Truck Dealership Comes Back Ready to Win at Richmond

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 14, 2021) – The Pete Store, a network of Peterbilt truck dealerships and a dedicated partner of Front Row Motorsports (FRM), will show off their colors and brand with Todd Gilliland and the No. 38 Ford F-150 team this Saturday afternoon at the Richmond (Va.) Raceway.

With locations spanning the Eastern United States, The Pete Store offers sales, service, leasing, parts, and financing of quality Peterbilt trucks. A recipient of numerous awards, including Peterbilt North American Dealer of the Year (2004, 2016 and 2018), The Pete Store is a respected dealer in the transportation industry with a track record for quality support.

“Front Row Motorsports has experienced a lot of success this season and we wanted to show our support for Todd in his efforts to win in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series,” said Greg Arscott, President of The Pete Store. “We are looking forward to seeing The Pete Store return to the No. 38 truck at Richmond Raceway and wish Todd and the team the best of luck.”

The Pete Store recently announced the completed purchase of Palm Peterbilt Truck Centers, a truck dealer group with six locations in South Florida including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Fort Pierce, Clewiston, and Fort Myers. The acquisition extends the company’s footprint to include eight states, 24 locations, and 1,500 miles of Service coverage on the East Coast.

“I love our Peterbilt transporter and that’s all thanks to The Pete Store,” said Gilliland. “So, it’s cool to have them join our truck series program again this season. I think we have a good chance to give them a great finish on Saturday. We’re working hard on our program and are spending a lot of time preparing for Richmond. I think our truck will be fast and I know it will look great.”

Saturday’s 250-lap race at the Richmond Raceway will be televised live on FS1 at 1:30 p.m. ET.

About The Pete Store
The Pete Store, LLC is a commercial truck dealer group with locations from Massachusetts to Florida. An exclusive dealer of Peterbilt heavy and medium-duty trucks, they provide a range of services to the trucking industry including Parts, Service, Sales, Body Shops, Leasing, Rental, and Financing. To learn more about The Pete Store visit www.thepetestore.com

About Front Row Motorsports
Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Camping World Truck Series and the 2021 Daytona 500 champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 34 and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 38 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team– from its Mooresville, N.C. headquarters. Visit teamfrm.com and follow FRM on social media: Twitter at @Team_FRM, Instagram at @team_frm and Facebook at facebook.com/FrontRowMotorsports.

Chandler Smith: Driver, No. 18 JBL® Toyota

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Overview:
Event: ToyotaCare 250, Race 6 of 22, 250 Laps – 70/70/110; 187.5 Miles
Location: Richmond (Va.) Raceway (0.75-mile D-shaped oval)
Date/Broadcast: April 17, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR 90

Mr. Smith Goes to Richmond:

• Chandler Smith and the No. 18 JBL team look to change a recent fun of bad luck as the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series heads to Richmond Raceway for Saturday’s ToyotaCare 250. The team has experienced disappointing results the last two races, finishing 34th at the Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway Dirt Track and 35th at Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway.
• When the Camping World Trucks returned to Richmond for the first time since 2005 last year, Smith recorded a 12th-place finish. The result was part of a strong finish to the season for the Georgia native, recording an average finish of 7.7 across his final seven starts compared to an average finish of 25.2 across his first five starts last year.
• Smith comes into Saturday’s race 15th in the Camping World Truck Series championship standings. He currently sits 16 points behind Austin Wayne Self for the 10th and final spot in the playoffs. In the Rookie of the Year standings, Smith sits second, 14 points behind Carson Hocevar. Both drivers have captured the Rookie of the Race Award twice.
• The Toyota Development Driver spent his off weekend competing in the CARS Tour/Southern Super Series event April 11 at Greenville-Pickens (S.C.) Speedway for Wilson Motorsports. Smith qualified fifth, started sixth after the invert and finished fifth in the 150-lap event.
• The talented teenager has finished inside the top five in eight of his 21 career Camping World Truck Series starts, including a career-best runner-up finish at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway in 2019.
• Veteran crew chief Danny Stockman will call the shots for Smith and the No. 18 team this season. Stockman led the No. 51 team to four wins in his first season atop the pit box at KBM in 2020. He came to the organization with experience as a crew chief in all three national series, including a Truck Series championship with Austin Dillon in 2011 and an Xfinity Series championship with Dillon in 2013. Stockman has crew chiefed one Truck Series race at Richmond, a 12th-place result with Smith last season. In Xfinity Series action, his drivers recorded four top-five and nine top-10 finishes, including two third-place finishes with Daniel Hemric.
• JBL, the authority in engineering superior sound, will be the primary sponsor for the No. 18 team this week. Safelite AutoGlass – the nation’s largest provider of vehicle glass repair, replacement, and recalibration services – returns to Smith’s Tundra May 1 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City.
• All three KBM Tundras will carry a special decal on the B post this week promoting Autism Awareness that includes the website address of NASCAR Sammy (NASCARSammy.com), an avid NASCAR fan and autism advocate. Fans can visit his site to purchase a decal and help support his mission.

Chandler Smith, Driver Q&A:

What is your outlook going into this weekend at Richmond?
“I’m really excited to get to Richmond. The trucks hadn’t been there for a few years, so when the trucks went back last year, it was a pretty big deal to be part of it all. As an organization, KBM is really strong with short tracks so to help build the short track program with going back to Richmond. Going back this year, I think we are going to better in our JBL Toyota Tundra.”

Does Richmond remind you of any short tracks that you grew up on in late models?
“Richmond kind of reminds of Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida. Other than that, it is a really unique track. It tears up the tires as a run goes on. You have to really be messing with the throttle all the time and racing the track. The characteristics are honestly like Pensacola.”

Have you discussed with your crew chief about the differences between a day and night race?
“I don’t think there is going to be much of a difference due to the cloud cover. If the sun is out, the track is going to be completely different. It’s going to be really greasy and slick. It’s going to be all about tire management. If the clouds stay around, it’s probably going to be similar to how the night race was.”

Chandler Smith Career Highlights:

• Across 21 career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts has recorded 115 laps led, eight top-five and 10 top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 14.6.
• Posted an average finish of 7.7 across his final seven of 12 total Truck Series starts in 2020, including third-place finishes in the series finale at Phoenix (Ariz.) Raceway and his first career superspeedway start at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in October.
• Produced three top-five and four top-10 finishes resulting in an average finish of 4.2 across his first four career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts in 2019. He led 55 laps and finished eighth in his Gander Trucks debut at Iowa Speedway last July and then posted top-five finishes in his final three starts, including a runner-up finish at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.
• Has collected nine wins, 10 poles, 1761 laps led, 22 top-five and 29 top-10 finishes en route to an average finish of 5.2 across 33 career ARCA Menards Series starts. Set an ARCA Racing Series record by winning four consecutive poles to start his career and earned his first victory after leading a race-high 102 laps at Madison (Wis.) International Speedway in his fourth series start.

Chandler Smith’s No. 18 JBL Tundra:

KBM-60: The No. 18 JBL team will unload chassis number KBM-60 for Saturday’s ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond. The Tundra recorded two wins in three starts in 2020: Kyle Busch at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway in February and Brandon Jones at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa. in June. Saturday’s race will be the first start for KBM-60 this season.

KBM Notes of Interest:

• KBM drivers produced an average finish of 18.7 in last year’s event at Richmond, the first time that the organization competed in the Camping World Truck Series at the venue. Kurt Busch picked up the team’s lone NASCAR Xfinity Series victory at the Virginia track in April of 2012.
• KBM holds the Camping World Truck Series records for most career wins (83) and most wins in a single season (14 in 2014). With his victory at the Bristol Motor Speedway Dirt Track, Martin Truex Jr. became the 16th different driver to win a Truck Series event for KBM. In addition to collecting a series-record seven Owner’s Championships, the organization has produced two championship-winning drivers: Erik Jones (2015) and Christopher Bell (2017).
• The No. 18, the number which was on the first Tundra that went to victory lane for KBM in 2010, has 21 career victories.

Richmond Raceway 250 | Richmond Raceway Race Advance

Team: No. 40 Marquis 900 Wishes Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Ryan Truex
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @Ryan_Truex

Truex on Racing at Richmond: “Richmond is a difficult track,” said Truex. “But I’m looking forward to getting back on pavement after Bristol. I have 10 starts there in Xfinity and Cup, but Saturday’s race will be my first time there in a truck. Richmond has very normal characteristics of a short track, but it is a lot slicker than other places we go – you are fighting front and rear grip on the exit of the corners. My team has been working hard on our short-track program and I’m confident we’ll have a strong run for Andrea, Viera and everyone at Marquis and Make-A-Wish.”

Truex on Marquis 900 Wishes Paint Scheme: “It’s really an honor to carry 900 really special Make-A-Wish names this weekend at Richmond,” said Truex. “I’m honored to work with Marquis and for the work that they do with a truly incredible organization like Make-A-Wish. This might be my first Truck Series start at Richmond, but I have a lot of Xfinity and Cup experience here that I think will pay off. I’m excited for Saturday afternoon’s race.”

Truex at Richmond: While it is Truex’s first start in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at Richmond Raceway, the 29-year-old driver is no stranger to the .75-mile track, with seven NASCAR Xfinity Series starts to his credit. In those seven starts, Truex has one top-five finish and three top-10 finishes.

Truex also has three NASCAR Cup Series starts to his credit, with his most recent coming in 2014.

On the Truck: The No. 40 Chevrolet will carry Marquis and Make-A-Wish colors at Richmond Raceway.

In celebration of 900 wishes granted in partnership with Make-A-Wish®, the Marquis® No. 40 Chevrolet will bear the names of all 900 wish kids—from Andrea to Viera—on the truck bed. Over 20 years ago, Andrea’s wish for a hot tub inspired the enduring partnership between Marquis and Make-A-Wish. Andrea’s signature graces both doors, and eight-year-old Viera’s wish marks this 900th milestone. In honor of World Wish Day on April 29th, please donate at wish.org/promotions.

Marquis, an employee-owned company founded in 1980, builds world-class hot tubs in the USA. Designed with cutting-edge features, Marquis hot tubs deliver the ultimate hydromassage experience, costing less to operate, and requiring the least amount of maintenance. Marquis is proud to craft spas 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.

Richmond Raceway 250 | Richmond Raceway Race Advance

Team: No. 42 Scott’s/GM Parts Now Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Carson Hocevar
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @CarsonHocevar

Hocevar on Racing at Richmond: “There’s always a little more confidence when we go back to a track that I was able to race at last year,” said Hocevar. “I learned a ton here last season and feel good about Saturday’s race in our Scott’s/GM Parts Now Chevrolet.”

Hocevar at Richmond: Saturday’s race at Richmond Raceway marks Hocevar’s second start at the .75-mile Virginia track. Hocevar’s previous start came last season in September.

On the Truck: The No. 42 Chevrolet will carry the Scott’s and GM Parts Now colors at Richmond Raceway.

Scott’s Coins, Jewelry & Sports carries the largest selection of high-quality estate jewelry, rare coins, and anything in between in Southwest Michigan. Since 1972, Scott Hocevar has been collecting, buying, and selling gold and silver jewelry, coins, and bullion. Having earned a reputation for offering fair prices, working with Scott’s allows customers to be confident that they are getting the best, most current prices available when buying gold and silver, estate jewelry, and sports memorabilia.

GM Parts Now is the go-to online auto parts store for OEM car parts. Whether customers are looking to repair or customize an old or new vehicle, GM Parts Now has what you need. GM Parts Now offers car parts and GM accessories for a variety of years, makes and models.

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.

Richmond Raceway 250 | Richmond Raceway Race Advance

Team: No. 44 Hype Motorsports/Noland’s Roofing Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Jett Noland
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport, @JettNoland50

Noland on Racing at Richmond: “I’m really looking forward to getting back behind the wheel of the Niece Motorsports No. 44 this weekend at Richmond Raceway,” said Noland. “With my short track background, I’ve had this weekend circled on my calendar as a real opportunity to both grow my knowledge-base behind the wheel of the truck, and show what I can do.”

“I can’t thank my partners, Noland’s Roofing and Hype Motorsports enough for continuing to support my efforts on the track. I know Niece Motorsports and my new Crew Chief Matt Noyce will have a solid hot rod together for me.”

Noland at Richmond: Saturday’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway marks Noland’s first start at the .75-mile track, and his second start overall in the Series.

On the Truck: The No. 44 Chevrolet will race with support from Hype Motorsports and Noland’s Roofing.

Hype Motorsports aims to help drivers create and promote their own unique brands through tried-and-true brand development techniques and new-age marketing.

Noland’s Roofing is a family-owned, Florida licensed general contractor and roofing contractor. Noland’s roofing offers free, no obligation estimates and 14 different financing vendor options for roofing, siding, windows, insulation, gutters, painting, cabinetry and much more. Noland’s Roofing prides itself on repairing roofs right the first time, with no hidden costs.

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.

Richmond Raceway 250 | Richmond Raceway Race Advance
Team: No. 45 Niece Chevrolet Silverado

Driver: Brett Moffitt
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @Brett_Moffitt

Moffitt on Racing at Richmond: “I always enjoy short track racing,” said Moffitt. “Richmond is a fun and challenging track to race at. I know everyone has been working hard to prepare our Niece Equipment Chevrolet for Saturday’s race. I’m excited and our team is ready to go.”

Moffitt at Richmond: Saturday’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway marks Moffitt’s second start at the track in the Series. Last season, Moffitt started and finished fourth, leading 32 laps.

In two NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Richmond Raceway in 2020, Moffitt earned two top-20 finishes, with a best finish of sixth.

Moffitt also has two NASCAR Cup Series starts at Richmond Raceway, both coming in 2015.

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.

Mooresville, NC (April 14, 2021) – Spencer ‘The Bald Eagle’ Boyd has added another Made In America company to his sponsor lineup in 2021. Eastlake, OH EZPOLE Flagpoles will be the primary sponsor of the Youngs Motorsports No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado at Bristol Motor Speedway in September. A special tribute paint scheme will be run marking the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

“Never Forget is a term that we as Americans should honestly never forget,” said 25-year-old Boyd. “That’s why I’ve teamed up with EZPOLE for this race. They support our first responders and veterans everyday while providing jobs for hard-working Americans. Nothing would please me more than to look up and see the Bristol Motor Speedway stands filled with American and Never Forget flags at our race in honor of all the families that lost loved-ones that day.”

EZPOLE manufacturers residential and commercial flagpoles so that people can fly their American Made flags on American Made poles. “Most people don’t realize the pole they fly their American flag on was made overseas,” said Todd Adkins of EZPOLE. “We have a solution for that at EZPOLE, so jump on our website, www.ezpole.com to get a new residential flag and pole kit to represent the USA 100%.”

EZPOLE sells more than just American flags and flag poles on their website. You can get your state’s flag or a Gadsden flag on their website. You can get accessories to light up your flag or mounts to mount your flagpole just about anywhere. They also have The Patriot Store which sells apparel and other items to display your patriotism.

Firefighters were a huge part of the lifesaving efforts on September 11, 2001. As such there are two parts of the partnership that honor firefighters. EZPOLE is selling their limited edition ‘Champion Bred’ t-shirts with UFC Fighter Stipe Miocic on EZPOLE.com with proceeds going to help out first responders. The truck will also have a special passenger riding shotgun with Spencer for the race. The late Danny Foley, FDNY firefighter and hunting friend of Spencer Boyd, will have his name grace the passenger side of the EZPOLE No. 20 for the race at Bristol.

Spencer Boyd reflected, “I’m insanely proud to be an American. I love to see new Americans come to our country and see what I see which is the greatest place on earth. If it wasn’t for the people that came before us to pave the way for our freedoms, we wouldn’t be racing. I just want to do my little bit to honor them.”

EZPOLE’s first appearance with Boyd will be at Richmond Raceway on the No. 20 WML Enterprises Silverado. The paint scheme for Spencer Boyd and EZPOLE’s No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado will be unveiled at a later date.