NEMECHEK MASTERS FINAL RESTART, WINS IN ATLANTA
John Hunter Nemechek completes stellar day for Toyota, earns third victory of the season

ATLANTA (July 8, 2023) – John Hunter Nemechek earned his third victory of the season with a strong overtime restart on Sunday evening at Atlanta Motor Speedway. With the win, Nemechek added to his Playoff points total. It was a stellar night for Joe Gibbs Racing with all three of their Toyota GR Supras finishing inside the top-10 as Ty Gibbs was scored sixth and Sammy Smith ran 10th. Sam Hunt Racing’s Kaz Grala (14th) also continued his strong performance with back-to-back top-15 finishes, and seventh top-20 finish in the last eight races. Toyota has now won the Xfinity (Nemechek), Truck (Corey Heim) and ARCA (Tyler Ankrum) races this weekend in NASCAR-owned competition.

Toyota Racing Post-Race Recap
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Atlanta Motor Speedway
Race 17 of 33 – 251.02 miles, 163 laps

TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS

1st, JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK

2nd, Daniel Hemric*

3rd, Cole Custer*

4th, Justin Haley*

5th, Sam Mayer*

6th, TY GIBBS

10th, SAMMY SMITH

14th, KAZ GRALA

27th, PARKER CHASE

*non-Toyota driver

TOYOTA QUOTES

JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK, No. 20 Mobil 1 Toyota GR Supra, Joe Gibbs Racing

Finishing Position: 1st

What a burnout and what a race. Can you take us through that last restart?

“I got a huge push from the 11 (Daniel Hemric), so thanks to Daniel for giving me that huge push. Hats off to this entire 20 team. Early on in the race, if you would have said that we were going to win the race, I would have told you that wasn’t going to be the case. We didn’t have the fastest car tonight. It wasn’t quite as fast as Xfinity 10G, but I’m really proud of this whole 20 team. First win for Mobil 1 with me at JGR (Joe Gibbs Racing) – won with them in the Truck Series. This is special. Glad Aspen (daughter) and Taylor (wife) are here, we get to go celebrate. Thank you to all of the fans that came out tonight. I appreciate you guys.”

How much did the track change?

“I don’t know if the track changed a ton. We just had to keep making our car better all night. We just had to keep making our Mobil 1 Toyota GR Supra better all night. Ben (Beshore, crew chief) and the guys did awesome. They made the right adjustments all night and got us where we needed to be. It came down to an overtime finish and luckily we were able to execute on that restart. Thank you to all of the men and women at Joe Gibbs Racing – proud to be the one holding the wheel of this 20 car. Man, Truck win for Toyota, Xfinity win for Toyota – the Toyota boys have some work to do tomorrow.”

Can you take me through this final restart today?

“I got a huge push from the 11 (Daniel Hemric), so thank you to Daniel. We definitely didn’t have the best car tonight, but we had the most perseverance. This team never gives up. Even when we are down, we continue to fight from the back to get to the front to go and win races. I feel like we have given a few away this year, but to come home with a win without the fastest car here means a lot. We were almost as fast as Xfinity 10 G, but we just needed to be a little bit faster. Thank you to Mobil 1, Toyota, TRD – all of these guys and girls at Joe Gibbs Racing. I’m so proud of this team.”

How satisfying is it to pick up a win like this?

“It is super satisfying. The never give up attitude is with this team – we’ve been through a lot this year. We’ve had to overcome a lot, but we are a really strong race team. We are consistent each week and we will get more wins and hopefully go race for the championship come Phoenix.”

About Toyota

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

Toyota directly employs more than 48,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 45 million cars and trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 14th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 22 electrified options.

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

RSS Racing | NASCAR Xfinity Series
Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway | Alsco Uniforms 250

Fast Facts

No. 38 RSS Racing Team:

Driver: Joe Graf Jr.

Primary Partner(s): No. 38 CoverSeal® Ford Mustang

Manufacturer: Ford Mustang

Crew Chief: Steve Addington

Spotter: Joe Campbell

Engine: Roush-Yates Engines

Driver Championship Point Standings: 21st

Team Championship Point Standings: 24th

Notes of Interest:

Settling In: After spending the last three seasons with SS GreenLight Racing with Jeff Lefcourt (2020 – 2022), Joe Graf Jr. moved to RSS Racing during the offseason where he’ll spend the majority of the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series season competing for the Sugar Hill, Ga.-based team.

In addition to RSS Racing, Graf will also compete in a limited NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule driving the No. 19 Toyota Supra for Joe Gibbs Racing, including next weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Welcome Aboard: Joe Graf Jr. and RSS Racing welcome back CoverSeal® as the primary partner of the team’s No. 38 Ford Mustang for Saturday night’s Alsco Uniforms 250.

The annual summer trip to the New York of the south will mark the third time the company has been represented with RSS Racing and Joe Graf Jr. this season.

CoverSeal® supported the organization in the season-opening race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in February and at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in April.

We Have You COVERED: Racing fans know the importance of keeping cars in top-quality condition, and they can extend an unmatched level of care toward their own vehicles with CoverSeal®.

These covers don’t just protect vehicles from nature’s damage: whether fans plan to tailgate at the track or barbecue in the backyard, CoverSeal® craftsmanship can protect grills and furniture when not in use.

The CoverSeal® weighted apron helps seal the cover to the ground on each version, making the cover easy to use and hard to beat.

Thanks For Your Support: With a little more than 48 percent of the 2023 Xfinity Series season complete, Joe Graf Jr. and RSS Racing would like to thank their associate marketing partners: ArmsList.com, AVOID, Bass Reaper Bait Company, Bucked Up Energy Drink, EAT SLEEP RACE Apparel, fgrACCEL, G-Coin®, GTECHNIQ, JACOB Companies, Lefcourt Brothers Racing, Love Motorsports, Model Electronics and ShopRite for their continued support.

Catch Him On The Dial: Before Joe Graf Jr. straps into his No. 38 CoverSeal® Ford Mustang on Saturday, the RSS Racing driver will be featured on “The Frontstretch” on SiriusXM Satellite Radio Channel 90 with host Pat Patterson on Saturday morning, July 8, 2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m. ET.

Graf will also spotlight a commercial featuring CoverSeal® in several spots throughout the weekend, including the full four-hour program on Sunday, July 9, 2023.

Joe Graf Jr. Xfinity Series Atlanta Motor Speedway Stats: Joe Graf Jr. will make his seventh NASCAR Xfinity Series start at the 1.5-mile speedway on Saturday night.

In his previous five starts, Graf has delivered a track-best of 23rd earned in the March 19, 2022, running of the Nalley Cars 250 after starting 23rd for SS GreenLight Racing with Jeff Lefcourt.

Overall, he has an average finish of 26.3 at Atlanta.

He has also completed 983 of 988 laps for a 99.5 percent lap completion.

Joe Graf Jr. Xfinity Series Career Speedway Stats: At tracks classified as a speedway, Graf has competed in 54 NASCAR Xfinity Series races. He holds an average starting position of 25.6 and an average result of 25.7.

Joe Graf Jr. NASCAR Xfinity Series Career Stats: In 109 career Xfinity Series starts since 2020, Graf has earned three top-10 finishes, including a career-best seventh-place finish in the 2023 Xfinity Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway in February. During that tenure, he also holds an average finishing position of 25.7.

Chicago Street Course | The Loop 121 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Chicago Street Course, Joe Graf Jr. and the RSS Racing team were a part of history.

Graf was one of 38 starters in the inaugural The Loop 121 at the Chicago Street Course. Aboard his No. 38 Gtechniq EXOv5 Ford Mustang, he started 35th and quickly raced into the top 30.

Unfortunately, an early pit stop put him 33rd for a restart which was then thwarted by lightning and because of adverse weather conditions Saturday and into Sunday morning, the race was never restarted and was deemed concluded after just 25 laps leaving the driver and team trapped.

Sneaker Mania: Along with the adrenaline of the Motorsports competition, Joe Graf Jr. also has a vogue for hype sneakers. In his current collection, he owns and wears at least 90 limited edition sneakers – and his collection continues to grow monthly.

The current estimated value of his collection tops $100,000.

From the Pit Box: Industry veteran Steve Addington is Joe Graf Jr.’s crew chief.

He will be crew chief for his 280th NASCAR Xfinity Series race as crew chief on Saturday and his 12th from the track nestled in the Peach State.

In his previous 279 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, he has collected 11 wins, 10 poles, 68 top-five and 118 top-10 finishes.

Hello From The Other Side: Graf Jr. has two teammates at RSS Racing.

Veteran Ryan Sieg will drive the No. 39 CMRroofing.com Ford Mustang and Xfinity Series rookie Kyle Sieg will make his return in the No. 28 Cedar Ridge Landscaping Ford Mustang.

Ryan Sieg is set to make his 318th career Xfinity Series start overall and 14th at Atlanta.

Kyle Sieg is poised to make his 34th career Xfinity Series start and his fourth at Atlanta.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Joe Graf Jr. visit JoeGrafRacing.com, like him on Facebook (Joe Graf Jr.), follow him on TikTok (@JoeGrafJr), Twitter (@JoeGrafJr) and Instagram (@joegrafjr).

For more on RSS Racing, please like them on Facebook (RSS283839) and follow them on Instagram (@rss283839) and Twitter (@RSS283839).

Joe Graf Jr. Quoteboard:

On Atlanta Motor Speedway: “I am looking for some redemption for RSS Racing this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Honestly, because we had a better car than what we finished last weekend at Chicago and because we should have easily finished inside the top-15 or better in the spring at Atlanta if not for some contact with another competitor on the final restart.

“I liked Atlanta before the repave and I like it now too. Obviously, it’s two different styles of racing and the cars react differently from the spring race to the summer race because of the track temperatures.

“I learned a lot last July and hope to apply that to our No. 38 CoverSeal® Ford Mustang on Saturday night. We’ve been steady but as we approach the second half of the Xfinity Series season, we definitely want to make some improvements and be running consistently as close to the top-20 as possible and throw some top-10 finishes in there too.

“We are resilient and we will continue to fight, including Saturday night at Atlanta.”

On The 2023 Season: “We started the year off really strong between RSS Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing, but unfortunately we’ve been on a rollercoaster throughout the season.

“I know we just have to survive this stretch of unique races which includes a street course, a hybrid superspeedway, a flat track, a fast track and another road course. Hopefully in-between all the different types of tracks we’ll find a rhythm that will allow us to continue to accelerate in a positive direction.

“I just need to continue to stay focused, communicate with my team and utilize the knowledge that I’ve gained over the past three years to recover and have my best Xfinity Series season yet.”

Race Information:

The Alsco Uniforms 250 (163 laps | 251.02 miles) is the 16th of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2023 schedule. Qualifying begins on Sat. July 8 from 4:05 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. The 38-car field will take the green later that night shortly after 8:00 p.m. with live coverage on the USA Network, the Performance Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90 (Satellite Radio).

About RSS Racing:

RSS Racing fields multiple entries in the NASCAR Xfinity Series led by mainstay driver Ryan Sieg.

RSS Racing has competed in NASCAR events since 2009 from its headquarters in Sugar Hill, Ga.

AM Racing | NASCAR Xfinity Series
Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway | Alsco Uniforms 250

Fast Facts

No. 25 AM Racing Team:

Driver: Brett Moffitt

Primary Partner(s): AM Technical Solutions (AMTS)

Manufacturer: Ford Mustang

Crew Chief: Joe Williams Jr.

Spotter: Tony Raines

Chassis Intel: AMR Chassis No. 77

Engine: Roush-Yates Engines

Driver Championship Point Standings: 14th

Team Championship Point Standings: 16th

Notes of Interest:

Inaugural Journey Marches On: After spending the past several seasons as a full-time team in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series, AM Racing will embark on its inaugural journey in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this season with driver Brett Moffitt for the entire 33-race tour continuing with Saturday night’s Alsco Uniforms 250 at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway.

Saturday night’s race marks the halfway point of the 2023 Xfinity Series season for the Statesville, N.C.-based organization.

Future Focused: With AM’s inaugural Xfinity journey set to continue at the track dubbed the New York of the South, the team has chosen veteran driver Brett Moffitt to lead the team’s campaign from the driver’s seat aboard the No. 25 Ford Mustang.

Moffitt, a native of Grimes, Iowa hails numerous starts across all three of NASCAR’s National Series, including the 2018 Truck Series championship with Hattori Racing Enterprises.

Moffitt, 30, arrives on the scene at AM Racing after a stint at Our Motorsports.

Partner Intel: The Statesville, N.C.-based team will sport the signage of AM Technical Solutions on the No. 25 Ford Mustang for the 17th of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races this season.

Headquartered in Austin, TX, AM Technical Solutions (AMTS) was founded in 1994.

AM Technical Solutions is a Global Architecture, Engineering & Construction firm specializing in the high-tech markets. AMTS has managed over $20B of global capital projects for over 170 different customers in 24 countries and across five continents.

AM Minute: Last weekend was a career-best weekend for AM Racing.

With the ARCA Menards Series team idle, the AM Racing Dirt Division and Xfinity Series teams were both in action.

Austin Wayne Self picked up his seventh win of the season this past Saturday night at Fairgrounds Raceway in Boone, N.C. Overall, the Statesville, N.C.-based Dirt Division has eight victories thus far in 2023.

This weekend, it’s a triple-header weekend for AM Racing with the ARCA and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series programs in Mid-Ohio and the Xfinity Series racing at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway on Saturday night, July 8.

Austin Wayne Self returns to the Truck Series for AM Racing at Mid-Ohio and will pilot the No. 22 AIRBOX Air Purifier Ford F-150.

Thanks For Your Support: With more than 48 percent of the 2023 season complete, AM Racing and Brett Moffitt would like to thank their associate marketing partners for their support: AIRBOX Air Purifier, CForce Bottling Company, Concrete Supply, Destiny Homes, Flying Circle, Kreuz Market, Lane Frost Brand, Mechanix Wear and Mobil 1.

AMerican Heroes: NASCAR and its fans have always put Patriotism and American Pride at the forefront of every race weekend. That same passion runs just as deep at AM Racing, a team whose family lineage is deeply rooted in the Armed Forces and First Responders workforce.

We’re a team whose blood bleeds Red, White and Blue every day, which is why we are proud to launch, AMerican Heroes.

At AM Racing, it is our mission to recognize and highlight the men and women who continue to put their lives on the line every day, as well as honoring and paying respect to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.

We are a nation that is united by one flag, which represents all the liberties and freedoms that we would not be able to enjoy without the sacrifices of those willing to answer the call.

Continuing with Atlanta this weekend, AM Racing will carry the AMerican Heroes livery, which will continue for the remainder of the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series seasons.

The team will work to salute all the men and women, past and present, who truly deserve the title of Hero, every weekend.

Brett Moffitt Xfinity Atlanta Motor Stats: Saturday night’s Alsco Uniforms 250 will mark Moffitt’s seventh start at the 1.5-mile speedway.

In his previous six efforts, he has delivered two top-10s, four top-15s and five top-20 finishes. His track-best result occurred during the 2023 spring edition of the Raptor of King of Tough 250 when Moffitt steered to a track best of sixth after starting 12th for AM Racing.

In addition to his previous six Xfinity Series races, the popular driver also has two NASCAR Cup Series starts at the Georgia race track to coincide with five NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts in the Peach State, including a victory in 2018 driving for Hattori Racing Enterprises.

Brett Moffitt Xfinity Series Speedway Stats: At NASCAR Xfinity Series tracks classified as a speedway 1.0-mile to 2.0-mile in length, Moffitt has made 50 starts throughout his career earning one pole and 16 top-10 finishes. He also holds an average finishing position of 15.8.

Brett Moffitt NASCAR Xfinity Series Career Stats: In 100 career Xfinity Series starts, Moffitt has earned three top-five and 27 top-10 finishes, including a second-place outing at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in February 2021. During that tenure, he also holds an average finishing position of 17.5.

He earned a career-best Xfinity Series qualifying effort of fourth earlier this year at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway with AM Racing.

In addition to 100 Xfinity Series starts, he has achieved 45 NASCAR Cup Series and 92 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN® Truck Series starts to his credit.

Chicago Street Course | The Loop 121 Race Recap: In the most recent NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Chicago Street Course, Brett Moffitt and the AM Racing team were a part of history.

That history of participating in the first-ever NASCAR Xfinity Series street course carried on to history for the team after Moffitt steered the No. 25 AM Technical Solutions Ford Mustang to a season-best fourth-place finish after starting seventh.

Even though the race was rain-shortened, Moffitt showed incredible pace and honed his road racing skills throughout the streets of downtown Chicago.

The result marked the first-ever top-five finish for AM Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

From the Pit Box: Industry veteran Joe Williams is Brett Moffit’s crew chief.

He will be crew chief for his 115th NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday and his seventh at the 1.5-mile facility in Hampton, Ga.

In his previous 114 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts, he has collected one win (Auto Club Speedway | February 2022), eight top-five and 25 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 Twitter @AMRacingNASCAR.

For more on Brett Moffitt, please visit BrettMoffitt.com, like his Facebook page (Brett Moffitt Racing), or follow him on Instagram (@brett_moffitt_racing) and Twitter (@brett_moffitt).

Brett Moffitt Quoteboard:

On Atlanta Motor Speedway: “I am looking forward to returning to Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend with the AM Racing team. After our success there in the spring, I think we can return with a shot at our first NASCAR Xfinity Series win of the season.

“As a team, we have learned a lot together since March, and coming off our season-high fourth-place finish on the streets of Chicago, the momentum is here right now for our AM Racing team and I look forward to capitalizing on it with our No. 25 AM Technical Solutions Ford Mustang on Saturday night.”

On 2023 Season Outlook: “Through the first 16 races, we have definitely showcased speed, but we know we have to turn that speed into better performances.

“Chicago was a great accomplishment of that. We are at the point of the season where we need to press the attack if we are going to make the Xfinity Series Playoffs. We certainly have made gains over the last few weeks and we just need to keep going in the right direction.”

Race Information:

The Alsco Uniforms 250 (163 laps | 251.02 miles) is the 16th of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2023 schedule. Qualifying begins on Sat. July 8 from 4:05 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. The 38-car field will take the green later that night shortly after 8:00 p.m. with live coverage on the USA Network, the Performance Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90 (Satellite Radio).

About AM Racing:

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

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

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

The team has named Brett Moffitt, Christian Rose and Austin Wayne Self as their primary drivers for the 2023 Xfinity, ARCA Menards Series and Dirt Modified seasons respectively.

HAMPTON, Ga.: The wait is almost over.

The 2023 ARCA Menards Series Daytona race winner Greg Van Alst will make his highly awaited NASCAR Xfinity Series debut for Alpha Prime Racing in Saturday night’s Alsco Uniforms 250 at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway.

The Anderson, Ind. native has dreamt of this moment ever since he was a child and now more than nearly three decades into his racing career – the most important start in his racing career is on deck this weekend at the Hampton, Ga. track.

“I cannot believe it’s almost here,” said Van Alst with a smile. “I literally have been counting down the days. I am so excited. I can’t even begin to tell you.

“While I have this overwhelming excitement, I know that when I climb aboard that car for qualifying on Saturday afternoon I have a job to do.

“And believe me, I plan to do my job well.”

Van Alst knows that his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at a track that is now being classified as a hybrid superspeedway will present plenty of learning opportunities, but Van Alst, the former CRA | ARCA Late Model champion is poised to digest the learning curve this weekend but still mount his Alpha Prime Racing team a competitive finish.

“There isn’t one thought in my mind that says this is going to be easy,” continued Van Alst. “I know that. This series provides some of the most exhilarating racing in the sport and it is full of talented drivers and powerful teams.

“I am hoping that my years of racing – and having to do most of it as an owner and driver will earn me the respect of my competitors and we can go out and have a successful Xfinity Series debut at Atlanta

and build for our future together.”

Van Alst said he is aiming for a top-20 finish in his Xfinity Series debut and anything beyond that is a small victory for himself as a driver.

“I’ve never been thrown into a race with just qualifying and racing but that’s what is going to happen at Atlanta and that’s OK by me,” sounded Van Alst. “I know that my Alpha Prime Racing guys are bringing me a competitive car and believe me I plan to go out there and get us the best starting position possible and then let the dominoes fall for the race.

“I’d love a top-20 finish on Saturday night. Anything above that is a small victory knowing the competition we are facing and just how close the series is as a whole. I am hoping that some of my superspeedway success will transition in some capacity at Atlanta on Saturday, but we’ll just see how it happens.

“I’m looking forward to racing with my Alpha Prime Racing teammates Jeffrey Earnhardt and Ryan Ellis. It is going to be an emotional weekend for sure, but one of the most memorable days of my life. I can’t wait for Saturday.”

Van Alst has brought longtime marketing partner CB Fabricating with him as the primary partner on his No. 44 Chevrolet Camaro for the July 8 race.

Headquartered in Anderson, Ind., CB Fabricating offers a complete list of fabricating from design, laser cutting, CNC punching, forming, welding, powder coating and assembly.

Their 40,000-square-foot facility allows them to service the needs of many different industries. Everything from the Automotive, agricultural, aquatic, medical, transportation, electrical enclosures and much more.

CB Fabricating has been a backbone partner for Van Alst dating back to his ARCA | CRA championship in 2019, then his ARCA Menards Series tenure which relaunched in 2021 and continues on a part-time schedule this season.

With the recent passing of Bruce Van Alst (Greg’s father), racing at Atlanta will mean even more to me,” said CB Fabricating founder Chris Barkdull. “Bruce would tell me about taking Greg and his other son Matt to the Cup race at Atlanta when they were younger.

“It was one of their favorite tracks so when the opportunity to race there came up I thought it would be awesome for Bruce to watch Greg race there. Little did we know at that time how sick Bruce was.

“I can only say how blessed I have been as well as my company to be able to be a part of the racing community. I know we should not be prideful, but I think I will be for a moment. I’m looking forward to Atlanta this weekend.”

Van Alst says having CB Fabricating and Barkdull continue their relationship and expand to the NASCAR Xfinity Series means more to him than words could ever express.

“None of this would be possible without Chris,” added Van Alst. “He has been a partner within my racing team for many years now, but to have his support for one of the biggest races of my life is priceless. I wish my Dad could be around to watch in person, but I know he’ll be supporting us spiritually.

“I am proud to represent CB Fabricating in my NASCAR Xfinity Series debut and look forward to bringing home a strong result not only for Chris but the entire Alpha Prime Racing team.”

Additional details on the remainder of Van Alst’s racing schedule will be released in due course.

Since 2002, Van Alst has 36 ARCA Menards Series starts to his credit with a career-best finish of first (win) at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway (Feb. 2023). Overall, he has earned one win, three top-five and 17 top-10 finishes and holds an average series finish of 14.0. He finished a career-high fifth in the championship standings in 2022.

For more on Greg Van Alst and Greg Van Alst Motorsports, please visit GregVanAlst.com, like them on Facebook (Van Alst Motorsports) and follow him on Twitter (@GregVanAlst35).

For more on CB Fabricating, please visit CBFabricating.com and like them on Facebook (CB Fabricating).

The Alsco Uniforms 250 (163 laps | 251.02 miles) is the 17th of 33 NASCAR Xfinity Series races on the 2023 schedule. Qualifying begins on Sat. July 8 from 4:05 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. The 38-car field will take the green flag later in the evening shortly after 8:00 p.m. with live coverage on the USA Network, the Performance Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90 (Satellite Radio). All times are local (Eastern).

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

• Event: Alsco Uniforms 250 (Round 17 of 33)
• Date: Saturday, July 8
• Location: Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia
• Layout: 1.54-mile oval
• Time/TV/Radio: 8 p.m. EDT on USA/PRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Cole Custer Notes of Interest

• After a rain-shortened but triumphant weekend at NASCAR’s inaugural Chicago Street Race, Cole Custer and the No. 00 Haas Automation team are ready to keep the momentum rolling in Saturday’s Alsco Uniforms 250 Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Custer scored his second victory of the 2023 season last weekend on the downtown streets of Chicago after rain and standing water forced NASCAR to call the race 30 laps before its scheduled 55-lap distance. Before the unprecedented call on Sunday to declare the race official before it reached its halfway point, Custer had already shown his dominance from the outset of the race on Saturday, leading all 25 laps run until the red flag flew for lightning. After winning the opening 15-lap stage, Custer had a commanding lead of more than two seconds over fellow Xfinity Series regular John Hunter Nemechek and looked to be well on his way to winning the 15-lap Stage 2. He became the third SHR driver to win an inaugural NASCAR Xfinity Series race since 2020. SHR’s Chase Briscoe won the inaugural Xfinity Series race on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in July 2020, and Aric Almirola won the first-ever Xfinity Series race at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway on June 10.
• Despite a challenging start to the season, Custer has certainly found his stride. His two wins and counting have put him in a strong position for the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs, and he’s jumped to third in the driver standings from the 10th position he held prior to the April 1 race at Richmond (Va.) Raceway, now 44 points behind Nemechek, the regular-season championship leader. Custer also has now earned 10 top-10 finishes in a row, a streak that began with his fifth-place result at Richmond. With 10 races left before the playoffs begin Sept. 15 at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway, Custer is looking to close the points gap and take home not only more wins, but that regular-season championship trophy.
• Saturday’s race will be Custer’s fifth in the Xfinity Series at Atlanta and second since the track was reconfigured in time for the 2022 season. He started eighth and finished 12th on the newly configured track in March, and his best of three outings on the old configuration was a runner-up finish from the pole position in February 2019, when he crossed the finish line .191 of a second behind winner Christopher Bell. Custer has six Atlanta starts outside of the Xfinity Series – five in the NASCAR Cup Series and one in the NASCAR Truck Series. Best of his Cup Series outings was a ninth-place finish last July, and his lone Truck Series outing in February 2016 resulted in a 17th-place finish from the sixth starting position.
• Custer will be pulling double duty this weekend as he’ll also be behind the wheel of the No. 51 Jacob Companies Ford Mustang for Rick Ware Racing for Sunday’s Atlanta 400 Cup Series race.

Riley Herbst Notes of Interest

• While last weekend’s race on the Chicago street course didn’t end like Riley Herbst and the No. 98 Monster Energy team had hoped, they’re ready to show their resilience in Saturday’s Alsco Uniforms 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Herbst started 15th at Chicago and worked his way into the top-10 before he was forced to pit to repair damage sustained after a car spun in front of him. After working his way back toward the front, the No. 98 Monster Energy team opted to pit when the caution flag flew on lap 24. It put Herbst further back in the pack and, when the race was about to be restarted, lightning was reported in the area to bring out the red flag. The race never resumed due to rain and standing water, and when it was declared official on Sunday, Herbst was credited with a 24th-place finish.
• Despite the unpredictablility that Atlanta’s 1.54-mile oval now brings with its racing style being more akin to a superspeedway, Herbst has proven his ability to persevere and survive at the track. In his three starts since the reconfiguration, he has not finished outside the top-10 with a best of fourth earned in the March race last year. His three starts on the old configuration netted a best result of sixth in March 2021.
• In the most recent race at Atlanta this past March, Herbst looked to be having his strongest run there. He finished in the top-10 in the opening two stages to earn 15 stage points and, thanks to quick work by his No. 98 Monster Energy pit crew, he came off pit road first to start the final stage of the race. Herbst led 11 laps in the final stage and stayed in the top-five while trying to avoid mayhem and go for the win in the closing laps. Herbst held his position through multiple attempts at NASCAR overtime and took the checkered flag fifth. It was his second top-five and fifth top-10 through this year’s opening five races.

Cole Custer, Driver of the No. 00 Haas Automation Ford Mustang

You’re coming off your second win of the 2023 season and your 10th consecutive top-10. Does that give you a boost of confidence heading into this weekend at Atlanta?

“I mean, it definitely does. This whole summer stretch here, we just need to stay on a roll and stay on it. You want to try to collect as many playoff points as you can as the regular season winds down. The race wins and stage wins help with that, so we just have to keep moving in that direction. This next month, we just have to keep rolling and heading in the right direction.”

Atlanta is more akin to a superspeedway now. What are your expectations heading into the weekend after your 12th-place finish there earlier this year?

“It’s always going to be crazy, especially at the end of the race. People are going to try to push and shove their way to a win, just like at Talladega or Daytona. There’s also the factor of handling involved, so that can lead to some wrecks as the laps go down. Overall, this reconfiguration has put on some exciting racing, so hopefully it does the same this weekend and we can come out on top.”

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

Atlanta has been kind to you since the reconfiguration was introduced last year. You haven’t finished worse than ninth in your three starts since 2022. How does the reconfiguration suit your driving style?

“The No. 98 Monster Energy team has done well at Atlanta since the reconfiguration. Even when we had a bad race, we’ve been able to recover for a top-10 finish with how they’ve changed the track. Honestly, I think the track changing to have more superspeedway-style racing has helped me as a driver. In the past few seasons, the No. 98 Ford Mustang has been fast at the superspeedway races, but we just maybe haven’t had enough Fords in the field to help us capitalize on it. We just have to have a little bit of luck and speed when we roll off on Saturday night. I’m excited to head back there.”

You’ve experienced two races with your new crew chief Davin Restivo. How is that going?

“I think we’re off to a good start. The key right now is working on our communication, but we’re getting there. He’s brought fast cars both weekends, and I honestly think we would’ve gotten a solid finish on the Chicago Street Course had the rain not come in. We were on a good pit strategy and that was all Davin’s call. We’re in a good place, and I’m excited to get to these upcoming tracks with him and the entire No. 98 crew.”

Mason Massey is excited to return to his home track, Atlanta Motor Speedway, for Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race running the Alsco Uniforms 250. He is returning to the site of his best career NASCAR finish, a 6th place finish in the Spring 2022 Xfinity Series race, and honoring his former mentor Beau Slocumb.

Slocumb was an up and coming racer that started his career on the ¼ mile bullring at Atlanta Motor Speedway and progressed up to the ARCA Racing Series. While chasing his dreams, Beau also mentored young drivers in Bandolero and Legend car racing. Slocumb had an impressive resume’ that led him to 131 feature wins as a racecar driver before he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2009. After fighting the disease for two years, he lost his life at the young age of 26, coincidentally the same age of Massey as he continues to chase his dreams of racing in NASCAR’s highest levels as a full time driver.

Massey will have his number 08 Chevrolet Camaro designed to match Slocumb’s popular bright orange and camouflage look that he raced for years around the Southeast. “It’s really cool to be able to honor Beau at both of our home track. He was a heck of a racecar driver and definitely someone that I always looked up to. I am looking forward to representing Beau Saturday night at Atlanta in the 08 orange and camouflage hot rod, “ said Massey

Buster Slocumb, father of Beau added, “Our family is excited to see Beau’s old paint scheme represented on Mason’s car this weekend in Atlanta. Beau loved racing Thursday Thunder at Atlanta and mentoring many kids over the years, including Mason. We are honored that his life and racing career are still impacting the younger generation today. Thank you to Bryan Hill, Joey Clanton, Tony Gresham and the Massey family for making this happen. Thank you especially to Mason for honoring Beau in this way.”

Massey will be driving the #08 Chevrolet Camaro for SS Greenlight Racing with support from Special Olympics Georgia, John Thornton Chevrolet, A-Z Companies, Live Oak Plantation, Bryan Hill, Joey Clanton Motorsports, and HUMBL.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series race will be at Atlanta Motor Speedway this Saturday, July 8th at 8PM EST. Live coverage of the Alsco Uniforms 250 will be broadcasted on the USA Network, PRN and Sirius XM. For more information about Mason Massey , follow him on Instagram/Twitter @Mason_Massey and on Facebook at Mason Massey Racing.

JR MOTORSPORTS TEAM PREVIEW:
TRACK: Atlanta Motor Speedway
RACE: Alsco Uniforms 250 (163 laps / 251.02 miles)
DATE: Saturday, July 8, 2023

Broadcast Information – TV: 8 p.m. ET on USA / Radio: 7:30 p.m. ET on PRN and Sirius XM Ch. 90

Sam Mayer
No. 1 Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions Chevrolet

• Sam Mayer returns to Atlanta Motor Speedway with partner Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions back on board the No. 1 Chevrolet.
• In four starts at the 1.54-mile quad-oval, the young driver has tallied two top-10 efforts, including a ninth-place finish earlier this year.
• At tracks measuring 1-2 miles in length, the Franklin, Wis. native has 30 starts, recording seven top-five and 16 top-10 finishes. Mayer finished a season-best second at Auto Club Speedway earlier this year.
• Crew chief Mardy Lindley has scored two Truck Series wins at Atlanta with Kyle Busch (2021) and Corey Hiem (2022).

Josh Berry
No. 8 JARRETT Chevrolet

• Josh Berry’s best finish at Atlanta came in the summer of 2022, when he started and finished second, leading 13 laps along the way.
• At tracks measuring 1.5 miles, Berry has logged three of his five career victories. The Tennessee native won twice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and once at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He has added six top-five and 12 top-10 finishes at those style tracks.
• After 16 races, Berry is currently sixth in series points, well within range to make the NXS Playoffs with 10 races remaining until the cutoff.

Brandon Jones
No. 9 Menards/Atlas Roofing Chevrolet

• Brandon Jones has made 10 NXS starts at his home track in Atlanta and has scored one top-five and three top-10 finishes, with his best being a fourth-place effort during the 2019 season.
• In three starts on the new reconfiguration at Atlanta, Jones has a best finish of seventh that came during the first event with the new pavement and new style of racing at the 1.54-mile speedway in 2022.
• Crew chief Jason Burdett has called the shots for 11 events at Atlanta in the NXS and has recorded one win (2021), two top-five and eight top-10 finishes.
• Jones currently sits 15th in the championship point standings, 74 points under the playoff cutline.

Justin Allgaier
No. 7 Hellmann’s Chevrolet

• Justin Allgaier enters this weekend fresh off of a strong thirdplace effort last week on the streets of Chicago.
• In 15 previous starts in the NXS at Atlanta, Allgaier has scored one win, three top fives and nine top 10s.
• Allgaier’s lone win at the 1.54-mile quad-oval came on the previous track configuration in the spring of 2021, where the JRM driver paced the field for 47 laps en route to the victory.
• In three starts on the new superspeedway-style configuration at Atlanta, Allgaier has scored a best finish of seventh, coming in this event last season.
• In three races this season on tracks with the superspeedway style rules package, Allgaier has earned a best finish of third.

Driver Quotes

“With Atlanta racing more like a superspeedway now, it makes it fun and exciting, but also pretty challenging. I am excited to have Accelerate back on the No. 1 Chevy and I am confident that we can put ourselves in a position this weekend to contend for a good finish. The Chicago Street Course was fun but I am looking forward to getting back to circle-track racing.” – Sam Mayer

“Atlanta has definitely been a unique challenge since the repave, but thankfully JR Motorsports has always had an extremely strong superspeedway program, so I know that we will be strong when we get to the track Saturday morning. Anything can happen, but if we can keep our Hellmann’s Chevrolet clean all night long and avoid any potential trouble, I feel like we will have a great shot to fight for the win. I know everyone on this No. 7 team is ready to go. We just need to execute the same way we have all season and we will be right where we want to be at the end.” – Justin Allgaier

“Atlanta races like a restrictor-plate track, and we have been good there but haven’t gotten the victory we want. We were pretty good here in the spring, finishing seventh, but we’re looking for more. It’s time for us to get a victory, and we’ve been close, but the Playoffs are coming soon. I’m looking forward to having Jarrett back on the car as we’ve had really good finishes with them this year.” – Josh Berry

“It’s always great to head back to my home track in Atlanta. We only have a couple of races on this new pavement and style of racing, but it’s been exciting every time. Hopefully we can keep the nose clean on our Menards/Atlas Roofing Chevrolet and be in contention to battle for the win under the lights Saturday night.” – Brandon Jones

JRM Team Updates

• JR Motorsports at Atlanta: JR Motorsports has competed in Atlanta 59 times in the NXS. Over the course of those starts at the 1.54-mile oval, the organization has recorded four wins, 17 top fives and 37 top 10s. JRM’s most recent win came with Justin Allgaier driving to Victory Lane during the 2021 season.
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• Souvenir Rig Signing: JRM drivers Justin Allgaier and Sam Mayer will be signing autographs at the JR Motorsports/Legacy MC souvenir rig on Saturday, July 8 from 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.