Ross Chastain – Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200 Race Recap
Team: No. 41 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Ross Chastain (Alva, Florida) | Crew Chief: Mike Hillman Jr.
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Start: 23rd | Finish: 24th | Owner’s Points Standings: 17th

Heading into Friday’s race, Ross Chastain had nothing to lose. As the driver of the No. 1 NASCAR Cup Series car for Trackhouse Racing, Chastain is able to learn and gain experience at tracks through Truck Series competition. But, after fuel problems in practice and qualifying, Chastain started the race 23rd and was forced to start at the tail of the field due to unapproved adjustments.

Though Chastain began the race in last, he was able to weave his way through the field, benefit from stellar strategy calls, and finish inside the top-ten of Stage One.

Along with teammate Carson Hocevar and others, Chastain stayed out under the stage break to restart the race in third. From here, he would help Hocevar take the lead before he began to fall back. As the stage was coming to a close, a wreck unfolded in front of Chastain, collecting the Florida driver. Fortunately, Chastain only had minor damage, but it was enough to put him multiple laps down after repairing the truck under green flag conditions.

After being trapped multiple laps down, Chastain was able to salvage a 24th-place finish in his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race of the season.

Chastain on His 2023 Craftsman Truck Series Debut: “Knocking the rust off at the racetrack is nice. When it comes to restarts, hitting pit road, and choosing before a restart it all helps on Sundays.”

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.

Grant Enfinger, No. 23 Champion Power Equipment Chevrolet Silverado RST

START: 16TH
FINISH: 9TH
POINTS: 6TH

Post-Race Quote: “A ninth place run wasn’t what we were after tonight, but we showed a lot of promise from our truck and team. Our Champion Power Equipment team was able to rebound significantly from where we were at in qualifying, and it felt like every change Jeff made helped us get faster each run. Unfortunately, we lost a lot of time in the last run of the race due to some mistakes I had on pit road and we weren’t able to capitalize on others’ misfortunes, but all in all I’d say it was a decent night. There’s no quit in this team and on the bright side, we do have a lot to build off of for Atlanta and beyond. Wish we could have given Maury a better finish at his home race, but we’ll take the extra stage points on top of another top 10 finish and move forward.”

Rajah Caruth, No. 24 Wendell Scott Foundation Chevrolet Silverado RST

START: 24TH
FINISH: 29TH
POINTS: 18TH

Post-Race Quote: “Today at Las Vegas, I had a lot of fun racing these trucks in traffic. These NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series competitors are really good. We got great stage points in the first two stages and made the most of our strategy there. We were sitting just outside or around the top-10 just before the green flag stop. Got hit coming in and it kind of ruined our night, cut a tire, and the pass through penalties we had to endure didn’t help. It was an unfortunate end to our night, but we got some solid points and our truck is not too badly torn up. I’m thankful for all my partners and I plan to do really well in Atlanta. I have my eyes set there, and I am excited for the road course race coming up.”

Daniel Dye, No. 43 Solar-Fit / Halifax Health Chevrolet Silverado RST

START: 20TH
FINISH: 19TH
POINTS: 19TH

Post-Race Quote: “Overall, it was a rough night. Just needed a little luck on our side; we had a right rear tire come apart early which put us behind the right ball, but we fought back and even got to lead a couple laps there towards the end with pit strategy. We salvaged a top-20, and don’t have a whole lot to hang our heads on considering all we had to deal with. Proud of all of the guys on my No. 43 Solar-Fit / Halifax Health Chevrolet Silverado, and we’re going to regroup and get back going here in Atlanta in a couple weeks.”

ABOUT GMS RACING:

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Truck Series operating the No. 23, No. 24, and No. 43 Chevrolet Silverado RSTs for drivers Grant Enfinger, Rajah Caruth, and Daniel Dye. Since the team was formed in 2012, GMS Racing has won five titles across multiple series, including the 2016 and 2020 NASCAR Truck Series championship, the 2015 ARCA Racing Series championship, as well as the 2019 & 2020 ARCA East championships. GMS has grown to occupy several buildings located in Statesville, N.C. including operations for GMS Fabrication. The GMS Racing campus also houses operations for LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, a team that competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series.

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Ford Performance Notes and Quotes
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200 | Friday, March 3, 2023

Ford Finishing Results:
2nd – Zane Smith
3rd – Ben Rhodes
5th – Ty Majeski
11th – Matt Crafton
21st – Max Gutierrez
25th – Kaden Honeycutt
27th – Mason Massey
32nd – Hailie Deegan
35th – Josh Reaume

BEN RHODES, No. 99 Kubota Ford F-150 (Finished 3rd) – “As we went on I just got too tight in almost every run. Part of that is on me. I wanted to make sure we were okay on restarts because of how crazy it is here. I think we all saw the entertainment value in that. We had some close calls but nevertheless this Kubota Tractor Corporation Ford F-150 is still in one piece and we are able to take it on to the next race. Third place is a good showing but I was wanting a little bit more. We had to finish out Stage 2 for points where a lot of guys like Kyle (Busch) and Zane (Smith) were short pitting. It helps them get the track position so we had a lot more work to do but we need the stage points. It is a long season and some guys don’t have to do that. We didn’t have that luxury of short pitting.”

ZANE SMITH, No. 38 Speedco Ford F-150 (Finished 2nd) – “I was happy with our day. We had a really good Speedco Ford. I was happy with our Stage win. We got shuffled back there on one of those late race restarts and then just kind of let Kyle (Busch) get away. It is so hard to execute pit road when facing him. I am still happy with our day. Another good points day. We will carry this momentum and go on to the next one.”

TY MAJESKI, No. 98 Curb Records Ford F-150 (Finished 5th) – “I wish we could have gotten a caution there. I had a really fast truck. We had a pit road penalty that set us back at the end of Stage 2 and then it went green to the end. We drove from last all the way to fifth. I felt like we could have contended maybe for a win. It didn’t go our way tonight but overall a really fast Curb Records Ford F-150. Hats off to Joe and all the guys. We really took everything that we learned last year and applied it to here and the speed was there. I am excited for the rest of the season with this group. It is going to be a good one.”

MATT CRAFTON, No. 88 Slim Jim/Menards Ford F-150 (Finished 11th) – “Definitely not the night we wanted. After practice, we had a lot of positives in practice but then didn’t qualify very well. We never really had the speed in the truck that we had earlier in practice for whatever reason. We fought tight all night. We kept working on it and made a lot of wholesale changes but didn’t get where we needed it to go. This is a really weird race night. It basically became a speedway race, running around wide open every lap. As a race car driver, that is not very fun.”

COREY HEIM SCORES TOP-FIVE IN LAS VEGAS
TRICON Garage Tundras Take Turns at the Front of the Field

LAS VEGAS (March 3, 2023) – Corey Heim scored the top-finish for Toyota in Friday night’s NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway taking the checkered flag in the fourth position. Heim along with his TRICON Garage teammates, Tanner Gray, Dean Thompson and Kaz Grala, all spent time racing within the top-five during the 134-lap race, which marked the first intermediate track of the 2023 season.

Toyota Racing Post-Race Recap
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Race 2 of 23 – 134 Laps, 201 Miles

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS
1st, Kyle Busch*
2nd, Zane Smith*
3rd, Ben Rhodes*
4th, COREY HEIM
5th, Ty Majeski*
13th, TANNER GRAY
14th, STEWART FRIESEN
15th, TYLER ANKRUM
16th, DEAN THOMPSON
17th, KAZ GRALA
22nd, TIMMY HILL
31st, JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK
33rd, BRENNAN POOLE
*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

COREY HEIM, No. 11 Safelite Toyota Tundra TRD Pro, TRICON Garage

Finishing Position: 4th

How was your race overall tonight?

“Overall, good. It’s a new team with TRICON and I really appreciate everyone over at the shop at TRICON Garage and Toyota Racing, Safelite and everyone that makes this happen. Got some work to do for sure to compete for wins. The 51 (Kyle Busch) was pretty much untouchable tonight. Just can’t stress it enough, awesome job by my guys, they’ve put in a lot of work and hoping to get this Safelite Tundra in victory lane soon.”

What did you feel you need to work on moving forward on intermediate tracks?

“I think just some differences from what I felt last year. There is definitely a lot of potential. Finishing fourth on our first true testament to speed as far as an intermediate race track goes, which is Las Vegas of course. There was some stuff that I felt that I really know we can make some progress on and I have a lot of confidence that we can get there.”

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 48,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 45 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 20 electrified options, with more in showrooms later this year.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series
Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway | Victoria’s Voice 200

Fast Facts
No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team:
Driver: Kris Wright
Primary Partner(s): First National Bank (FNB)
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST
Crew Chief: Andrew Abbott
2023 Driver Points Position: 20th
2023 Owner Points Position: 23rd
Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Welcome Back To The Team: Road racing standout Kris Wright returns to Young’s Motorsports for the full 2023 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series season continuing with Friday night’s Victoria’s Voice 200 at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway.

The former IMSA and Formula 3 driver returns to Young’s Motorsports after spending the 2022 season competing in both Trucks and the Xfinity Series.

Wright competed in 16 Truck Series races during the 2021 season for Young’s Motorsports earning four top-20 finishes and a season-high 12th-place finish at Daytona.

Glad You Are Here: For the second time in 2023, F.N.B. Corporation will serve as the primary partner on Wright’s No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST.

F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., is one of the 50 largest bank-holding companies in the United States, and continues their partnership with Kris Wright for the second consecutive NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series weekend at the epicenter for everything speedy in Sin City, the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, on the No. 02 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Silverado RST for Young’s Motorsports.

Under the Neon Lights Experience: This weekend marks Kris Wright’s fourth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series start at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Wright made his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series track debut at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 5, 2021, with Young’s Motorsports.

The Pittsburgh, Pa., – native has one start in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at the 1.5-mile track that features the Neon Garage.

Speedway Stats: This weekend marks Kris Wright’s 18th speedway (tracks 1 to 2 miles in length) start in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series.

The 28-year-old also has five combined NASCAR Xfinity Series starts on speedways.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Wright as crew chief of the No. 02 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Silverado is longtime crew chief Andrew Abbott.

He will crew chief his 105th NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series race on Friday night. In his previous 104 races, he has two top-five and seven top-10 finishes to his resume.

He has six prior Truck Series races as crew chief at Las Vegas with a best finish of 19th with Frenchman driver Michel Disdier in March 2018.

Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway: This weekend will mark Young’s Motorsports’ 28th, 29th and 30th NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts at the Las Vegas, Nev., facility.

The organization posted a team-best finish of 10th place with driver Austin Hill on March 2, 2018. The 27 previous starts at the 1.5-mile tri-oval speedway have earned Young’s Motorsports an average starting position of 22.8 and an average finish of 20.7 and two laps led.

Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series History: Since entering the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series scene in 2012, the Mooresville, N.C., – based organization has logged 409 starts from 47 drivers, resulting in solid performances that include two victories (Talladega Superspeedway 2019 and 2021), seven top-five finishes and 31 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 21.9 and an average finishing position of 21.2.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Kris Wright, please visit, kriswrightmotorsports.com, like him on Facebook (Kris Wright Racing) and follow him on Twitter (@kriswrightraces).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (@youngsmotorsports) and Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Kris Wright Pre-Race Quotes:

On Las Vegas Motor Speedway: “The No. 02 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Silverado RST team feels confident heading into the Las Vegas Motor Speedway event this weekend. We are bringing a new intermediate Chevrolet Silverado RST with us to help capitalize on a track that everyone is comfortable with.

“Last year, I produced one of my best qualifying efforts, and had a solid top-15 run going in the race. So going back to the track is exciting.”

No. 12 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Spencer Boyd

Primary Partner(s): Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST

Crew Chief: Brad Means

2023 Driver Points Position: N/A | 2023 Owner Points Position: N/A

Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Back To Familiar Territory: Fan favorite Spencer Boyd returns to Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway the second race of the 2023 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series season eyeing his first top-10 of the year but more importantly hunting his second win of his Truck Series career.

No. 142: This weekend at Las Vegas, Boyd will make his 142nd career NASCAR start. Boyd has three starts in the NASCAR Cup Series, 50 starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and will make his 89th start in Trucks when the green flag waves Friday night.

The highlight of his NASCAR career is a NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series win at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in October 2019 driving for Young’s Motorsports.

Welcome Aboard: This weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Spencer Boyd and Young’s Motorsports welcomes Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals as the primary partner on the No. 12 Chevrolet Silverado RST for the first time in 2023.

Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals was established in 2004 and has been responsible for providing outstanding service and equipment ever since. Their specialty is in contractor and homeowner equipment rentals and sales.

Customers value their commitment to providing the absolute best in customer service and reliable equipment, using brands you know and trust.

Nor-Cal Equipment services all of Northern California and also parts of Nevada and Oregon.

Spencer Boyd Truck Series Las Vegas Motor Speedway Stats: Friday night’s Victoria’s Voice 200 will mark Boyd’s eighth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series race at the 1.5-mile superspeedway.

In his seven previous efforts, Boyd has a track-best of 19th after starting 31st in the 2021 Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200 driving for Young’s Motorsports.

He holds an average finish of 24.3 since 2019.

Spencer Boyd Truck Series Speedway Stats: At NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series tracks classified as a speedway 2.0-mile or under in length, Boyd has made 51 starts throughout his career. He also holds an average finishing position of 24.7.

Chasing That W: Boyd is eyeing his second career NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series victory for himself and Young’s Motorsports.

In 2019 at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, Boyd pulled an upset during the Truck Series Playoffs by winning the Sugarland Shines 250 at the 2.66-mile superspeedway edging Todd Gilliland by 0.027 seconds.

Truck Series Rundown: In seven years of Truck Series competition, Boyd has 88 career Truck Series starts with one win, two top-five and three top-10 finishes, and a championship best of 17th in 2019 and carries an average finish of 23.9.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Boyd as crew chief of the No. 12 Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals Chevrolet Silverado RST is new crew chief Brad Means.

He will Truck Series crew chief debut in “Sin City” on Friday night.

Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway: This weekend will mark Young’s Motorsports’ 28th, 29th and 30th NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts at the Las Vegas, Nev., facility.

The organization posted a team-best finish of 10th place with driver Austin Hill on March 2, 2018. The 27 previous starts at the 1.5-mile tri-oval speedway have earned Young’s Motorsports an average starting position of 22.8 and an average finish of 20.7 and two laps led.

Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series History: Since entering the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series scene in 2012, the Mooresville, N.C., – based organization has logged 409 starts from 47 drivers, resulting in solid performances that include two victories (Talladega Superspeedway 2019 and 2021), seven top-five finishes and 31 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 21.9 and an average finishing position of 21.2.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Spencer Boyd, please like him on Facebook (Spencer Boyd Racing) and follow him on Instagram (SpencerBoydpr) and Twitter (@SpencerBoyd).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (youngsmotorsports) and Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Spencer Boyd Pre-Race Quote:

On Las Vegas Motor Speedway: “Back in black heading to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. I am looking forward to a solid weekend in our No. 12 Nor-Cal Equipment Rentals Chevrolet Silverado RST.

“The No. 12 Young’s Motorsports team is pumped to get to Las Vegas and have a strong race on Friday night.”

No. 20 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Matt Mills

Primary Partner(s): J.F. Electric

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST

Crew Chief: Joe Lax

2023 Driver Points Position: N/A

2023 Owner Points Position: 20th

Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Welcome Back!: Veteran racer Matt Mills returns to Young’s Motorsports for the first of a limited NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series schedule for Friday night’s Victoria Voice 200 at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway.

Last March, Mills made the first of a four-race run with the Mooresville, N.C.-based team. He earned a season-best 15th place with Young’s Motorsports at Las Vegas after qualifying 27th.

Sponsor Intel: Mills will pilot the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado with support from J.F. Electric.

J.F. Electric is a leading electrical construction company specializing in the Commercial, Industrial, Telcom and Utility segments. J.F. Electric has been in business over 50 years with the goal of delivering quality and value to every project.

Matt Mills Truck Series History: From 2016 to 2022, Mills has 15 starts in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series, highlighted by a career-high 15th place finish in 2022 driving the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado RST for Young’s Motorsports.

He Will Be Back For More: Following Las Vegas, The New Philadelphia, Ohio native will also return to the driving duties at Texas Motor Speedway (April 1), Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway (May 26) and World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway (June 3).

Matt Mills Truck Series Las Vegas Motor Speedway Stats: Friday night’s Victoria’s Voice 200 will mark Mills’ third NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series race at the 1.5-mile speedway.

In his two previous efforts, Boyd has a track-best of 15th after starting 27th in the 2022 Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200 driving for Young’s Motorsports.

He holds an average Las Vegas finish of 20.0 since 2017.

Matt Mills Truck Series Speedway Stats: At NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series tracks classified as a speedway 2.0-mile or under in length, Mills has made 12 starts throughout his career. He also holds an average finishing position of 25.3.

Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway: This weekend will mark Young’s Motorsports’ 28th, 29th and 30th NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts at the Las Vegas, Nev., facility.

The organization posted a team-best finish of 10th place with driver Austin Hill on March 2, 2018. The 27 previous starts at the 1.5-mile tri-oval speedway have earned Young’s Motorsports an average starting position of 22.8 and an average finish of 20.7 and two laps led.

Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series History: Since entering the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series scene in 2012, the Mooresville, N.C., – based organization has logged 409 starts from 47 drivers, resulting in solid performances that include two victories (Talladega Superspeedway 2019 and 2021), seven top-five finishes and 31 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 21.9 and an average finishing position of 21.2.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Mills as crew chief of the No. 20 J.F. Electric Chevrolet Silverado is veteran crew chief Joe Lax.

He will crew chief his 97th NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series race on Friday night. In his previous 96 races, he has one pole and eight top-10 finishes to his resume.

This weekend marks his seventh race as crew chief at Las Vegas.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Matt Mills, please like him on Facebook (Official Matt Mills Racing) and follow him on Instagram (@mattmillsracing) and Twitter (@mattmillsracing).

For more on Young’s Motorsports, please visit YoungsMotorsports.com, like them on Facebook (Young’s Motorsports), and follow them on Instagram (youngsmotorsports) and Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Matt Mills Pre-Race Quote:

On Las Vegas Motor Speedway: “I’m very excited about returning to Young’s Motorsports this year and building off our experiences from 2022. I am also very happy to be starting the schedule off with Vegas, one of my favorite race tracks where we finished 15th last year and hoping to improve even more this year.”

Race Information:

The Victoria’s Voice 200 (134 laps | 201 miles) is the second of 23 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series races on the 2023 schedule. Practice begins on Fri., March 3, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Qualifying begins immediately following practice at 2:00 p.m. The field will take the green flag shortly after 6:00 p.m. (9:00 p.m. ET) with live coverage on FOX Sports 1 (FS1), the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (PT).

Concord, NC — After weather put a damper on Rev Racing’s debut in Daytona, Nick Sanchez and the team are ready to get back to action at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200. Sanchez is set to take the track Friday, March 3rd at 9:00pm EST where he will pilot the No. 2 Gainbridge Chevrolet for the second time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS).

Sanchez’s rookie start in the NCTS quickly became one for the history books when he was able to secure the Pole with a 49.478 lap, becoming only the 6th driver ever to secure the pole in their debut.

Sanchez not only secured the pole but finished in the 5th and 4th position in the first two stages, respectively, until a late race pit for minor adjustments and the final caution due to weather ultimately ended the team’s night. Sanchez finished 26th.

“Daytona went pretty smooth,” said Nick Sanchez. “Results didn’t show it for reasons out of our control but most importantly my team and I had a plan and stuck to it. Obviously, I’m still learning how they operate, so I’m constantly conforming to that but for our first race together it went extremely well. In my head, my season starts in Vegas. There’s been a lot of preparation from my team and I and we have high expectations for Friday’s race.”

This will be Sanchez’s second time at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where he competed last year in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in October. During that race, Sanchez started 20th and finished 12th. Sanchez is ready to continue his momentum from Daytona and his experience at the track last year.

“Our results in Daytona certainly didn’t demonstrate where we were capable of finishing,” said Danny Stockman, Crew Chief of the No. 2. “Despite Nick’s rookie status in the series, we are increasingly impressed with Nick’s commitment and passion for honing his craft. We are looking forward to Vegas and feel very confident that we will yield good results.”

Sanchez will take to the track Friday on the 1.5 mile track where the race will last 124 laps and over 200 miles. Qualifying will take place at 2:05 PM, local. The race will broadcast live on FS1, the Fox Sports App, and receive coverage on MRN and SiriusXM.

About Rev Racing: Rev Racing seeks to obtain the highest quality applicants representing diverse backgrounds and develop them into successful NASCAR drivers. Started by Max Siegel in 2009, Rev Racing manages the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Development Program. Rev Racing currently operates and manages drivers in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East, NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, and a youth racing initiative.

KRIS WRIGHT
No. 02 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Silverado RST
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series News and Notes
Event: Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200
Date: Friday, March 3
Venue: Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Track Description: 1.5-mile
Race: 134 laps / 201 miles

F.N.B. Corporation … F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., is one of the 50 largest bank holding companies in the United States, and continues their partnership with Kris Wright for the second consecutive NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) weekend at the epicenter for everything speedy in Sin City, the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, on the No. 02 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Silverado RST for Young’s Motorsports.

Under the Neon Lights Experience … This weekend marks Kris Wright’s fourth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series start at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Wright made his NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series track debut at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 5, 2021, with Young’s Motorsports.

The Pittsburgh, Pa.,- native has one start in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) at the 1.5-mile track that features the Neon Garage.

Speedway Stats: This weekend marks Kris Wright’s 18th speedway (tracks 1 to 2-miles in length) start in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.

The 28-year-old also has five combined NASCAR Xfinity Series starts on speedways.

KRIS WRIGHT STATISTICS

QUOTE WORTHY

Kris Wright, driver of the No. 02 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Silverado RST for Young’s Motorsports
On the Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
“The No. 02 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Silverado RST team feels confident heading into the Las Vegas Motor Speedway event this weekend. We are bringing a new intermediate Chevrolet Silverado RST with us to help capitalize on a track that everyone is comfortable with.
“Last year, I produced one of my best qualifying efforts, and had a solid top-15 run going in the race. So going back to the track is exciting.”

Kris Wright on Social Media … To keep up-to-date with the latest news, information and exclusive content, visit KrisWrightMotorsports.com, or connect with Kris Wright on Facebook (/KrisWrightRacing), Twitter (@KrisOnNASCAR) or Instagram (@krisonnascar).

Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway … This weekend will mark Young’s Motorsports’ 28th, 29th and 30th NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series starts at the Las Vegas, Nev., -facility. The organization posted a team best finish of 10th-place with driver Austin Hill on March 2, 2018. The 27 previous starts at the 1.5-mile tri-oval speedway have earned Young’s Motorsports an average starting position of 22.8 and an average finish of 20.7, and two laps led.

Putting the Young in Young’s Motorsports … Young’s Motorsports team principal Tyler Young has three starts in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series History … Since entering the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series in 2012, the Mooresville, N.C.,-based organization has logged 409 starts from 47 drivers, resulting in solid performances that include two victories (Talladega Superspeedway 2019, 2021), seven top-five finishes and 31 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 21.9 and an average finishing position of 21.2.

Catch the Action … The Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be broadcast on FS1 on Friday, March 3 at 9:00 p.m. (ET). It will also broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio at 8:30 a.m. (ET). In addition, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will air on FS1 at 4:30 p.m. (ET)

Victoria’s Voice Foundation 200 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway (134 Laps / 201 Miles)
Friday, March 3 | Las Vegas, Nevada | 9:00 p.m. ET
TV: FS1 | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN) and Sirius XM Ch. 90

Team: No. 45 AUTOParkit 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

Alan on Friday’s Race at Las Vegas: “I’m looking forward to getting to Las Vegas for the second time,” said Alan. “Last year, we got damaged early, which heavily affected our race. I’m looking forward to running all the laps this year, and I’m optimistic about where we’ll end up.”

Alan at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: In his lone start at Las Vegas, Alan started 26th and finished 19th.

On the Truck: “Now that I know more of what I’m looking for in the track and what to expect, I can go into the race and know what to do right away. Practice will be able to help me a lot more this year, as I’ve been to Vegas in one of these Trucks before.”

Public Appearances: Alan, along with a majority of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series field, will take part in an autograph session on Friday from 3:30pm – 4:15pm at the Neon Garage in the Las Vegas Motor Speedway infield.

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.

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