Kansas Lottery 200 | Kansas Speedway (134 Laps / 201 Miles)
Friday, September 8 | Kansas City, Kansas | 9:00 p.m. ET
TV: FS1 | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN) and Sirius XM Ch. 90
Team: No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Carson Hocevar (Portage, Michigan) | Crew Chief: Phil Gould
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Milwaukee Mile Recap: Hocevar qualified his No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado in third for the 175-lap race at the Milwaukee Mile, in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ first visit to the one-mile track since 2009. Hocevar showed speed, posting the third fastest lap in Saturday’s lone practice session as well. Hocevar ran a clean race, battling for the lead on older tires as the laps dwindled down. The Portage, Michigan native brought his No. 42 Chevrolet home in second after leading 40 laps. The finish marks Hocevar’s ninth top-five of the 2023 season.
Hocevar on Last Race at the Milwaukee Mile: “Runner up is definitely a bummer,” said Hocevar. “I’m proud of the hard work that Phil [Gould] and everyone on this team are putting in. We showed up to the track with a fast Worldwide Express Chevrolet. It was a fun battle for the lead at the end, just didn’t have quite enough to close the deal.”
Starting the Playoffs Hot: Friday’s race at Kansas Speedway marks the first elimination race of the playoffs. Following the race, the field of 10 playoff contenders will be trimmed to eight. Heading into this race, Hocevar currently sits fifth in playoff standings.
Hocevar on Friday’s Race at Kansas Speedway: “Kansas was definitely a heart-breaker last year, but this team has used that as fuel this year,” said Hocevar. “We feel a lot more confident in our race trucks and our position in the playoffs heading into this race. With all of the hard work that everyone at this organization is putting in, I know we’ll have a fast Worldwide Express Chevrolet Friday night.”
By The Numbers: Hocevar will make his fifth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start at Kansas Speedway on Friday night. Hocevar earned his best finish of second at the track in this race last season.
Honor a Cancer Hero: Through the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation and the NASCAR Foundation, Hocevar’s No. 42 Chevrolet will honor and remember cancer hero David Whitfield. Whitfield, a beloved brother, son and friend passed away from cancer in 2021.
On the Truck: Hocevar’s No. 42 Worldwide Express Chevrolet Silverado will race with support from the WWEX group of brands, which comprises Worldwide Express, Unishippers and GlobalTranz, and offers full-service logistics expertise to more than 115,000 customers across the country.
About Niece Motorsports:
Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2023, Niece Motorsports enters its eighth season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.
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About Worldwide Express:
The WWEX group of brands, which comprises Worldwide Express, Unishippers and GlobalTranz, offers full-service logistics expertise to more than 115,000 customers across the country. With access to industry-leading small package, truckload, less-than-truckload and managed transportation solutions, its customers benefit from enhanced visibility and value for their supply chains. The company is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage and largest non-retail UPS Authorized Reseller® in the U.S., with an annual systemwide revenue nearing $5 billion through a network of company-owned, franchise and agent locations. A highly selective carrier portfolio, proprietary technology, unique data assets and business intelligence capabilities provide clients with unmatched options and flexibility to meet their shipping needs. The WWEX Racing initiative was borne of a desire to address the complex but underserved logistic needs of the performance motorsports industry, using the unique combination of capabilities offered by the three brands’ combined 80+ years of insight. To learn more about the WWEX Racing program, visit www.wwexracing.com. For media inquiries, contact racing@wwex.com.
