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FedEx Racing Express Facts – Kansas Speedway

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Denny Hamlin
11 FedEx Freight Toyota
Joe Gibbs Racing

Race Info:
Race: Buschy McBusch Race 400
Date/Time: Sunday, May 2/3 p.m. ET
Distance: 267 laps/400 miles
Track Length: 1.5 miles
Track Shape: Tri-oval
Banking: Turns: 17-20°; Straights: 5-11°
2020 Winner: Denny Hamlin

Express Notes:

Press Kit: Download the 2021 FedEx Racing press materials at www.fedexracing.com/presskit, including bios for Denny Hamlin, Chris Gabehart and Joe Gibbs Racing leadership, program highlights and statistics.

Talladega Recap: Speeding penalties and crash damage put an end to Denny Hamlin’s streak of six top-five finishes Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway. Hamlin lined up on the pole for the 500-mile event but dropped to the rear for the race start due to unapproved adjustments. He found his way back up to the front by Lap 28 in Stage 1, where he stayed for 21 laps. He then led 23 laps in Stage 2 before being dealt a pass-through penalty for speeding onto pit road – and then penalized again for speeding on his pass-through. The penalties left the FedEx Ground Toyota one lap down and in 36th, but plenty of laps remained to make up the lost ground. But on Lap 118, contact from behind forced Hamlin into the wall, causing damage that required lengthy repairs on pit road. The team was never able to recover and finished the race 32nd.

Kansas Preview: The NASCAR Cup Series will head next to Kansas Speedway, where Hamlin has three career victories, eight top-five and nine top-ten finishes. Hamlin and team seek their first win of the 2021 season as they look to build on their lead in the Cup Series standings. The #11 Toyota will again honor the memories of the FedEx Ground Indianapolis shooting victims with black-ribbon and #fedexstrong decals and will promote a fundraising site for those affected by this tragedy: gofundme.com/FedExSurvivors.

Hamlin Statistics:
Track: Kansas Speedway
Races: 25
Wins: 3
Poles: 0
Top-5: 8
Top-10: 9
Laps Led: 342
Avg. Start: 12.2
Avg. Finish: 14.5

Hamlin Conversation – Kansas:

What is your FedEx Racing team’s focus as you get ready for Kansas after the way Talladega turned out?

“Talladega is behind us already. We’re going back to a mile-and-a-half, where we have a little more control over our own destiny than at a superspeedway. We’ll be ready to get things back on track and perform the way we have been all year.”

You won here at Kansas last year. What can you and your team do to replicate that again in 2021?

“We have to just keep doing what we’ve done all season. The wins haven’t happened yet, but we’ve run good races and will continue to do that. Even without a win, I still like where we’re at.”

FedEx Freight Along for the Ride at Kansas Speedway: For the race at Kansas Speedway, FedEx Freight recognizes the company’s Omaha, Iowa, service center by featuring the call letters OMA on the #11 FedEx Freight race car. The Omaha service center, opened in 2000, has approximately 100 team members who are committed to making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Bommarito Automotive Group the Center Link for Jordan Anderson Racing at Kansas

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STATESVILLE, N.C. (April 29, 2021) – Jordan Anderson Racing (JAR) announced today that long-time sponsor Bommarito Automotive Group of St. Louis (Mo.), in a special collaboration with current vendors; EasyCare and BG Services will partner with Forest Acres (S.C.) driver Jordan Anderson for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) Wise Power 200 at Kansas Speedway (Kan.); Saturday, May 1.

Anderson whom has been competing part-time in the 2021 NCWTS this season will make his fourth start of the year in the Wise Power 200.

Supporting Anderson in the NCWTS for a sixth consecutive year Bommarito Automotive Group, the leading automotive dealer in the state of Missouri will be prominently displayed on the sides of the High-Lighter Yellow/White/Black No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado.

Bommarito Automotive Group currently operates 20 automotive franchises throughout every St. Louis neighborhood led by president John Bommarito and the over 900 dedicated team members. What once started as a vision to have one Bommarito vehicle in every driveway, is today a reality thanks to the family’s ‘Where Price Sells Cars” mission.

For more information on the Bommarito Automotive Group or see the vehicles they currently have for sale, visit them online at Bommarito.com, and follow their social channels on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

“To have the continued support of the entire Bommarito Automotive Group for the sixth consecutive year is pretty incredible” said driver Jordan Anderson. “John Bommarito, Chuck Wallis, and the whole Bommarito family of employees have been an amazing part of our team since Day 1. To now extend our relationship on to their corporate partners continues to drive home our focus of building out our marketing program focused on delivering results through connecting businesses and increasing sales. As part of this I’m excited to have EasyCare and BG Services join us on the race car this weekend as we look to boost their presence in the Midwest region and an increase in their dealer network reach.”

Since 1984, EasyCare has been a leader in the automotive industry helping some of the most successful dealerships in the nation drive results in their stores with a full suite of driver benefits, innovative dealer services, and industry leading customer service.

“Today EasyCare has become the leading marketer and administrator of automotive aftermarket products sold throughout the United States.” Stated J.R. Hunt, EasyCare Central Performance Manager. Recommended a best buy by Motor Trend, EasyCare has partnered with thousands of dealerships nationally with multiple Motor Trend Certified locations. Bommarito Automotive Group is one of our longest relationships and Motor Trend Certified Dealer groups. At EasyCare we are very excited to extend that relationship on to Jordan Anderson Racing.”

For more information about what EasyCare has to offer, visit EasyCare.com for information about the APCO Holdings family of brands, visit APCOHoldings.com.

Serving the states of Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas; BG Services is committed to maintaining vehicles through high quality automotive maintenance services for fuel systems, engines, transmissions, brakes, power steering, cooling, battery, drive line and climate control systems.

“BG Services provides not only the best products in the automotive industry, but also provides the on-going education and support for each and every client we have. Stated BG Services President Don Suftko. We get “in the trenches” with our repair facilities. Everyone at BG Services could not be more thrilled to continue this relationship with Jordan Anderson Racing.”

More information regarding BG Services and where current service locations are located near you can be found at BGProd.com.

Live coverage of Saturday night’s Wise Power 200 at the Kansas Speedway will be aired on FS1 and the Fox Sports App, Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM NASCAR Channel 90 at 7:30 P.M. EST.

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

About Bommarito Automotive Group

Bommarito Automotive Group is celebrating its 50th year in the St. Louis marketplace, the Bommarito Automotive Group currently operates 20 automotive franchises throughout every St. Louis neighborhood led by president John Bommarito and the over 900 dedicated team members. Bommarito is recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as Missouri’s No. 1 selling automotive group and is currently ranked 52nd in the nation. What once started as a vision to have one Bommarito vehicle in every driveway, is today a reality thanks to the family’s ‘Where Price Sells Cars” mission.

About EasyCare/ APCO Holdings

Since 1984, EasyCare has been helping some of the most successful dealerships in the nation drive results in their stores with a full suite of F&I products, forward-thinking training, dealership development, consultative participation programs, and a best-in-class claims experience. EasyCare has the only F&I products named a “MotorTrend Recommended Best Buy” for franchised dealers and has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. EasyCare is part of the APCO Holdings, LLC, a family of brands, which has protected over 11 million customers and paid over $3.5 billion in claims.

About BG Services

BG Products, Inc., is committed to maintaining vehicles through high quality automotive maintenance services for fuel systems, engines, transmissions, brakes, power steering, cooling, battery, drive line and climate control systems. High-quality BG Automotive Maintenance Services are the best thing you can do for your car. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and serving the states of Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas. Our team at BG Services, Inc. provides not only the best products in the automotive industry, but also provides on-going education and support for each and every client we have.

About Jordan Anderson Racing

Jordan Anderson Racing (JAR) is a NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) team, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) team, owned by owner/driver Jordan Anderson. Established in 2018, JAR has competed full-time in the last three NCWTS seasons claiming back-to-back runner-up finishes in the 2020 & 2021 season opening NextEra 250 at Daytona International Speedway. JAR fields a full-time entry in the NXS Series; the No. 31 Chevrolet Camaro SS driven by Jordan Anderson. JAR also fields the No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado for select drivers in the NCWTS.

Young’s Motorsports | Toni Breidinger ARCA Dutch Boy 150 Kansas Team Preview

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Young’s Motorsports | ARCA Menards Series
Kansas Speedway | Dutch Boy 150
Fast Facts

No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Team:
Driver: Toni Breidinger
Primary Partner(s): Young’s Motorsports
Manufacturer: Chevrolet SS
Crew Chief: Ryan “Pickle” London
2021 Driver Points Position: 10th
2021 Owner Points Position: 13th
Chassis Intel: YMS Chassis No. 99; brand new chassis to Young’s Motorsports.
Engine: Ilmor Racing Technologies

Notes of Interest:

She’s Back: Former United States Auto Club (USAC) standout Toni Breidinger has joined Young’s Motorsports for the 2021 ARCA Menards Series season.

Breidinger will run the first five ARCA events of the 2021 season with hopes of a full-season slate aboard the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet SS.

In addition to ARCA, Breidinger also plans to compete in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this season with a detailed schedule to be announced at a later date.

Talladega Superspeedway | General Tire Race Recap: In her most recent ARCA Menards Series race, Breidinger continued to turn heads with her competitiveness aboard the No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet SS.

After making her superspeedway debut at Daytona, Breidinger approached Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway looking to improve on her 18th place lead lap finish.

During Saturday’s General Tire 200, Breidinger quickly climbed from her 26th place starting position in her No. 02 Huda Beauty | VibeSzn Chevrolet SS to a race-high 10th before settling for a 12th place finish in her Talladega debut.

Breidinger was also the highest finishing female competitor in the third race of the 2021 ARCA Menards Series season, 10 positions ahead of fellow female competitor
Gracie Trotter (22nd).

To The Point(s): Entering Kansas, Breidinger sits 10th in the championship standings with 17 races remaining in the 2021 ARCA Menards Series season.

Just 31 points separate Breidinger from fifth in the championship standings currently held by Thad Moffitt.

Young’s Motorsports’ No. 02 team also secures 13th in the NCWTS owner standings.

Media Frenzy: Women’s History Month may be over, but Breidinger continues to attract the attention of publications and news outlets throughout the country.

Some of her highlights during Women’s History Month include being featured of FOX Sport’s NASCAR Race Hub and the award-winning talk show Ellen hosted by television mogul Ellen DeGeneres.

Since her announcement joining Young’s Motorsports, she has been featured in several top outlets recently including the New York Post, The Real, POPSUGAR Fitness, The Today Show, About Her, CNN, People Magazine and talkSport 2.

She’s Not New: While Breidinger is new to Young’s Motorsports, she is not new to the ARCA Menards Series. In 2018 she competed in three ARCA races and finished a career-best 10th at Madison (Wisc.) International Speedway after starting 13th.

She additionally made starts at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway and Chicagoland (Ill.) Speedway, respectively.

Overall, she has six career ARCA Menards Series starts with one top-10, three top-15s and five top-20 finishes. She carries an average finish of 16.7 in ARCA competition.

Just The Facts: Breidinger is a 19-time USAC winner and finished fourth in the championship standings in the Carolina Pro Late Model Series in 2020 with DLP Motorsports.

Follow on Social Media: For more on Toni Breidinger, please visit, tonibreidinger.com, like her on Facebook (tonibreidingerracing) and follow on Instagram (tonibreidinger) and Twitter (@tonibreidinger).

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

Toni Breidinger Pre-Race Quotes:
On Kansas Speedway: “I feel good going into Kansas, especially with there being some practice this weekend. It has been a while since I have been on a mile and a half track, so I am excited about the chance to experience it again and have a strong race with my Young’s Motorsports team.”

On goals for the Dutch Boy 150: “It’s been since 2018 when I competed on a mile and a half-track, so this weekend will be a learning curve for me. My goal is to get all the laps in with our No. 02 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet and make clean and competitive passes.”

On her solid 12th place finish at Talladega Superspeedway: “I aimed for a top-15 finish and we finished 12th, so we accomplished our goal. I was hoping we would be able to practice, so I could get some more experience in drafting, but we made the best of the situation.”

Race Information:

The Dutch Boy 150 (100 laps | 150 miles) is the fourth of 20 races on the 2021 ARCA Menards Series schedule. Practice begins Sat., May 1 with an hour combined practice and qualifying session from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The race is set to take the green flag shortly after 12:30 p.m. The event will be televised live on FOX Sports 1 (FS1), while ARCARacing.com will stream live timing and scoring throughout the entire weekend festivities. All times are local (CT).

Trans Am Brings Huge TA2® Field to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

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SALINAS, CALI. (29 April 2021)- Nearly 60 fire-breathing American muscle Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli cars will return to the home of the Corkscrew this weekend (April 30-May 2) for the Trans Am SpeedFest at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

The Trans Am National Series, West Coast Championship and the Trans Am ProAm Challenge will all be in action this weekend on the 11-turn, 2.238-mile road course on California’s beautiful central coast for two 100-mile races, with the first race on Saturday (TA2® at 1:10pm PT) and the weekend finale on Sunday (TA/XGT/SGT/GT 1:30pm PT). (Video: Trans Am at Laguna)

Saturday Preview
A stacked field of 38 TA2® National and West Coast competitors will take the green on Saturday. With three championships being played out within one 100-mile sprint, fans are sure to be in for an action-packed race. (Watch Race Live Here)

Class points leader Thomas Merrill won his first TA2® race at Laguna in 2019 as a West Coast competitor, driving from the back of the field to a first-place finish. The victory jump-started his full time National tour, and this season, Merrill is poised for the championship after opening the season with a victory and podium finish in the first two rounds. Now, the Salinas native returns to his home track in the No. 81 HPTuners/MikeCopeRaceCars Ford Mustang to defend his inaugural victory from 37 other hungry TA2® drivers.

“It ought to be really good, because I think TA2® is as competitive as it’s ever been,” Merrill said. “It was really competitive when we raced here in 2019, and I think this year will be even tougher. We’re riding a high this season with our early results, but I’m pretty relaxed coming back for this race.”

Road Atlanta winner Franklin Futrelle will not make the journey west, leaving the points chase open to Rafa Matos (third in points) in the No. 88 3 Dimensional Services Group Ford Mustang and reigning champion Mike Skeen (fourth in points) in the No. 1 Liqui-Moly/Turn14Distribution Chevrolet Camaro.

After finishing fifth at Road Atlanta following power steering problems, Skeen knows winning against Merrill at Laguna will be a tough task but he’s up for the challenge.

“Laguna Seca has been a good track to me in the past in other series, I’ve won there in World Challenge, and had good races there in IMSA,” said Skeen. “I know the track well and I am happy there. Obviously, it’s Merrill’s home track, so I expect him to be good, but he will be good anywhere. The field is extremely deep this season so anyone can win. I think we will be strong out there, it’s a different kind of track, shorter, low grip, so we have our homework to do.”

Carl Rydquist finished first in the West Coast Championship at Sonoma in the No. 47 Racecars4Rent/GroupWholesale Ford Mustang. Entering the weekend as the points leader under Nelson Motorsports, Rydquist is eager to go up against the National drivers in his first combined series race as a TA2® driver.

“Sonoma was an action-packed race, I learned a lot about racing a TA2® car there,” said Rydquist. “I am really impressed with Nelson Motorsports. They have worked really diligently in the shop and every minute at Sonoma and have definitely earned this result. We are ready for next weekend at Laguna.”

The NASCAR youth movement in the TA2® class will be present again at Laguna with Sam Mayer and Connor Mosak representing Scott Lagasse Jr.’s TeamSLR. Laguna will mark Mayer’s fourth race with TA2® this season with a near perfect record, earning two victories in the ProAm Challenge and a second-overall finish at Road Atlanta after a pole-position start.

Going up against dozens of champions and drivers with decades of experience on a new track doesn’t rattle the 17-year-old.

“I go to these races to win,” said Mayer. “No matter if it’s a new track or one I’ve been to three times before, I go to win. Anything less, we go back to work to get me and the cars better so we can do just that.

“The Trans Am cars are lighter than what I’m used to running in NASCAR,” continued Mayer. “However, these TA2 cars help a ton with tracks and seat time on road courses. It’s really fun, too. Going to places that have special corners, like the Corkscrew at Laguna Seca, is super cool. I watch a lot of YouTube compilations on racing and a lot of times I see these special corners. Now getting to race on them is super inspiring and cool.”

The Trans Am SpeedFest weekend will kick off on Friday with practice and qualifying for TA2. On Saturday, the TA/XGT/SGT/GT classes will host a combined practice and qualifying with the TA2 100-mile race slated for 1:10 p.m. Pacific. The weekend will conclude on Sunday with another 100-mile race this time from the TA/XGT/SGT/GT classes at 1:30 p.m. Pacific. (Full Schedule)

The Trans Am SpeedFest is not open to fans but will be live streamed exclusively on the Trans Am by Pirelli Racing App.

Record 10 Mercedes – AMG Motorsport Customer Racing Entries Across Three SRO America Championships Compete This Weekend at Sonoma Raceway

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SRO America Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA, March 2021.

AUSTIN, Texas – Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Customer Racing teams bring a record entry roster to this weekend’s SRO America Championships competition at Circuit of The Americas (COTA). A combined 10 Mercedes-AMG GT3 and Mercedes-AMG GT4 teams compete across three SRO racing series on the 3.427-mile COTA Formula 1 circuit, April 30 – May 2. The Fanatec GT World Challenge America powered by AWS, Pirelli GT4 America and GT America powered by AWS series each run doubleheader race schedules Saturday and Sunday in the second event weekend of the 2021 SRO America season.

The record COTA entry follows a previous record entry of eight Mercedes-AMG Motorsport customer competitors, which entered the season-opening SRO America Championships event weekend at Sonoma Raceway in California nearly two months ago.

Once again anchoring the record Mercedes-AMG Motorsport customer entry is a five-strong lineup of Mercedes-AMG GT3 teams competing in the top-tier Fanatec GT World Challenge and the new GT America series. The stout GT3 presence is joined at COTA by five Mercedes-AMG GT4 teams – two more than Sonoma – competing in Pirelli GT4 America and GT America.

Fifth year Mercedes-AMG Motorsport customer team DXDT Racing arrives at COTA with a four-car Mercedes-AMG GT3 entry and the momentum of a winning weekend at Sonoma.

In Fanatec GT World Challenge, co-drivers George Kurtz and Colin Braun secured a Pro-Am class victory at Sonoma in the No. 04 DXDT Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 in the second of the weekend’s two 90-minute races.

Kurtz and Braun compete alongside DXDT Racing teammates David Askew and Ryan Dalziel in the No. 63 DXDT Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3 for the third-straight GT World Challenge season in 2021.

Team owner Askew and Dalziel co-drove to a second-place Pro-Am finish in Sonoma’s first GT World Challenge race and target their first victory of the season this weekend at COTA.

A third DXDT Racing entry competes in GT World Challenge this year with the duo of Erin Vogel and Michael Cooper in the No. 19 DXDT Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3. Vogel and Cooper finished fourth in Pro-Am in Sonoma’s second race and look for their first World Challenge podium showing together at COTA.

Winward Racing and team drivers Russell Ward and Philip Ellis secured a GT World Challenge Pro-class podium showing in race two at Sonoma in the No. 33 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3.

The Texas-based Winward team seeks a “home” victory this weekend at COTA with a Mercedes-AMG GT3 updated to the latest specifications.

In only its second race, the new GT America powered by AWS series is a single driver championship made up of primarily amateur (“Am”) or bronze rated drivers. The championship, which runs a pair of 40-minute races each weekend, is open to both GT3 and GT4 competitors.

Kurtz returns to GT America this weekend after dominating the series debut doubleheader at Sonoma in a second No. 04 DXDT Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3. Kurtz won both 40-minutes Sonoma races overall from the pole in the single-driver series and set the fastest race laps in both sprints.

Completing DXDT’s GT3 lineup at COTA is team driver CJ Moses, making his 2021 racing debut and first career race start in a Mercedes-AMG GT3. Not competing in the Sonoma opener, Moses takes the wheel of the No. 58 DXDT Mercedes-AMG GT3 for the first time during a race in this weekend’s GT America doubleheader.

The five Mercedes-AMG GT4 teams entered at COTA is the most to ever compete in an SRO America Championships weekend.

Christian Szymczak and Kenny Murillo come to COTA after a Pirelli GT4 America victory and second-place finish in the Silver class in the No. 72 Murillo Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4 at the Sonoma opener.

Capstone Motorsports and co-drivers John Allen and Kris Wilson also bring some podium momentum to COTA. Allen and Wilson scored a pair of Pirelli GT4 America Am-class second place finishes at Sonoma in the No. 16 Capstone Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT4.

Ross Chouest and Aaron Povoledo made their Pirelli GT4 America co-driving debut at Sonoma in the No. 89 RENNtech Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT4.

RENNtech expands to a two car and two series program this weekend with the addition of a second No. 39 Mercedes-AMG GT4, for Chris Cagnazzi and Guy Cosmo in Pirelli GT4 America. Cosmo secured Pirelli GT4 race wins and a string of podium finishes in a RENNtech Mercedes-AMG GT4 in 2019.

The RENNtech team is also set for the GT4 class in the single driver GT America doubleheader at COTA, with Chouest in the No. 89 and Cagnazzi in the No. 39 in both races.

Jeff Courtney, a former series champion in SRO Americas competition, makes his 2021 debut at COTA in his No. 999 RecStuff Racing Mercedes-AMG GT4. Courtney finished third in the Am class in 2020’s final race last October at Indianapolis and looks for even better results this weekend in his first start in the new GT America series.

Following a full day of practice Friday and qualifying for all series Saturday morning, the weekend’s schedule of six races begins Saturday afternoon at COTA.

Pirelli GT4 America’s first 60-minute sprint kicks the racing off at 11:30 a.m. CDT. The first 90-minute Fanatec World Challenge race of the weekend follows with a 1:15 p.m. CDT race start while the opening 40-minute GT America sprint race closes out the first day of racing action with a 4:45 p.m. CDT green flag.

Sunday’s schedule begins with the final Pirelli GT4 America race at 11 a.m. CDT. The GT World Challenge series closes out its weekend with a 1 p.m. CDT start for its second 90-minute race before the GT America finale brings the weekend to a close with a 3:50 p.m. CDT scheduled start time.

Saturday morning qualifying and all six weekend races livestream free on the SRO GT World YouTube channel.

Additional coverage airs on the CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) with a GT World Challenge highlights and live racing package this Sunday, May 2, at 2:00 pm EDT. An encore presentation airs that evening at 10:00 p.m. EDT. that evening.

The weekend schedule, live timing and scoring, as well as session reports and one-stop video viewing for GT World Challenge, are available at gt-world-challenge-america.com.

Ryan Dalziel, Driver – No. 63 DXDT Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3: “Circuit of The Americas has always been a good track for me and it’s for sure a great track for the Mercedes-AMG GT3. A couple of cars were pulled back on performance since the Sonoma opener. The Mercedes-AMG GT3 is one of them, so it will be interesting to see where our speed is after these recent rules adjustments, but we had a really good test at COTA in Austin about a month ago. So, hopefully the hard work from that test translates into a fast car straight off the truck. As always, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 shines in braking and high-speed corners, and COTA has plenty of both. The track just changes so much with the weather, so it’s always tough to stay ahead of the conditions at COTA, but rain or shine we’ve put in the hard work. Now it’s time to execute.”

Russell Ward, Driver – No. 33 Winward Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3: “The older car did its job really well for us in our first GT World Challenge races. We still have it, and have some plans for it, but it is really important to be on same playing field. We have the Evo update on this new car, it is a fantastic upgrade, and we took it out for a rollout last week in Houston. It’s good to go, it’s fast and we are looking forward to getting back at it at COTA. The Mercedes-AMG GT3 likes COTA a lot, it’s a really good track for the car with a lot of high speed and flowing turns. It suits the Mercedes-AMG GT3 very well. In my opinion, COTA is the most beautiful racing facility in the United States. It’s a home race, only about a three-hour drive for us, and I am looking forward to getting back out there.”

CJ Moses, Driver – No. 58 DXDT Racing Mercedes-AMG GT3: “I’m really looking forward to getting into the GT America powered by AWS fight. The competition at Sonoma looked very strong, and of course George had a great weekend. I’m excited to race the Mercedes-AMG GT3 with our DXDT team in this new sprint series! Stepping up from TCR to GT3 this year is a big jump, and my expectation is for a lot of personal growth and to gain experience. My wife and I have daily driven Mercedes-AMGs for the past decade, and one has even been credited with saving her life, therefore I have confidence in the platform and the engineering behind it. I was excited to jump into the Mercedes-AMG GT3 and it did not disappoint! It has already been very successful, and it is my intention to add to that success. A podium and a good haul of championship points would be a great way to start.”

Guy Cosmo, Driver – No. 39 RENNtech Motorsports Mercedes-AMG GT4: “I’m thrilled to be back with RENNtech Motorsports in the Mercedes-AMG GT4, pairing with Chris Cagnazzi. I have a lot of experience with the Mercedes-AMG GT4, and in the short period of time I was last with RENNtech we had great success straight away. The Pirelli GT4 America grid is looking highly competitive, but we are up for the task and ready for action.”

Ryan Truex – Wise Power 200 Race Advance

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Wise Power 200 | Kansas Speedway Race Advance
Team: No. 40 Niece/Marquis Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Ryan Truex
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @Ryan_Truex

Truex on Racing at Kansas: “Kansas is a fun track, and I’m excited about Saturday night’s race,” said Ryan Truex. “Our team is working hard every single day to make our Niece Chevrolets better. I’m hoping our luck can turn around this weekend and we can have a solid run in our Niece/Marquis Chevrolet.”

Truex at Kansas: Saturday night’s race at Kansas Speedway marks Truex’s fourth start at the track in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Truex has a best finish of sixth, coming in 2016 and 2017.

Truex has four NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Kansas Speedway, with one top-10 and three top-15 finishes to his credit.

In addition, Truex has one NASCAR Cup Series start at Kansas Speedway, coming in 2014.

On the Truck: Truex will ride with his Marquis Hot Tub on the bed top of the No. 40 Chevrolet at Kansas Speedway.

Marquis, an employee-owned company founded in 1980, offers creative and innovative designs that provide the ultimate soaking experience, cost less to operate, and require the least amount of maintenance. Marquis spas are designed with cutting-edge features for supreme comfort and long-lasting enjoyment. Marquis is proud to craft a spa designed to enhance health and well-being.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2021, Niece Motorsports enters its sixth 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.

RACKLEY W.A.R. HONORS BOBBY HAMILTON WITH THROWBACK SCHEME FOR DARLINGTON

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Centerville, Tenn. (April 29, 2021)—Rackley W.A.R., co-owned by Willie Allen and Curtis Sutton, pay tribute to Tennessee native Bobby Hamilton with a throwback paint scheme that will appear on the No. 25 Rackley Roofing Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Timothy Peters, in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) LiftKits4Less.com 200 at the Darlington (S.C.) Raceway on May 7.

For the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR, the Tennessee-based team located in Centerville, will honor the 2004 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion. Hamilton, a Nashville, Tenn.-native, became a full-time driver-owner in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2003 with Bobby Hamilton Racing based about 20 miles east of Nashville.

“Our team is honored to run this Bobby Hamilton throwback paint scheme,” Allen said. “He is a NASCAR icon – especially, in the middle Tennessee-area. I looked up to Bobby, big time. He was a hardcore racer that worked hard to be the best. Not only was he a great driver, but he was an industry innovator who was always looking for a way to improve his race car. A lot of the time he found speed in areas that other teams didn’t. He thought outside of the box.

“Our team reminds me a lot of the original Bobby Hamilton Racing team. A small team with a ton of passion.”

The Rackley W.A.R. No. 25 Rackley Roofing Chevrolet Silverado will feature the iconic blue-and-yellow colors of the Bobby Hamilton Racing No. 4 in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Hamilton collected a victory on March 14, 2003 at the Darlington Raceway with this paint scheme. It was his second series victory at the Darlington Raceway.

The team sought the approval from Lori Hamilton Rollins for the tribute paint scheme to her late husband Hamilton.

“It is so great that people who were friends with Bobby Sr. would want to honor him,” Rollins, former co-owner of Bobby Hamilton Racing, said. “To know him was to love him. Bobby built his business by treating people like family. We all joke that ‘Bobby Hamilton Racing was not a job; it was a way of life.’ Many people viewed him as a second dad or a brother they never had. He treated people the way he wanted to be treated in return. To honor him with this paint scheme at one of his favorite tracks, Darlington Raceway, is so special.

“The years building his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team into the program it was, took a lot of endless hours from everyone involved. He never liked the spotlight and always pointed it towards his employees. It is a blessing to remember one of the greats and honor him in this way. I know all of his Bobby Hamilton Racing team members would definitely agree.”

Chad Kendrick, crew chief of the No. 25 Rackley Roofing Chevrolet Silverado, worked at Bobby Hamilton Racing, located in Mount Juliet, Tenn., from 2004 to 2007. Kendrick held various titles at Bobby Hamilton Racing including jackman, engine tuner, and underneath mechanic.

“As soon as I heard the team was paying tribute to Bobby Hamilton with this throwback, I got goosebumps,” Kendrick said.
“I have never been on a team that has done a throwback paint scheme. This tribute was on a truck that I was able to physically touch and be around, which is very special. Then, to factor in the man who was like a second father and a mentor, someone that has shaped me so much, that makes it extra special for me.

“Bobby Hamilton was a class act, and I miss him every day.”

Peters made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut with Bobby Hamilton Racing on April 9, 2005 at the Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. He has three top-10 finishes in 33 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts with Bobby Hamilton Racing in 2005 and 2006.

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series LiftKits4Less.com 200 at the Darlington Raceway will be broadcast live on FS1 on Friday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. (ET). It will also broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Ross Chastain – Wise Power 200 Race Advance

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Wise Power 200 | Kansas Speedway Race Advance
Team: No. 44 Circle B Diecast Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Ross Chastain
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport, @RossChastain

Chastain on Racing at Kansas: “Our CircleBDiecast.com Watermelon Chevrolet looks incredible,” said Chastain. “Thank you to Chip and everyone at Ganassi for allowing me to come play in the Truck Series. This is a special track for me and the whole Niece Motorsports organization, with our win here in 2019. Obviously, it is always fun to come back to a track that you have won at before. I’m looking forward to Saturday night’s race.”

Chastain at Kansas: Saturday’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway marks Chastain’s fifth start in the Series at the track. Chastain earned his first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win at Kansas Speedway in 2019. The win was also the first in the Series for Niece Motorsports.

Chastain has seven NASCAR Xfinity Series starts to his credit at the 1.5-mile track, with five top-15 finishes.

In addition, Chastain has four NASCAR Cup Series starts at Kansas Speedway.

On the Truck: The No. 44 Chevrolet will carry the CircleBDiecast.com colors at Kansas Speedway.

Plan B Sales was founded in 2010 with the goal of bringing service to dealers that carry licensed motorsports products. Plan B Sales started as a Lionel diecast and Chase Authentics apparel distributor. Over the last few years Plan B Sales has grown to be the largest account for Lionel, servicing the motorsports market and has expanded its product offerings.

Plan B Sales has quickly become the choice of dealers for a one-stop stocking distributor. Its product offering also includes Auto World, Greenlight Collectibles, BrandArt and are the exclusive distributor for University of Racing product lines.

In September of 2020, Plan B Sales decided to split its wholesale and retail business into two different websites to better serve each segment of customers, effectively launching CircleBDiecast.com.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2021, Niece Motorsports enters its sixth 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.

Bayley Currey – Wise Power 200 Race Advance

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Wise Power 200 | Kansas Speedway Race Advance
Team: No. 45 Sharky’s Pub & Grub Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Bayley Currey
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @BayleyCurrey

Currey on Racing at Kansas: “I’m thankful to Mr. Niece and everyone at Niece Motorsports for the opportunity to come race their Chevy this weekend in Kansas,” said Currey. “The truck looks phenomenal – it’s a neat tribute to the organization’s first win here two years ago. I’m looking forward to Saturday night’s race in our Sharky’s Chevrolet.”

Curry at Kansas: Saturday’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Kansas Speedway marks Currey’s third start at the track.

In three NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Kansas Speedway, Currey has a best finish of 18th, coming in October 2020.

Currey also has one NASCAR Cup Series start at Kansas Speedway, coming in 2019.

On the Truck: The No. 45 Chevrolet Silverado will carry a throwback paint scheme – like the one Ross Chastain took to victory lane at Kansas Speedway in 2019. The win was the first for Niece Motorsports in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

Sharky’s Pub & Grub is located in Fort Scott, Kansas and offers a wide array of delicious fare.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2021, Niece Motorsports enters its sixth 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.

Carson Hocevar – Wise Power 200 Race Advance

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Wise Power 200 | Kansas Speedway Race Advance
Team: No. 42 Luther’s BBQ Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Carson Hocevar
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @CarsonHocevar

Hocevar on Racing at Kansas: “I’m looking forward to Saturday night’s race at Kansas Speedway in our Luther’s BBQ Chevrolet,” said Hocevar. “This is my first time at Kansas Speedway, but I feel confident that Niece Motorsports has a strong notebook to fall back on here. I’ve spent time in the sim and will be asking my teammates lots of questions.”

Hocevar at Kansas: Saturday’s race at Kansas Speedway is Hocevar’s first time at the 1.5-mile track.

On the Truck: The No. 42 Chevrolet will carry the Luther’s BBQ colors at Kansas Speedway.

Luther’s BBQ is a lively restaurant with a scratch kitchen in Fort Scott, Kansas. Smoking BBQ low and slow, Luther’s BBQ uses the best ingredients and provides a great atmosphere.

About Niece Motorsports:

Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2021, Niece Motorsports enters its sixth 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.

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