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A Comprehensive 4L60E Swap Guide

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Background on the 4L60E

First, a little background on the 4L60E.

The name 4L60E stands for 4 forward gears, a longitudinal mount (for rear-wheel drive) a 60 relative torque rate at 360 lb-ft, and an electronic valve body. 

Specs for the 4L60

Here are a few specs for the 4L60E:

  1. The length comes in at 21.9″
  2. Dry weight is 146 lbs. 
  3. Cast Aluminum case
  4. 360 lb ft (488 N.m) maximum torque
  5. 8.4 qt. (9.64-inch torque-converter) or 11.4 qt. (11.81-inch torque converter) fluid capacity
  6. 90 degree “small/big block” I6, V6, and V8 engine capacities  

Here are the 4L60E’s gear ratios:

  • 1st: 3.059
  • 2nd: 1.625
  • 3rd: 1.00
  • 4th: 0.696
  • R: 2.29

Performing a 4L60E transmission swap

Let’s say you’re wanting to do a 4L60E swap on an A-body vehicle (one of the more common swaps). For this situation, you’re probably going to need to budget somewhere between $3,800 and $4,500 for the swap. But it will be worth it! If you need a transmission to start with, here’s a good cheap rebuilt 4L60E for sale, https://reman-transmission.com/transmission-codes/?code=4L60-E.

For those in the Calgary area, finding the right components for your swap can be facilitated by exploring the local market for used cars Calgary, potentially uncovering valuable resources for your project.

The 4L60E is an electronically-controlled overdrive, meaning in a swap, it’s going to need electronic “gatekeepers” such as a standalone controller, throttle position sensor input, and the ability to convert the electronic signal to a usable speed display. 

You’ll also need a few mechanical considerations, such as a somewhat shortened driveshaft and a few floorplan modifications, most likely.

Once you have these considerations in place, you’re ready to install the trans. The bell housing bolt pattern will likely be the same for the A-body (the 4L60E trans is a 90’s design and generally pays homage to older auto bodies). In this situation, you might use a lockup torque converter with a new flexplate to facilitate an externally balanced 383 small-block setup.

Next, you’ll remove the old trans (let’s say you’re working with a TH350) and bolt 4L60E into place for the moment. Make sure you have clearance for the servo cover, and the right-angle AN cooler fits. You might need sheet metal cuts. The 4L60E is going to need a little room. 

To get to the converter bolts for the 4L60E you’ll need to access through the starter motor hole, so remove the starter and torque the converter bolts to the TCI flex plate. If you need to use a replacement starter to accommodate the smaller space, that’s no problem. 

Once you bolt in the transmission and new starter motor, you should now permanently mount the trans and get your measurements for your new driveshaft. The 4L60E is generally going to be a little bit longer than other models like the TH350, so you’ll need to shorten the old shaft or just build a new one (or have someone build it for you).

When measuring, put the rear axle at the height of the ride. You can also use a drive-on hoist or four drive-on ramps of exact height. Don’t cut corners on the measurements. Guessing now could lead to a rough situation down the road.

Next, route your custom AN cooler lines to your engine radiator. Then, mount your TCI controller in the passenger fender and route any necessary wires to the interior. 

Bolt your electric motor in place and connect your wiring to tap into the input from the VSS. You might need to do some road testing to calibrate. 

Next, connect your column shifter to the new trans. Research a few manufacturers who offer rods with adjustable quadrants that can work well with the 4L60E. 

Now, once you’ve put your driveshaft into place, it’s time to test your trans. Try it at different RPMs. And make sure to get your 4L60E tuned up before trying anything heavy. It might be best to go with an electric overdrive automatic.

Car Transport Methods That Work Best

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SM
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Photo by Lê Minh

If you need to transport your car, what’s the best way to do it? Of course, all people want to find cheap car shipping methods, and if you take the time and energy to search for credible car transport companies, you will find many that can deliver high-quality service. You can’t choose just anyone to ship your vehicle because the transport involves many complications that fly-by-night freight services cannot answer for.

There are many options for car transport. Most people will simply drive the car by themselves because it is the cheapest and, sometimes, the safest way to do it. However, not all people have the time, energy, and tendency to drive coast-to-coast. Most will want the convenience that auto transport companies offer because it means not worrying about the vehicle’s well-being. They also rely on the assurance that their cars will arrive safe and sound.

There are four main methods to ship cars overseas or domestically. If overseas, the most popular is by plane and sea. Domestically, it could be either by cargo container or train. Whether you choose to ship by plane or train, it’s vital to remember to check the legal documents and reputation of the shipping company to assure yourself of fast and reliable service. 

Air Freight  

This is the most expensive but quickest way to transport your car. People moving overseas often use this option because it is safe and the timing for the transit is very short compared to other methods. However, air freight is not always available. You have to schedule this in advance, so the car will arrive just in time when you need it. 

Aside from being quick, car owners choose this route because it protects the car from possible damage and breakage. There is reduced mobility and shock inside the cargo area of the airplane. The vehicle is also not exposed to severe environmental conditions, such as dirt, mud, snow, and rain. It is also safe from bird poops and other insects that might land on it. Car owners will likely receive their cars the same way they handed them over to the cargo company. 

The disadvantage of shipping the car by plane is the fees. Not many can afford air freight. Unless you are moving for good and cannot get rid of your vehicle or leave it to anyone else, car air freight isn’t the go-to option for owners. Aside from the taxes of transporting a foreign car, the other costs associated with it often discourage owners. 

Rail Freight

Car owners always forget that they can move their cars via train. It is cheaper than air freight, but it’s also quick because it gets the vehicle to the destination in a matter of days. The best thing about this is that most train companies allow car owners to stuff the vehicle with their personal belongings. This way, you’re transporting both the car and some of your stuff. And yes, you can ride the train, too, so you’re moving with your car. 

Most trains have an autorack where the cars will be stored during the journey. In the United States, Amtrak provides this kind of service. You can go from coast to coast and arrive at your destination in days. You’ll only have to drive the car to your home or apartment. Some train companies also offer door-to-door delivery of the vehicle, wherein another company will take charge of driving the car from the train station to your address. 

The only disadvantage of rail freight is the cost. Although it is not as expensive as air freight, it costs more than road travel or driving the car yourself. 

Via Sea

Ships are one of the most widely used methods to transport automobiles. Car manufacturers use cargo ships to transport their vehicles to different countries and dealerships. While this method is used for bulk shipments, many shipping companies also allow the transportation of individual cars. Like air and train freight, shipping via sea is also expensive. Not to mention, there are a lot of requirements to get a shipping company to move your vehicle. 

Sea shipments take weeks and months at a time. That is why it is more affordable than air freight. If you want to save on the cost of transporting your vehicle and other belongings, sea shipment is a practical choice. 

Car Carrier

Domestically, meaning you’re moving from one state to another, a popular way of transporting cars is via car carrier. This is the same service that dealerships use when delivering vehicles from one city to another. Companies use trucks and semi-trucks to move the car. Car owners can choose between an open carrier or a close carrier. Most of the time, only one to five cars can be transported this way. 

An open carrier is less expensive than a close carrier. However, there’s a risk of accidents in an open carrier, and the car isn’t protected from weather conditions. So, while it might be more affordable, an enclosed carrier may still be the better option. 

Conclusion

Don’t fret if you need to ship your cars. There are many available options to transport vehicles, whether domestically or internationally. Though the best way is to ship it via plane, this is not an option for everyone. The most practical choice would be to hire a car carrier if you’re moving within the country or pay for sea freight if the move involves crossing territories. What’s important is to hire only reputable and authorized car shipping companies.

Weekend Schedule for Darlington Raceway

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Angie Campbell
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Photo by Ted Seminara for SpeedwayMedia.com.

This week NASCAR travels to Darlington Raceway for the fan-favorite Throwback Weekend featuring special paint schemes and activities that pay tribute to NASCAR tradition.

Hall of Fame members Richard Petty, Bobby Labonte and Bill Elliott will help set the mood and share their expertise as they join the FOX Sports broadcast team during the Cup Series Goodyear 400.

Petty will join Mike Joy and Clint Bowyer during Stage 1, followed by Labonte during Stage 2 while Elliott will be in the booth for the final stage.

Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin leads all active drivers with four wins at the 1.366-mile, Too Tough to Tame, track. Martin Truex Jr. is the defending race winner.

Justin Allgaier won the Xfinity Series race at Darlington last year and is hoping to repeat and claim his first victory of 2022.

The Camping World Truck Series is back on the schedule after a couple of weeks off. It will be the series 10th race at Darlington. Ben Rhodes (2020) and Todd Bodine (2010) are the only active drivers on the entry list for Darlington that have won at the track.

Throwback Paint Schemes

All times are Eastern.

Friday, May 6

3 p.m.: Truck Series Practice/All Entries – FS1

3:30 p.m.: Truck Series Qualifying (Impound) Single Vehicle/1 Lap/All Entries – FS1

5 p.m.: Xfinity Series Practice/All Entries – FS1

5:30 p.m.: Xfinity Series Qualifying (Impound) Single Vehicle/1 Lap/All Entries – FS1

7:30 p.m.: Truck Series Dead on Tools 200
Distance: 200.1 miles (147 Laps)
Stage 1 ends on Lap 45, Stage 2 ends on Lap 90, Final Stage ends on Lap 147
FS1/MSN/SiriusXM
The Purse: $712,347

Saturday, May 7

10:30 a.m.: Cup Series Practice – Groups A & B – FS1/MSN/SiriusXM

11:05 a.m.: Cup Series Qualifying (Impound) (Groups A & B) Single Vehicle/1 Lap/2 Rounds – FS1/MSN/SiriusXM

1:30 p.m.: Xfinity Series Mahindra ROXOR 200
Distance: 200.1 miles (147 Laps)
Stage 1 ends on Lap 45, Stage 2 ends on Lap 90, Final Stage ends on Lap 147
FS1/MSN/SiriusXM
The Purse: $1,273,583

Sunday, May

3:30 p.m.: Cup Series Goodyear 400
Distance: 400.2 miles (293 laps)
Stage 1 ends on Lap 90, Stage 2 ends on Lap 185, Final Stage ends on Lap 293
FS1/MSN/SiriusXM
The Purse: $7,292,599

NASCAR Announces NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2023, Landmark Award

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Kenseth, Shelmerdine, McGriff Voted Into Prestigious 13th Class

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 4, 2022) – NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The three-person group – the 13th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 – consists of Matt Kenseth, Kirk Shelmerdine and Hershel McGriff. In addition, Mike Helton was named the recipient of the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR.

For the first time since 2019, members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel met today in an in-person closed session at the Charlotte Convention Center to debate and vote upon the 15 nominees for the induction class of 2023 and the five nominees for the Landmark Award.

Ten nominees appeared on the Modern Era ballot, which was selected by the traditional Nominating Committee. The same committee selected the five Landmark Award nominees. The Pioneer ballot, which included five nominees whose careers began in 1963 or earlier, was selected by the Honors Committee. Beginning with the Class of 2021, each Hall of Fame class features two inductees from the Modern Era ballot and one from the Pioneer ballot.

The Class of 2023 was determined by votes cast by the Voting Panel, including representatives from NASCAR, the NASCAR Hall of Fame, track owners from major facilities and historic short tracks, media members, manufacturer representatives, competitors (drivers, owners, crew chiefs), recognized industry leaders, a nationwide fan vote conducted through NASCAR.com and the last two NASCAR Cup Series champions (Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson). In all, 61 votes were cast, with two additional Voting Panel members recused from voting as potential nominees for induction (Jeff Burton and Ricky Rudd). The accounting firm of EY presided over the tabulation of the votes.

Kenseth received 69% of the Modern Era ballot votes, Shelmerdine received 52%. Harry Hyde finished third, followed by Neil Bonnett and Harry Gant. Hershel McGriff received 31% of the Pioneer ballot votes. A.J. Foyt finished second.

Results for the NASCAR.com Fan Vote were: A.J. Foyt (Pioneer); Matt Kenseth and Harry Gant (Modern Era).

The two inductees came from a group of 10 nominees that included: Neil Bonnett, Tim Brewer, Jeff Burton, Carl Edwards, Harry Gant, Harry Hyde, Matt Kenseth, Larry Phillips, Ricky Rudd and Kirk Shelmerdine.

Nominees for the Pioneer Ballot included: Sam Ard, A.J. Foyt, Banjo Matthews, Hershel McGriff, Ralph Moody.

Nominees for the Landmark Award included Janet Guthrie, Alvin Hawkins, Mike Helton, Lesa France Kennedy, Dr. Joseph Mattioli.

The Class of 2023 Induction Ceremony is set for Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame and Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tickets for the Induction Ceremony will be available later this month on NASCARHall.com.

Class of 2023 Inductees:

Hershel McGriff

Hershel McGriff’s first race was the 1950 Southern 500, in the NASCAR Cup Series’ sophomore season, at the age of 22. His final NASCAR race was at Tucson Speedway in the NASCAR Pro Series West – in 2018 at the age of 90. McGriff started 85 races in parts of 28 NASCAR Cup Series seasons, capturing four wins – all in 1954, when he finished sixth in championship points. But McGriff was one of the best drivers in what is now known as the ARCA Menards Series West. Competing in parts of 35 seasons, McGriff won 37 races, good for third on the all-time West Series wins list. His signature year came in 1986 when he won the series title, part of a string of 10 consecutive seasons with finishes in the top 10 of championship points. In 1998, McGriff was named one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers.

Matt Kenseth

Over 18 full-time seasons Matt Kenseth quietly filled his trophy cases, conquering every major milestone on the Cup Series schedule including two Daytona 500s, the Southern 500, Coca-Cola 600 and the All-Star Race. His 39 Cup wins tie for 21st on the all-time list and include wins at 19 of the 23 tracks at which he competed more than once. His crowning achievement was his 2003 Cup Series championship, a thoroughly impressive season in which he led the points standings for the final 32 weeks of the season. And though he ‘only’ captured that one title, Kenseth was consistently in championship contention – he made the Playoffs in 13 of 14 seasons and finished runner-up twice.

Kirk Shelmerdine

Not many reach the pinnacle of their professions as quickly as Kirk Shelmerdine. At age 25 in 1983, Shelmerdine guided Ricky Rudd to victory at Riverside, the first of two wins during that season. And a scant three years later, he directed Dale Earnhardt to the 1986 Cup Series championship. Shelmerdine won four total Cup Series championships with Earnhardt (1986, ’87, ’90, ’91). Over his 16-year crew chief career with Earnhardt, Rudd, James Hylton and Richard Childress, he won 46 races and posted top-10 finishes in more than half his starts. Shelmerdine retired from life as a crew chief in 1992 to pursue a career as a driver. In the cockpit, he made 41 starts across all three NASCAR national series.

Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR:

Mike Helton

Mike Helton is easily one of the most familiar faces and names in the NASCAR community. The first person outside the France family to be named NASCAR President (in 2000), he started his leadership career with the sport back in 1980 and now serves as Vice Chairman of NASCAR. His nearly five-decade long career in the sport has been spent working in a wide variety of jobs. After working briefly as a radio sports director he earned his first big job in racing as the public relations director at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Five years later he was promoted to general manager of the facility and almost immediately was hired away to work at the famed Daytona International Speedway. His hard work on the competition side of the sport included a push to increase safety standards – something NASCAR took the lead on and continues to revolutionize today. His influence is also seen in the NASCAR Research & Development Center in Concord, N.C. – the first such facility owned and operated by a racing sanctioning body.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR consists of three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), one local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series) and three international series (NASCAR Pinty’s Series, NASCAR Peak Mexico Series, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).

About the NASCAR Hall of Fame

Conveniently located in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, the 150,000-square-foot NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR. The high-tech venue, designed to educate and entertain race fans and non-fans alike, opened May 11, 2010, and includes artifacts, hands-on exhibits, a 278-person state-of-the-art theater, Hall of Honor, Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, NASCAR Hall of Fame Gear Shop and NASCAR Productions-operated broadcast studio. The venue is open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. seven days a week and has an attached parking garage on Brevard Street. The five-acre site also includes a privately developed 19-story office tower and 102,000-square-foot expansion to the Charlotte Convention Center, highlighted by a 40,000-square-foot ballroom. The NASCAR Hall of Fame is owned by the City of Charlotte, licensed by NASCAR and operated by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority. Learn more at nascarhall.com.

Mahindra Tractors Racing: Chase Briscoe Darlington Advance

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CHASE BRISCOE
Darlington Advance
No. 14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing

Event Overview

● Event: Goodyear 400 (Round 12 of 36)
● Time/Date: 3:30 p.m. EDT on Sunday, May 8
● Location: Darlington (S.C.) Raceway
● Layout: 1.366-mile oval
● Laps/Miles: 293 laps/400 miles
● Stage Lengths: Stage 1: 90 laps / Stage 2: 95 laps / Final Stage: 108 laps
● TV/Radio: FS1 / MRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Notes of Interest

● Chase Briscoe, driver of the No. 14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), is set to honor his childhood hero and SHR co-owner Tony Stewart at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway during the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR. The now-familiar look of the Official Tractor of Tough will be replaced with a red-and-yellow design that mirrors Stewart’s 2001 Indianapolis 500 entry that kicked off what’s safe to call the most grueling day of his career and the achievement of a lifetime – the 2001 Indianapolis 500 / Coca-Cola 600 double. On May 27, 2001, Stewart started seventh, led 13 laps and finished sixth in the Indy 500 before flying to Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway for that night’s 600-mile Cup Series race, where he started 12th and finished third. Stewart became the first driver to complete all 1,100 combined laps of the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.

● Briscoe, with just 47 Cup Series starts under his belt, has already demonstrated just how tough he can be on track, but one of the more iconic moments of his career took place at Darlington in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. On May 21, 2020, in a Thursday-night Xfinity Series race at The Track Too Tough To Tame, Briscoe captured the attention of the sports world as he bested Kyle Busch in the first NASCAR event after a 10-week hiatus due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NASCAR season was set to resume with the Xfinity Series race at Darlington on Tuesday, May 19, but a full day of rain forced the event to be postponed to Thursday. During the delay on Tuesday, Briscoe learned that his wife had suffered a miscarriage, and when the driver from Mitchell, Indiana, returned to the track with a heavy heart on Thursday, he was overwhelmed by the support of the industry and fans. He started 11th for the 200-lap race around the 1.366-mile oval and ran among the top-10 through the first 90 laps. A quick pit stop on lap 91 for four tires and fuel allowed Briscoe to restart in second place on lap 96. He promptly took the lead, and another lightning-fast stop on lap 134 put Briscoe in the lead for a lap-138 restart. This set up a battle between Briscoe and Busch, the winningest driver in Xfinity Series history with 96 career victories. Briscoe would not be denied, crossing the finish line first in a fender-scraping, tire-rubbing duel where the margin of victory was just .086 of a second. The win’s significance was amplified when Briscoe climbed from the car and dropped to his knees in prayer before giving a tear-filled interview.

● This weekend, Briscoe and his wife Marissa return to a place that will always be a reminder of heartbreak and perseverance, but this time joined by their seven-month-old son Brooks. In honor of Mother’s Day, the No. 14 Ford Mustang will also carry pink wings to honor their daughter who rode to victory with Briscoe nearly two years ago.

● Briscoe has two Cup Series starts at Darlington with a best finish of 11th in the May 2021 race. In addition to his May 2020 victory, he also has finishes of sixth and 11th in Xfinity Series competition at the track also known as The Lady in Black.

● Mahindra Tractors, a brand of Houston-based Mahindra Ag North America and part of Mahindra Group’s Automotive and Farm Sector, is the No. 1-selling farm tractor company in the world, based on volumes across all company brands. Mahindra farm equipment is engineered to be easy to operate by first-time tractor or side-by-side owners, and heavy duty to tackle the tough jobs of rural living, farming and ranching. Steel-framed Mahindra tractors and side-by-sides are ideal for customers who demand performance, reliability and comfort at a great value. Mahindra dealers are independent, family-owned businesses located throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Chase Briscoe, Driver of the No. 14 Mahindra Tractors Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing:

Your car pays tribute to your boss Tony Stewart’s Indy 500 / Coke 600 double in 2001, and you’re now in a position where you’ve run the Coca-Cola 600, one leg of that feat. Knowing how physically demanding that race is, are you able to put into perspective just how tough of a driver you have to be to compete in both races and complete every lap of each on the same day?

“Yeah, I couldn’t imagine just the physical side and also the mental side of running both races. Indy cars are, from what I’ve been told, physically demanding. On the mental side of that, I can’t imagine what you go through. A 600-mile race is definitely a long one. Mentally, it’s tough to kind of stay in the game for 600 miles, and physically it’s hot and wears you down. To run 1,100 miles in one day is tough, and then you add in all the stress that comes with the Indy 500 and the stress of traveling to make it back to the (Coca-Cola) 600. I couldn’t imagine doing both, and there aren’t many who have done both, but to do it at the caliber and the level Tony did it was impressive.”

Do you think there are many drivers today who could do that?

“There’s definitely very few that I think could do it. Kurt (Busch) did it a couple of years ago, but I don’t think he finished both of them all the way. Just to be able to go back and forth between the two types of cars and tracks takes a special kind of person to be able to physically do it and mentally handle just how different the two disciplines are. You go from driving an IndyCar at Indianapolis to driving a stock car at Charlotte. It’s two totally different types of disciplines, and to be able to do both of those in one day and doing both really, really well, is something that’d be hard to do. I think there are very few people who can go do it, and to do it at the level that Tony was able to do it and finish well in both races is just a testament to the kind of racecar driver he was and still is.”

You’re a pretty tough driver yourself, so what does it mean to have this scheme for the throwback race?

“It’s super special to have this paint scheme on the car since I grew up a diehard Tony fan. But there are many reasons I love it, like the connection to Indianapolis. Growing up in Mitchell, Indiana, an hour and 10 minutes south of Indianapolis, the month of May was always special to me because of the Indianapolis 500. Every year, I watched the Indianapolis 500 and then I’d watch the 600. Even last year, I stayed home until the very last minute to watch the finish of the Indy 500 before I headed over to Charlotte to race those 600 miles myself. Then, to think about how tough Tony had to be to get it done, and how we have the Official Tractor of Tough on Tony’s car, the No. 14, it just all comes full circle. To run both of those races, you have to be incredibly tough and it’s pretty cool to take that to another track where you’ve got to be tough to get the job done.”

Darlington is a special place for you, and you not only get to honor your hero, but also honor your mom and your wife on Mother’s Day. That has to add more significance to this weekend and what it represents.

“It definitely does. Darlington is one of those tracks that everyone wants to win at and I’m thankful that I’ve had that opportunity. That (May 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series race) was a tough race to win with everything we had gone through during the break with the pandemic and the news we got during the rain delay that first day back. Coming back to the track a few days later with a heavy heart and being able to get the win over one of the all-time best NASCAR drivers is something I’ll never forget. I guess that win can be added to the reasons why this paint scheme makes sense and the ‘tough’ theme for this weekend. Kyle (Busch) is tough to race against and even tougher to beat, and Darlington is a tough track to do it on. But, overall, I’m glad this race falls on Mother’s Day. I’m excited to have my family there and to get to spend Mother’s Day at a place that means so much with both my mom and Marissa. Obviously, having Brooks there with us will add that much more to how special this weekend will be and I can’t wait to try to take them all to victory lane.”

No. 14 Mahindra Tractors Team Roster

Primary Team Members

Driver: Chase Briscoe
Hometown: Mitchell, Indiana

Crew Chief: John Klausmeier
Hometown: Perry Hall, Maryland

Car Chief: J.D. Frey
Hometown: Ferndale, California

Engineer: Mike Cook
Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland

Engineer: Marc Hendricksen
Hometown: Clinton, New Jersey

Spotter: Joey Campbell
Hometown: Berlin, Connecticut

Over-The-Wall Members

Front Tire Changer: Daniel Coffey
Hometown: Granite Falls, North Carolina

Rear Tire Changer: Chris Jackson
Hometown: Rock Hill, South Carolina

Tire Carrier: Jon Bernal
Hometown: Shelby, North Carolina

Jack Man: Brandon Banks
Hometown: High Point, North Carolina

Fuel Man: Corey Coppola
Hometown: Bluefield, West Virginia

Road Crew Members

Underneath Mechanic: Stephen Gonzalez
Hometown: Mooresville, North Carolina

Interior Mechanic: Trevor Adams
Hometown: Naples, Florida

Tire Specialist: Keith Eads
Hometown: Arlington, Virginia

Shock Specialist: Brian Holshouser
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

Engine Tuner: Jon Phillips
Hometown: Jefferson City, Missouri

Transporter Co-Driver: Todd Cable
Hometown: Shelby, North Carolina

Transporter Co-Driver: Rob Fink
Hometown: Mocksville, North Carolina

HaasTooling.com Racing: Cole Custer Darlington Advance

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COLE CUSTER
Darlington Advance
No. 41 HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing

Event Overview

● Event: Goodyear 400 (Round 12 of 36)
● Time/Date: 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 8
● Location: Darlington (S.C.) Raceway
● Layout: 1.366-mile oval
● Laps/Miles: 293 laps/400.2 miles
● Stage Lengths: Stage 1: 90 laps / Stage 2: 95 laps / Final Stage: 108 laps
● TV/Radio: FS1 / MRN / SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

Notes of Interest

● Cole Custer will be paying tribute to his favorite driver as a youngster when he takes to the track for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400, the featured event of this year’s Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. Custer’s No. 41 HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) this weekend will mimic the red-and-black paint scheme of the No. 0 NetZero-sponsored racecar for Haas CNC Racing that was driven by the late Jason Leffler in 10 Cup Series races in 2003, including the Southern 500 at Darlington in September of that year. Leffler went on to score the team’s first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory in the April 2004 race at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway.

● Sunday’s 400-mile race will be Custer’s 87th Cup Series start and his sixth on the 1.366-mile, egg-shaped oval. The 2020 Cup Series Rookie of the Year’s 11th-place finish in last September’s Southern 500 was the best of his previous five Darlington outings.

● The native of Ladera Ranch, California, was credited with the victory in his most recent NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington in 2019 after finishing second the previous year and ninth in 2017, all behind the wheel of the No. 00 SHR Ford. In the 2019 race, he crossed the finish line .602 of a second behind the apparent race-winner Denny Hamlin. But Hamlin’s racecar was disqualified after a ride-height violation was discovered in postrace inspection, giving Custer his eighth of 10 career Xfinity series victories. In the September 2018 Xfinity Series race at Darlington, Custer was runner-up to Brad Keselowski by .738 of a second.

● In Monday’s completion of Sunday’s rain-delayed race at Dover (Del.) Motor Speedway, Custer earned his third top-15 of the season and the fourth of his career on the concrete mile oval. He arrives at Darlington 25th in the Cup Series standings.

● Three weekends ago, in the Food City Dirt Race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway, Custer earned his first career NASCAR Cup Series pole. The starting grid for Sunday night’s race on the half-mile, dirt-covered Bristol oval was determined via four nine-car, 15-lap heat races, in which drivers earned points based on their finishing position and the number of cars they passed. Custer finished second in the first heat after starting in the ninth and final position to earn 16 points, more than any other driver in the 36-car field.

● On Saturday, Custer will be part of the Motor Racing Network broadcast team working Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington. It will be his first of four radio broadcasts he’s scheduled to work so far this year. The others are the July 23 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway, the Sept. 3 Xfinity Series race at Darlington, and the Oct. 22 Truck Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

● Riding along with Custer and his SHR Mustang is team co-owner Gene Haas’ newest holding, Haas Tooling, which was launched as a way for CNC machinists to purchase high-quality cutting tools at great prices. Haas cutting tools are sold exclusively online at HaasTooling.com and shipped directly to end users. HaasTooling.com products became available nationally in July 2020. Haas Automation, founded by Haas in 1983, is America’s leading builder of CNC machine tools. The company manufactures a complete line of vertical and horizontal machining centers, turning centers and rotary tables and indexers. All Haas products are constructed in the company’s 1.1-million-square-foot manufacturing facility in Oxnard, California, and distributed through a worldwide network of Haas Factory Outlets.

Cole Custer, Driver of the No. 41 HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing

Your paint scheme this weekend is one that is very special to you, personally. Talk about what it means to race it.

“For me, I’m pretty pumped up about this one. I’ve been around the garage since I was a little kid and this was the paint scheme I kind of grew up around. Jason drove it several times and he was always a big hero of mine. I’ve always had the (initials) JL on the back of my helmets ever since I’ve had them painted. Obviously, he was always my hero and I always try to honor him as much as I can, whenever I can. Now, seeing his paint scheme in the shop with my name on it was actually surreal because I remember when I was a little kid and just loving to see this car, and now I get to drive it. It’s a pretty surreal feeling, for sure.”

What was it about Jason Leffler that led you to be such a fan of his?

“Jason was always a hard-nosed racer, like you didn’t mess with him on the track. He had the big mohawk and he was just a cool guy to root for. I guess he was always one of my heroes. I got to meet him a few times when I was a kid and he was always really down to earth. He was always an aggressive driver and he came from a background a lot like me, so he was always a guy I looked up to. He was the first driver to win a race for Haas CNC Racing, so that was a huge deal at Nashville. So he was always my guy.”

Darlington is one of the trickiest tracks in the Cup Series. How do you approach racing on “The Track Too Tough To Tame?”

“I would say Darlington is one track that I always look forward to. It’s one of those races that every driver looks forward to because of the challenge behind it and how much you can do as a driver. There are so many different lanes you can work and you’re running right up against the wall. It’s just a driver’s racetrack and I feel there’s not one guy who doesn’t feel excited when they hear Darlington is coming up.”

Heading to your 12th race, now, in the NextGen car, what are your thoughts about its evolution this season?

“We’ve been to about every single kind of track with the new car, now – superspeedways, short tracks, the mile-and-a-halfs. So we have a good idea now, we have a bigger notebook than we had. Now, it’s just kind of putting it all together and figuring out what you need in practice, in qualifying and the race. We’ve had weekends where we’ve gotten adjustments right. It’s just a matter of doing it everywhere.”

What’s been your biggest surprise of the season so far?

“I would honestly say the mile-and-a-halfs, just aero-wise how the cars have handled on those tracks. You don’t have a lot of security or the downforce you’d want, which has made the cars a little edgy to drive. But I think it’s been pretty entertaining for the fans, and it seems like there’s a lot more in the driver’s hands.”

No. 41 HaasTooling.com Team Roster

Primary Team Members

Driver: Cole Custer
Hometown: Ladera Ranch, California

Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett
Hometown: Amherst, Ohio

Car Chief: Tony Cardamone
Hometown: Bristol, Virginia

Engineer: Lee Deese
Hometown: Rockingham, North Carolina

Engineer: Scott Bingham
Hometown: Lawrenceville, Georgia

Spotter: Andy Houston
Hometown: Hickory, North Carolina

Over-The-Wall Members

Front Tire Changer: Josh Leslie
Hometown: Mount Clemens, Michigan

Rear Tire Changer: Coleman Dollarhide
Hometown: Hickory, North Carolina

Tire Carrier: Chad Emmons
Hometown: Tyler, Texas

Jack Man: Matthew Schlytter
Hometown: Ponte Vedra, Florida

Fuel Man: Dewayne Moore
Hometown: Griffin, Georgia

Road Crew Members

Mechanic: Joe Zanolini
Hometown: Sybertsville, Pennsylvania

Shock Specialist: Aaron Kuehn
Hometown: Kensington, Connecticut

Engine Tuner: Jimmy Fife
Hometown: Orange County, California

Tire Specialist: Austin Greco
Hometown: Harrisburg, North Carolina

Transporter Co-Driver: David Rodrigues
Hometown: Santa Clarita, California

Transporter Co-Driver: Charlie Schleyer
Hometown: Youngsville, Pennsylvania

Lawless Alan – Dead on Tools 200 Race Advance

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Race Advance – Dead On Tools 200 (147 Laps/200.8 Miles) | Darlington Raceway

Friday, May 6 | Darlington, S.C. | 7:30 p.m. ET

TV: FS1 | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN), Sirius XM Ch. 90

Team: No. 45 AUTOParkit™ Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Lawless Alan (Los Angeles, Calif.) | Crew Chief: Darren Fraley

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @lawlessalan25

Alan on making his second-career start at Darlington: “I’m excited to be going back to Darlington this week to kick off NASCAR’s Throwback Weekend. After making my debut with Niece Motorsports at Darlington last season, it will be good to return to a track with the same team for a change. I cannot wait for our No. 45 AUTOParkit Chevrolet Silverado to hit the track with our throwback paint scheme honoring Jeff Gordon’s iconic flames look. It would not be possible without all of the continued support from AUTOParkit and allowing us to take part in throwback weekend.”

Alan at Darlington Raceway: Alan makes his second-career start at Darlington Raceway Friday night. He was running strong in the top-15 last September before being inadvertently wrecked by the 19 truck.

Alan’s Throwback Truck for Darlington: Alan’s No. 45 AUTOParkit™ Chevrolet Silverado mirrors Jeff Gordon’s 2007 Department of Defense paint scheme featuring Gordon’s iconic flames design.

Click Here to vote for Lawless Alan in the Darlington Throwback Weekend Best Paint Scheme Fan Vote

Last Time Out (Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt – Start: 31st / Finish: 30th): In his first career dirt race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Alan started in the back half of the field but held his own, crossing the line 31st in Stage One despite falling a lap down. Alan continued to battle in and out of traffic in the second stage to bring the No. 45 AUTOParkit Chevrolet to a 32nd-place finish in Stage Two.

Alan and the No. 45 took advantage of a few late-race cautions to make adjustments to their Silverado in the closing laps to ultimately come away with a 30th-place result.

Alan remains the Sunoco Rookie of the Year points leader heading into Friday night’s race at Darlington.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com www.niecemotorsports.com

About AUTOParkit:

AUTOParkit™ designs, manufactures, and constructs fully automated parking systems for new and existing buildings. AUTOParkit system structural steel and modular design can provide double the capacity of a traditional parking garage, providing up to 17 LEED points and drastically reducing construction time. AUTOParkit automated systems are 40 percent less expensive to operate, safer for the user and reduces carbon emissions associated with parking by more than 80 percent. AUTOParkit’s charging pallets provided by AUTOChargit, are a fast and convenient way of charging EVs and Hybrids. AUTOChargit’s patented technology allows for shuffling charged vehicles cutting infrastructure costs by up to 80 percent.

For more information on AUTOParkit, visit www.autoparkit.com

Myatt Snider To Honor Ken Schrader During Darlington Throwback Weekend

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Myatt Snider To Honor Ken Schrader During Darlington Throwback Weekend

STATESVILLE, N.C. (May 4, 2021) – Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport (JAR) has unveiled Charlotte (N.C.) driver Myatt Snider’s NASCAR Xfinty Series (NXS) paint scheme for the upcoming official throwback weekend of NASCAR at Darlington Raceway (S.C), May 6-7.

During the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) Mahindra ROXOR 200 on Saturday, May 7, Snider’s No. 31 Capital City Towing Chevrolet Camaro SS will be a throwback to Ken Schrader’s Junie Donlavey owned No. 90 that qualified on the pole for the TranSouth 500 at Darlington Raceway 1987.

“Throwback weekend at my home track of Darlington is one that we circle on the calendar every year. It’s a great way to honor NASCAR’s past that has left a mark on the sport for where we are today” stated JAR President, Jordan Anderson.

“This year when selecting a paint scheme, I wanted to incorporate the State of South Carolina and the State of Missouri into something special. We have Joel Black’s Columbia (S.C.) based Capital City Towing as the primary on the car this weekend along with their traditional red, white, and black colors. The state of Missouri, the home of Bommarito Automotive Group, has produced some great NASCAR drivers over the years and one that we wanted to honor is Ken Schrader. With Schrader being from Fenton, Mo. just minutes from where the Bommarito family got their start, it was a simple decision to narrow it down to Schrader’s iconic No. 90 Red Barron scheme that qualified on the pole at Darlington and finished fifth in the Spring of 1987.”

Fast forward to 2022, featured on the hood, sides, and tv panel of the bright red, white, black No. 31 is family owned and operated Capital City Towing.

As a longtime partner of Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport, Capital City Towing has offered heavy-duty towing, off-road recovery, roadside assistance, cargo/equipment hauling and garage service to Columbia, South Carolina and the surrounding areas for years.

With owner Joel Black’s professional business experience and knowledge, it allows Capital City to excel in the towing and equipment hauling industry offering the best solutions to any problem that may come their way. The towing, equipment hauling and garage Capital City offers is fully equipped with a fleet of light, medium and heavy-duty trucks to get the job done right.
Additional information on Capital City Towing can be found at CaptialCityTowingSC.com or reached 24/7 at 803-786-9994.

Continuing with the South Carolina connection for the Darlington Throwback Weekend, Lunch Time Investments, LLC. of Columbia will hold a presence on the rear deck lid.

Founder and CEO, Nicholas Sambenedetto holds a passion for helping others and has created that into a full-time job mentoring individuals and companies in how to invest, how to purchase/store cryptocurrency, and additionally offer consulting services.

Additional information on Lunch Time Investment LLC. can be found at LunchTimeInvestments.com

Tickets for the Mahindra ROXOR 200 at the Darlington Raceway on Saturday, May 7th are still available for purchase via phone at 866-459-7223 or online at DarlingtonRaceway.com

For more information on JAR visit JordanAndersonRacing.com, and be sure to follow along all season on the JAR social channels at Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Capital City Towing

Family owned and operated, Capital City Towing has been providing service to Columbia, South Carolina and the surrounding areas for years. With the owner’s professional business experience and knowledge that excels in the towing and equipment hauling industry allows Capital City to offer the best solutions to any problem. Offering heavy-duty towing, recovery, equipment hauling and much more at reasonable prices. The team at Capital City is dedicated to a quick response time, because they know how stressful situations can be when accidents or breakdowns happen. Capital City offers towing, equipment hauling and garage is fully equipped with a fleet of light, medium and heavy-duty trucks. Our employees are experienced professionals and certified to meet all your towing, recovery, hauling or service maintenance needs.

About Lunch Time Investment, LLC.

Lunch Time Investments, LLC. (LTI) located in Columbia, South Carolina by founder and CEO, Nicholas Sambenedetto holds a passion for helping others. LTI helps mentor individuals and companies in how to invest, how to purchase/store cryptocurrency, and additionally offer consulting services. In addition, LTI purchases storage units from auction and resells their contents. Typically, people have an idea but don’t know how to turn it into action. Most people don’t have a lot of time and get consumed in design on how to get it done. That is where Lunch Time Investments, LLC can help. It is done over the course of Lunch!

About Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport

Jordan Anderson Racing Bommarito Autosport is a NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) team, owned by owner/driver Jordan Anderson and Bommarito Automotive Group President, John Bommarito. Established in 2018, JAR has competed full-time in the last four NCWTS seasons claiming back-to-back runner-up finishes in the 2020 & 2021 season opening NextEra 250 at Daytona International Speedway. In its debut season the No. 31 NXS Chevrolet Camaro SS drove to 5 Top-Five finishes and 6 Top-Ten finishes in the team’s debut season. In 2022 JAR fields a full-time entry in the NXS Series; the No. 31 Chevrolet Camaro SS for driver Myatt Snider. JAR also fields the No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado for select drivers in the NCWTS.

Kris Wright – Dead on Tools 200 Race Advance

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Race Advance – Dead On Tools 200 (147 Laps/200.8 Miles) | Darlington Raceway

Friday, May 6 | Darlington, S.C. | 7:30 p.m. ET

TV: FS1 | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN), Sirius XM Ch. 90

Team: No. 44 Veterans of Foreign Wars Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Kris Wright (Wexford, Pa.) | Crew Chief: Wally Rogers

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @KrisOnNASCAR

Wright on making his third-career start at Darlington: “I am really excited to get back to Darlington (Raceway), especially with the Ron Hornaday Jr. VFW throwback paint scheme. This is one of my favorite tracks and events on the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule.

“It will be interesting to see how the race progresses and how aggressive the racing will be, with the schedule starting to pick up with back-to-back weekends for the next two months.”

Wright at Darlington Raceway: Wright makes his third-career start at Darlington Raceway in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Friday night. He ran to a 28th-place finish after starting 23rd last September and was involved in an incident on lap 25 in his Darlington debut last May, resulting in a 39th-place finish.

Wright’s Throwback Truck for Darlington: Wright will honor four-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion and 2018 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Ron Hornaday. In 2022 Wright joined Team Hornaday Development, mentored by Hornaday, as a member of the driver development program. The No. 44 VFW Chevrolet Silverado will feature the iconic red, white, and blue of the Kevin Harvick, Inc., (KHI) No. 33 VFW Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Representing the 2008 and 2009 seasons, the VFW paint scheme boasted victories at the Texas Motor Speedway (2008) and at the Lucas Oil Indianapolis (Ind.) Raceway Park.

Click Here to vote for Kris Wright in the Darlington Throwback Weekend Best Paint Scheme Fan Vote

Last Time Out (Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt – Start: 30th / Finish: 33rd): Wright and the No. 44 team started in the back half of the field and battled a tight handling condition early, resulting in a 32nd-place finish in Stage One. Two laps into Stage Two, Wright had a left rear tire go down that sent him for a spin in turn two, causing minor damage to the left rear of the No. 44 Chevrolet. Following a pit stop under caution to change the left rear tire, Wright was scored two laps down.

After finishing Stage Two 35th, Wright and the No. 44 worked to salvage their night with several adjustments along the way, but ultimately settled for a 33rd-place finish.

About Niece Motorsports

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com www.niecemotorsports.com

About VFW

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is the nation’s largest and oldest major war veterans organization. Founded in 1899, the congressionally chartered VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces. With more than 1.5 million VFW and Auxiliary members located in nearly 6,000 Posts worldwide, the nonprofit veterans service organization is proud to proclaim “NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS” than the VFW, which is dedicated to veterans’ service, legislative advocacy, and military and community service programs. For more information, or to join, visit our website at vfw.org.

Carson Hocevar – Dead on Tools 200 Race Advance

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Race Advance – Dead On Tools 200 (147 Laps/200.8 Miles) | Darlington Raceway

Friday, May 6 | Darlington, S.C. | 7:30 p.m. ET

TV: FS1 | Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN), Sirius XM Ch. 90

Team: No. 42 Premier Security Solutions Chevrolet Silverado

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

Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @CarsonHocevar

Hocevar on Friday night’s race at Darlington: “Our No. 42 Premier Security Solutions team is really looking forward to returning to Darlington this week after running as well as we did last year. The ability to build on two solid performances from a year ago is a big advantage at any track, but especially at a place as unique as Darlington. We’re bringing a fast Chevrolet Silverado to the track and it was great to be part of the process in helping design our Travis Pastrana throwback paint scheme – a big thanks to Premier Security Solutions for allowing us the creative freedom to make that idea come to life.”

Hocevar at Darlington Raceway: Hocevar makes his third-career start at Darlington Raceway Friday night and owns an average finish of 7.0. Both of his previous starts came during the 2021 season – he ran to a third-place finish after starting 14th in May before turning in an 11th-place finish in the September event after starting fifth.

Hocevar’s Throwback Truck for Darlington: Hocevar’s No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado features a throwback paint scheme to Travis Pastrana’s 2012 NASCAR Xfinity Series black and orange livery with several logos printed in the background of the design – including ‘Vote for Pedro’ and Pastrana-inspired marks – to match the original look.

Click Here to vote for Carson Hocevar in the Darlington Throwback Weekend Best Paint Scheme Fan Vote

Last Time Out (Pinty’s Truck Race on Dirt – Start: 6th / Finish: 2nd): Hocevar kept his No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado in the top-10 for the entirety of the first stage to begin the night, resulting in a ninth-place finish in Stage One. Following a four-tire stop at the stage break, Hocevar battled traffic for a majority of Stage Two before ultimately coming away with an eighth-place result.

After opting not to pit prior to the start of the final stage, Hocevar restarted fourth in the outside lane and made quick work of the trucks ahead to make the pass for the lead on lap 92 – the first of a career-high 55 laps the 19-year-old led on the night. Hocevar fended off a hard-charging John Hunter Nemechek from then on despite four cautions between then and the end of the race that brought the field back together.

Following a three-truck incident that brought out a caution on lap 138, Hocevar led the field to green with six laps to go but was unable to hold off eventual race winner Ben Rhodes, who made the pass for the lead in turn four on the high side with five laps to go. Hocevar settled for a second-place finish, matching a career-best result (Charlotte, 2021).

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.

Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com www.niecemotorsports.com

About Premier Security Solutions:

Founded in 2013 by a retired Flint Michigan Police Officer, Premier Security Solutions is committed to deflect and deter unlawful activity for their clients, create a safe campus, and provide a secure environment. A company fully committed to community involvement and protection. Premier partners with many community organizations like Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson and his G.H.O.S.T. team combatting human trafficking. Premier provides an array of security services, including K-12 school campus, industrial logistics, corporate and event security in addition to a state-of-the-art monitoring center and all types of security training for both law enforcement and civilian trainees. For more information, please visit www.premiersecurity.solutions/

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