to 80 percent.

For more information on AUTOParkit, visit www.autoparkit.com

Carson Hocevar – Tyson 250 Race Advance
Tyson 250 | North Wilkesboro Speedway (250 Laps / 156.2 Miles)
Saturday, May 20 | North Wilkesboro, North Carolina | 1:30 p.m. ET
TV: FS1 | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN) and Sirius XM Ch. 90

Team: No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Carson Hocevar (Portage, Michigan) | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
Follow the Team: Twitter: @NieceMotorsport | Instagram: @NieceMotorsports | Facebook: /NieceMotorsports | Web: www.niecemotorsports.com
Follow Carson Hocevar: Twitter: @CarsonHocevar | Instagram: @CarsonHocevar | Facebook: /carsonhocevarracing | Web: www.CarsonHocevar.com

Darlington Recap: Carson Hocevar was the driver to watch Friday night at Darlington Raceway. From his 18th-place starting position, Hocevar quickly made his way into the top-10 and eventually the top-five. The Michigan-born driver secured stage points in both stages and finished inside the top-10 when the checkered flag flew. Hocevar was able to jump four spots in the driver point standings to 12th, as the Series heads to North Wilkesboro.

Hocevar on Last Race at Darlington Raceway: “It’s safe to say we were bad-fast in Darlington. We went from the back to the front three times throughout the race and that says something about this Worldwide Express team. Darlington was one we were all looking forward to and I’m happy that we had a very good points day to move up in the standings.”

Hocevar at North Wilkesboro Speedway: Carson Hocevar was one of the three NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series drivers to take part in a Goodyear tire test in March, which makes him one of only drivers that will have turned laps at the historic track.

Hocevar on Saturday’s Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway: “I was one of the few drivers that has seen this track in a truck because of the test earlier this season. This is a track that I’ve had marked on the calendar since it was announced, so I’m excited for the opportunity to race at this track on its original surface. I’ll be racing late models on the track this week to have a little fun while preparing for the big show this weekend.”

Public Appearances: You can catch Carson Hocevar at the Chevrolet display in the fan Midway on Friday, May 19 at 1:30 p.m. ET.

On the Truck: Hocevar’s No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado will race with support from the WWEX group of brands, which comprises Worldwide Express, Unishippers and GlobalTranz, and offers full-service logistics expertise to more than 115,000 customers across the country.

About Niece Motorsports:
Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2023, Niece Motorsports enters its eighth season in the NASCAR Craftsman 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.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com | www.niecemotorsports.com

About Worldwide Express:

The WWEX group of brands, which comprises Worldwide Express, Unishippers and GlobalTranz, offers full-service logistics expertise to more than 115,000 customers across the country. With access to industry-leading small package, truckload, less-than-truckload and managed transportation solutions, its customers benefit from enhanced visibility and value for their supply chains. The company is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage and largest non-retail UPS Authorized Reseller® in the U.S. , with an annual systemwide revenue nearing $5 billion through a network of company-owned, franchise and agent locations. A highly selective carrier portfolio, proprietary technology, unique data assets and business intelligence capabilities provide clients with unmatched options and flexibility to meet their shipping needs. The WWEX Racing initiative was borne of a desire to address the complex but underserved logistic needs of the performance motorsports industry, using the unique combination of capabilities offered by the three brands’ combined 80+ years of insight. To learn more about the WWEX Racing program, visit www.wwexracing.com. For media inquiries, contact racing@wwex.com.

Ross Chastain – Tyson 250 Race Advance
Tyson 250 | North Wilkesboro Speedway (250 Laps / 156.2 Miles)
Saturday, May 20 | North Wilkesboro, North Carolina | 1:30 p.m. ET
TV: FS1 | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN) and Sirius XM Ch. 90

Team: No. 41 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Ross Chastain (Alva, Florida) | Crew Chief: Mike Hillman Jr.
Follow the Team: Twitter: @NieceMotorsport | Instagram: @NieceMotorsports | Facebook: /NieceMotorsports | Web: www.niecemotorsports.com
Follow Ross Chastain: Twitter: @RossChastain | Instagram: @rosschastain | Facebook: /RossChastainRacing | Web: www.rosschastain.com/

The No. 41 Truck Last Race at Darlington Raceway: In his Lee Petty throwback scheme, Ross Chastain picked up a 13th -place finish to move the No, 41 Silverado into 14th-place in the owner point standings.

Chastain on Last Race at Darlington Raceway: “It was an honor to run a Lee Petty throwback scheme this past weekend at Darlington Raceway. We struggled to get the balance right on our No. 41 WWEX Racing/ #ClickItDontRiskIt Chevrolet Silverado all night. But, the guys and girls at Niece eMotorsports never gave up and we scored a solid 12th-place finish.”

Chastain on Saturday’s Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway: “It’s going to be a historic weekend with NASCAR returning to North Wilkesboro Speedway. I’m excited to have the opportunity to run the No, 41 WWEX Racing Chevrolet Silverado for Niece Motorsports and get as many laps as possible at this bucket list track.”

On the Truck: Chastain’s No. 41 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado will race with support from the WWEX group of brands, which comprises Worldwide Express, Unishippers and GlobalTranz, and offers full-service logistics expertise to more than 115,000 customers across the country.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2023, Niece Motorsports enters its eighth season in the NASCAR Craftsman 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.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com | www.niecemotorsports.com

About Worldwide Express:
The WWEX group of brands, which comprises Worldwide Express, Unishippers and GlobalTranz, offers full-service logistics expertise to more than 115,000 customers across the country. With access to industry-leading small package, truckload, less-than-truckload and managed transportation solutions, its customers benefit from enhanced visibility and value for their supply chains. The company is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage and largest non-retail UPS Authorized Reseller® in the U.S. , with an annual systemwide revenue nearing $5 billion through a network of company-owned, franchise and agent locations. A highly selective carrier portfolio, proprietary technology, unique data assets and business intelligence capabilities provide clients with unmatched options and flexibility to meet their shipping needs. The WWEX Racing initiative was borne of a desire to address the complex but underserved logistic needs of the performance motorsports industry, using the unique combination of capabilities offered by the three brands’ combined 80+ years of insight. To learn more about the WWEX Racing program, visit www.wwexracing.com. For media inquiries, contact racing@wwex.com.

Touching Story Leads Latitude Aero to Primary Sponsorship at North Wilkesboro

Mooresville, NC (May 16, 2023) – Long-time partner of Spencer Boyd, Latitude Aero will be the primary sponsor of Spencer Boyd at the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race during NASCAR’s All-Star weekend. Latitude Aero, based in Greensboro, NC, specializes in the refurbishment of airplane seats. The company’s owner attended his first NASCAR race with his grandfather and father at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

“I feel like I’m a part of an important circle of life with this one,” said a smiling Spencer Boyd. “We all have those memories in the 75 years of NASCAR that made us love the sport. For Kelvin it was watching races at North Wilkesboro with his grandfather and father. To know that I’m driving a truck with his company’s name on the hood for the first time at this historic track gives me goosebumps.”

Kelvin Boyette, owner of Latitude Aero, gave his perspective, “It is the ultimate sense of pride combined with nostalgia. When I sat in those grandstands as a five-year-old I could only dream I would be where I am today. It is a special place. We are all big fans of Spencer at Latitude Aero. His work ethic is the kind of gritty stick-to-itiveness that our company, and frankly, NASCAR were built on.”

Since 2015, the award-winning FAA and EASA Part 145 Repair Station has successfully delivered over 82,000 seats with a 100% on-time performance and quality acceptance, earning a reputation for excellence within the aviation industry.

The All-Star Race Week for NASCAR marks the re-opening of an original NASCAR track with the last race being won by Jeff Gordon in 1996. The Craftsman Truck Series had just been formed the year before. Boyette recalls the likes of Richard Petty, Bobby Allison, Darrell Waltrip, and the new guy on the circuit, Mark Martin turning laps at his favorite track.

Boyd continued, “I love what NASCAR has done with our schedule over the years making the racing about what the fans want to see. Well…its fun for us drivers too! I feel special to be part of this week and want to dedicate the race to Kelvin’s grandfather LA Boyette, Jr. and his father Donnie Boyette.”

Thanks to the hard work of all the employees at Latitude Aero, their capabilities list boasts over 25,000 seating part numbers, and continue to add new capabilities every month. This is one reason why they take pride in being one of the most well-respected and trusted providers in the sector.

William Byron: Driver, No. 51 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Overview:
Event: Tyson 250, Race 10 of 23, 250 Laps – 70/70/110; 156.25 Miles
Location: North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile, oval)
Date/Broadcast: May 20, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR 90

The Beat on Byron:
William Byron will make his third and final NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start this season behind the wheel of the No. 51 Silverado for Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) Saturday at North Wilkesboro Speedway. Byron, who ran full-time for KBM in 2016, made his KBM return earlier this year at the dirt race at Bristol Motor Speedway where he came from the 14th starting position to earn a third-place finish and then last week at Darlington Raceway came from the 10th starting position to finish fourth.

Byron’s pair of top-10 finishes are part of a streak of eight consecutive for the No. 51 team this year. The team has finished inside the top 10 in every race since finishing 17th in the rain-shortened season opening event at Daytona International Speedway. The No. 51 team currently leads the Craftsman Truck Series owner’s point standings by five points over the No. 38 team. Across eight starts in 2023, the team has recorded one win, one pole, 153 laps led, five top-five and eight top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 7.2.

Veteran crew chief Brian Pattie is calling the shots for the No. 51 team this year in his first season at KBM after spending the last 14 seasons atop the pit box in the NASCAR Cup Series. It took the veteran signal caller just two races to get his first win at KBM, winning with KBM owner-driver Kyle Busch at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In the Cup Series, his drivers produced six wins, nine poles, 57 top-five and 131 top-10 finishes across 528 starts. In 2012, he guided Clint Bowyer to three victories and a runner-up finish in the Cup Series championship standings. In 2017, he guided Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to two wins and a berth in the playoffs. The Florida native has also recorded 11 wins in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and now has two wins as a crew chief in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. This will be Pattie’s first time atop the pit box for a Truck Series event at North Wilkesboro.

Byron will be pulling triple duty this week at North Wilkesboro. He will kick off the week by racing in the ASA Stars National Tour Super Late Model event on Tuesday, race the Truck Series race on Saturday and compete in the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star race on Sunday night.

HendrickCars.com, the online home for everything Hendrick Automotive Group, will be the primary sponsor on Byron’s Silverado for Saturday’s 250-lap event. The No. 51 will be sporting the same Ricky Hendrick tribute scheme that it did for Byron’s first two Truck Series races this season.

Byron collected a Truck Series leading seven victories and 727 laps led driving for KBM in 2016. He earned Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors that season and led the No. 9 team to an owner’s championship with his victory at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The North Carolina native returned to victory lane in the Truck Series last year leading a race-high 94 laps for Spire Motorsports in the HendrickCars.com Silverado at Martinsville Speedway. Across 28 career starts in NASCAR’s Truck Series, the 25-year-old driver has totaled eight wins, three poles, 828 laps led, 14 top-five and 19 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 10.2.

With a series-leading three wins across the first 13 Cup Series races this season; Byron now has seven career victories in NASCAR’s premiere division. In 2022, he finished a career-best sixth in the Cup Series championship standings and ranked third in the series with 746 laps led. Across 193 career Cup Series starts he has totaled 10 poles, 2201 laps led, 32 top-five and 69 top-10 finishes. Between his time at KBM and graduating to the Cup Series in 2018, Byron captured an Xfinity Series championship and Rookie of the Year Honors for Jr. Motorsports in 2017 after totaling four wins, two poles, 262 laps led, 12 top-five and 22 top-10 finishes.

Jack Wood returns to the No. 51 Eberelestock Chevy May 26 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. KBM owner-driver Kyle Busch will make his final start of 2023 July 22 at Pocono Raceway.
William Byron, Driver Q&A:

Are you excited to be running three races this week at North Wilkesboro?
“I’m excited for it for sure. The track looks gorgeous — it just really looks nice. The whole layout of the place has that feel of kind of a Wrigley Field or just a historic place that has a newness to it. I think the late model race will get me ready, running the truck race after that and running the Cup race on Sunday. Lots to do and feel like we don’t really know what we’re getting into yet. I think I practice at one o’clock on Tuesday, so I’ll tell you after that.”

William Byron Career Highlights:

• With three wins across the first 13 races, Byron now has seven career NASCAR Cup Series victories. In 2022, he finished a career-best sixth in the Cup Series championship standings and ranked third in the series with 746 laps led. Across 193 career Cup Series starts he has totaled 10 poles, 2201 laps led, 32 top-five and 69 top-10 finishes.
• Byron captured an Xfinity Series championship and Rookie of the Year Honors for Jr. Motorsports in 2017 after totaling four wins, two poles, 262 laps led, 12 top-five and 22 top-10 finishes.
• The North Carolina native has totaled eight wins, three poles, 828 laps led, 14 top-five and 19 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 10.2 across 28 career Truck Series starts.
• Won the 2015 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East title after registering four wins, three poles, five top-five and 11 top-10 finishes across 14 events.
• William Byron’s No. 51 Chevrolet Silverado RST:

KBM-62: The No. 51 HendrickCars.com team will unload KBM-62 for Saturday’s race at North Wilkesboro. This truck has finished inside the top 10 in each of its last five starts, including a runner-up finish with Kyle Busch earlier this year at Martinsville. That result equaled the best finish that this chassis had achieved, which was a runner-up finish with Busch at Richmond Raceway in 2021.

KBM-62 Performance Profile:
KBM Notes of Interest:

• KBM drivers have collected 17 wins, three poles, 2705 laps led, 56 top-five and 91 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 9.8 across 142 starts on short tracks. The team’s most recent win on a short track came at Richmond Raceway with Chandler Smith last August.
• KBM holds the Craftsman Truck Series records for most career wins (99) and most wins in a single season (14 in 2014). With his victory at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway last year, Corey Heim became the 18th different driver to win a Truck Series event for KBM. In addition to collecting a series-record seven Owner’s Championships, the organization has produced two championship-winning drivers: Erik Jones (2015) and Christopher Bell (2017).
• With 40 victories, the No. 51 is the winningest number in KBM’s Truck Series fleet.

“Specialty Coffee Roaster and HR Solutions Provider Partner to Support Josh Williams and Make A Positive Impact on Children’s Healthcare”

STATESVILLE, N.C.: Officials from AM Racing today confirmed that veteran NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Williams will drive for the team in the highly anticipated NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series Tyson 250 at North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway on Saturday, May 20.

Joining Williams for his second career Truck Series start is new partner Katz Coffee. a boutique specialty coffee roaster alongside co-partner Alloy Employer Services, an HR solutions provider with a heart for the 250-lap race under the historic short track lights.

Katz Coffee is the largest specialty coffee roaster based in Texas.

Founded in 2003, Katz Coffee has partnered with top chefs, retailers and nonprofit institutions across the country to develop boutique coffee solutions for their customers.

The company works directly with farmers to ensure they receive fair prices for their crops and that sustainable and ethical farming practices are used thus fulfilling the company mission to provide the highest quality coffee, striving for perfection in every cup.

The partnership is expected to bring some caffeine-fueled excitement to the short track while also supporting Josh Williams’ hospital tour and other philanthropic initiatives.

As part of the co-sponsorship, Katz Coffee is excited to introduce the “Park It” coffee blend. This blend features a bold and robust flavor profile that will keep fans energized and revved up during the race. With every sip, fans will feel like they’re right there on the track with Josh Williams and the team.

“Our slogan at Katz Coffee is to “Grow Together” and with this partnership, we’re able to combine our passion for high-quality coffee with our commitment to making a difference in the world,” said Avi Katz, founder and president of Katz Coffee.

With an off-weekend from his regular duties in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for DGM Racing, Williams is ecstatic about the opportunity to be a part of one of the most awaited races of the season with his Statesville, N.C.-based AM Racing team in his corner.

Veteran crew chief Ryan “Pickle” London will serve as crew chief of the No. 22 Katz Coffee | Alloy Employer Services Ford F-150 #FueledbyKatzCoffee.

“When “Pickle” and I first started discussing just the idea of running North Wilkesboro in a truck I knew right away it was something I wanted to be a part of,” offered Williams. “After talking to Kevin (Cywinski), Wade (Moore) and everyone at AM Racing and with the opportunity they have given me I’m excited to be in the seat for this weekend’s truck race.

“Avi, Regan and everyone at Katz Coffee have been friends of ours since earlier this year connecting with my sponsor Alloy Employer Services trackside and when we discussed doing something as a collective I knew North Wilkesboro had the excitement around it to welcome a new partner and make some waves.

“The “Park It” blend coffee is something I am looking forward to trying this weekend and I definitely want to thank my core long-term partners for coming on board as a group to support this effort. I’m looking forward to getting back in a truck and doing some good old fashion short-track racing on Saturday afternoon.”

Joining Katz Coffee as a co-primary partner for Saturday afternoon’s race is longtime Williams’ supporter Alloy Employer Services.

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Alloy Employer Services helps a range of clients, from small businesses to large employers.

Industries served include healthcare, transportation, manufacturing, maintenance, hospitality and construction.

Alloy’s Midwest roots have led to national reach, serving clients with workers nationwide because of a love to design, build and innovate in our industry.

AM Racing which competes full-time in the ARCA Menards Series with rookie driver Christian Rose and the NASCAR Xfinity Series with former Truck Series champion Brett Moffitt is eager to get to the short track considering Williams’ short track experience, success and grassroots foundation.

“We are thrilled to have Josh Williams a part of the AM Racing team this weekend at North Wilkesboro,” said team president Wade Moore. “We have seen Josh compete in the NASCAR ranks for the past several seasons and we have always considered him a friend of this organization.

“Now, the stars have aligned and we will be under one roof where we feel like we can not only go to North Wilkesboro and have a good showing but Josh can contend for the win in the No. 22 Katz Coffee | Alloy Employer Services Ford F-150.”

Williams, a native of Port Charlotte, Fla. will make his return to the Truck Series scene for the first time since 2014. The popular 29-year-old driver also has three NASCAR Cup Series starts alongside his 164 Xfinity Series starts which includes a 17th finish in last Saturday’s Shriners Children’s 200 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway.

In addition to Katz Coffee and Alloy Employer Services, Call811.com, Star Tron and Sleep Well Inc. and AM Racing partner Elliott’s Custom Trailers & Carts will serve as strong associate partners for the 10th Truck Series race of the season.

For more on Katz Coffee, please visit KatzCoffee.com, like their Facebook page (Katz Coffee) or follow them on Instagram and Twitter @KatzCoffee.

For more on AM Racing, please visit AMRacingteam.com, like their Facebook page (AM Racing) or follow them on Instagram and Twitter @AMRacingNASCAR.

For more on Josh Williams, please visit Josh6Williams.com, like his Facebook page (Josh6Williams) or follow him on Instagram and Twitter (@josh6williams).

The Tyson 250 (250 laps | 156.25 miles) is the 10th of 23 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series races on the 2023 schedule. The two-day show begins with practice on Friday, May 19 from 3:05 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. Qualifying kicks off race day on Saturday, May 20 beginning at 10:30 a.m. The field will take the green flag shortly after 1:30 p.m. with live coverage on FOX, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (Eastern).

About AM Racing:

AM Racing is a multi-tiered, multi-faceted Motorsports program headquartered in Statesville, N.C.

Established in December 2015, AM Racing is prided on faith, honesty and intelligent performance.

The family-owned team will compete in the ARCA Menards Series, the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series, the NASCAR Xfinity Series and various Dirt Modified events in its seventh year of competition.

The team has named Brett Moffitt and Christian Rose as their primary drivers for the 2023 Xfinity and ARCA Menards Series seasons.

TEAM AND RACE NOTES:

Zane Smith will bring the Boot Barn brand back to the track this weekend. Smith will race the No. 38 Boot Barn Ford F-150 at the revived North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina. Smith is expected to play a big part in the revival weekend. He tested at the track for Goodyear and helped promote the return of NASCAR to the historic track.

Now, the leader in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series championship is a favorite heading into Saturday’s race that will be televised live on FOX at 1:30 p.m. ET.

COMPETITION NOTES:

Smith and the Boot Barn team will be considered favorites not only because of their laps on the track, but also because of Smith’s impeccable short track race record in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.

On tracks one mile or shorter, Smith has two wins and 10 top-five finishes. In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Smith has all of his top-10 finishes on tracks one mile or less.

CREW CHIEF CHRIS LAWSON:

“Everyone in the sport is looking forward to this weekend. It’s going to be a special race. It’s great that we had some laps on the track during the Goodyear test. It’s an old surface and we’re going to be sliding around. It’s a lot of fun and a big challenge.”

DRIVER ZANE SMITH:

“There are races that you really want to win. This is certainly one of them. It’s really cool to have the sport come back to such a historic track and make history come alive again.

“We’ve been close with Boot Barn before and it’s time to finally get that win for them. We’re looking forward to a great day on Saturday.”

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 34 and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 38 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series team from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Team: No. 45 AUTOParkit Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Lawless Alan (Los Angeles, California)
Follow the Team: Twitter: @NieceMotorsports | Instagram: @NieceMotorsport | Facebook: /NieceMotorsports | Web: www.niecemotorsports.com
Follow Driver: Twitter: @lawlessalan25 | Instagram: @lawless_alan | Facebook: /LawlessAlanRacing | Web: www.lawlessalanracing.com
Start: 30th | Finish: 30th | Points Standings: 26th

Alan On Friday’s Race at Darlington Raceway: “We had a rocky start to our day but were able to make big gains on it throughout the day. I’m proud of Wally Rogers and this AUTOParkit team for giving me something to work with at the end of the race. It’s an unfortunate ending with the spin and hate that it ended like that after fighting to get back on the lead lap.”

Race Recap: The track “Too Tough to Tame” lived up to its name Friday night for Lawless Alan. From his 30th-place starting position, Alan went a lap-down midway through the event and was able to fight back for the free pass in Stage Three. Unfortunately, a spin with just 20 laps to go halted Alan’s climb through the field and ended his day.

Alan would finish 30th in the Buckle Up South Carolina 200 and remain in 26th in the driver’s championship standings.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2023, Niece Motorsports enters its eighth season in the NASCAR Craftsman 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 AUTOParkit:

-AUTOParkit™ designs, manufactures, and constructs fully automated parking systems for new and existing buildings. AUTOParkit system structural steel and modular design can provide double the capacity of a traditional parking garage, providing up to 17 LEED points and drastically reducing construction time.

-AUTOParkit automated systems are 40 percent less expensive to operate, safer for the user and reduces carbon emissions associated with parking by more than 80 percent. AUTOParkit’s charging pallets provided by AUTOChargit, are a fast and convenient way of charging EVs and Hybrids. AUTOChargit’s patented technology allows for shuffling charged vehicles cutting infrastructure costs by up to 80 percent.

-For more information on AUTOParkit, visit www.autoparkit.com

About AUTOChargit:

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Team: No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Carson Hocevar (Portage, Michigan) | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
Follow the Team: Twitter: @NieceMotorsport | Instagram: @NieceMotorsports | Facebook: /NieceMotorsports | Web: www.niecemotorsports.com
Follow Carson Hocevar: Twitter: @CarsonHocevar | Instagram: @CarsonHocevar | Facebook: /carsonhocevarracing | Web: www.CarsonHocevar.com
Start: 18th | Finish: 5th | Points Standings: 12th

Hocevar on Friday’s Race at Darlington Raceway: “It was clear that we had the fastest truck tonight, we just had too many mistakes. I think if the pit-gun malfunction didn’t happen, we’d be in a different place right now. It was so cool to wheel this Worldwide Express Dale Jarrett throwback scheme at this place. It’s a track I have loads on confidence at and I’m glad to give them a good run.”

Race Recap: Carson Hocevar had an up and down day in his No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado. From working his way into the top-ten late in the first stage, to getting spun around by another competitor with 34 laps to go, Hocevar was on a mission Friday night.

Although he qualified 18th, Hocevar quickly made his way into the top-ten by lap 19 and continued to climb throughout the 45-lap stage. The caution-free Stage One would allow Hocevar to pass a few more cars and collect stage points with a 6th-place finish in the first stage.

The second stage was much-like the first; caution-free. Hocevar was able to sneak into the top-five during this stage and finish 4th in the segment– collecting much-needed stage points.

A pit-gun malfunction under the pit stop during the stage break forced the No. 42 team to start mid-pack to begin the third and final stage. Hocevar was able to weave his way through the field until another competitor spun him around with 34 laps to go. Fortunately for the Michigan-driver, Hocevar was able to rally and make passes in the final run to collect another top-five and move up to 12th in the driver’s championship standings.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2023, Niece Motorsports enters its eighth season in the NASCAR Craftsman 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.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com

About Worldwide Express:

The WWEX group of brands, which comprises Worldwide Express, Unishippers and GlobalTranz, offers full-service logistics expertise to more than 115,000 customers across the country. With access to industry-leading small package, truckload, less-than-truckload and managed transportation solutions, its customers benefit from enhanced visibility and value for their supply chains. The company is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage and largest non-retail UPS Authorized Reseller® in the U.S. , with an annual systemwide revenue nearing $5 billion through a network of company-owned, franchise and agent locations. A highly selective carrier portfolio, proprietary technology, unique data assets and business intelligence capabilities provide clients with unmatched options and flexibility to meet their shipping needs. The WWEX Racing initiative was borne of a desire to address the complex but underserved logistic needs of the performance motorsports industry, using the unique combination of capabilities offered by the three brands’ combined 80+ years of insight. To learn more about the WWEX Racing program, visit www.wwexracing.com. For media inquiries, contact racing@wwex.com.

Team: No. 41 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Ross Chastain (Alva, Florida) | Crew Chief: Mike Hillman Jr.
Follow the Team: Twitter: @NieceMotorsport | Instagram: @NieceMotorsports | Facebook: /NieceMotorsports | Web: www.niecemotorsports.com
Follow Ross Chastain: Twitter: @RossChastain | Instagram: @rosschastain | Facebook: /RossChastainRacing | Web: www.rosschastain.com/
Start: 16th | Finish: 13th | Owner’s Points Standings: 14th

Race Recap: Friday night was an off-night for the No. 41 Worldwide Express Silverado with Ross Chastain. Although he was the fastest of the Niece Motorsports trucks in qualifying, Chastain ran steady inside the top-15 for most of the night.

At times, Chastain was able to ride in the top-ten but was never able to stay there for long periods of time. The watermelon farmer finished 15th and 12th in Stage One and Stage Two, respectively.

The 147-lap race on Friday night was tame for the most-part. But, the final stage is where the action picked up and Chastain was able to avoid carnage to keep his machine in one piece. In the end, Chastain would finish 13th and advance the No. 41 to 14th in the owner’s championship standings.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2023, Niece Motorsports enters its eighth season in the NASCAR Craftsman 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.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com | www.niecemotorsports.com

About Worldwide Express:

The WWEX group of brands, which comprises Worldwide Express, Unishippers and GlobalTranz, offers full-service logistics expertise to more than 115,000 customers across the country. With access to industry-leading small package, truckload, less-than-truckload and managed transportation solutions, its customers benefit from enhanced visibility and value for their supply chains. The company is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage and largest non-retail UPS Authorized Reseller® in the U.S. , with an annual systemwide revenue nearing $5 billion through a network of company-owned, franchise and agent locations. A highly selective carrier portfolio, proprietary technology, unique data assets and business intelligence capabilities provide clients with unmatched options and flexibility to meet their shipping needs. The WWEX Racing initiative was borne of a desire to address the complex but underserved logistic needs of the performance motorsports industry, using the unique combination of capabilities offered by the three brands’ combined 80+ years of insight. To learn more about the WWEX Racing program, visit www.wwexracing.com. For media inquiries, contact racing@wwex.com.