Category: XFINITY Series PR

JR Motorsports Team Preview
TRACK – Michigan International Speedway (2-mile oval)
NXS RACE – Cabo Wabo 250 (125 laps / 250 miles)
TUNE IN – USA, MRN, SiriusXM Channel 90 at 3:30 p.m. (ET)

Sam Mayer

No. 1 – 10X Health Chevrolet

Mayer 2024 NXS Stats

Starts: 20

Wins: 2

Top 5s: 7

Top 10s: 10

Laps Led: 118

Avg. Finish: 16.8

Points: 12th

Sam Mayer returns from the three-week break as he heads to Michigan International Speedway for his fourth NASCAR Xfinity Series start at the D-shaped speedway.

In the three previous NXS starts, Mayer tallied one top five that came in last season’s run where he scored a fifth-place finish after qualifying fourth to start the event.

In five starts on tracks measuring two miles in length, the 21-year-old driver has earned two top-five and three top-10 efforts, with his best coming in California in 2023, where he locked in a runner-up finish.

The driver of the No. 1 Chevrolet will carry the white, red and black color scheme of 10X Health for the company’s fourth race riding along with Mayer.

Sam Mayer

“The break was much needed, but I am for sure ready to get back to work and plow through these next 13 races to hopefully end up battling for a Championship again. This No. 1 JRM team has put in so much effort and time, not just these past three weeks, but all season long. I know Mardy (Lindley, crew chief) and the guys are putting together a competitive package for Michigan so I am ready unload and see what we can do there. Super stoked to have 10X Health back on board and I am ready to put them in contention for the win at Michigan.”

Justin Allgaier

No. 7 Hellmann’s / Meijer Chevrolet

Allgaier 2024 NXS Stats

Starts: 20

Wins: 1

Top 5s: 6

Top 10s: 12

Laps Led: 517

Avg. Finish: 13.3

Points: 2nd

In 12 career starts in the NXS in Michigan, Justin Allgaier has scored a combined three top fives and seven top 10s.

Allgaier’s best finish at the 2-mile oval came in this event in 2022, when the Illinois native came home in the runner-up position.

Allgaier heads into the resumption of NXS competition following the Olympic break on a high note, having placed ninth or better in each of the last five NXS events dating back to New Hampshire Motor Speedway in June.

With six races remaining in the NXS regular season, Allgaier currently sits second in the Playoff Grid, 56 markers out of the point lead.

Justin Allgaier

“Having the last few weeks off has been great, but we are definitely ready to be heading back to the track. Michigan has been a strong place for us in recent years and I feel really confident it will continue to be this weekend with our Hellmann’s / Meijer Chevrolet. I know that Jim (Pohlman, crew chief) and all the guys on this No. 7 team are ready to go and I can’t wait to see what we can do when we get on the track on Saturday.”

Sammy Smith

No. 8 Allstate Peterbilt Group Chevrolet

Smith 2024 NXS Stats

Starts: 20

Wins: 0

Top 5s: 3

Top 10s: 10

Laps Led: 55

Avg. Finish: 16.2

Points: 11th

Sammy Smith has two NXS starts at MIS in which, he has qualified in the top 10 both times and scored a best finish of 12th in 2022.

The 20 year-old currently sits a mere three points below the playoff cutline going into the last six races of the regular season.

In 13 NXS starts on tracks two miles or greater, Smith has earned a best finish of sixth, coming at Pocono Raceway last season.

Allstate Peterbilt Group, a Minnesota based company in its 53rd year of business, joins the No. 8 JRM Chevrolet for their second race of the season together.

Sammy Smith

“It’s been great to have the last three weeks off. It’s allowed my team and I to reset and refresh before we run the next 13 weeks to the championship in Phoenix. I’ve had good qualifying runs in the past at Michigan but haven’t finished at the top so I’m looking forward to bringing it full circle in my Allstate Peterbilt Chevrolet with my JRM team.”

Brandon Jones

No. 9 Menards / NIBCO Chevrolet

Jones 2024 NXS Stats

Starts: 20

Wins: 0

Top 5s: 1

Top 10s: 5

Laps Led: 20

Avg. Finish: 18.9

Points: 14th

Brandon Jones has made seven NXS starts at the 2-mile D-shaped oval in Michigan and has only one finish outside the top 10. Jones holds a best finish of second, which came during the 2021.

Jones’ 7.4 average finish in the Irish Hills is his personal best among active tracks in the NXS.

In his previous position as lead engineer for the JRM No. 9, crew chief, Philip Bell has tallied one pole and three top five finishes.

NIBCO, a worldwide manufacturer of flow control system solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, marine and irrigation markets, will be making its second appearance of the season on the hood of Jones’ No. 9 Chevrolet.

Brandon Jones

“It was great to have a few weeks off to rest and reset, but now I am ready to get back in the car. Michigan is a track I have run well on in the past and this No. 9 team has been working hard to build a fast race car, so hopefully we will be battling our way towards the front at the end.”

Carson Kvapil

No. 88 Clarience Technologies Chevrolet

Kvapil 2024 NXS Stats

Starts: 6

Wins: 0

Top 5s: 3

Top 10s: 4

Laps Led: 38

Avg. Finish: 8.7

Points: 28th

Carson Kvapil returns to the No. 88 Clarience Technologies Chevrolet this weekend and will make his first NXS start at Michigan.

In his six starts so far this season, Kvapil has earned three top-five and four top-10 finishes, while additionally pacing the field for 38 laps.

The 21-year-old driver will make his second NXS start on a track measuring two miles or more in length. In his first, Kvapil earned a 10th-place result at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Crew chief Andrew Overstreet has guided the No. 88 team to four top-five and seven top-10 finishes in nine starts this season with Kvapil, Connor Mosack and Bubba Pollard behind the wheel.

Carson Kvapil

“Heading to Michigan, it’s a different kind of track for me. It’s big and fast with a lot of banking, so I’m looking forward to getting laps and learning the lines. It’s the same thing I’ve been doing all season, just learning. Andrew (Overstreet, crew chief) and this No. 88 Clarience Technologies team have given me good cars and a good plan every week and it’s been a great season so far.”

JRM Team Updates

JR Motorsports at Michigan International Speedway: JR Motorsports has competed at Michigan International Speedway a combined 47 times in the NXS since its first trip there in 2006. In those starts at the 2-mile speedway, the organization has recorded two wins, 20 top-fives and 33 top-10s, with an average finish of 9.4.

Souvenir Rig: JRM drivers Justin Allgaier, Sammy Smith, and Carson Kvapil will be signing autographs at the JR Motorsports / Legacy MC souvenir rig on Saturday, Aug 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET.

COLE CUSTER | RILEY HERBST
Michigan NASCAR Xfinity Series Advance
NASCAR Xfinity Series Overview

• Event: Cabo Wabo 250 (Round 21 of 33)
• Date: Saturday, August 17
• Location: Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn
• Layout: 2-mile oval
• Time/TV/Radio: 3:30 p.m. EDT on USA/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Cole Custer Notes of Interest

• Cole Custer is coming off back-to-back top-two finishes as he heads to Saturday’s Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, the first race back from the Olympic Break for the NASCAR Xfinity Series. After scoring his first win of the season July 13 at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway, Custer looked to be on his way to another win on July 20 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after starting on the pole and leading 47 laps, his first laps led on the Indianapolis oval. He finished sixth in both stages and was leading as the race came to its final restart. He took the lead for a time, but in a last-lap battle for the lead with Aric Almirola and Custer’s Stewart-Haas teammate Riley Herbst, the driver of the No. 00 Autodesk / Haas Automation Ford Mustang Dark Horse emerged second behind the race-winning Herbst. It marked the first 1-2 finish in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for Stewart-Haas. It was also the seventh top-10 for Custer in the past eight races. He looks to keep the strong runs rolling as he heads to Michigan, a track where he’s run well in the past.
• Saturday’s Cabo Wabo 250 will mark Custer’s fifth Xfinity Series start at Michigan. In his four prior starts at the 2-mile oval, he never finished outside the top-20 with a best of third earned in June 2018. Custer also has six starts outside of the Xfinity Series at Michigan – five in the NASCAR Cup Series and one in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, earning a best finish of 22nd among those in the August 2016 Truck Series race.
• The past few weeks have been big for Custer and his family. Prior to the Olympic Break, he announced his return to the NASCAR Cup Series for the 2025 season as the driver of the No. 41 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Haas Factory Team. He previously drove the same number during his stint in the series from 2020-2022, when he scored his first career Cup Series victory on July 12, 2020 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta. Haas Factory Team will field a NASCAR Cup Series entry and two NASCAR Xfinity Series entries for the 2025 season. Amidst the racing news, Custer and his wife Kari also welcomed their son, Callahan Brian Custer, into the world on Aug. 1.
• With only six races remaining until the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs kick off Sept. 28 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Custer has locked himself into the postseason via his victory at Pocono. He leads the regular-season points standings by 56 markers over second-place Justin Allgaier. He took the lead with his sixth-place finish June 1 at Portland (Ore.) International Raceway and has held it since. In addition to Custer’s victory this season, he has 184 stage points and three stage wins to help secure his spot on top of the leaderboard. In addition, Custer’s nine top-fives so far this season tie him with Sheldon Creed for the most of any driver. If he can hold onto the lead through the regular-season finale Sept. 20 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway, he will not only take home the regular-season championship trophy, but will earn 15 valuable playoff points.
• Autodesk will once again adorn the hood of Custer’s No. 00 Ford Mustang Dark Horse in an alpha-bravo paint scheme with Haas Automation. The company previously sponsored Custer from 2020 to 2022 in the NASCAR Cup Series and earlier this season at Portland. For four decades, Autodesk has worked together with its customers to transform how things are made, and in doing so, it has also transformed what can be made. A car’s performance now inspires the method of its manufacture, a city’s infrastructure helps predict the unpredictable, and the creation of ever-bigger universes shapes ever-bigger stories. Today, Autodesk’s solutions span countless industries empowering innovators everywhere. But the company is restless to do more. Autodesk doesn’t believe in waiting for progress, it believes in making it. By combining and recombining technologies. By blurring boundaries, reinventing rules, and merging fields. By unleashing talent and unlocking insights across industries. By helping customers converge on solutions to the challenges everyone faces today. Autodesk believes that with the right tools to work and think flexibly comes the power to transform what actually needs making. The power to design and make a better world for all.

Riley Herbst Notes of Interest

• Riley Herbst is now a two-time winner in the NASCAR Xfinity Series as he heads into Saturday’s Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. The Las Vegas native scored his first win of the season and second of his career the week prior to the Olympic Break on the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. It gave Stewart-Haas Racing back-to-back victories as teammate Cole Custer was victorious the week prior at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway. Herbst started the race in second at Indianapolis behind polesitter Custer, marking the first 1-2 start in the series for Stewart-Haas. Herbst went on to win Stage 1 and finish second in Stage 2, and led 30 laps throughout the race while maintaining his position in the top-five. In the race’s final restart, Herbst was battling with Custer and Aric Almirola for the win. After Custer initially took the lead, then was passed by Almirola, Herbst showed his perseverance on the final two corners of the race to pass Almirola and take the checkered flag with Custer finishing in the runner-up spot. Herbst’s victory secured his spot in the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs and launched him from seventh to fifth in the regular-season points standings, passing both AJ Almendinger and Jesse Love. The driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang Dark Horse team now heads to Michigan hoping to keep the momentum rolling as Herbst now has nothing to lose and everything to win in the final six races of the regular season.
• Saturday’s race at Michigan will mark Herbst’s fifth Xfinity Series start on the 2-mile oval. Herbst is currently on a three-race top-10 streak at Michigan. He posted back-to-back top-10s in his August 2021 and 2022 starts there, finishes of seventh and ninth, respectively. In his most recent start at the track last August, Herbst bettered his previous best of seventh with a solid sixth-place finish after starting fifth, leading one lap along the way.
• The 25-year-old racer is already a winner at Michigan. Herbst scored his second career ARCA Menards Series win there in August 2020. He started from the pole, led four times for a total of 39 laps and took the checkered flag 1.456 seconds ahead of runner-up Bret Holmes. In a prelude to that win, Herbst finished second at Michigan in his second career ARCA race in June 2018, when he started eighth and led seven laps.
• While Herbst took some time off during the Olympic Break to explore the beaches in the South of France, he couldn’t be kept away from racing for long. He returned a week earlier than many of his Xfinity Series regulars to compete in his final Cup Series start of 2024 in Sunday’s Richmond 400 at Richmond (Va.) Raceway. After qualifying 34th, Herbst brought home a 33rd-place finish in the No. 15 Monster Energy Zero Sugar Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Rick Ware Racing. He made all four of his Cup Series starts this season with the team – Feb. 19 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, May 5 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, and June 30 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway.
• After just barely missing the Xfinity Series playoffs last season, Herbst has successfully locked himself into the 2024 postseason via his July 20 win at Indianapolis. It’s the first time in his young career that Herbst has won his way into the playoffs. In his previous four full-time seasons in the Xfinity Series, Herbst has pointed his way into the post season three times (2020-2022). After missing the 12-driver field by one spot last season, Herbst went on to not only score his first career victory on Oct. 14 at his home track of Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but also score the most points of any driver in the 38-driver field during the Round of 8. Herbst positioned himself to be a strong playoff contender after his string of six top-10 finishes in the final seven races of the 2023 season.

Cole Custer, Driver of the No. 00 Autodesk / Haas Automation Ford Mustang Dark Horse

The NASCAR Xfinity Series is back in action after a three-week hiatus for the Olympics. How did you spend your time off after scoring back-to-back top-two finishes on the season?

“Coming into the break on that hot streak was everything. We’ve been strong all season, but it’s nice to have this strong run as we head into the later part of the season. This is where it really counts. I enjoyed getting some time off before we head into these final races of the season, though. It gave us a chance to take a break before we have to grind for 13 weeks without a break. My wife Kari and I were expecting our first child over the break, and Callahan Brian Custer came into the world on August 1. I spent the rest of the break just enjoying my time with them and getting adjusted to the new life with a baby.”

While Michigan is a track that you still have yet to win at, it’s been a consistent track for you. What are your expectations for the weekend?

“Michigan provides a type of different racing for us just because you have to worry so much about dirty air at this track. In addition, you have to worry about how you position your car throughout the race, when to make moves and when not to. You can get freight-trained very quickly if you make a move at the wrong time. It’s a strategic racetrack. Ultimately, it’s just a different kind of racing than a typical intermediate track. At the end of the day, though, you have to have a good car that you can be aggressive with at any given moment. Just like at any other racetrack, a fast car makes all the difference. I think you saw speed from both Stewart-Haas Racing cars at Indianapolis, though, and we’re hoping that transfers to Michigan. The No. 00 Autodesk / Haas Automation team has done a great job at providing me with fast Ford Mustangs all season. Hopefully, we can go get a few more wins before the playoffs start in September.”

Riley Herbst, Driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang Dark Horse

You’re now a two-time Xfinity Series winner. How does getting that second win help you not only this season but for the future as you prepare for 2025 and beyond?

“Getting that win at Indianapolis meant everything. To get one win in the Xfinity Series is hard, but to get a second after running so consistently is a whole other achievement. It proves that I have grown and become a better driver over the years. It may have taken me a little longer than others, but I’m proud of my journey. Indianapolis is one of those tracks that everyone knows, so to win on a track like that puts your name in a different history book. To move up in NASCAR, you have to win and that’s what I did. Now, we’re locked into the playoffs, and we can go race for wins. There’s nothing holding us back from just going for wins now. We’re solid in the points standings, but that win allows you to experiment more instead of playing the points games. I’m proud of this No. 98 Monster Energy team, and I’m ready to go race for a championship with them.”

After three straight top-10 finishes at Michigan and an ARCA Menards Series victory, you seem to be on a path to run well there. What do you need to do this weekend to back up those strong runs and your Indianapolis victory?

“We just need to have a solid weekend – a fast car, no mistakes, and some good luck. Michigan has been a good track for me in the past, but I haven’t been able to close the deal there in the Xfinity Series. When I won there in the ARCA Menards Series in 2020, it was such a different feeling because of how the world was then. This is a fast track, so you have to have your car just right if you want to compete for wins. We’re riding a wave of momentum after Indianapolis. The plan is to keep that going this weekend.”

ST. LOUIS – August 9, 2024 – Volpi Foods, a 4th-generation, family-owned leader of all natural cured meats, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this season. Through this alliance, see Jordan Anderson and the No. 32 Volpi Camaro take center stage as America’s Premium Protein™ at Daytona and Talladega.

This exciting collaboration will debut on August 23, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Florida, where fans will see the Volpi No. 32 car take on the high-stakes competition. Following this debut, the partnership will continue with another action-packed race in Talladega, Alabama, further solidifying Volpi Foods’ presence in the racing community.

Coming off a Top 5 finish in his last visit to the Daytona International Speedway, Jordan Anderson is looking to keep the momentum going with the new addition to the team. “It’s quite an honor to have a company like Volpi Foods, with their extensive history, focus on family, and national growth, join our team as we seek success both on the track and in the supermarket. Our team has been blessed to experience a journey parallel to Volpi’s – with humble roots and a pursuit of the American dream. I have no doubt that all our fans nationwide will be drawn to one of the most delicious sponsorships to hit the track.”

“We are excited to partner with Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport,” said Lorenza Pasetti, CEO of Volpi Foods. “This partnership aligns with our commitment to passion, innovation, and precision. Just as we meticulously craft our charcuterie, Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito AutoSport brings the same values to the track. Together, we aim to celebrate the spirit of American excellence and bring a unique experience to NASCAR fans.”

Fans can look forward to exclusive behind-the-scenes content, interactive social media campaigns, and special promotions leading up to and during the races. This partnership will deliver a unique blend of racing excitement and gourmet experiences, highlighting Volpi Foods’ dedication to being America’s Premium Protein™.

About Volpi Foods
Founded in St. Louis in 1902, is Volpi Foods a fourth-generation, family-owned producer of award-winning charcuterie available in retailers nationwide. Slow-cured in small batches, non-GMO, gluten-free and never frozen, every product is free from nitrates, nitrites, or growth hormones. Volpi Foods is proud to preserve the ancient tradition of dry curing meat by hand, partners only with local farmers to source meat that is Raised Responsibly™ and still operates the oldest salumeria in America. To learn more, visit VolpiFoods.com and follow on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter.

About Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport
Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport is a NASCAR Xfinity Series team, owned by owner/driver Jordan Anderson and Bommarito Automotive Group President, John Bommarito. Established in 2017 the organization is fueled by an incredible, close-knit team of employees, fans, and sponsors with a focus on integrity in the pursuit of excellence. Our goal is to embrace the journey we’re on and to never give up – whether on the track, in the pits, or in life. To learn more about the team visit JordanAndersonRacing.com

SHANE van GISBERGEN
No. 97 WeatherTech Chevrolet Camaro

• Shane van Gisbergen qualified 23rd for the Pennzoil 250.
• On lap one, a mid-pack wreck occurred, collecting multiple cars, but the No. 97 team was able to avoid the carnage, restarting the race in 11th. Van Gisbergen entered the top 10 on lap nine. The No. 97 team opted to pit under caution before the stage one break as Van Gisbergen reported to be battling a very loose race car. He returned to the field in 25th and ultimately ended stage one in 16th.
• Van Gisbergen was scored 16th to begin stage two. The No. 97 team maintained position throughout the stage, and Van Gisbergen raced his way into the top 10 towards the end of the run. The No. 97 team opted to pit for adjustments, new tires and fuel with three laps remaining while under caution, placing him in ninth on the restart. Van Gisbergen took the green-and-white checkered flag in seventh.
• The No. 97 team started the final stage in sixth place. After an early caution to start the stage, the No. 97 team opted to stay out and restarted from the fifth position, with 29 laps remaining in the race. Van Gisbergen battled hard to maintain position and raced in the top five for over 15 laps. A caution flew with 15 laps to go, and the No. 97 team opted to come to pit road for new tires and fuel. Van Gisbergen restarted the final stage 12th with 11 laps remaining. The New Zealand native quickly made his way up to fifth with nine laps remaining and took the checkered flag in fourth.

“Wow, what a race! We just continued to get better and better throughout the stages, and I got more confident through the race. We were running up front with good guys and got super good restarts, the whole race was amazing! Proud of my No. 97 Kaulig Racing Team. These guys works super hard, and it’s so special to race at a place like this and get a fourth-place finish.” – Shane van Gisbergen  

DANIEL DYE
No. 10 Black Widow Trucks Chevrolet Camaro

• Daniel Dye qualified 22nd for the Pennzoil 250.
• Taking the green flag, Dye reported the No. 10 fired off strong. On lap one, a mid-field wreck collected several competitors. Avoiding the chaos, Dye was able to gain a few positions. As the race resumed, Dye experienced a tight condition through the run. The No. 10 team opted to stay out to the end of the stage for track position, completing the stage in the 17th position.
• Dye made strides in stage two by learning a better approach to passing traffic. He had maneuvered into the top 15 before a late-stage caution came out. He pitted but lost six positions due to jack issues. He returned to the field and relayed the No. 10 Black Widow Trucks Chevrolet was still a little too tight. He completed the stage in 19th.
• Starting stage three, Dye was stuck deep in the pack but held steady and progressed through the field in his No. 10 Black Widow Trucks Camaro. His persistence paid off, as he was able to gain positions as the stage neared end. Ultimately, he took the checkered flag while scoring an NXS career-best finish of seventh.

“Fun day of learning, and cool to get another top-ten run. Cool to race at such a historic racetrack and do well. Thanks to everyone at Kaulig Racing and our partners, including Black Widow Trucks, for all the support and hard work!” – Daniel Dye  

AJ ALLMENDINGER
No. 16 Celsius Chevrolet Camaro

• AJ Allmendinger qualified eighth for the Pennzoil 250.
• Allmendinger was scored in seventh when the first caution came early on lap two. The No. 16 was hit in the door but suffered no additional damage. After the restart, Allmendinger reported his balance was okay but he lacked confidence in the rear of the car. When the caution waved on lap 18, Allmendinger was scored in seventh. The team stayed out to restart in second on lap 21. The No. 16 fell to third on the restart but regained second place on lap 27 and went on to finish the opening stage in second.
• During the stage break, the No. 16 came to pit road for four tires, fuel, and track bar and chassis adjustments. Allmendinger restarted in 12th place on lap 35, and by lap 51, he had taken over sixth place. When the caution came on lap 56, Allmendinger reported the only place he was struggling was with the rear on the entry of turn four. The No. 16 came to pit road for further work on the same adjustments made at the end of stage one. Allmendinger restarted in sixth place for a one-lap shootout to the stage end. The No. 16 finished stage two in fourth place.
• Allmendinger came to pit road during the stage break and restarted in second place on lap 65 after gaining two positions on pit road. When the caution came out on lap 68, the No. 16 stayed out and restarted in second place on the outside lane. On the first lap green, Allmendinger took the lead over the No. 98 and No. 00. Allmendinger led four laps before falling back to third place when the caution came out on lap 86. On lap 90, Allmendinger restarted in third place and quickly reported his No. 16 Chevy was now too tight. Allmendinger went on to finish in eighth place.

“Really solid day for our No. 16 team. Happy with the speed we had today. We didn’t have quite enough to win. We made a strategy call to try and win the race that didn’t work out.” – AJ Allmendinger  

JOSH WILLIAMS
No. 11 Alloy Employer Services Chevrolet Camaro

• Josh Williams qualified 19th for the Pennzoil 250.
• Williams avoided a first-lap incident and picked up 10 spots — as well as some grass on the No. 11’s grille — to restart from ninth on lap eight. He lost one spot before the caution came out on lap 18, and he stayed out during the yellow to restart from fourth with 10 laps to go in stage one. The No. 11 Alloy Employer Services Camaro dealt with mid-corner tightness as the run continued, and Williams finished stage one in 15th.
• Williams brought the No. 11 Chevy down pit road for tires, fuel and a track bar adjustment. Having to restart at the end of the line due to an uncontrolled tire during the pit stop, Williams fired off for stage two from 34th on lap 34. He immediately began moving up through the field, running in 22nd on lap 41. The Chevy’s handling began loosening up, and Williams’ forward progress halted. A late-stage caution set up a one-lap shootout to the end of the middle stint, and during the yellow, Williams pitted for fuel, tires and another track bar adjustment. He restarted and finished stage two in 23rd.
• Williams took the green flag for the final stage in 22nd on lap 66 and took 19th before another wreck brought out the caution on lap 68. Williams re-fired from 21st on lap 72, but with 16 laps remaining, he was involved in a wreck that ended his day. Williams finished 36th.

“I had a whole speech prepared until I talked with [Anthony Alfredo] in there. Things happen… I figured he would stay up against the fence until everyone got past him, but if you cut a tire here, you just have zero control.” – Josh Williams  

 
About Kaulig Racing

Kaulig Racing™ is a full-time, multi-car NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, owned by award winning entrepreneur, Matt Kaulig. Established in 2016, Kaulig Racing™ has earned 23 NXS wins, made the NXS Playoffs consecutively each season since the playoff system started, and won two regular-season championships. In 2021, the team competed in select NCS events, before expanding to a two-car, full-time NCS team in 2022 and adding a third, part-time entry during the 2023 season. Since its first NCS start in 2021, the team has earned two wins. Kaulig Racing is currently fielding two full-time entries in the NCS and continues to field three full-time NXS entries, with a part-time fourth entry at select events. To learn more about the team, visit kauligracing.com.

Ford Performance Notes and Quotes
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Penzoil 250 Post Race | Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Saturday, July 20, 2024

UNOFFICIAL FORD FINISHING RESULTS

1st – Riley Herbst

2nd – Cole Custer

11th – Ryan Sieg

16th – Matt DiBenedetto

22nd – Kyle Sieg

26th – David Starr

29th – Blaine Perkins

38th – Josh Berry

Riley Herbst Puts Ford in Victory Lane at Indianapolis; Mustang Finishes 1-2

• Riley Herbst won the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 Presented by Advance Auto Parts, his first victory of the season and ninth top-10 finish in 2024.
• The win marks the second straight for Ford and Stewart-Haas Racing following Cole Custer’s win at Pocono a week ago.
• Custer (second) posted his third top-10 finish in four races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
• It was an all-Ford front row with Custer on the pole and Herbst second.
• Ford also swept the stages with Herbst winning Stage 1 and Ryan Sieg winning Stage 2.
• Custer leads the point standings by 56 points over Justin Allgaier.

RILEY HERBST, No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang Dark Horse (Finished 1st)

WALK US THROUGH THAT LAST LAP FOR THE WIN:

“This is Indianapolis. This is the most famous racetrack in the world and it is an honor just to walk in this place, let alone win. We had speed all year and I felt like we could win but I just messed up on the restarts a little bit. It was a good fight. I thought I had Cole clear and then he slid bottom of three with the 20 and I thought it was going to be tough. I just continued to work. It has been a pretty tough week on me mentally to be honest with you. I am proud of these guys and everybody at Stewart-Haas Racing. Obviously the news of us shutting down, these guys could have given up on me, gone to different teams, but they stuck behind me. That is back-to-back wins for Stewart-Haas Racing. Thank you so much Monster Energy. Thank you to everybody in Las Vegas, my family. I am going to go drink beer and turn my phone off for three weeks.”

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WIN HERE WITH YOUR FAMILY HERE?

“This is hallowed ground. This is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Every person in the world wants to race here, and I won here. I don’t care if it is the Xfinity Series, the Cup Series or the go-kart track out back. This is the Brickyard. This is the coolest racetrack in the world. I love you guys. This is pretty sweet.”

COLE CUSTER, No. 00 Haas Automation Ford Mustang Dark Horse (Finished 2nd)

HOW BAD DID YOU WANT THAT?

“I mean, you could see us beating doors down the front stretch. You are going to do everything it takes to win Indy. I was doing everything I could to get this thing to turn. I needed one less lap. I felt like it was kind of a disadvantage to lead all day. If you were in second you would get your car looser which would save your tires throughout a run. Whereas if you were leading you would just get so tight after 15 laps. What an awesome day for SHR. Two cars at the front all day. We qualified 1-2 and finished 1-2, an unbelievable day for SHR. I hope we keep this rolling.”

AND A BIG DAY FOR YOU AND A BIG WEEKEND:

“For sure. This is a great way to kick everything off. Riley drove a great race there and it was fun racing with him. I wish we just had one less lap and we would have been kissing the bricks.”

JOSH BERRY, No. 15 Klutch Vodka Ford Mustang Dark Horse (Retired early after accident on Lap 1)

“It looked like Sam (Mayer) got three-wide middle and got loose and we all stacked and couldn’t see and so we all kind of stacked up and wrecked. Obviously disappointing. We had a good qualifying effort being in the top 10, we were just in the wrong spot at the wrong time there. I just want to thank everyone at AM Racing and Klutch Vodka for having me the last couple of weeks. I hate that we didn’t get the results that we should have. The car was pretty solid in practice and qualified well and I was excited to see how we could do today.”

ALMIROLA, CREED EARN TOP-FIVES IN WILD FINISH IN INDIANAPOLIS
Fourth-straight Xfinity Series top-five for Almirola

INDIANAPOLIS (July 20, 2024) – Aric Almirola was half a lap away from claiming a marquee victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway but settled for third place in a dramatic last-lap battle in the Xfinity Series race Saturday afternoon. The driver of the No. 20 GR Supra was in contention for the win all day long but had to overcome adversity after a spin late in the race to claim the third-place result at the end. This is the fourth consecutive top-five for Almirola in just his sixth Xfinity Series start this season for Joe Gibbs Racing.

Almirola’s teammate, Sheldon Creed, also ended up in the top-five by finishing in the fifth position when the checkered flag flew. Like his teammate, Creed was in or around the top-10 most of the afternoon, and with the help of intuitive pit strategy, battled his way to the top-five at the race’s conclusion. The result is the ninth top-five for Creed this season.

INDYCAR driver and Indiana native Conor Daly also impressed throughout the day in his first NASCAR Xfinity Series oval start. Daly was running seventh prior to a late race caution. With several pit strategies in play, Daly battled through the closing laps and ended his strong run with a career-best 14th.

With the Olympic Break, the Xfinity Series is off for four weeks before returning to action at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday, August 17.

Toyota Racing Post-Race Recap
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Race 20 of 33 – 250 Miles, 100 Laps

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS

1st, Riley Herbst*

2nd, Cole Custer*

3rd, ARIC ALMIROLA

4th, Shane van Gisbergen*

5th, SHELDON CREED

14th, CONOR DALY

17th, JOE GRAF JR.

33rd, CHANDLER SMITH

*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

ARIC ALMIROLA, No. 20 He Gets Us Toyota GR Supra, Joe Gibbs Racing

Finishing Position: 3rd

Take us through your day and that finish.

“I thought that was our only chance if we were going to steal one. The Stewart-Haas (Racing) cars were the class of the field all weekend. I thought that was my chance to try, when they (Riley Herbst and Cole Custer) got side-by-side and make something happen. I thought it was going to work out. I thought I was going to get clean air and was going to be okay, but Riley’s car was so good, and he got to my left rear and got me tight. It happened earlier in that run. I’d get so tight when he’d get to my left rear. Hats off to those guys, they did a great job. Proud of everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing. Tyler (Allen, crew chief) and the all the guys on this 20 team. They just did as great job. Proud of the effort and dang, that hurts.”

SHELDON CREED, No. 18 Friends of Jaclyn Foundation Toyota GR Supra, Joe Gibbs Racing

Finishing Position: 5th

Where did you come from there at the end?

“Just a good call by my crew chief, Sam McAuley, to get tires there. And yeah, picked the right lane that rolled well. And just having tires against some of the cars at the end meant something. I was able to get in line and go forward there at the end, which was great as we were battling all day. Just slow. The car handled well all day, just a little too slow all day.”

How sketchy was it out there today?

“Yeah, dirty air was not fun, especially when you were two or three-wide. Just tried to manage that and obviously, we’ve seen a few wrecks there. Yeah, just put ourselves in position for another top-five run, which is great. But yeah, I want to go lead laps and win races, so we have to find a little bit. Yeah, it’s great to have the consistency we’ve had the last so many weeks and get ready for the Playoffs, so that’s good.”

CONOR DALY, No. 26 Polkadot Toyota GR Supra, Sam Hunt Racing

Finishing Position: 14th

This has got to be a new position where you can repair damage.

“Dude, I was literally in between the wall and two vehicles and thought, this NASCAR thing was fun while it lasted, but the wheels were still somewhat straight. The car was really fast. I honestly had a tremendous time. I think I got moved out of the way a little bit which I expected, but for the most part, I really enjoyed the racing. Racing with Shane (van Gisbergen) was really fun. He’s awesome to race with – the other guys in this series too. It was really fun to race up front with these guys. I watch every week and I enjoy watching the series. This Toyota was fast. It has a lot of character to it now.”

Did you take a moment to take in racing here on the oval, not in an INDYCAR?

“Yeah, honestly. I think my experience here helped – but it is such a different car and there were so many moments that literally just ambushed me. I just didn’t know. I just hadn’t been moved with just air. Austin Hill got to my left rear and didn’t touch me at all, and I was almost crashing. It was just one of those things that was just difficult. This team did a great job. They gave me a great car. We maybe overtightened it at the end, but super thankful for Polkadot, Sam Hunt (team owner) for letting me be a part of his program, and Toyota for letting me be part of their group.”

When you were running with that front group, what kind of confidence did that give you?

“Honestly, when we were seventh, I thought we were stuck behind three of these guys. I thought we were much better. If we could have just cleared (Justin) Allgaier, I think we had much more momentum on that stint – let’s say it ran all the way to the checkered – I thought we were going to be in really good shape. A bit of a gamble to take two tires at the end, which was tough because I had never experienced a car with just two tires. Definitely tightened me up more than I expected, so just part of a new experience.”

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 49,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 34 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 10th 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 28 electrified options.

Through its Driving Possibilities initiative, the Toyota USA Foundation has committed to creating innovative educational programs within, and in partnership with, historically underserved and diverse communities near the company’s U.S. operating sites.

For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

SPEEDWAY, Ind: Building off their NASCAR Xfinity Series debut together last weekend at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway, NASCAR Cup Series rookie Josh Berry will drive the No. 15 AM Racing Ford Mustang in Saturday afternoon’s Pennzoil 250 presented by Advance Auto Parts at the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Together, the Statesville, N.C.-based team and driver will tackle the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway, eyeing the team’s second top-10 finish in the last three Xfinity Series races.

Last weekend at Pocono, Berry showcased speed in the team’s No. 15 Viva Tequila Seltzer Ford Mustang, practicing inside the top-15 and delivering the team’s best qualifying effort of the season in 14th.

Unfortunately, the team was plagued with a series of flat tires early in the race, which hindered the team’s track position and ability to climb back through the field. Still, many positives were gained by exiting the “Tricky Triangle,” which the team looks forward to capitalizing on in the 20th Xfinity Series race of the season.

“I’m really excited to get to Indianapolis and experience the oval for the first time,” said Berry. “I feel like we showed a lot of potential at Pocono and can apply things we learned there to Indianapolis to have a solid day and finish.”

The Henderson, Tenn. native eyes his 97th career Xfinity start filled with five wins, 28 top-five and 52 top-10 finishes.

Team partner Klutch Vodka will support Berry in his Xfinity Series debut at Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval for their third primary partnership role with the family-owned team this season.

“We are happy to continue to support AM Racing and be paired with Josh Berry behind the wheel of the No. 15 Klutch Vodka Ford Mustang at Indianapolis Motor Speedway,” offered Klutch Vodka CEO Anthony S. Quattrochi and his Co-Founder, fiancé Brandy Wong.

“His experience and talent, which he has showcased in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, will continue to be a great asset to the AM Racing team this weekend. Indianapolis is such an iconic race facility and will undoubtedly introduce the Klutch Vodka brand to new race fans.”

Last July, AM Racing earned a 10th-place finish after starting 23rd with Brett Moffitt on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course.

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

For more on Josh Berry, please visit joshberryracing.com, like his Facebook page (Josh Berry), or follow him on Instagram (@joshberry88) and X | Twitter (@joshberry).

The Pennzoil 250 presented by Advance Auto Parts (100 laps | 250 miles) is the 20th of thirty-three (33) NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2024 schedule. Practice begins on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 1:05 – 1:55 p.m. Qualifying follows on race day, Saturday, July 20, at 12:05 p.m. The 38-car field is set to take the green flag later in the day, shortly after 3:30 p.m. ET, with live coverage on the USA Network, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Racing Network (Radio), and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (Eastern).

About AM Racing:

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

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

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

Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series
Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park | TSport 200

Fast Facts

No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Mason Massey

Primary Partner(s): BRUNT Workwear | Anderson Power Services

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST

2024 Driver Points Position: 24th

2024 Owner Points Position: 28th

Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Settled In: In February, Young’s Motorsports announced that Mason Massey will compete full-time in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series this season aboard the team’s flagship, No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST, which will continue with Friday night’s TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

Massey arrived at Young’s Motorsports after running a limited NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule last season for SS-GreenLight Racing, including a top-10 performance at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

The Douglasville, Ga. native started his 2023 Truck Series season with Reaume Brothers Racing and competed in seven races with a season-high 11th place finish at Texas Motor Speedway, but later shifted his presence to Xfinity for five races throughout the 33-race season.

About Mason: Massey has over 20 years of experience behind the wheel, launching his racing career at age five. Since then, he has garnered over 200 feature wins, 11 championships, and 10 track records across multiple series, including the U.S. Legends Pro National Championship.

Amongst the many Late Model victories to Massey’s credit during his tenure in the Bill Elliott Racing Development Program is the 2012 triumph in the Alabama 200. He eventually graduated to NASCAR in 2019, competing in the Truck Series before advancing to the Xfinity Series in 2020.

After part-time Xfinity stints in 2020 and 2021, respectively, the Georgian captured the attention of many with an impressive sixth-place finish in the spring 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series contest at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway in front of the hometown crowd.

With 46 more NASCAR starts to his resume since his first career NASCAR top-10 effort, Massey has landed with Young’s Motorsports, a longtime fixture in the Truck Series, hoping to impress and land the organization back in Victory Lane this season.

All-Aboard!: For the 15th of 23 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series races this season, BRUNT Workwear returns to serve as the primary marketing partner on the No. 02 Chevrolet Silverado RST for the 70-lap race on Friday night.

BRUNT is a brand here to redefine everyday work gear for blue-collar workers and everyday guys that have never had the convenience, pricing, or quality available to them from traditional brands.

Founded by Eric Girouard, BRUNT aims to support the American workers through their work day by delivering the tools you wear to get the job done.

Longtime Massey supporter Anderson Power Systems will also be an associate partner for the series’ lone trip to the Circle City.

Anderson Power Services specializes in supplying, installing, repairing, and replacing residential and commercial generators all throughout Georgia, Florida, Alabama and South Carolina.

Mason Massey Truck Series Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Stats: Friday night’s TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park will mark Massey’s inaugural Truck Series start at the vastly popular 0.686-mile oval.

The event, part of a doubleheader under the Friday night lights with the ARCA Menards Series, will mark Massey’s sixth career short-track race in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series.

Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park marks the fourth race of the second half of the 2024 Truck Series season.

Mason Massey Truck Series Career Stats: Entering Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Massey has 28 career NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series races to his credit. He has earned a career-best 11th-place finish twice, most recently at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway after starting 29th in the Long John Silver’s 200 for Young’s Motorsports.

Massey also finished 11th at Texas Motor Speedway after starting 27th in the 2023 edition of the SpeedyCash.com 250 for Reaume Brothers Racing.

Since 2019, he has carried an average finish of 24.4.

Pocono Raceway | CRC Brakleen 175 Race Recap: In the 14th race of the 2024 Truck Series season, Young’s Motorsports and Massey searched for another solid finish at Pocono Raceway.

Upon arrival at the 2.5-mile triangular speedway, the teams had to dodge Mother Nature for most of the weekend, including practice and qualifying.

With Mother Nature winning the battle for time trials, Massey would start the race from the 29th position.

Throughout the race, Massey would hunt for a solid pace around the “Tricky Triangle.”

Fighting through intermediate showers, especially late in the race, Massey wrestled with the grip of his No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet but persevered to a lead lap 24th place finish at the checkered flag.

The solid effort allowed Massey to climb to 23rd place in the championship standings with nine races remaining.

In 2024, Massey has delivered two top-15, five top-20s, seven top-21 finishes and eight top-22 efforts, highlighted by a career-best outing at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway, where he steered the team’s flagship truck to an 11th-place finish.

Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park: This weekend will mark Young’s Motorsports’ seventh and eighth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series start at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

The organization posted a team-best 15th place with former driver Jesse Little at the wheel in the TSport 200 on Friday, July 29, 2022.

Since 2022, the Mooresville, N.C.-based Young’s Motorsports team has had an average starting position of 27.8 and an average finish of 27.2 in six Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park starts.

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 493 starts from 65 drivers, resulting in solid performances that include two victories (Talladega Superspeedway 2019 and 2021), seven top-five finishes and 33 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 23.0 and an average finishing position of 22.0.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Mason Massey, please visit masonmassey.com, like him on Facebook (Mason Massey Racing), and follow him on Instagram (@mason_massey) and X |Twitter (@mason_massey).

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

Mason Massey Pre-Race Quote:

On Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park: “I’ve always wanted to race at IRP. It looks like a fun place and a track that fits my driving style. We’ve circled this one for a while, so hopefully, we can have a solid day.

“We’ve been trying to improve our on-track performance, and I think this will be a good place for us to show that.”

No. 46 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Thad Moffitt

Primary Partner(s): Joe Jurgielewicz and Son – America’s Tastiest Duck

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Silverado RST

2024 Driver Points Position: 30th

2024 Owner Points Position: 33rd

Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

Welcome: Just past the half point of the 2024 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series season, Young’s Motorsports welcomes Thad Moffitt to the organization set to compete in the team’s second entry in Friday night’s TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

Young’s Motorsports has obtained the ownership rights of Faction46 Racing and will field the No. 46 Chevrolet Silverado throughout the remainder of the season with Moffitt at the helm.

This weekend’s race is just the seventh time the organization has fielded a second entry this season.

About Thad: Moffitt, 23, just finished his first entire season in the Trans Am Series TA2 class. Racing for TeamSLR, he finished seventh in the championship standings and second in the rookie standings. He had six top-10 finishes.

Moffitt, the grandson of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Richard Petty, returned to the NASCAR ranks this season after having success in the ARCA Menard Series, finishing fourth in the series championship standings in 2021.

Entering the season, Moffitt has four starts in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series with a best finish of 18th at the Daytona International Speedway in 2022.

In 2024, Moffitt has participated in 13 Truck Series races thus far, matching a career-best 18th place finish at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway in May.

All-Aboard!: For the 15th of 23 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series races this season, Joe Jurgielewicz and Son Ltd. – America’s Tastiest Duck returns as the primary marketing partner on the No. 46 Chevrolet Silverado RST for the 200-lap race on Friday night.

Based in Hamburg, Pa., Joe Jurgielewicz and Son Ltd. – America’s Tastiest Duck is an A-Grade whole duck that is ready for your family to enjoy at your next meal directly from our family farm.

Each duck is minimally processed, USDA inspected and graded to ensure the healthiest and highest quality duck.

Jurgielewicz and Son Ltd. has been a leading provider of premium fresh and frozen duck to the food service industry, retailers and home consumers.

Additional Support: In addition to Joe Jurgielewicz and Son Ltd. Joining Moffitt for Friday’s short track battle, the Young’s Motorsports team welcomes Franklin Road Apparel Company as a major associate partner for this weekend’s showdown.

Franklin Road Apparel Company is a men’s and women’s fashion store on Franklin, Tennessee’s iconic Main Street that evokes the easy-going lifestyle of the South with the sophisticated styling of city life.

Thad Moffitt Truck Series Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park Stats: Friday night’s TSport 200 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park will mark Moffitt’s inaugural Truck Series start at the vastly popular 0.686-mile oval.

The event, part of a doubleheader under the Friday night lights with the ARCA Menards Series, will mark Massey’s sixth career short-track race in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series.

Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park marks the fourth race of the second half of the 2024 Truck Series season.

Thad Moffitt Truck Series Career Stats: Entering Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, Moffitt has 17 career NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series races to his credit. He has earned a career-best 18th-place finish twice, most recently at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway after starting 32nd in the Buckle Up South Carolina 200 for Faction46.

Since 2022, he has carried an average finish of 28.1.

Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park: This weekend will mark Young’s Motorsports’ seventh and eighth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series start at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.

The organization posted a team-best 15th place with former driver Jesse Little at the wheel in the TSport 200 on Friday, July 29, 2022.

Since 2022, the Mooresville, N.C.-based Young’s Motorsports team has had an average starting position of 27.8 and an average finish of 27.2 in six Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park starts.

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 493 starts from 65 drivers, resulting in solid performances that include two victories (Talladega Superspeedway 2019 and 2021), seven top-five finishes and 33 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 23.0 and an average finishing position of 22.0.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Thad Moffitt, please visit thadmoffitt.com like him on Facebook, (Thad Moffitt Racing) and follow him on Instagram (@thadmoffitt46) and X |Twitter (@thadmoffitt).

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

Thad Moffitt Pre-Race Quote:

On Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park: “I love IRP. It is a fast, short track with a lot of different racing grooves. The racing is great because you can move around, race people, and put on a great show for the fans.

“I love racing every weekend, but I am pretty pumped up about IRP because I have more experience there and have had good runs. I think we can have our best finish of the year pretty easily if everything goes to plan.”

Race Information:

The TSport 200 (200 laps | 137.2 miles) is the 15th of 23 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series races on the 2024 schedule. Practice begins on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. Qualifying will follow from 4:05 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The 35-truck field will take the green flag later that night shortly after 5:30 p.m. with live coverage on FOX Sports 1 (FS1), the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (ET).

Young’s Motorsports | NASCAR Xfinity Series

Indianapolis Motor Speedway | Pennzoil 250

Fast Facts

No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Team:

Driver: Leland Honeyman Jr.

Primary Partner(s): Distributor Wire & Cable Co.

Manufacturer: Chevrolet Camaro

Crew Chief: Andrew Abbott

2024 Driver Points Position: 21st

2024 Owner Points Position: 24th

Engine: Earnhardt-Childress Racing

Movin’ on Up!: In January, Young’s Motorsports announced it would graduate from the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series to the NASCAR Xfinity Series full-time in 2024 with rising star Leland Honeyman Jr. behind the wheel of the team’s No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro for the entire 33-race season continuing with Saturday afternoon’s Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

About Leland: The Phoenix, Ariz. native began honing his racing skills at the tender age of two racing Quads. By four years old, he moved into Trophy Karts and then collected three series championships in off-road racing Trophy Karts.

After an instrumental tenure in Go Karts, he moved into the Bandolero competition in 2015 and was crowned a Bandolero National Champion two years later. From there, he moved into Limited Late Models before graduating to the Carolina Pro Late Model Series division in 2021, where he earned championship-runner-up honors and picked up an astounding victory in the annual Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway Fall Brawl.

Honeyman, 19, returns to the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization, where he ran an impressive ARCA Menards Series East Series campaign, finishing third in the 2022 championship standings.

During the 2023 season, he made eight NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, highlighted by a 21st-place finish at the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway Road Course.

All-Aboard!: For the 20th of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races this season, Young’s Motorsports welcomes back Distributor Wire & Cable Co as the primary partners on the No. 42 Chevrolet Camaro for the 100-lap race on Saturday afternoon.

Distributor Wire & Cable is a leading master distributor of wire and cable products for industrial, commercial, residential and utility industries.

Distributor Wire & Cable is focused on making your specialty wire and cable transactions seamless and successful. Throughout the life cycle of each order, we’re laser-focused on providing great service and ensuring everything we do for you is accurate, on time, and easy to manage.

From your initial quote to the final delivery, DWC maximizes efficiencies that save you time, increase your profits, and eliminate hassles.

Leland Honeyman Jr. NASCAR Xfinity Series Indianapolis Motor Speedway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will mark Honeyman’s inaugural Xfinity Series start at the historic 2.5-mile speedway located in Speedway, Indiana.

This weekend is part of a double-header with the NASCAR Cup Series in NASCAR’s return to the 2.5-mile oval for the first time since the 2019 season.

Indianapolis will mark Honeyman’s fourth career Xfinity Series start on a track larger than 2.0 miles long.

The Xfinity Series rookie driver will look to improve his overall average finish of 19.7.

Leland Honeyman Jr. NASCAR Xfinity Career Stats: Entering Indianapolis, Honeyman has 27 career NASCAR Xfinity Series races to his credit, earning a career-best fourth-place finish at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway after starting 33rd in the Ag-Pro 300 for Young’s Motorsports in April 2024.

Since 2023, he has carried an average finish of 24.0.

Pocono Raceway | Explore The Pocono Mountains 225 Race Recap: In the 19th race of the 2024 Xfinity Series season, Young’s Motorsports and Honeyman searched for another solid finish in the team’s inaugural Xfinity Series trip to the Pocono Mountains.

After showcasing a good pace in practice, Honeyman qualified his No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro. 28th.

From the drop of the green flag, Honeyman battled for grip at the 2.5-mile speedway, which combated the handling of his race car.

Constant adjustments from crew chief Andrew Abbott allowed Honeyman to make gains on the race track, especially in Stage 3, where Honeyman steered to a respectable 25th-place finish at the checkered flag.

Calling the Shots: Guiding Honeyman Jr. as crew chief of the No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro is longtime crew chief Andrew Abbott.

On Saturday, he will be crew chief in his 117th NASCAR Xfinity Series race. In his previous 116 races, he has four top-five and 12 top-10 finishes.

The season’s 20th race will be his second tango in Indianapolis as crew chief in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR Xfinity Series at Indianapolis Motor Speedway: This weekend will mark Young’s Motorsports’ first NASCAR Xfinity Series start at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Young’s Motorsports’ NASCAR Xfinity Series History: Since entering the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2024, the family-owned organization has logged 19 starts and maintains an average starting position of 26.1 and an average finish of 24.0.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Leland Honeyman Jr., please visit LelandHoneymanRacing.com, like him on Facebook (Leland Honeyman Racing) and follow on Instagram (@lelandhoneymanjr) and X |Twitter (@lelandhoneyman3).

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

Leland Honeyman Jr. Pre-Race Quote:

On Indianapolis Motor Speedway: “It’s a dream come true to race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I am confident we can have a successful race with our No. 42 Distributor Wire & Cable Chevrolet Camaro.

“The Xfinity series is so competitive right now, but we are right in the middle of the fight, and we will continue to go out there, leave nothing on the table, and try to bring home a strong finish on Saturday afternoon!”

Race Information:

The Pennzoil 250 (100 laps | 250 miles) is the 20th of thirty-three (33) NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2024 schedule. Practice begins on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 1:05 – 1:55 p.m. Qualifying follows on race day, Saturday, July 20, at 12:05 p.m. The 38-car field is set to take the green flag later in the day, shortly after 3:30 p.m. ET, with live coverage on the USA Network, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Racing Network (Radio), and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (Eastern).