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Jesse Love and the No. 2 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet Team Earn Strong Third-Place Finish at Nashville Superspeedway

Finish: 3rd
Start: 38th
Points: 6th

“I’m proud of the third-place finish today at Nashville Superspeedway. We had a very fast No. 2 C4 Ultimate Energy Chevrolet. We started in the back due to a crack in the radiator after practice. We had a bad pit stop late due to a tether coming loose on the left-rear making it hard to get the tire off and costing a lot of track position. We had to drive back through the field for the second time today. I felt a vibration late in the race and thought it might be a tire and that almost made us pit under the green flag. Luckily, it managed to go away and we kept on passing cars. I’m extremely proud to be part of a team that doesn’t give up. We needed to have a good race today. We passed 69 cars this afternoon. ECR engines brought the power today. Today’s race was the hottest I’ve ever been in and I’m happy with how the day ended. Next week, we’ll carry this momentum to the Streets of Chicago.” -Jesse Love

Austin Hill Showcases Fast No. 21 Global Industrial Chevrolet with Fourth-Place Finish at Nashville Superspeedway

Finish: 4th
Start: 5th
Points: 4th

“We started off with a fast as Global Industrial Chevrolet today at Nashville Superspeedway. Throughout the race, we just lost the handle on the car, so we’ll go back to the drawing board and see what we can do better on adjusting on the car and making the car overall better throughout the day. I thought that our best run of the day was when we were coming through the field. We lost a little bit of the balance, but everybody at RCR and ECR is working extremely hard. We’re frustrated running third and fourth, but it means that we want to win, right? We just have to keep digging deep and grinding it out. We have some really good teams behind us and everybody at RCR and the organization is working extremely hard to bring these fast Chevrolets to the track. It would have been nice to be in Victory Lane, but we’ll just dig to the next one.” -Austin Hill

STEWART-HAAS RACING
Tennessee Lottery 250

Date: June 29, 2024
Event: Tennessee Lottery 250 (Round 17 of 33)
Series: NASCAR Xfinity Series
Location: Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway (1.333-mile, concrete oval)
Format: 188 laps, broken into three stages (45 laps/45 laps/98 laps)
Race Winner: John Hunter Nemechek of Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota)

Stage 1 Winner: Ty Gibbs of Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota)
Stage 2 Winner: John Hunter Nemechek of Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota)

SHR Race Finish:

● Riley Herbst (Started 9th / Finished 6th, Running, completed 188 of 188 laps)
● Cole Custer (Started 2nd / Finished 9th, Running, completed 188 of 188 laps)

SHR Points:

● Cole Custer (1st with 632 points)
● Riley Herbst (5th with 514 points, 118 out of first)

SHR Notes:

● Herbst earned his eighth top-10 of the season and his fourth top-10 in four career NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Nashville.
● Herbst has never finished outside the top-10 at Nashville.
● This was Herbst’s third straight top-10. He finished second on June 15 at Iowa Speedway in Newton and eighth last Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon.
● Herbst finished seventh in Stage 1 to earn four bonus points and 10th in Stage 2 to earn one more bonus points.
● Custer earned his 14th top-10 of the season and his second top-10 in two career NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Nashville.
● Custer has not finished outside the top-10 at Nashville.
● This was Custer’s fifth straight top-10. He finished sixth June 1 at Portland (Ore.) International Raceway, ninth June 8 at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway, sixth June 15 at Iowa Speedway in Newton, and third last Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon.
● Custer’s ninth-place finish equaled his previous best finish at Nashville – ninth, earned last June.
● Custer finished fourth in Stage 1 to earn seven bonus points and third in Stage 2 to earn eight more bonus points.
● Custer led twice times for 64 laps to increase his laps-led total at Nashville to 96.

Race Notes:

● John Hunter Nemechek won the Tennessee Lottery 250 to score his 11th career NASCAR Xfinity Series victory, his second of the season and his first at Nashville. His margin over second-place Chandler Smith was .366 of a second.
● There were three caution periods for a total of 17 laps.
● Twenty-three of the 38 drivers in the race finished on the lead lap.
● Custer remains the championship leader after Nashville with a 15-point advantage over second-place Chandler Smith.

Sound Bites:

“I’m hot. Hopefully, I’ll go to the infield care center and get a couple bags of fluid and then go to sleep in 30 minutes and hop in a Cup car for 400 miles and try to go learn. That’s the goal tomorrow and just make all the laps. The goal is to finish on the lead lap and just learn, learn, learn. These Xfinity cars are fun at Nashville. It’s about the challenge. I know when Kevin Harvick ran these cars a few years ago, he thought they were extremely hot and mentioned it to NASCAR and they got the rear slots to put in this year. That kind of hurt us aerodynamically. We’ve been struggling with that a little bit, but I don’t know what I would have been like if I didn’t have the slots. I appreciate Kevin and everybody who pushed for it.​” –Riley Herbst, driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang Dark Horse

“We just need to keep digging. We’re right there, but I just don’t know where we’re missing it honestly. We’re just really close every weekend. We just don’t quite have enough. I’m sure there were a few things I could do better and we’ll look back on it, but we definitely need a win now. We need to start trying to click off some wins, so we’ll keep digging.” –Cole Custer, driver of the No. 00 Haas Automation Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Next Up:

The next event on the NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule is the The Loop 110 on Saturday, July 6 at the Chicago Street Course. The race begins at 3:30 p.m. EDT with live coverage provided by NBC and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Ford Performance Notes and Quotes
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Tennessee Lottery 250 | Saturday, June 29, 2024

RILEY HERBST, No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang Dark Horse – ARE YOU OK? “I’m hot. Hopefully, I’ll go to the infield care center and get a couple bags of fluid and then go to sleep in 30 minutes and hop in a Cup car for 400 miles and try to go learn. That’s the goal tomorrow and just make all the laps. The goal is to finish on the lead lap and just learn, learn, learn.”

SO THE SUIT MALFUNCTIONED? DID YOU HAVE HOT WATER BURNING? “I don’t feel burned, but on the grid it made a weird noise. It clunked a little bit, but what are we gonna do when we’re rolling off, so we kept going. I just felt it get hotter and hotter and hotter, so I made the executive decision to unplug it. That’s risky because you can’t really plug it back in, so that was a 100 percent decision and we did. Stage two was the hardest. That’s when it got a little spotty vision, but cold water in the car and the ice got us through.”

DID WHAT YOU DO AT THE END OF STAGE TWO HELP THE REST OF THE RACE? “Yeah. I mean, it’s fun, the challenge. I know when Kevin Harvick ran these cars a few years ago he thought they were extremely hot and mentioned it to NASCAR and they got the rear slots to put in this year. That kind of hurt us aerodynamically. We’ve been struggling with that a little bit, but I don’t know what I would have been like if I didn’t have the slots. I appreciate Kevin and everybody who pushed for it.”

DO YOU HAVE A NEW SYSTEM FOR TOMORROW? “I have a different shirt. I’m gonna give both shirts to the Rick Ware guys and have them make sure they both work. I don’t think it was the suit. I think it was the unit.”

COLE CUSTER, No. 00 Haas Automation Ford Mustang Dark Horse – “We just need to keep digging. We’re right there, but I just don’t know where we’re missing it honestly. We’re just really close every weekend. We just don’t quite have enough. I’m sure there were a few things I could do better and we’ll look back on it, but we definitely need a win now. We need to start trying to click off some wins, so we’ll keep digging.”

WHAT HAPPENED ON THE LAST RESTART. YOU WERE IN THE LEAD, BUT AS SOON AS YOU TOOK OFF YOU LOST POSITION? “Yeah, I tried to drive in kind of deep so I could clear the 20, but then I got super tight off turn two and I just kind of carried that tight through the rest of the run. I don’t know. It was just really weird because the run before the car wasn’t that bad, so it’s just frustrating.”

NOAH GRAGSON, No. 30 Priestly Demolition Ford Mustang Dark Horse – CAN YOU TALK ABOUT FINISHING IN THE TOP FIVE? “It feels good. My cool shirt stopped working there in the middle of the race. It got super hot, but I’m really thankful for this Rhett Jones Racing team. They did a great job. I’ve kind of struggled here in the past, but we were pretty good all day. We just needed a little bit more right-rear grip, but we’ll keep working on it. It was better than Charlotte, which was our first race as a team, so we just want to keep building.”

HOW WILL THE HEAT AFFECT YOU TOMORROW? “It will definitely be hot. I don’t know. Hopefully, my cool shirt stays working.”

NEMECHEK LEADS A TOYOTA 1-2 FINISH IN NASHVILLE
John Hunter Nemechek earns his second NASCAR Xfinity Series win of the season

NASHVILLE (June 29, 2024) – John Hunter Nemechek came to the front in the second stage and would not be denied as he earned his second NASCAR Xfinity Series win of the season at Nashville Superspeedway. The NASCAR Cup Series regular for LEGACY MOTOR CLUB won earlier this season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

For the 20 team, led by crew chief Tyler Allen, they have now won five times with four different drivers this season. Allen guided Christopher Bell to victory last weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and has wins earlier this year with Ryan Truex (Dover Motor Speedway) and Aric Almirola (Martinsville Speedway).

Chandler Smith completed the 1-2 finish for Toyota and Joe Gibbs Racing with a strong performance as he battled back from damage late in the running to earn his seventh top-five finish of the season.

Toyota Racing Post-Race Recap
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Nashville Superspeedway
Race 17 of 33 – 250.04 miles, 188 laps

TOYOTA QUOTES

JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK, No. 20 Pye Barker Fire & Safety Toyota GR Supra, Joe Gibbs Racing

Finishing Position: 1st

How was your car today?

“It was fast. Overall, what a solid day. This Pye-Barker Toyota GR Supra was super-fast – as fast as Xfinity internet. Just so proud of these 20 guys – they are an amazing group. I’m just the honor to be able to hold the wheel for a few times this year. Thank you to Pye-Barker – everyone that supports. Pretty neat experience all around.”

What can you say about your team?

“He’s (Tyler Allen) filled the role pretty well, I would say – as well as this 20 group. They haven’t changed. I’m honored to work with them week-in and week-out. All glory to God.”

CHANDLER SMITH, No. 81 Barger Precast Toyota GR Supra, Joe Gibbs Racing

Finishing Position: 2nd

How are you and how was fight out there?

“It is hot out here. We got caught up in the 7 (Justin Allgaier) and the 19 (Ty Gibbs) scuffle there and got some damage and think it might have hurt us a little bit on the splitter there. I’m super proud of everyone at Joe Gibbs Racing. The Barger Precast Toyota GR Supra was as fast as Xfinity internet when it counted. I hate that we were caught up in that mess and it cost our chance at possibly competing with the 20 (John Hunter Nemechek) a little more on an even playing ground. After the race started, I won’t complain.”

Is there any more you could have done in that closing laps?

“After the 19 (Ty Gibbs) and the 7 (Justin Allgaier) got in that wreck, I got some damage from that. We refired and was extremely tight that whole last run there. That was really hindering me. We were going back and forth, and he was barely beating me there. I felt like if we had a little bit more front turnability, we would have been able to stay with him the entire time and gave these great fans more of a show. I’m super proud of all of the fans that came out. It is blistering hot out here. Happy with our No. 81 Barger Precast Toyota GR Supra – it was as fast as Xfinity internet today – just needed a little bit more to get to John Hunter (Nemechek).”

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.

GAFFNEY, SC – Johnny Davis Motorsports is excited to announce a brand-new partnership with the nonprofit organization, Operation Song, for our race at Nashville Superspeedway. The race will be held this weekend on Saturday, June 29th, with live coverage on USA Network, Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.

Operation Song is a Nashville-based 501(c)3 that pairs veterans with professional songwriters to turn their stories into song. During cathartic writing sessions, personal experiences of service become songs about bravery, camaraderie, heartbreak, and humor. Operation Song’s catalog of over 1,700 songs can be heard on the organization’s BandCamp page HERE.

“Operation Song’s mission really speaks to my heart. Letting veterans, active-duty military members, and their families share their stories through the power of song is really inspiring to me. Having many family members that served in the military, partnering with an organization like this really brings a great deal of pride into my heart,” says Smithley.

“Operation Song is thrilled to partner with Garrett Smithley and the JD Motorsports Team,” says Mike Byer, Operation Song’s Executive Director of Veteran Engagement. “We’re proud that Garrett will be representing us in front of this spirited, patriotic audience. We’re even more proud that Garrett has accepted Operation Song’s invitation to write with us as we work to turn the story of every veteran, active-duty military, and their families into song.”

About Operation Song

Operation Song empowers veterans, active-duty military members, and their families to tell their stories through the process of songwriting. Those we serve need no musical or writing skills, only a willingness to share their stories and, with the help of professional songwriters, transform them into songs. For more information or if you would like to donate to their cause please visit: https://www.operationsong.org/

About JD Motorsports

JD Motorsports is a prominent team in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, known for its passion for racing and commitment to excellence. Founded by team owner Johnny Davis, JD Motorsports has been a fixture in the series since its inception. With a focus on developing talent and achieving success on the track, JD Motorsports continues to be a force to be reckoned with in one of NASCAR’s premier racing series. https://www.teamjdmotorsports.com

AM Racing | NASCAR Xfinity Series
Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway | Tennessee Lottery 250

Fast Facts
No. 15 AM Racing Team:
Driver: Hailie Deegan
Primary Partner(s): AirBox
Manufacturer: Ford Mustang
Crew Chief: Matt Lucas
Spotter: Michael Fisher
Chassis Intel: AMR Chassis No. X-006
Engine: Roush-Yates Engines

Notes of Interest:

Sophomore Journey: After a successful rookie campaign in the NASCAR Xfinity Series last season with driver Brett Moffitt, AM Racing will embark on its sophomore journey in 2024 with driver Hailie Deegan for the entire 33-race tour, continuing with Saturday afternoon’s Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway.

The Statesville, N.C.-based team hopes to expand its footprint in the NASCAR Xfinity Series by running two cars throughout the season with its partial No. 25 AM Racing entry.

Future Focused: Last October, AM Racing announced that Hailie Deegan joined the family-owned operation to pilot the team’s No. 15 Ford Mustang in a multiyear agreement.

Deegan, a native of Temecula, Calif. has been a staple in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series for the past three seasons but will embrace her rookie season in the NASCAR Xfinity Series as part of the Ford Performance program.

Deegan grew up racing off-road and on dirt but transitioned to competing on asphalt in 2016 to pursue a career in stock car racing. She began that transition in 2018 in the ARCA Menards Series West (previously NASCAR K&N Pro Series West). She became the first female driver to win races in the West Series, doing so in the 2018 and 2019 seasons, respectively.

Deegan, 22, arrives at AM Racing after a stint driving for ThorSport Racing in 2023.

Giving You Peace of Air: For the 17th time in 2024, AirBox will serve in a major partnership role on Deegan’s No. 15 Ford Mustang in Saturday afternoon’s Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway.

In 2017, AirBox was established to focus on building the world’s best air purifiers for indoor occupied spaces. This coincided with people starting to wake up to issues with indoor air quality. With new challenges to air cleanliness, such as COVID-19 and wildfire smoke, people are looking for effective and proven solutions to ensure they receive cleaner air, at last.

Their history in delivering clean air systems and services gives them an expertise that is unmatched. AirBox uses some of the most effective air filtration technologies that exist with Certified HEPA and Advanced Molecular Adsorption. Coupled with their Indoor Air Quality Assessment, AirBox is the total solution for all indoor air quality needs, ensuring their customers meet and exceed current and future ventilation standards.

Today, AirBox filtration systems are used across the country, purifying the air and capturing harmful irritants to create healthier, safer spaces. They’ve become the trusted choice for hospitals, educational centers, offices, warehouses, construction zones, public assembly, sports facilities, and more.

They’re proud to build all products to the highest standards in the USA at their North Carolina production facility. Every day, AirBox is working hard to give the American people the safer learning, working, and living environments they deserve — helping people breathe easy and live better.

Hailie Deegan NASCAR Xfinity Series Nashville Superspeedway Stats: Saturday afternoon’s Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway. will mark Deegan’s inaugural Xfinity Series start at the 1.33-mile track nestled in Lebanon, Tenn.

Deegan, however, does own three prior NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts at the concrete race track from 2021 – 2023.

Her track-best result occurred in her debut during the 2021 Rackley Roofing 200, where she steered to a 21st-place finish after starting 14th for David Gilliland Racing (now TRICON Garage).

Hailie Deegan NASCAR Xfinity Series Career Stats: In 17 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, Deegan has a career-best 12th-place finish after starting 31st for AM Racing at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in April 2024.

In addition to her 17 Xfinity Series starts, she has achieved 70 ARCA Menards Series starts, including three wins and 69 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts to her credit.

Thanks For Your Support: With 48 percent of the 2024 Xfinity Series season complete, AM Racing and Hailie Deegan would like to thank their marketing partners for their support: AirBox, Flying Circle, Klutch Vodka, Mechanix Wear, Monster Energy Drink, Mobil 1, Viva Tequila Seltzer and WIX Filters.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway | SciAps 200 Race Recap: The 16th race of the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season kicked off in Loudon, New Hampshire on Saturday, June 22nd.

Flying the Viva Tequila Ford Mustang colors in the series’ lone trip to the “Magic Mile,” Deegan started her No. 15 Ford Mustang from the 30th position after Mother Nature washed out practice and qualifying earlier in the day.

Starting the race on wet weather tires, Deegan maintained a steady pace while waiting for the track to dry out before making an effort to climb through the field.

Deegan made progress throughout the race, running as high as 14th before experiencing a double dose of setbacks in Stage 3, including an untimely pit road violation and being collected in a late-race accident.

At the checkered flag, she finished a disappointing 32nd.

From the Pit Box: Industry veteran Matt Lucas is Hailie Deegan’s crew chief.

He will be crew chief for his 109th NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday and his first in the Music City.

In his previous 108 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, he has collected two wins, 22 top-five and 39 top-10 finishes.

Follow on Social Media: 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 Hailie Deegan, please visit hailiedeegan.com, like her Facebook page (HailieDeegan4), or follow her on Instagram (@hailiedeegan), YouTube and X | Twitter (@hailiedeegan).

Hailie Deegan Quoteboard:

On Nashville Superspeedway: “Honestly, I am just hoping for a clean and productive weekend with our No. 15 AirBox Ford Mustang. Even though Saturday will be my first Xfinity Series start at Nashville, I am hoping that some experience from the Truck Series will carry over this weekend.

“A productive race weekend and a solid finish will be a much-welcomed boost to our team as we continue to fight through the summer stretch.”

Race Information:

The Tennessee Lottery 250 (188 laps | 250.04 miles) is the 17th of thirty-three (33) NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2024 schedule. Practice begins on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 11:00 – 11:20 a.m. Qualifying immediately follows at 11:30 a.m. The 38-car field is set to take the green flag later in the day shortly after 4:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. ET) with live coverage on the USA Network, the Performance Racing Network (Radio), and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (Central).

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.

The team has named Hailie Deegan, Christian Rose, and Austin Wayne Self as their primary drivers for the 2024 Xfinity, ARCA Menards Series, and Dirt Modified seasons, respectively.

Dawson Cram to Drive the No. 4 Soaky Mountain & Wilderness at the Smokies Chevy Camaro and Patrick Emerling Will Carry Them as an Associate on the No. 07 at the Tennessee Lottery 250

Mooresville, NC – June 27, 2024 – Get ready to conquer the mountain and the racetrack as Soaky Mountain Waterpark and Wilderness at the Smokies Waterpark Resort proudly sponsor NASCAR drivers Dawson Cram and Patrick Emerling at the upcoming Tennessee Lottery 250. Dawson Cram will drive the No. 4 with them as a Primary Sponsor for JD Motorsports, while Patrick Emerling will have Soaky Mountain and Wilderness at the Smokies as an associate sponsor on his No. 07 Chevy Camaro for SS Greenlight Racing. The race will take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Nashville Superspeedway, with the green flag waving at 5:00 PM ET.

As temperatures soar in Nashville, Soaky Mountain and Wilderness at the Smokies, both owned by Wilderness Resorts and Waterparks, are making a splash on the NASCAR Xfinity Series field, bringing cool vibes and exciting racing to fans nationwide. The race will be televised live on USA Networks and broadcast on PRN and Sirius XM NASCAR Radio.

“We are thrilled to partner with Soaky Mountain and Wilderness at the Smokies for this weekend’s race at Nashville Superspeedway,” said Dawson Cram. “Their focus on providing a fun and refreshing escape from the heat is something we can all appreciate, especially during the summer months. I’m looking forward to driving the No. 4 Chevy Camaro and putting on a great show for all the fans.”

Patrick Emerling added, “It’s great to have Soaky Mountain and Wilderness at the Smokies on board as an associate sponsor. Their commitment to creating memorable family experiences is second to none, and I’m excited to represent them this weekend.”

“We’re beyond excited to have Dawson and Patrick represent our Soaky Mountain Waterpark and Wilderness at the Smokies,” said Joe Eck, Chief Operating Officer for Wilderness Resorts and Waterparks. “We know that when the heat is on they will be thinking not only about a great finish, but also sliding into a well-deserved and refreshing vacation at Wilderness at the Smokies and its sister property Soaky Mountain Waterpark just across the street from the resort.”

Soaky Mountain Waterpark and Wilderness at the Smokies are renowned for their family-friendly attractions and exhilarating water experiences, making them the perfect partners for this summer race. Their presence at Nashville Superspeedway will highlight their commitment to fun, safety, and community engagement, offering fans a glimpse into the exciting adventures awaiting them at their waterparks and resort.

After the race, both Dawson Cram and Patrick Emerling, along with their families, will be cooling down and recovering from the heat with a stay at Wilderness at the Smokies Waterpark Resort. Additionally, Dawson and Patrick will share Grand Marshal duties for the Soaky Mountain countdown to open the park, creating memorable moments for all attendees.

The Tennessee Lottery 250 is one of the most anticipated events of the NASCAR Xfinity Series, drawing fans from all over to witness high-speed racing and intense competition. With Soaky Mountain and Wilderness at the Smokies on board, this race promises to be even more memorable.

For more information about Soaky Mountain Waterpark and Wilderness at the Smokies, visit their websites at https://soakymountainwaterpark.com and https://www.wildernessatthesmokies.com.

About Soaky Mountain Waterpark: Located in Sevierville, TN, Soaky Mountain Waterpark offers a wide range of thrilling water rides and attractions for all ages. From wave pools to water coasters, Soaky Mountain provides an unforgettable experience for families and adventure seekers.

About Wilderness at the Smokies Waterpark Resort

Wilderness at the Smokies, located across the street from Soaky Mountain Waterpark also in Sevierville, TN, is a premier destination combining luxurious accommodations with indoor and outdoor waterparks. Guests can enjoy a variety of water attractions, dining options, and entertainment, making it a perfect getaway for families. Guests can also purchase discounted tickets to Soaky Mountain Waterpark as part of their stay.

About JD Motorsports

JD Motorsports is a professional stock car racing team that competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for racing, the team strives to deliver top performances and thrilling races for fans.

About SS Greenlight Racing

SS Greenlight Racing is a professional stock car racing team that competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for racing, the team strives to deliver top performances and thrilling races for fans.

MOORESVILLE, NC, June 27, 2024 – NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Logan Bearden announced he will compete in this Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway.

Greenbrier, Tenn.-based Key Heating and Cooling LLC will join Bearden as the primary marketing partner on the No. 35 Chevrolet Camaro of Joey Gase Racing.

“We are thrilled to partner with Logan Bearden and support his racing career,” said Trent Key, CEO of Key Heating and Cooling. “Logan’s dedication and passion for racing align perfectly with our values of excellence and innovation. We are excited to be a part of his journey.”

Key Heating and Cooling is a leading HVAC solutions provider, specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for residential and commercial properties. With a team of experienced professionals and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Key Heating and Cooling delivers reliable and energy-efficient HVAC solutions.

For over the past decade Key Heating and Cooling has had a simple mission, to become the best provider of HVAC services in the Middle Tennessee area. During this, they have expanded through the entire state of Tennessee, as well as Alabama and recently Georgia. They have been working nonstop, providing excellent customer service at competitive prices. Key Heating and Cooling is an ever growing team of HVAC professionals who have extensive experience working with all elements of full mechanical services.

“I appreciate Joey Gase giving me the opportunity to get on the track this weekend,” said Bearden. “Right now it’s all about the seat time and gaining experience on different track styles.”

“I also can’t thank Key Heating and Cooling enough for coming on board. Their support means a lot to me.”

This will be Bearden’s fourth career Xfinity Series start.

He made his Xfinity Series debut in March at Richmond (Va.) Raceway with SS-GreenLight Racing. His strong Xfinity debut earned him another opportunity with the team the following weekend at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.

He also drove for the Mooresville, N.C.-based team at the Portland International Raceway road course in June.

The Tennessee Lottery 250 (188 laps | 250.04 miles) is the 17th of thirty-three (33) NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2024 schedule. Practice begins on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 11:00 – 11:20 a.m. Qualifying immediately follows at 11:30 a.m. The 38-car field is set to take the green flag later in the day shortly after 4:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. ET) with live coverage on the USA Network, the Performance Racing Network (Radio), and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90. All times are local (Central).

For more information on Logan Bearden, visit https://www.loganbearden.com/ or follow him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/loganbeardenracing/), X (https://x.com/LoganBearden_) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/logan_bearden/).

MOORESVILLE, NC, June 26, 2024 – NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Patrick Emerling continues to work with local racing families with the announcement of his latest marketing partner, Matts Marine & Powersports, LLC. Matts Marine & Powersports will feature two of its brands, 70 Acre Farms Motorsports and East Port Marina, on Emerling’s #07 Chevrolet Camaro during this Saturday’s Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville Superspeedway.

“We’re excited to partner with Patrick Emerling for the Xfinity race in Nashville! This will bring a lot of exposure for our brands,” said Edwin Leslie, CEO of Matts Marine & Powersports. “The 70 Acre Farm team has been working extremely hard over the years, and that work has paid off with many wins and championships. These boys ultimately want to make it to the top tiers of NASCAR. Partnering with an Xfinity Series driver gives them the chance to see firsthand what we’re working toward.”

The 70 Acre Farm Motorsports team includes three talented young men: Matthew Leslie-Kubat, 12, of Nashville; Isaac Brown, 10, of Monroe, TN; and Axel House, 9, of Hermitage, TN. The boys started their racing career in quarter midgets. Leslie-Kubat and House each have three years’ experience in quarter midgets, while Brown has been racing them for five years. The team moved up to bandoleros this year, competing in their first INEX race at Highland Rim Speedway (Greenbrier, TN) on June 22.

“Every driver in Xfinity started out as a kid with passion, drive and a dream,” said Emerling. “I had a lot of support as I worked my way up through the ranks. Bringing these kids and their families out to the track and involving them in one of the highest levels of our sport is a small way for me to help out our next generation of racers.”

The newly acquired East Port Marina is located in Alpine, TN on beautiful Dale Hallow Lake. East Port Marina is undergoing myriad exciting changes that include concierge service dry dock, and expanded dock and deck, newly designed kitchen and retail operation. East Port Marina offers houseboat, triton, pontoon and fishing boat rentals along with yearly slip rentals. East Port Marina is hosting its first ever Labor Day Concert & Fireworks Spectacular with live entertainment and more.

Additionally, Emerling will welcome back season-long partners SimForge, which sells sim racing equipment and accessories, and Frontline Optics, a San Diego sunglass brand owned by a retired firefighter.

The green flag drops for the Tennessee Lottery 250 on June 29 at 5:00 p.m. ET. The race will be broadcast live on USA, PRN and SiriusXM.

For more information on Patrick Emerling, visit https://www.patrickemerlingracing.com/ or follow him on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PatrickEmerling07), X (https://twitter.com/PatrickEmerling) or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/patrickemerling/). 

JR Motorsports Team Preview
TRACK – Nashville Superspeedway (1.33 mile tri-oval)
NXS RACE – Tennessee Lottery 250 (188 laps / 250.04 miles)
TUNE IN – USA, PRN, SiriusXM Channel 90 at 5:00 p.m. (ET)

Sam Mayer

No. 1 – Huck’s Market Chevrolet

Mayer 2024 NXS Stats

Starts: 16

Wins: 2

Top 5s: 7

Top 10s: 8

Laps Led: 118

Avg. Finish: 16.2

Points: 10th

• Sam Mayer heads to “The Music City” for only his third NASCAR Xfinity Series start at Nashville Superspeedway.
• In just two starts at the 1.330-mile tri-oval, the 21-year-old driver has earned two top-five efforts, with his best coming at this event last summer where he took the checkers third in line.
• On tracks measuring under 1.5 miles in length, Mayer has earned a total of three victories, 21 top-five and 30 top-10 finishes in 54 starts.
• Returning JRM partner Huck’s Market will be making its third appearance alongside the No. 1 Chevrolet in Nashville and its first appearance of the 2024 season this Saturday afternoon.

Sam Mayer

“Things did not end the way we wanted them to in New Hampshire, but I am ready to turn that back around in Nashville. This track is always a fun run for me as we have ran super-well there the past two years. Mardy (Lindley, crew chief) and the guys have given me such fast race cars this year and I know we will continue that in Nashville. I am pumped to have our good friends at Huck’s Market back on board so hopefully we can get them to Victory Lane this weekend.”

Justin Allgaier

No. 7 Hellmann’s / Dollar General Literacy Foundation Chevrolet

Allgaier 2024 NXS Stats

Starts: 16

Wins: 1

Top 5s: 5

Top 10s: 8

Laps Led: 487

Avg. Finish: 14.9

Points: 3rd

• Justin Allgaier is a previous winner in “The Music City” in the NXS, having gone to Victory Lane in dominating fashion in this event in 2022.
• On that day in 2022, Allgaier swept both stages and led for a race-high 134 laps en route to his first win on the concrete oval.
• According to NASCAR’s loop data statistics, Allgaier currently leads the NXS in quality passes (258), green-flag passes (373) and laps run inside the top 15 (1,686) at Nashville.
• Overall, on tracks measuring between 1 and 2 miles in length in the NXS, the veteran JRM driver has amassed a combined 13 wins, 79 top fives and 148 top 10s.

Justin Allgaier

“I always love coming back to Nashville. This has been one of my favorite places on the schedule and it’s somewhere that we have always unloaded very strong at. Hopefully that will be the case again this weekend with our Hellmann’s / Dollar General Literacy Foundation Chevrolet and we will be right up front fighting for the win in the end come Saturday. This No. 7 group is ready to go.”

Sammy Smith

No. 8 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet

Smith 2024 NXS Stats

Starts: 16

Wins: 0

Top 5s: 3

Top 10s: 9

Laps Led: 53

Avg. Finish: 15.8

Points: 11th

• The 20-year-old Iowa native heads to Nashville this weekend for his second start at the superspeedway in “The Music City”.
• Sammy Smith has 31 starts on tracks measuring 1.5 miles in length or shorter with one win, seven top fives and 19 top 10s overall in the NXS.
• Smith is currently third in NASCAR’s loop data statistics for quality passes this season with 719.
• Pilot Flying J will share the TV panel this weekend with Western Express, a Nashville, Tenn. based company with a mission to serve the needs of their customers by providing innovative transportation solutions that exceed their needs.

Sammy Smith

“Our finish at New Hampshire unfortunately didn’t show how strong of a car we had. Even with no track time after practice and qualifying were cancelled, my team brought a strong car to the Magic Mile and we were competitive all day. The numerous restarts shuffled us at the end, but we’re learning every time we hit the track. We’ll take those lessons into Nashville to try to get Pilot Flying J into Victory Lane.”

Brandon Jones

No. 9 Menards / BestAir Chevrolet

Jones 2024 NXS Stats

Starts: 16

Wins: 0

Top 5s: 1

Top 10s: 5

Laps Led: 20

Avg. Finish: 20

Points: 15th

• Brandon Jones has made three NXS starts at Nashville. Overall, Jones has an average start of 10.5 and a best finish of sixth in “The Music City”.
• The 27-year-old Georgia native has also made one ARCA Menards series start at the concrete oval where he finished in the top five.
• In 140 starts on tracks measuring 1-2 miles in length in the NXS, Jones has recorded four wins, 20 top fives and 63 top 10s, while pacing the field for 392 laps.
• Crew chief Phillip Bell has been atop the pit box for a pair of races at Nashville in the NXS as lead engineer with an average finish of 10.5.
• BestAir, the leader in indoor air quality for more than 50 years, will be making its first appearance at Nashville on the hood of Jones’ No. 9 Chevrolet this weekend.

Brandon Jones

“We had a good run last weekend in New Hampshire, so we plan to build off that momentum heading into Nashville this weekend. This No. 9 team has been working hard to make sure we have a fast car to roll out on Saturday. Nashville is a slick track, so Phillip (Bell, crew chief) and I have been working on out strategy to make sure we are ready to put this Menards/BestAir Chevrolet in Victory Lane.”

Carson Kvapil

No. 88 Clarience Technologies Chevrolet

Kvapil 2024 NXS Stats

Starts: 4

Wins: 0

Top 5s: 3

Top 10s: 3

Laps Led: 38

Avg. Finish: 7.5

Points: 32nd

• For the second week in a row, Carson Kvapil will make his first attempt at a track in the NXS, this time at Nashville in what will be his fifth career start.
• Kvapil will be seeking his fourth top-five result in five races so far this season, following a runner-up at Dover, a fourth-place run at Martinsville and last week’s fifth-place result at New Hampshire.
• The 21-year-old driver will make his third straight start on a track measuring more than 1 mile in length (Darlington, Dover and New Hampshire).
• Crew chief Andrew Overstreet has guided the No. 88 team to finishes of second, fourth, fifth, sixth and 19th in his five 2024 starts. That’s an average finish of 7.2 for the season.

Carson Kvapil

“We had a shot to win at New Hampshire, and if things go as they have been going, hopefully we’ll be in the mix this weekend at Nashville. It’s another new track for me, and I’ve been pretty good with getting acclimated to them. Andrew (Overstreet, crew chief) and this No. 88 Clarience Technologies team have been on it with strategy and constantly put me in a position to win, and I want to get that done this weekend for them and everybody at JR Motorsports.”

JRM Team Updates

JR Motorsports at Nashville Superspeedway: JR Motorsports has competed at Nashville Superspeedway a combined 30 times in the NXS since its first trip there in 2006. In those starts at the 1.33-mile tri-oval, the organization has recorded two wins, 11 top-fives and 17 top-10s, with an average finish of 11.1.

Souvenir Rig: JRM drivers Justin Allgaier, Sammy Smith, Brandon Jones and Carson Kvapil will be signing autographs at the JR Motorsports / Legacy MC souvenir rig on Saturday, June 29 from 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. CT.