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NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Pocono Post Race | Saturday, July 23, 2022

Zane Smith secured the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series regular-season championship Saturday afternoon. The regular-season title comes with 15 bonus points heading into the Truck Series playoffs which begin next week at Indianapolis.

ZANE SMITH, No. 38 Fr8Auctions.com #BraveLikeWyatt Ford F-150

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE PLAYOFFS, WHAT DO YOU CARRY WITH YOU? “Honestly, I just have to give huge props to FRM and all our sponsors throughout the regular season. The team has brought me some really fast Ford’s this year. Today was a major struggle though. We started out from the green flag to pretty much the end of Stage 2, our throttle was sticking and everything we were doing wasn’t fixing it. I was a little worried there at times because I knew that I just had to have a couple of points and then you see the 18 up there as well. A long, long day once we did get it right we still fought a really tight truck. But there is no giving up. This race is just so short to try to get your truck right. I am glad we are on to the playoffs and ready to get that started.”

WHAT DOES THE REGULAR SEASON TITLE MEAN TO YOU, AND HOW IMPORTANT ARE THOSE 15 BONUS POINTS? “Yeah, those points are huge. We had that circled at the very beginning of the year. Honestly, for most of it, it was such a tight battle between the six of us. We kept at it and just put together four solid races and I feel like that is what got us into this big points buffer. Fortunately, we had that today because we obviously needed it. I am happy to have that and move on with those extra points to better our odds in the playoffs.”

CAN YOU PUT YOUR FINGER ON WHAT IT WAS THAT CLICKED FOR YOU AND YOUR TEAM TO BE ABLE TO WIN THIS CHAMPIONSHIP? “I think just communication. We started out our year as best as we possibly could at Daytona. From there on we have shown speed each and every weekend. I think this is like our second worst finish all year. That is still pretty good. I am disappointed in our new truck that we brought here today. We had higher hopes for it than that and it just wasn’t quite there. But we know we have some rockets back at the shop, so we will bring those into the playoffs.”

LOOKING AT THE PLAYOFF RACES, DO ANY STAND OUT TO YOU? “All of them. I feel like Kansas is probably a big one for us to look at. That one showed what we are really capable of. We had a really fast Ford there. I don’t know. I am trying not to get too excited for it because a lot of times you do that and then you go there and you suck. I am trying to approach it just like we did earlier in the year. But I feel like that will definitely be a good one for us.”

Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Pocono Raceway | CRC Brakleen 150

Fast Facts
No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team:
Driver: Kaz Grala
Primary Partner(s): Young’s Building Systems | Randco Industries Inc.
Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST
Crew Chief: Steven Dawson
2022 Driver Points Position: 31st
2022 Owner Points Position: 19th
Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Still Truckin’: This weekend at Pocono Raceway, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Kaz Grala back as the driver of the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST who returns to the organization for the seventh time during the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season.

The former Truck Series winner has competed for Young’s Motorsports at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway, Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway Dirt Track, Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway, Knoxville Raceway and most recently at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course earlier this month.

Sponsor Intel: For the 16th Truck Series race of 2022, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Texas-based Young’s Building Systems and Randco Industries Inc. as the primary marketing partner on Grala’s No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST for the CRC Brakleen 150.

Welcome Back: For Pocono, Young’s Motorsports and Kaz Grala welcome back Luxio as an associate marketing partner on the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST.

Luxio joined the Young’s Motorsports team at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in February.

Luxio was founded in 2021 with a mission to bring high-quality home goods to consumers all around the world at fair, affordable pricing. Luxio currently offers shipping to Canada, Mexico, United States of America and the United Kingdom.

The Lowdown: Earlier this year Young’s Motorsports confirmed that Grala who will race in all three of NASCAR’s national divisions throughout the 2022 season will pilot the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST for 11 races throughout the season including Saturday afternoon’s race at Pocono Raceway.

In addition to Las Vegas, COTA, Bristol, Sonoma, Knoxville, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and Pocono, Grala will also compete at Richmond (Va.) Raceway, Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway and the penultimate race of the year at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway.

2022: In his six Truck Series races this season as the pilot of the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports flagship entry, Grala has delivered a season-high seventh-place finish in the most recent NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 150.

In addition to his top-10 finish at Mid-Ohio, Grala has also delivered two top-15 finishes with 14th place efforts twice in March at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) and in the inaugural Door Dash 250 at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway in June.

In his other events for the Mooresville, N.C.-based team, Grala has finished 30th at Las Vegas, and 26th twice at the Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway Dirt and Knoxville Raceway respectively.

Kaz Grala Truck Series Pocono Raceway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s CRC Brakleen 150 will mark Grala’s second NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at the 2.5-mile triangular race track.

In his “Tricky Triangle” debut, Grala finished 23rd after starting 11th for GMS Racing in the 2017 Overton’s 150.

Kaz Grala Truck Series Speedway Stats: At NASCAR Camping World Truck Series tracks classified as a speedway 2.0-miles and larger, Grala has made five starts throughout his career with one win, one top-five and two top-10 finishes and carrying an average finishing position of 14.8.

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | O’Reilly Auto Parts 150 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Grala made his 42nd career Truck Series start.

After qualifying his No. 02 Ruedebusch Development Chevrolet Silverado RST in the rain, Grala quickly moved forward from his 17th place qualifying position and hustled inside the top-10 where he stayed for a majority of the race.

Showcasing his road racing skills, Grala finished seventh capturing his first top-10 finish of the Truck Series season.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Grala as crew chief of the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST is crew chief Steven Dawson.

A long-time Young’s Motorsports employee, Dawson will serve as crew chief for just his 16th Truck Series race. The CRC Brakleen 150 will be his first race as crew chief at the 2.5-mile three-turn race track.

Dawson, 34, is a native of Concord, N.C.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Kaz Grala, please visit, kazgrala.com, like him on Facebook (Kaz Grala) and follow him on Twitter (@KazGrala).

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

Kaz Grala Pre-Race Quote:

On Pocono Raceway: “It’s been a few years since I’ve raced at Pocono, but I’m definitely ready to be back. I have an ARCA pole at the track, as well as one Truck race and one Xfinity race, so I feel like it’s a track I know well. I’ve always liked the unique racetracks and Pocono certainly is.

“Not only is there no other track like it, but each corner is completely unique as well, so I feel like it’s a well-rounded test for the driver and team. We’ve been in road course + dirt mode for my past five Truck races, in fact, I’ve only competed in one asphalt oval race this year with the No. 02 team, so I’m eager to get on track and see what we’ve got for the competition this weekend!”

No. 12 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Spencer Boyd

Primary Partner(s): Record Rack

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST

Crew Chief: Ryan “Pickle” London

2022 Driver Points Position: 27th

2022 Owner Points Position: 29th

Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Back To Familiar Territory: Fan favorite Spencer Boyd returns to Pocono Raceway settled in aboard his new Truck number and leadership eyeing his first top-10 of the 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and second win of his Truck Series career.

No. 135: This weekend at Pocono, Boyd will make his 135th career NASCAR start. Boyd has three starts in the NASCAR Cup Series, 50 starts in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and will make his 82nd start in Trucks when the green flag waves Saturday afternoon.

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

Welcome Aboard: This weekend at Pocono Raceway, Spencer Boyd and Young’s Motorsports welcome Record Rack as the primary marketing partner for the 16th race of the 2022 Truck Series season.

Sportsman’s Choice® Record Rack® wildlife products are engineered to attract and nourish deer for overall health and antler development.

Record Rack® like “Golden Deer Nuggets™” and “Sportsman” products help attract and grow a bigger class of bucks. Whether you’re a wildlife watcher looking to see more deer on your land, or an avid sportsman looking to bring in a trophy, they’ve got the right feed to meet your goals.

Bucks for the Brave: This weekend at Pocono Raceway, Boyd will promote Record Rack’s Bucks for the Brave initiative.

NASCAR Driver, Spencer Boyd is continuing his efforts to support the men and women who have served in the line of duty. Veterans (no longer serving) and retired First Responders (Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMTs) can win the hunting experience of a lifetime thanks to long-time Boyd partner, Record Rack® premium wildlife feed (brand owned by Cargill, Inc.)

Nominations for heroes are now open to submit for the annual Bucks for the Brave charitable event.

Bucks for the Brave is an all-expense paid trip that will take place in early November. The event will be hosted at Trinity Oaks’ Thumbtack Ranch in Batesville, TX, which is the only nationally recognized Purple Heart Ranch in the United States.

One winner from each of our eight categories will be chosen: Army Veteran, Marine Corps Veteran, Navy Veteran, Air Force Veteran, Coast Guard Veteran, Retired Firefighter, Retired Law Enforcement and Retired EMT.

Spencer Boyd Truck Series Pocono Raceway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s CRC Brakleen 150 will mark Boyd’s fourth NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at the 2.5-mile triangular race track.

In his previous three races at the “Tricky Triangle,” Boyd has a best-track finish of 18th after starting 25th in the 2019 Gander RV 150.

He holds an average finish at Pocono of 22.3.

Spencer Boyd Truck Series Speedway Stats: At NASCAR Camping World Truck Series tracks classified as a speedway 2.0-miles and larger, Boyd has made 13 starts throughout his career with one win, two top-five and three top-10 finishes and carrying an average finishing position of 17th.

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | O’Reilly Auto Parts 150 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Boyd made his 81st career Truck Series start.

After starting 35th for the 67-lap race, Boyd maintained a solid pace in his No. 12 Crowe Equipment Chevrolet Silverado RST to earn a competitive lead lap 16th place finish at the checkered flag.

To The Point(s): Entering Pocono, Boyd sits 26th in the championship standings.

36 points separate Boyd from 20th in the championship standings currently held by Corey Heim with eight races remaining this season.

108 points separate Boyd from 15th in the championship standings occupied by Chase Purdy.

Young’s Motorsports’ No. 12 team secures 27th in the Truck Series owner standings.

Chasing That W: Boyd is eyeing his second career NASCAR Camping World 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 five years of Truck Series competition, Boyd has 81 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 23.0.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Boyd as crew chief of the No. 12 Record Rack Chevrolet Silverado RST is veteran crew chief Ryan “Pickle” London.

He will crew chief his 61st NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday. In his previous 60 races, he has one win, two top-five, and four top-10 finishes to his resume.

The CRC Brakleen 150 will be his fourth race as crew chief at the 2.5-mile three turn race track.

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 on Instagram (youngsmotorsports) and Twitter (@youngsmtrsports).

Spencer Boyd Pre-Race Quote:

On Bucks for the Brave: “I so look forward to this event every year,” said Boyd. “It’s hard to put into words the impact that these heroes’ stories have had on me.

“I’m proud to bring light to Record Rack’s efforts in the Veteran and First Responder community. We have been partners for five seasons now so it’s almost like a family reunion when we get together. I love it.”

No. 20 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Jesse Little

Primary Partner(s): Shriners Children’s®

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST

Crew Chief: Andrew Abbott

2022 Driver Points Position: 28th

2022 Owner Points Position: 33rd

Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Little’s Back: This weekend at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway, Young’s Motorsports welcomes back Jesse Little as the driver of the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado RST.

Little returns to the organization for a bonus of his already 12 confirmed races aboard the team’s flagship entry.

Little returns to NASCAR Camping World Truck Series competition for the first time since Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway last month where he recorded a strong top-20 finish in the Rackley Roofing 200.

Sponsor Intel: For the 16th Truck Series race of 2022, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Shriners Children’s® as the primary marketing partner on Little’s No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado RST for the CRC Brakleen 150.

Shriners Children’s has a mission to:

Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries, and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered, and collaborative care environment.

Provide for the education of physicians and other healthcare professionals.

Conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the quality of care and quality of life of children and families

Happy Anniversary: In May, Young’s Motorsports and Jesse Little celebrated the Shriners Children’s® in helping to kick off its 100th Anniversary of providing life-changing care to children with the introduction of its new logo during the Darlington Raceway race weekend.

Little and Shriners Children’s are beginning a new campaign, commemorating the momentous occasion with a special paint scheme and die-cast depicting the 100th Anniversary logo.

The 2022 #givealittle campaign offers fans a chance to be a part of the occasion with a $250 donation which will not only give you the opportunity to virtually ride along with Jesse at a future race but you will receive a commemorative Shriner’s Children’s Young’s Motorsports No. 02 Jesse Little die-cast truck.

The campaign trail continues with Little and the team this weekend at Pocono.

Just Past Halfway: Saturday afternoon’s CRC Brakleen 150 indicates Jesse Little is just past halfway through his 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series program with the veteran Mooresville, N.C.-based team.

Little kicked off his partial schedule with the Mooresville, N.C.-based team with an impressive sixth-place finish aboard the No. 02 Shriners Children’s Hospitals Chevrolet Silverado RST after starting a season-high ninth in the season-opening race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in February.

Overall, he has captured one top-10, three top-15s, six top-20s and holds an average finish of 19.6 entering the lone race of the 2022 Truck Series season from the Pocono Mountains.

Jesse Little Truck Series Pocono Raceway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s CRC Brakleen 150 will mark Little’s inaugural NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at the 2.5-mile triangular race track.

However, he does have two prior NASCAR Xfinity Series starts in Long Pond with a best finish of 10th after starting 14th in the 2020 Pocono Green 225.

Jesse Little Truck Series Speedway Stats: At NASCAR Camping World Truck Series tracks classified as a speedway 2.0-miles and larger, Little has made two starts throughout his career with one top-10 finishes and carrying an average finishing position of 15th.

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | O’Reilly Auto Parts 150 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Trey Burke made his Truck Series debut for the Young’s Motorsports organization.

A fast start during the inaugural Truck Series race ended with disappointment after Burke experienced mechanical failure during the 67-lap race that resulted in a 16th-place finish.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Little as crew chief of the No. 20 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado RST is veteran crew chief Andrew Abbott.

He will crew chief his 96th NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday afternoon.

In his previous 95 races, he has one pole, two top-five and seven top-10 finishes

to his resume.

The CRC Brakleen 150 will be his fourth race as crew chief at the 2.5-mile three-turn race track.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Jesse Little, please like him on Facebook (Jesse Little Racing) and follow on Instagram (@JesseLittle97) and Twitter (@JesseLittle97).

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).

Jesse Little Pre-Race Quote:

On Pocono Raceway: “I am excited to add Pocono Raceway to my schedule this weekend with Young’s Motorsports. Pocono is always a race I have circled. I love the race track and the atmosphere so much. Also, to have Shriner’s Children’s on board and be able to represent them in the area is incredibly special.

“There Philadelphia hospital is state-of-the-art and we’ll be lucky enough to have some patients and their families come to join us for the race.

“I don’t have a lot of experience at Pocono, but I do have a top-10 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and it’s my goal to deliver the Young’s Motorsports team another top-10 effort on Saturday afternoon.”

Race Information:

The CRC Brakleen 150 (60 laps | 150 miles) is the 16th of 23 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2022 schedule. Practice begins on Friday, July 22, 2022, from 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Qualifying will soon follow from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The 36-truck field will take the green flag on Saturday, July 23, 2022, shortly after 12:00 p.m. with live coverage on FOX, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (ET).

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

Pocono Raceway Stats

• NCWTS Starts: 5, Best start: 5th, Best finish: 6th (2018), Top 10s: 2
• ARCA Starts: 8, Wins: 1 (2016), Best start: 2nd, Top 5s: 5, Top 10s: 7, Laps led: 25

2022 NCWTS Season Stats

• Starts: 15, Best start: 3rd, Best finish: 2nd (Charlotte), Top 5s: 3, Top 10s: 7, Laps led: 30, Current points position: 9th
• About Champion Power Equipment: Since 2003 Champion Power Equipment has earned a reputation for designing and producing the market’s finest power equipment. From our original headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, California, Champion has expanded its North American footprint to include facilities in Jackson, Tennessee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Toronto Canada. Today, Champion’s product line has expanded to include portable generators, home standby generators, inverter generators, engines, winches and log splitters. With over 2.5 million generators sold in North America, Champion is a market leader in the power equipment field. Visit ChampionPowerEquipment.com for more information.
• Chassis History/Info: Grant Enfinger and the No. 23 team will debut a brand new chassis at Pocono Raceway. Say hello to GMS Racing intermediate chassis no. 323, as this Silverado RST enters its first race this weekend during the CRC Brakleen 150. Pocono marks the second time in 2022 that the veteran will compete with a brand new chassis built by the team at GMS Fabrication.
• Powerful Pocono Player: Out of all 38 drivers entered in the NCWTS race at Pocono Raceway, Grant Enfinger is one of only six drivers who have previously won at the facility during their careers. Enfinger won an ARCA Menards Series race at “The Tricky Triangle” back in 2016, leading 17 laps.
• Playoffs Outlook: Enfinger and the Champion Power Equipment crew are eyeing a potential run at the championship as they enter the final race of the regular season with a 47-point buffer to the final spot in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series playoffs grid. Entering Saturday’s event at Pocono, Grant is positioned in ninth place in the drivers’ points standings, and looks to power his way into the postseason at the unique 2.5-mile tri-oval track configuration. – GE Quote: “I’m pretty excited to debut a new chassis with our Champion Power Equipment team this week at Pocono. Everyone on this No. 23 team and at GMS Fabrication have been putting in the extra work in preparation for these final eight races of the year, and I think we will have a piece ready to contend with. We have our goals set in place and know what we need to do to lock ourselves into the playoffs picture, so now it’s all up to us to execute. I’m confident in the direction this team is going.”

Jack Wood, No. 24 Chevrolet Military Appreciation Chevrolet Silverado RST

Pocono Raceway Stats

• NCWTS Starts: 1, Best start: 9th, Best finish: 39th (2021)
• ARCA Starts: 1, Best start: 2nd, Best finish: 18th (2021), Laps led: 5

2022 NCWTS Season Stats

• Starts: 15, Best start: 10th, Best finish: 13th (Atlanta), Current points position: 25th
• About The GM Military Appreciation Program: Recognizing your commitment with one of our own. The men and women of the U.S. Military are devoted to giving their all in the line of duty. In recognition of this bravery, the GM Military Appreciation offer is our promise to give service members the special offer they deserve. The special offer on eligible, new vehicles is available to the following: Active Duty members, Reservists, National Guard members, all Veterans and Retirees of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard and their sponsored spouse. To learn more about the program, visit www.GMMilitaryDiscount.com.
• Chassis History/Info: Jack Wood will compete with GMS Racing chassis no. 330 at Pocono Raceway. The rookie has raced this Chevrolet Silverado RST three previous times this season, highlighted by a 13th place finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway, which happens to be Wood’s best finish of the season up to this point. Zane Smith drove this chassis to victory lane at Dover Motor Speedway in 2020, and also raced it at Pocono in the same year.
• Game On: Recently, Jack Wood partnered up with one of the most influential names in eSports and gaming electronics, Logitech G. Since joining the Logitech G family of athletes, Wood has began actively promoting their products in the sim racing space, notably including the Logitech G923 TRUEFORCE Racing Wheel. In the near future, some exclusive content surrounding Wood’s involvement with the organization will be showcased across his social media platforms.
• Sunoco ROTY Update: The past two weeks have been tough on Jack Wood in the chase for the Sunoco Rookie Of The Year honors, with misfortunate accidents taking the driver of the No. 24 out of the running at Nashville and Mid-Ohio. Currently, Wood is positioned fourth in the rookie standings, 30 points out of the lead. A good showing in Pocono will certainly help get the team back on track to contend for the rest of the season!
• JW Quote: “Last year when we raced at Pocono, we had a very unfortunate incident that ended our race pretty early, so I’m looking forward to returning to the track and showing what we’re made of. The Poconos are a beautiful part of the country, and I think a unique track like this will give us an opportunity to finally turn our season around. The GMS team put together some good runs there with our teammates last year, so I know that we have a good chance at replicating that type of success. Also, I am very excited to debut this special Chevrolet Military Appreciation paint scheme this week. My family has some deep ties to the military, and I love what the people at GM are doing with this program in offering a discount to those that have served. It’s going to be a fun weekend for us in more ways than one!”

ABOUT GMS RACING:

GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series operating the No. 23 and the No. 24 Chevrolet Silverado RSTs, as well as the ARCA Menards Series with the No. 43 Chevrolet SS. Since the team was formed in 2012, GMS Racing has won five titles across multiple series, including the 2016 and 2020 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship, the 2015 ARCA Menards Series championship, as well as the 2019 & 2020 ARCA Menards Series 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 Petty GMS, a two car full-time NASCAR Cup Series team formed in 2021.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

To keep up-to-date with the latest news, information and exclusive content, follow GMS Racing on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Race Advance – CRC Brakleen 150 (60 Laps/150 Miles) | Pocono Raceway

Saturday, July 23 | Long Pond, Pa. | 12:00 p.m. ET

TV: FOX | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN), Sirius XM Ch. 90

Team: No. 40 Worldwide Express/GlobalTranz/Unishippers Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Dean Thompson (Anaheim, Calif.) | Crew Chief: Ryan Salomon

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @deanthompsonr

Thompson on making his first career start at Pocono: “I’m excited to get my first look at Pocono this weekend with our No. 40 Worldwide Express team. Niece Motorsports has shown solid speed here in past years which gives us confidence heading into the regular season finale.”

Thompson at Pocono Raceway: Thompson makes his first career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at Pocono Raceway Saturday.

On the Truck: Thompson will pilot the No. 40 Worldwide Express/GlobalTranz/Unishippers Chevrolet Silverado for Saturday’s CRC Brakleen 150 at Pocono.

Last Time Out – O’Reilly Auto Parts 150 at Mid-Ohio (Start: 29th / Finish: 27th): “I’m proud of the effort from our No. 40 Worldwide Express team this weekend at Mid-Ohio. We faced some adversity early after the shifter broke to take us off the lead lap, but this team continued to fight and we’re looking forward to bouncing back at Pocono.”

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World 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

Worldwide Express, LLC, is a full-service, non-asset-based logistics provider offering access to industry-leading small package, truckload and less-than-truckload shipping solutions and managed transportation services. The family of brands, comprised of Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers, serve more than 120,000 customers spanning from small and mid-size businesses to larger enterprises, with unmatched carrier options and strategic guidance for their supply chains. With an annual systemwide revenue approaching $4 billion, the company is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage and largest non-retail UPS® Authorized Reseller in the country. Through a selective portfolio of 65+ LTL and tens of thousands of truckload carriers, and powered by proprietary technology, clients benefit from an award-winning, relationship-backed approach to solving their shipping needs. To learn more about the brands, please visit www.wwex.com, www.globaltranz.com and www.unishippers.com.

Follow Dean Thompson on Instagram and on the web: @deankthompson / deanthompsonr.com

Race Advance – CRC Brakleen 150 (60 Laps/150 Miles) | Pocono Raceway

Saturday, July 23 | Long Pond, Pa. | 12:00 p.m. ET

TV: FOX | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN), Sirius XM Ch. 90

Team: No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Carson Hocevar (Portage, Mich.) | Crew Chief: Phil Gould

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @CarsonHocevar

Hocevar on Saturday’s race at Pocono: “We’re looking forward to the weekend in Pocono, especially coming off of consecutive top-five finishes. Our No. 42 Worldwide Express team is focused on finishing the regular season on a high note before shifting our attention to competing for a championship with the opening round of the playoffs in sight. The consistent speed we’ve brought to the track week-after-week gives us a lot of confidence to have another strong run Saturday at Pocono.”

Hocevar at Pocono Raceway: Hocevar makes his second career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at Pocono Raceway Saturday. He ran to a 13th-place finish after starting 13th in his debut at the 2.5-mile track last June.

On the Truck: Hocevar will pilot the No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado in Saturday’s CRC Brakleen 150 at Pocono Raceway.

Last Time Out – O’Reilly Auto Parts 150 at Mid-Ohio (Start 3rd / Finish 3rd): “We had a top-five truck today and I’m really proud of the effort from our No. 42 Premier Security Solutions team. I couldn’t find the extra speed that the leaders had and I couldn’t capitalize and make that speed. To clinch a spot in the playoffs with this team for the second-straight year says a lot about the strength of our program at Niece Motorsports and we’ll aim to carry this momentum into the regular season finale at Pocono.”

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World 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:

Worldwide Express, LLC, is a full-service, non-asset-based logistics provider offering access to industry-leading small package, truckload and less-than-truckload shipping solutions and managed transportation services. The family of brands, comprised of Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers, serve more than 115,000 customers spanning from small and mid-size businesses to larger enterprises, with unmatched carrier options and strategic guidance for their supply chains.

With an annual systemwide revenue approaching $5 billion, the company is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage and largest non-retail UPS® Authorized Reseller in the country. Through a selective portfolio of 65+ LTL and tens of thousands of truckload carriers, and powered by proprietary technology, clients benefit from an award-winning, relationship-backed approach to solving their shipping needs. To learn more about the brands, visit wwexracing.com.

Follow Carson Hocevar on Instagram and on the web: @CarsonHocevar / CarsonHocevar.com

Race Advance – CRC Brakleen 150 (60 Laps/150 Miles) | Pocono Raceway

Saturday, July 23 | Long Pond, Pa. | 12:00 p.m. ET

TV: FOX | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN), Sirius XM Ch. 90

Team: No. 44 F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Kris Wright (Wexford, Pa.) | Crew Chief: Darren Fraley

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @KrisOnNASCAR

Wright on Saturday’s race at Pocono: “I am excited to get back to Pocono Raceway, known as The Tricky Triangle. It is probably one of my favorite tracks on the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule with three very distinct corners and one very long straightaway. We ran really well there last year but failed to capitalize on it. I am looking for redemption going back.”

Wright at Pocono Raceway: Wright makes his second career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at Pocono Saturday. In the June 2021 event, Wright produced a 30th-place finish after starting 26th.

Wright will also be behind the wheel of the No. 02 Big Dog Energy Chevrolet SS for Young’s Motorsports in the ARCA Menards Series General Tire Delivers 200 on Friday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. ET.

He has one previous ARCA Menards Series start at Pocono, coming in June 2021. He placed 24th after suffering from a rear gear failure.

On the Truck: Wright will pilot the F.N.B. Corporation Chevrolet Silverado in Saturday’s CRC Brakleen 150 at Pocono Raceway.

Last Time Out – O’Reilly Auto Parts 150 at Mid-Ohio (Start: 33rd / Finish: 25th): “Our No. 44 F.N.B. Corporation team worked on the balance of our Chevrolet Silverado all day and we felt like we had it in the right spot during the final stage. We showed good speed to make our way into the top-20, but the final restart had other plans for us to take away from a better finish from our group.”

About Niece Motorsports

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World 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 F.N.B. Corporation

F.N.B. Corporation (NYSE: FNB), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a diversified financial services company operating in seven states and the District of Columbia. FNB’s market coverage spans several major metropolitan areas including: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Washington, D.C.; and Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and the Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point) in North Carolina. The Company has total assets of approximately $42 billion and nearly 340 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.

FNB provides a full range of commercial banking, consumer banking and wealth management solutions through its subsidiary network which is led by its largest affiliate, First National Bank of Pennsylvania, founded in 1864. Commercial banking solutions include corporate banking, small business banking, investment real estate financing, government banking, business credit, capital markets and lease financing. The consumer banking segment provides a full line of consumer banking products and services, including deposit products, mortgage lending, consumer lending and a complete suite of mobile and online banking services. FNB’s wealth management services include asset management, private banking and insurance.

The common stock of F.N.B. Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FNB” and is included in Standard & Poor’s MidCap 400 Index with the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) Regional Banks SubIndustry Index. Customers, shareholders and investors can learn more about this regional financial institution by visiting the F.N.B. Corporation website at www.fnbcorporation.com.

Follow Kris Wright on Instagram and on the web: @KrisOnNASCAR / KrisWrightMotorsports.com

Race Advance – CRC Brakleen 150 (60 Laps/150 Miles) | Pocono Raceway

Saturday, July 23 | Long Pond, Pa. | 12:00 p.m. ET

TV: FOX | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN), Sirius XM Ch. 90

Team: No. 45 AUTOChargit Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Lawless Alan (Los Angeles, Calif.) | Crew Chief: Joe Lax

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @lawlessalan25

Alan on Saturday’s race at Pocono: “I’m looking forward to going back to Pocono this weekend with Niece Motorsports and our No. 45 AUTOChargit team. Having familiarity with a track as unique as Pocono is a big advantage and gives us a lot of confidence heading into the weekend as we look to end the regular season on a high note and carry some momentum into the final stretch of the season.”

Alan at Pocono Raceway: Alan makes his second career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at Pocono Raceway Saturday. He ran to a 20th-place finish in the June 2021 event after starting 29th.

On the Truck: Alan will pilot the No. 45 AUTOChargit Chevrolet Silverado Saturday at Pocono.

Last Time Out – O’Reilly Auto Parts 150 at Mid-Ohio (Start: 27th / Finish: 24th): “Our No. 45 AUTOChargit Chevrolet Silverado had solid speed all afternoon. Once we were able to get back on the lead lap, we had our sights set on the top-15 but unfortunately got collected in an incident on the final restart that dashed our chances.”

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World 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.

Follow Lawless Alan on Instagram and on the web: @lawless_alan / www.lawlessalanracing.com

John Hunter Nemechek: Driver, No. 4 Yahoo! Toyota

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Overview:
Event: CRC Brakleen 150, Race 16 of 23, 60 Laps – 15/15/30; 150 Miles
Location: Pocono (Pa.) Raceway (2.5-mile tri-oval)
Date/Broadcast: July 23, 2022, at noon ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR 90

Neme’chek’ the Facts:

John Hunter Nemechek and the No. 4 Yahoo! team roll into the regular season finale at Pocon0 (Pa.) Raceway in a tie for second place in the Camping World Truck Series regular season standings, 58 points behind points leader Zane Smith. With a win at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway earlier in the season, Nemechek has already locked himself into the Truck Series playoffs for the fourth time in his career.

Global media and tech company, Yahoo!, will adorn the hood of the No. 4 Tundra TRD Pro this Saturday at Pocono. Yahoo! has made one start earlier this season with KBM when owner-driver Kyle Busch drove the No. 51 to victory at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway in June. Yahoo! will return as the primary sponsor with the No. 4 team next weekend at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

Nemechek will be piloting the same Tundra TRD Pro (KBM-56) on Saturday that he drove to victory in last year’s race at the ‘Tricky Triangle’, while leading 12 laps and picking up a Stage Two win. In four starts at Pocono in Camping World Truck Series action, the second-generation driver has recorded one win (2021), 21 laps led, two top-five and three top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 6.8. In two NASCAR Xfinity Series starts he produced an average finish of 9.5 and in two Cup Series starts he recorded an average finish of 21.5.

Entering the regular season finale, the second-generation driver leads all Truck Series regulars in poles (four) and average starting position (6.7). He is also second in average running position (9.610) and driver rating (101.8), and third in laps led (171).

Nemechek is a 12-time winner in Camping World Truck Series action, winning at least one race each season from 2015 to 2018 for his family-owned team, NEMCO Motorsports, and returning to victory lane in 2021 and 2022 with KBM. Across 139 career starts in NASCAR’s third division, he has compiled six poles, 1,369 laps led, 46 top-five and 76 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 12.5.

Eric Phillips returned to lead the No. 4 team in 2022. His 42 career Truck Series victories make him the winningest crew chief in Truck Series history, with 33 of those coming while at KBM including five last year. Phillips led the No. 18 team at KBM in its debut season in 2010 and helped build the organization into one of the premier teams in all of NASCAR before departing at the end of the 2014 season. Under his guidance, the No. 18 team won eight races in its inaugural campaign and became the Series history to capture an owner’s championship in its first season of competition. In 2014, the Illinois native led the first team in Truck No. 51 team to an owner’s championship and his team’s 10 wins spearheaded KBM to a single-season Truck Series record of 14 wins. Phillips has been atop the box for five Camping World Truck Series starts at Pocono. In those five starts, his drivers have recorded one win (Nemechek – 2021), 29 laps led, four top-five and five top-10 finishes with an average finish of 3.2.

John Hunter Nemechek, Driver Q&A:
John Hunter Nemechek | Pocono Raceway Preview
What’s the trickiest part of the “Tricky Triangle?”
“Making your truck go around all three corners very well. Turn 1 is different from Turn 2, the ‘Tunnel Turn’ is completely different from Turn 3 and Turn 3 is different than Turn 1. So, three completely different types of corners. It’s something that you have to figure out how to drive through, how to set your truck up for it, and to have the best finish that you possibly can to each corner because the straightaways are so long. It’s all about getting through the corner and getting on the straightaway.”

You are tied for second in the regular season standings heading into Saturday. Do you race for stage points in an effort to finish second in the points or do you go for a strategy to race for the win?
“I think it depends on the day and situation with how fast we are. I think you’ll see a lot of guys jump the stages and pit before the stage breaks to be in a better spot to win the race. Last year, we played the stages and actually ran until the end of each stage and did not pit before the break and still ended up winning the race with a really fast truck so hopefully we can do the same this year.”

How important is it to have a strong run on Saturday and have momentum heading into the start of the playoffs?
“I do think it is important having momentum going into the playoffs, whether it’s a win this weekend or a really strong run. We need to get out of the mechanical failures and DNF’s (did not finish) that we’ve had this year. We’ve had way too many but we’re still up there in points and we still have speed, we just need to get a little bit better. So, hopefully getting some momentum this weekend at Pocono can transfer into IRP next weekend and kickoff the playoffs on a really strong note.”

John Hunter Nemechek Career Highlights:

• Twelve-time winner in Camping World Truck Series action, winning at least one race each season from 2015 to 2018 for his family-owned team, NEMCO Motorsports. Across 139 career starts in NASCAR’s third division, has compiled six poles, 1,369 laps led, 46 top-five and 76 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 12.5. Registered a career-high and series-leading five victories in 2021, earned the NCWTS Regular Season championship and finished third in the final standings after qualifying for the Championship Four for the first time in his career.
• Produced three top-10 finishes and an average result of 22.4 while competing for rookie of the year honors in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2020. He recorded a career-best eighth-place finish twice, both coming at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.
• Across 62 career XFINITY Series starts, has totaled two wins, one pole, 510 laps led, 17 top-five and 36 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 11.9.
• John Hunter Nemechek’s No. 4 Yahoo! Tundra TRD Pro:
• KBM-56: The No. 4 Yahoo! team will unload KBM-56 for Saturday’s race at Pocono. Nemechek has raced this Tundra twice so far this season, earning the pole at both Las Vegas (March) and Texas (May) and finishing in 25th and sixth, respectively. In 2021, Nemechek led 12 laps and picked up his fifth win of the season while piloting KBM-56 at Pocono. Overall, KBM-56 has tallied one win, 91 laps led, two top-five and six top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 13.5 across 13 starts.

KBM-56 Performance Profile

KBM Notes of Interest:

• Across 38 starts on road courses, KBM drivers have earned two wins, 15 top-five and 18 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 9.3 and an average finish of 11.7.
• Owner-driver Kyle Busch earned his organization’s most recent road course win in June at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway. Erik Jones picked up KBM’s first road course victory in 2015 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ont.
• KBM holds the Camping World Truck Series records for most career wins (95) and most wins in a single season (14 in 2014). With his victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 19, 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).
• The No. 4 has 17 career victories at KBM and was the number for both of the organization’s driver championships.

LONG POND, Pa.: On the heels of a stunning top-10 finish in his most recent NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway last month, former NASCAR Mexico Challenge Series champion Max Gutiérrez returns to AM Racing hoping for more success in Saturday afternoon’s CRC Brakleen 150 at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway.

Set for a limited Truck Series schedule this season, Gutiérrez is primed and ready to take advantage of the next opportunity that awaits him which is the tough and demanding 2.5-mile triangle of Pocono Raceway.

“I’m very excited to get back to racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and tackle Pocono Raceway with my AM Racing team,” said Gutiérrez.

“There are no words to explain what the performance did for me at Nashville Superspeedway from a confidence standpoint, but when the engines come to life on Saturday at Pocono, the success at Nashville is a statement of the past and it is time to show that what we are capable of once again.”

While the layout of Nashville and Pocono could not be farther apart, Gutiérrez is relying on the experience of his AM Racing team to help him ease into his comfort zone from practice to qualifying and then the 60-lap race.

“I’m heading to Pocono with a very open mind,” added Gutiérrez. “The track is insanely different from anything I’ve experienced before and with a short practice session, there isn’t a whole lot of time to get comfortable.

“I have been doing what I can to adequately prepare myself and hope that we can make gains throughout the weekend that will allow us to be in contention for a good finish once again.”

Gutiérrez’s third Truck Series start of 2022 will be supported by a roster of his longtime supporters not only in ARCA competition but throughout his racing career in his homeland of Mexico.

Returning at Pocono, Inspectra Thermal Solutions Inc., (ITS) a leading thermal imaging company will serve as the primary marketing partner of the No. 22 Chevrolet Silverado RST, while additional support pours in from TOUGHBUILT, Bolsa DX, GoGig, Teknekk and Telmex.

Returning at Pocono, Inspectra Thermal Solutions Inc., (ITS) a leading thermal imaging company will serve as the primary marketing partner of the No. 22 Chevrolet Silverado RST, while additional support pours in from TOUGHBUILT, Bolsa DX, GoGig, Teknekk and Telmex.

Inspectra Thermal Solutions Inc. is one of the most advanced experts in thermal imaging. They believe in making the world a safer, cleaner, more efficient, and healthier place for everyone and do this by visualizing energy.

“I cannot thank Inspectra Thermal Solutions Inc. enough for jumping on board again for Pocono,” sounded Gutiérrez. “It’s always very gratifying to bring new partners to the sport, while also embracing the current support of my longtime partners who have followed my journey from Mexico.

“I want nothing more than to make them proud all proud again on Saturday.”

Thermal Solutions Inc. CEO Randal Buckner offered, “We are excited to be able to continue to support Max and look forward to all that he can achieve not only this weekend at Pocono Raceway but the races ahead.”

Veteran AM Racing crew chief Jamie Jones will serve as crew chief for Gutiérrez at Pocono.

The two worked together in two ARCA Menards Series races earlier this season at Daytona and Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway where the Mexico City, Mexico native produced an impressive 10th place finish after starting 24th.

Jones led Gutiérrez to his first top-10 Truck Series in his second Truck start.

“We are thrilled to continue to be a part of Max’s ongoing chapter in making the transition to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and taking on Pocono this weekend,” said AM Racing team principal Kevin Cywinski.

“Through our great relationship with Rette Jones Racing Development, we have been able to have success with Max this year and we look forward to continuing his steady progression and success in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series not only at Pocono but other select races in 2022.”

In addition to Inspectra Thermal Solutions Inc., TOUGHBUILT. TekNekk and Jimmy Morales Escuderia TELMEX | TELCEL, Distributed Ledger Inc. (DLI), GoGig, Goodridge Fluid Transfer Systems, Jones Group Demolition and Abatement, JRi Shocks and Priestly Demolition Inc. (PDI) join the Statesville, N.C.-based team as partners on Saturday.

In 11 career ARCA Menards Series East starts, Gutiérrez has one win, three top-five and six top-10 finishes and hoists a series’ average finish of 9.3 over three years. He was the 2021 ARCA East Rookie of the Year.

In seven career premier ARCA Menards Series starts, the 19-year-old has one top-10 and carries a series’ average finish of 16.0 over three years.

For more on Max Gutiérrez, please visit gutierrezbrothers-racing.com, like him on Facebook (Max Gutierrez Racing) or follow him on Instagram (@maxgutierrezmx).

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

The CRC Brakleen 150 (60 laps | 150 miles) is the 16th of 23 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races on the 2022 schedule. Practice begins on Friday, July 22, 2022, from 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Qualifying will soon follow from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The 36-truck field will take the green flag on Saturday, July 23, 2022, shortly after 12:00 p.m. with live coverage on FOX, the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (ET).

About Inspectra Thermal Solutions Inc.:

Inspectra Thermal Solutions Inc. (ITS) is one of the most advanced experts in thermal imaging. They believe in making the world a safer, cleaner, more efficient, and healthier place for everyone and do this by visualizing energy.

To learn more about ITS, please visit: inspectrathermal.com.

About TOUGHBUILT Industries Inc.:

TOUGHBUILT is an advanced product design, manufacturer and distributor with emphasis on innovative products. Currently focused on tools and other accessories for the professional and do-it-yourself construction industries.

We market and distribute various home improvement and construction product lines for both the do-it-yourself and professional markets under the TOUGHBUILT brand name, within the global multibillion dollar per year tool market industry. All of our products are designed by our in-house design team.

Since launching product sales in 2013, we have experienced significant annual sales growth.

Our current product line includes three major categories, with several additional categories in various stages of development, consisting of Soft Goods & Kneepads and Sawhorses & Work Products.

Our mission is to provide products to the building and home improvement communities that are innovative, of superior quality derived in part from enlightened creativity for our end users while enhancing performance, improving well-being and building high brand loyalty.

Additional information about the company is available at: toughbuilt.com.

QUOTE BOARD: “After Max’s impressive finish at the Rackley 200 in Nashville, we are excited to watch him grow and further demonstrate a commitment to excellence.” – Michael Panosian, CEO ToughBuilt Industries, Inc.

About BolsaDX:

BolsaDX is a philanthropic cryptocurrency exchange in Latin America with 10% of all transaction fees being donated to charities and non-profits throughout Latin America.

BolsaDX was developed to provide a trusted and secure source with lower fees for cryptocurrency trading. Ensuring our user’s money and personal information stays protected is at the core of our technology.

Large transactions are completed within minutes using our user-friendly interface and advanced infrastructure to ensure that you are ready for your next trade. When a problem arises, our support team is only a click away.

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QUOTE BOARD: “Distributed Ledger Inc and BolsaDX teams couldn’t be prouder of Max. We have been watching him rise through the ranks and he continues to push new boundaries with every race. Vamos Max!” – Mike Francis, CEO Distributed Ledger Inc. & BolsaDX

About AM Racing:

AM Racing is a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) team headquartered in Statesville, N.C.
Established in December 2015, AM Racing is prided on faith, honesty and intelligent performance.

The No. 22 team has named Austin Wayne Self as its primary driver for the 2022 season while also expanding to a second No. 37 truck with a rotation of drivers this season.

Chandler Smith: Driver, No. 18 Charge Me Toyota

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Overview:
Event: CRC Brakleen 150, Race 16 of 23, 60 Laps – 15/15/30; 150 Miles
Location: Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. (2.5-mile, tri-oval)
Date/Broadcast: July 23, 2022, at noon ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR 90

Chandler Chatter:
Chandler Smith and the No. 18 Charge Me team head to Pocono Raceway for Saturday’s CRC Brakleen 150. Entering the final event of the regular season, Smith is tied for second in the point standings with his KBM teammate John Hunter Nemechek, 58 points behind Zane Smith. The 20-year old driver is locked into the playoffs via his win earlier this season at Las Vegs (Nev.) Motor Speedway.

In last year’s Truck Series race at Pocono, Smith moved from his 11th starting position to finish fifth in Stage One but had a series of setbacks in the second half of the race that relegated him to a 25th-place finish. In addition to his Truck Series start, the racing prodigy has an average finish of 7.3 across three ARCA Menards Series starts at the Pennsylvania track, including a runner-up finish in 2020.

Through the first 15 events of the season Smith ranks first among Truck Series regulars in laps completed (1952) and quality passes (540), second in average finish (9.3), third in average running position (9.628) and fourth in driver rating (98.0). He has produced one win, 96 laps led, six top-five and 10 top-10 finishes in his sophomore campaign. With eight races remaining this season, Smith has already matched the number of top-five and eclipsed the number of top-10 finishes he had in 2021.

The Georgia driver earned NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Rookie of the Year honors in 2021 and finished eighth in the championship standings after producing two victories, one pole, 213 laps led, six top-five and nine top-10 finishes in his first full-time season. He earned his first career Truck Series victory at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway in September and in the series finale at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway earned his first career pole and swept all three stages en route to his second victory.

Across 53 career Truck Series starts, the Toyota Racing Development driver had recorded three wins, one pole, 402 laps led, 20 top-five and 28 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 13.3.

In addition to his Truck Series schedule in 2022, Smith is competing in a three-race schedule with Sam Hunt Racing (SHR). Smith finished 38th in his series debut at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway after a mid-race wreck and finished 21st at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway. His final race with SHR will come Oct. 22 at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway.

Veteran crew chief Danny Stockman will once again call the shots for Smith and the No. 18 team in 2022. Stockman’s drivers have produced six victories at KBM across his first two seasons, including two with Smith behind the wheel in 2021. The veteran crew chief captured a Truck Series championship with Austin Dillon in 2011 and also won an Xfinity Series championship with Dillon in 2013. Stockman’s drivers have collected one win, two top-five and three top-10 finishes in Truck Series action at Pocono. Stockman was atop the pit box at Pocono for Brandon Jones’ first career Truck Series victory in 2020.

Charge Me will be the primary sponsor on Smith’s No. 18 Tundra TRD Pro Saturday at Pocono. Charge Me was founded on the principle that the electric vehicle (EV) revolution will require robust infrastructure support at all levels. Safelite, the nation’s largest provider of vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services will serve as an associate sponsor on the bedtop of Smith’s Toyota this week and for 16 races as a primary sponsor throughout the 2022 season, including next week’s event at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Ind.

Chandler Smith, Driver Q&A:
You are tied for second in the regular season standings heading into Saturday. Do you race for stage points in an effort to finish second in the points or do you go for a strategy to race for the win?
“We just have to maximize our day overall and keep the bigger picture in clear sight. Our strategy will depend on where we are running near the end of the two stages and if we think we have a truck capable of winning. Ideally, you’d like to win the race and finish second in the regular season standings at the same time and maximize the amount of playoff points you earn heading into next week.”

What is the trickiest part at “The Tricky Triangle?”
“The trickiest part is probably the tunnel turn. You have to set yourself up well on entry to have a good exit and then that determines the overall speed that you carry all the way to Turn 3, which is a lot of lap time.”

How important is it to have a strong run on Saturday and have momentum heading into the start of the playoffs?
“Have a strong run Saturday as we get ready to start the playoffs will be huge. We had a solid run at Mid-Ohio and if we can have another one at Pocono then that momentum will be good for our team, and everyone will enter the playoffs with a positive attitude.”

Chandler Smith Career Highlights:

• Across 53 career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts has recorded three wins, 402 laps led, 20 top-five and 28 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 13.3.
• Earned NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Rookie of the Year honors in 2021 and finished eighth in the championship standings after producing two victories, one pole, 213 laps led, six top-five and nine top-10 finishes in his first full-time season. He earned his first career Truck Series victory at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway in September and in the series finale at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway earned his first career pole and swept all three stages en route to his second victory.
• Has posted an average finish of 29.5 across two NASCAR Xfinity Series starts in 2022, with a best result of 22nd coming at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway.
• Has collected nine wins, 10 poles, 1783 laps led, 22 top-five and 29 top-10 finishes en route to an average finish of 5.4 across 34 career ARCA Menards Series starts.

Chandler Smith’s No. 18 Charge Me Tundra:

KBM-75: The No. 18 Safelite team will unload KBM-75, a brand new Tundra TRD Pro for Saturday’s race at Pocono.

KBM Notes of Interest:

• Across 29 starts at Pocono Raceway, KBM drivers have earned six wins, two poles, 276 laps led, 14 top-five and 22 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 8.6 and an average finish of 9.1.
• John Hunter Nemechek picked up the win in last year’s event. Brandon Jones picked up his first career Truck Series victory in 2021, Kyle Busch won in 2015 and 2018, William Byron was victorious in 2016, and Christopher Bell brought home the hardware in 2017.
• KBM holds the Camping World Truck Series records for most career wins (95) and most wins in a single season (14 in 2014). With his victory at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway, 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).
• The No. 18, the number which was on the first Tundra that went to victory lane for KBM in 2010, has 24 career victories.