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Black Widow to Sponsor Daniel Dye at Talladega Superspeedway

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Daytona Beach, FL – Black Widow Trucks is proud to announce its role as the primary sponsor for Daniel Dye and the No. 10 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. Renowned for their bold custom pickup truck upfits, Black Widow Trucks brings its high-performance spirit to one of motorsports’ most iconic venues.

Aligning with Daniel Dye Racing, Black Widow Trucks embraces the team’s competitive drive and commitment to excellence. Daniel Dye is set to demonstrate the speed and skill that make Talladega a favorite among fans, all while proudly showcasing the Black Widow Trucks brand.

“I couldn’t be more excited to have Black Widow Trucks onboard our No. 10 Chevy at Talladega,” stated driver Daniel Dye. “To be able to represent such a cool company like Black Widow at such a cool racetrack is great. Last year, we finished seventh at Indy with Black Widow onboard, so hopefully, we can finish six spots better this year at Talladega.”

Daniel Dye Racing welcomes back Black Widow Trucks to its family of dedicated partners and anticipates a successful collaboration at Talladega. This partnership promises an action-packed weekend.

About Black Widow Trucks
Black Widow Trucks designs and engineers premium truck packages that enhance style, performance, and capability. With meticulous craftsmanship, Black Widow Trucks creates head-turning vehicles that stand out on the road. For more information, visit www.blackwidowtrucks.com.

EVENT RECAP: Wright Motorsports Earns Bittersweet Second Place at Rolex 24 at Daytona

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NEXT UP: TWELVE HOURS OF SEBRING
SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY | MARCH 12-15

DAYTONA, Fla. (January 27, 2025) – Under sunny Florida skies on Sunday afternoon, Wright Motorsports secured an impressive podium finish at the 63rd Rolex 24 at Daytona. Racing the No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R, the team delivered a remarkable second-place result in the grueling 24-hour endurance event. However, the achievement came with a bittersweet note, as a late-race caution dashed their hopes of victory in the final hour.

The season began on a high note for the seasoned Porsche team, as they captured pole position for the longest race of the year, setting the tone for a competitive weekend. With drivers Adam Adelson, Elliott Skeer, Ayhancan Güven, and Tom Sargent, the team showed strong form from the start at Daytona International Speedway. Skeer claimed his first career pole position at the prestigious event, leading the field to the green flag on Saturday morning. His flawless opening stint saw the No. 120 Porsche dominate at the front of the field, establishing a consistent pace that would keep the car in contention throughout the race. Despite the ebb and flow of pit stop cycles and cautions, the team maintained their composure, consistently running in the top five and preserving the car for a strong finish.

Wright Motorsports demonstrated their hallmark efficiency and precision on pit lane, with flawless strategy calls and expertly executed pit stops playing a crucial role in their performance. As always, drama was inevitable at the Rolex 24. The No. 120 Porsche avoided several incidents, although it endured minor contact during the action-packed race.

The team led for a total of 140 laps, but heartbreak struck in the final hours. A poorly timed full-course caution forced the team to make an emergency pit stop for fuel while the pits were closed. Per IMSA regulations, this resulted in a drive-through penalty, dropping the team from the lead to ninth place. Undeterred, the drivers mounted an extraordinary comeback, climbing back to second position in the closing laps. With just ten more minutes, a victory fight might have been within reach, but time ran out, leaving the team to settle for second place.

Despite the disappointment of a narrowly missed win, Wright Motorsports begins the season in a strong position, earning valuable points in both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the Michelin Endurance Cup. Exiting the Rolex 24, the team sits just ten points behind the championship leaders, poised for a competitive season ahead.

Next, Wright Motorsports heads to Sebring International Raceway for the Twelve Hours of Sebring, March 12-15. The second longest race of the year also marks the next round of the Michelin Endurance Cup. With drivers Adam Adelson, Elliott Skeer, and new addition Tom Sargent, the team will aim to improve on last year’s third-place finish. For more event details, visit IMSA.com.

DRIVER QUOTES

Adam Adelson

This Rolex 24 is very bittersweet. This is our second time racing at Daytona. We had such a strong car, such a strong driver lineup with an incredible team who knows how to call the strategy perfectly. We were leading and got super unlucky with that yellow flag. We thought our changes with the podium were done. Ayhancan had an insane drive to put us back on the podium after the final stop. Anytime you have a result like this—second on the second biggest endurance race in the world—and you feel this bad about not having won, it means you’re doing something right and it means you can expect more results like this in the future. We know what we can do. We performed well and did everything we needed to. Lady luck didn’t go our way today and that’s okay. That’s just the way this sport is. The team did an absolute incredible job from making difficult strategy jobs. Risky ones put us in the best position to win the race but also maximize our endurance points. They executed every pit stop flawlessly, and I can’t thank them enough. They did an incredible job.

Elliott Skeer

What an unbelievable, bittersweet, wild, emotional day this was. To be up front all day! We had an incredible car and team, and the drivers keep the car up front. We all had our little moments, as any driver does in an endurance race. Ultimately, to get in the car and be at the front of the grid felt amazing. It’s a wild feeling and when you’re in the lead with an hour to go, and a couple minutes later due to unforeseen things happening on track that are out of your control, you feel like you’re on the other end of the scale. To climb back to second in 40 minutes at the end of a 24-hour race, I don’t know how to put that into words. I’m so proud of this whole team and going through this adventure the way we did.

Tom Sargent

This feeling hurts, but is sweet at the same time. It’s bittersweet. If I was to think at the start of last week that we were going to get second place at the Rolex 24 At Daytona, I would have been over the moon, but when you know you came so close and something that was out of your control meant we didn’t end up there with a watch hurts a lot. I’m proud of everyone on this team. Everyone did a great job. It was my first 24 hour and I’m happy with how I did. The longest I had done was an eight-hour, so I didn’t have previous firsthand experience on how it was going to work. The team did amazing. The team was really on top of all their pit stops, their decisions, and our pit stops. The car was great every time we got in. This one will hurt for a little while, but it’ll sink in and make us hungrier when we come back next time.

Ayhancan Güven

This is the end of my first Daytona with Wright Motorsports and my teammates. We scored second place and I think everyone on the team did an amazing job. I’m really proud of us as a group. It was my first race with Wright and in IMSA. I really enjoyed working with them. As a group, they are really professional. The race was all about surviving in the first hours, which we managed. We had a great race car. We were careful in the last part in the race and brought the car back in one piece. We were leading until the last pit stop, and then there was a super unlucky full course caution where I was coming to pit, but they closed the pit. Unfortunately, I was out of fuel and it was my in-lap. This cost us an emergency stop and then a penalty. We went from first to ninth, and we were the last car the lead lap. In the last 40 minutes they told me to go all in. I tried my best and it was only second place. If we had ten more minutes, we could have made it. I’m so proud of the performance we showed.

Wright Motorsports

Wright Motorsports is the premier Porsche race engineering facility in Ohio and a multi-series and international racing team known for superb car preparation, expert race strategy, and driver development. Located in Batavia, Ohio. Known for consistency and top performance, Wright Motorsports has won numerous driver and team championships in World Challenge, IMSA Weather Tech, the American Le Mans Series, Michelin Pilot Challenge, Porsche Carrera Cup North America, and the Grand-Am Rolex Series.

Corey LaJoie Announces Multifaceted NASCAR Effort in 2025

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Veteran Racer Will Run Limited NASCAR Cup Series Schedule With Rick Ware Racing;
LaJoie Will Drive No. 01 Ford Mustang to Create a Stacking Pennies Performance Brand;
DuraMAX and Take 5 Oil Change to Serve as Primary Partners for LaJoie in 67th Daytona 500;
LaJoie To Serve as an Analyst for Prime Video’s Five-Race NASCAR Cup Series Broadcast

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 27, 2025) – Veteran racer Corey LaJoie announced a multifaceted NASCAR effort in 2025 that will see the 33-year-old return to the NASCAR Cup Series and appear on Prime Video NASCAR broadcasts as an analyst.

LaJoie will drive the No. 01 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for Rick Ware Racing in a limited schedule, beginning with the season-opening Daytona 500. The No. 01 aligns with LaJoie’s desire to create a Stacking Pennies Performance Brand, the genesis of which began four years ago with his Stacking Pennies podcast. Built on the notion that small victories over time lead to success, Stacking Pennies is now one of the most popular NASCAR podcasts.

DuraMAX and Take 5 Oil Change® will be the primary partners for LaJoie at Daytona, where small victories will be needed to ensure a place in the 67th Daytona 500. As an open entry, the No. 01 DuraMAX/Take 5 Oil Change Ford Mustang does not have a guaranteed starting spot. LaJoie’s Daytona 500 drive begins Feb. 12 with time trials and continues Feb. 13 with the Duel, twin 150-mile qualifying races that set the field for the Daytona 500. If LaJoie is one of the two fastest open drivers in time trials or scores the highest finish among open drivers in his respective Duel, his place in the Great American Race will be secured.

“Rick Ware is someone who makes things happen. He’s a great guy who has been a generous friend in helping me get this vision of Stacking Pennies Performance off the ground,” LaJoie said. “He’s allowed me to put the No. 01 on his Ford Mustangs, building off the brand fans have related to, supported, and cheered for over the past several years. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished and excited for what’s ahead, beginning at Daytona with DuraMAX and Take 5 Oil Change.”

“DuraMAX is thrilled to partner with Take 5 Oil Change and bring our combined passion for performance and speed to the iconic Daytona 500,” said Dan Oehler, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for RelaDyne, parent company of DuraMAX. “Having Corey LaJoie behind the wheel as both the driver of our branded car and a proud ambassador for DuraMAX strengthens our connection to the racing community. Corey’s dedication and skill truly embody the values of our brand, and we’re excited to work with him in representing our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction on and off the track.”

“At Take 5 Oil Change, we’re excited to team up with RelaDyne and Corey LaJoie and showcase our shared values of speed, reliability and excellence at the Daytona 500,” said Mo Khalid, EVP and President of Take 5 Oil Change. “Partnering with RelaDyne and Corey LaJoie is a natural fit, as this partnership represents the passion and performance we at Take 5 Oil Change strive to deliver every day. This collaboration highlights our commitment to innovation and our strengthened connection with our customers.”

LaJoie’s make-it-or-break-it, all-in approach is nothing new. The Charlotte, North Carolina, native has scraped and clawed for every opportunity throughout his racing career. His resiliency in a racecar and ability to articulate what he sees from the driver’s seat have made LaJoie an industry thought leader. Prime Video, which debuts its five-race slate of NASCAR Cup Series broadcasts with the May 25 Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, has tapped into LaJoie’s personality and punditry by making him an on-air analyst.

“In many ways, my driving career has been more successful than I ever could’ve dreamed, yet I lose sleep feeling I never reached my full potential behind the wheel,” LaJoie said. “The pursuit of bettering myself and others around me has never been more important than it is right now. My presence on the track will look different than it has in previous years, and it’s going to bring a new host of challenges, but my heart is set on making a lasting impact in the sport and the communities NASCAR reaches. Between Rick Ware, Prime Video, and the support of partners DuraMAX and Take 5 Oil Change, I’m able to follow my heart.”

About RelaDyne:

RelaDyne, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, is the nation’s largest lubricant distributor and market leader in fuel, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and industrial reliability services for industrial, commercial, and automotive businesses in North America. RelaDyne was formed in 2010 by the combination of four well-established industry-leading companies and has since grown to more than 190 locations by strategically acquiring other industry leaders. Our core business, focused on lubrication excellence, is accomplished through offering unmatched products and services in which we improve the reliability and efficiency of our customer’s equipment for increased profitability of their business. Through an understanding of each customer’s specific needs, our team of dedicated Associates becomes a valued extension of their operations. For more information, visit www.RelaDyne.com.

About DuraMAX, Powered by RelaDyne:

DuraMAX is a line of high-quality and affordable vehicle maintenance solutions, including full synthetic, high mileage and synthetic blend motor oils, antifreeze, filters, wiper blades, and more. DuraMAX products come packed with Installer-focused retention programs, including service rebates, email marketing, and a 10-year, up to 500,000-mile engine protection warranty with every DuraMAX oil change. Discover more at www.DuraMAX.com or follow us on Facebook: DuraMAXoil, and on X: @DuraMAXoil.

About Take 5 Oil Change:

Founded in 1984, Take 5 Oil Change® pioneered the stay-in-your-car oil change, transforming the industry with its fast and simple service model. What began with just a few locations has now expanded to over 1,000 company-owned and franchised service centers across North America. Take 5 Oil Change is known for its fast, friendly service, completing oil changes in just 10 minutes on average, while also checking tire pressure and topping off vital fluids. As part of Driven Brands™, the largest automotive services company in North America, Take 5 Oil Change continues to grow its presence across the U.S. and Canada. For more information or to find a location, visit take5.com or follow along on Facebook and Instagram. To learn more about Take 5 Oil Change franchise opportunities, visit take5franchise.com/.

About Prime Video Sports:

Prime Video supports a growing lineup of live sports globally, including Thursday Night Football, NBA, NASCAR, the New York Yankees, Overtime Elite and Premier Boxing Champions in the United States; the NWSL, the WNBA and ONE Championship in the United States and Canada; NHL Prime Monday Night Hockey in Canada; Premier League in the United Kingdom, Sweden and Denmark; UEFA Champions League football in Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom; Roland-Garros and Ligue 1 in France; The Championships, Wimbledon in Germany and Austria; New Zealand Cricket in India; as well as Copa do Brasil football and the NBA in Brazil; and boxing and the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Japan. While availability varies by marketplace, fans can also subscribe to streaming services such as Eurosport, FOX Sports (Mexico), Viaplay Sport, MLB.TV, NBA League Pass, NBA TV, DAZN (Germany and Spain), and Premiere FC (Brazil) through Prime Video Channels. This is in addition to a selection of Amazon Original documentaries including Kelce, Bye Bye Barry, Coach Prime, Giannis, and the Amazon Original All or Nothing franchise, including All or Nothing: Arsenal, All or Nothing: Juventus, All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs, and All or Nothing seasons with various NFL teams, as well as the NCAA’s Michigan Wolverines football team.

About Rick Ware Racing:

Rick Ware has been a motorsports mainstay for more than 40 years. It began at age 6 when the third-generation racer began his driving career and has since spanned four wheels and two wheels on both asphalt and dirt. Competing in the SCCA Trans Am Series and other road-racing divisions led Ware to NASCAR in the early 1980s, where he finished third in his NASCAR debut – the 1983 Warner W. Hodgdon 300 NASCAR Grand American race at Riverside (Calif.) International Raceway. More than a decade later, injuries would force Ware out of the driver’s seat and into full-time team ownership. In 1995, Rick Ware Racing was formed, and with his wife Lisa by his side, Ware has since built his eponymous organization into an entity that competes full-time in the elite NASCAR Cup Series while simultaneously campaigning successful teams in the Top Fuel class of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, Progressive American Flat Track and FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX).

NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson Joins Forces with Knighthead Capital Management, LLC in LEGACY MOTOR CLUB

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STATESVILLE, N.C. — (January 27, 2025) — Seven-time NASCAR champion and co-owner of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (“LEGACY MC”) Jimmie Johnson announced today that LEGACY MC has joined forces with Knighthead Capital Management, LLC, on behalf of certain of its affiliates and accounts (“Knighthead”) as a strategic partner. LEGACY MC, founded by entrepreneur Maury Gallagher, has entered its third full-time season with Johnson as a co-owner. Future-facing, with Knighthead’s partnership, LEGACY MC is poised to expand its competitive presence, global brand recognition, partnerships, innovation, and fan engagement.

As part of this strategic partnership, Knighthead will acquire a minority stake in LEGACY MC.

After 12 years of owning and operating the impressively successful GMS Racing team which competed in the NASCAR Truck and Xfinity Series, Gallagher will take a step back from the day-to-day and assume an ambassador role with LEGACY MC. GMS Racing won five championships across the NASCAR Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series. The team won 71 races in total and won 26 pole positions with many talented drivers. In 2021, Gallagher acquired Richard Petty Motorsports, and Petty GMS Racing was formed. The team won the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway with driver Erik Jones in 2022 before striking a deal with Johnson and expanding to a two-car team for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season. The team continues to tout the iconic No. 43 made famous by CLUB Ambassador Richard Petty “The King”, who recently celebrated 75 years in racing.

The partnership with Knighthead positions Johnson as LEGACY MC’s majority owner, solidifying his leadership and significant role in the team’s future. Johnson stated, “I really have to thank Maury Gallagher for giving me the opportunity within the ownership space. He has been an outstanding partner, mentor and friend and I’m grateful we had the opportunity to work together, I’ve learned so much from him. As his professional career takes a different path, he can worry less about the daily team owner things and focus more on family and enjoying life.”

Chief Executive Officer Cal Wells III credits Johnson with his exceptional ability to network and secure strategic partnerships, a skill that has been pivotal in driving LEGACY MC’s growth and success. “As one of the most successful drivers in NASCAR history, Jimmie’s leadership and his partnership-minded business prowess remain central to the success of LEGACY MC,” said Wells, III. “This partnership is an important step for this race team, and we are thrilled to welcome Knighthead to LEGACY MC,” said Wells, III. “Each partner we add brings a unique set of strengths and insights that will help us build a long-lasting legacy in NASCAR and sports in general. Together, we can unlock new opportunities, enhance our competitiveness, and offer fans an experience unlike any other.”

Johnson feels the partnership with Knighthead will align LEGACY MC with entities across many platforms. “The partnership with Knighthead is a game-changer for LEGACY MC,” said Johnson. “Their expertise in navigating complex investment opportunities and success in sports will provide LEGACY MC with the resources and guidance needed to push for championships and solidify our place in NASCAR for years to come.” Johnson continued, “Having Knighthead on board will not only strengthen our racing efforts but also enhance the fan experience and expand our reach in the global motorsports ecosystem, not limited to NASCAR.”

Founded in 2008, Knighthead Capital Management, LLC is an investment firm with deep expertise across a variety of sectors, including finance, sports, and entertainment. Knighthead’s diverse portfolio includes investments in HERTZ, JOTA Racing, Singer Vehicle Design, Revology Cars, and Birmingham City Football Club. Tom Wagner, Co-Founder and Co-Managing Member of Knighthead Capital, shared his excitement for the partnership: “We are thrilled to partner with Jimmie Johnson and LEGACY MC. NASCAR’s rich history and LEGACY MC’s ambition and innovation make it a unique opportunity. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Jimmie and Cal to drive the team forward—both on the track and within the wider racing community.”

The partnership with Knighthead is effective immediately as LEGACY MC prepares to kick off the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season on Feb. 2, 2025, at Bowman Gray Stadium for The Clash, followed by the season-opener DAYTONA 500 on Feb. 16, 2025.

About Knighthead: Capital Management LLC Knighthead was co-founded in 2008 by Tom Wagner and Ara Cohen and has grown to become a diversified asset management platform with an experienced team of investment professionals, specializing in fundamental analysis, operational and financial turnarounds and risk management. Knighthead’s long-term objective is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for its clients while emphasizing the preservation of capital. Knighthead manages assets across a variety of investment vehicles including insurance asset management, real estate lending, and closed and open-ended vehicles.

About LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (LEGACY MC) is a premier auto racing organization co-founded by entrepreneur Maury Gallagher and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, 2024 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmie Johnson. Drawing from a rich tradition of success, LEGACY MC is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of motorsport and setting new standards of excellence. The CLUB competes under the Toyota Gazoo Racing banner in the NASCAR Cup Series with the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE piloted by Erik Jones and No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE driven by John Hunter Nemechek. Jimmie Johnson also races on a limited basis in the No. 84 Toyota Camry XSE. With NASCAR legend and Hall of Famer Richard Petty – “The King” – serving as CLUB Ambassador, LEGACY MC blends timeless racing traditions with a new forward-thinking vision. As an inclusive community for motorsport enthusiasts, LEGACY MC honors both its storied past and the promising future of its members, always striving for victory and championship glory at the pinnacle of NASCAR competition.

Jason Kitzmiller; A.L.L. Construction Racing Set Sights on Full ARCA Menards Series Season

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STATESVILLE, N.C.: A.L.L. Construction Racing confirmed today that the team will compete for the ARCA Menards Series championship with veteran driver Jason Kitzmiller beginning with the 2025 season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Kitzmiller, a native of Petersburg, West Virginia, transitions from a part-time role to a full-time championship-worthy competitor on the heels of a strong partial 2024 ARCA Menards Series season that included a career-best sixth-place finish at Daytona International Speedway.

In addition to his top-10 finish at the “World Center of Racing”, Kitzmiller, aboard his No. 97 Chevrolet SS, scored three additional top-10 finishes at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway, Michigan International Speedway and his last race of the year at Kansas Speedway last October.

Spending the off-season gearing up to compete in the 20-race tour in 2025, Kitzmiller believes his team can continue to deliver strong, consistent top-10 finishes that will keep their A.L.L. Construction Racing team part of the championship mix from February to October.

“This is a great opportunity for our A.L.L. Construction Racing team and me,” said Kitzmiller. “We’ve been preparing for this moment since we landed in the ARCA Menards Series in 2020, and I believe we can

have a memorable season with a lot of hard work, determination, and a little luck.”

10-time ARCA Menards Series champion Frank Kimmel will continue to oversee Kitzmiller’s efforts in Statesville, N.C. and will serve as crew chief.

“Frank has been instrumental in making this transition from a part-time to a full-time team possible,” added Kitzmiller. “His experience is monumental, but his dedication to taking our team to this next level cannot be overlooked.

“He has been insightful in putting all the components together from personnel to equipment in making sure we can unload at Daytona next month and put an exclamation point on our intent not only to contend to win races but remain relevant in the race towards the championship.”

Goals are plenty for Kitzmiller and his family-owned A.L.L. Construction Racing team.

“There are plenty of goals,” sounded Kitzmiller. “Our goals are not only obtainable, but I believe we have the opportunity to check off our goals for this season before the end of the year.

“This year isn’t going to be easy, but we will be ready. We will learn from our mistakes and work hard to bring fast and competitive race cars to the track that put us in contention for when it matters.

“I’m looking forward to getting the year started at Daytona.”

Marketing partners for Kitzmiller’s 2025 ARCA Menards Series season will be announced soon.

Further ARCA Menards Series platform announcements from A.L.L. Construction Racing are forthcoming.

Since 2020, Kitzmiller has 27 ARCA Menards Series starts to his credit, with eight top-10 finishes overall, including a career-best sixth-place finish at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway (February 2024).

The Daytona ARCA 200 (80 laps | 200 miles) is the first of 20 races on the 2025 ARCA Menards Series schedule. Practice begins Thursday, February 13, from 4:05 p.m. to 4:55 p.m. General Tire group pole qualifying begins on Friday, February 14, at 1:30 p.m. The race is set to take the green flag the following afternoon shortly after 12:00 p.m. ET. The event will be televised live for the first time on FOX, with the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM Satellite Radio (XM channel 391 | online channel 981) handling the radio waves. ARCARacing.com will stream live timing and scoring throughout the day’s festivities.

Porsche claims 20th victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona

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Race, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Round 1, Daytona

Daytona Beach, Florida., Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Porsche Penske Motorsport has clinched its second consecutive victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona. Last year’s winner Felipe Nasr from Brazil, Nick Tandy from the United Kingdom, and Laurens Vanthoor from Belgium steered the No. 7 Porsche 963 to the top step of the podium. This milestone marks Porsche’s 20th overall win at the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship opener, further cementing its illustrious legacy. The No. 6 Porsche 963, piloted by Matt Campbell (Australia) and French-born teammates Mathieu Jaminet and Kévin Estre, rounded out the team’s success with a third-place finish. Once again, the Porsche 963 demonstrated its dominance as the most successful LMDh prototype since its racing debut.Daytona Beach, Florida. At 1:40 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 61 cars across four competition classes took the green flag at the Daytona International Speedway to begin the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season. Under sunny Florida skies, the GTP class prototypes engaged in fierce battles from the start. Among them: the 707 PS (520 kW) Porsche 963, which claimed victory at Daytona in 2024 and dominated last season’s championship standings.

  • Nasr/Tandy/Vanthoor triumph with the Porsche 963 at the endurance classic
  • Sister car of Campbell/Jaminet/Estre finishes third
  • Porsche leads the 24-Hour race for 517 of 781 Laps
  • Wright Motorsport achieves GTD podium finish with Porsche 911 GT3 R
  • Iron Dames secure eighth place in first IMSA outing with Porsche

The works drivers and the whole Porsche Penske Motorsport team delivered a flawless performance over the 3.56-mile Daytona road course. By late evening, both Porsche 963 entries had established themselves at the front of the field. They maintained their commanding positions through to the final hours of the race, with a decisive sprint to victory occurring in the last 40 minutes after the final yellow flag period.

Ultimately, Felipe Nasr in the No. 7 car emerged victorious after an intense battle between both Porsche 963s for the lead, showcasing precision and endurance. With traffic complications in the closing stages, the No. 6 sister car relinquished second place but secured a commendable third. For Nasr, this victory marked his second consecutive Daytona triumph. Vanthoor and Tandy celebrated their first overall wins at this prestigious event. Tandy also became the first driver in history to win all four major 24-hour endurance races: Le Mans, Spa-Francorchamps, Nürburgring and Daytona.

“My emotions are difficult to put into words,” said Thomas Laudenbach, Vice President Porsche Motorsport. “Winning the 24 Hours of Daytona twice in a row – one of the longest and toughest races in the IMSA series – is a monumental achievement. The tension was huge. We did not always have the fastest car, but we were consistent and made the fewest mistakes. This is a fantastic result for our drivers, mechanics, engineers, and the entire team, including our colleagues back home in Weissach. I am absolutely delighted. This victory is a perfect start to the new season!”

Roger Penske, founder and CEO of Penske Corporation, echoed this sentiment: “What an incredible day for the entire Porsche Penske Motorsport organization. Both of our Porsche 963s and the drivers showed great speed and reliability. The crews performed flawlessly which is a result of meticulous preparation by everyone on the team. 2024 was an unmatched season of success starting with a win at the 24 Hours of Daytona and it’s great to repeat that success to start 2025 with the third overall win for Team Penske and the 20th victory for Porsche.”

Urs Kuratle, Director of Factory Motorsport LMDh, added: “An ideal season opener. This year’s result, with first and third place, surpasses last year’s success. The factory cars performed impeccably over the long distance, with perfect strategy and pit stops – a phenomenal effort by the entire team. I could not be prouder!”

“It’s impossible to put this success into words. The crews of the No. 6 and No. 7 did an outstanding job,” summarised Jonathan Diuguid, Managing Director of Porsche Pense Motorsport. “This triumph is not down to the fact that our car was the strongest – it was down to the impeccable work of the drivers and the team. We led the race for very long stretches and were rewarded. Now I hope that things continue like that and that we finish this year just as successfully as last year.”

With this win, Porsche has taken the lead in the championship standings of the top GTP class. The 24-hour race at Daytona also marks the start of the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup where the lead in the manufacturers’, team and drivers’ championships also goes to Porsche. The special classification within the IMSA season also includes the 12 Hours of Sebring, the two 6-hour races at Watkins Glen and Indianapolis as well as the “Petit Le Mans” at Road Atlanta.

The customer teams experienced mixed fortunes with the Porsche 963. JDC-Miller MotorSports managed to secure a solid sixth-place overall finish, while Proton Competition was forced to retire early due to suspension damage during the night,. The striking yellow No. 85 JDC-Miller car, driven by Gianmaria Bruni (Italy), Tijmen van der Helm (Netherlands), Bryce Aron (USA), and Porsche works driver and Formula E World Champion Pascal Wehrlein (Germany), showcased strong resilience. Meanwhile, Wehrlein’s TAG Heuer Formula E teammate, António Félix da Costa, endured a tough race and failed to finish with the LMP2 team Inter Europol.

GT categories: Porsche 911 GT3 R of Wright Motorsport on the podium
In the GTD class, Wright Motorsports continued their historically strong form. Starting from pole position, the American team secured second place after 24 hours of racing. Former Porsche Junior driver Ayhancan Güven (Turkey), alongside the American duo of Adam Adelson and Elliott Skeer and Tom Sargent (Australia), celebrated a well-deserved podium finish. The Iron Dames made their IMSA debut in the Porsche 911 GT3 R, finishing eighth in class.

The “Rexy” Porsche 911 GT3 R from AO Racing faced misfortune in the GTD-Pro category. Defending champion Laurin Heinrich (Germany), Klaus Bachler (Austria), and Alessio Picariello (Belgium) led at times but dropped to eighth after sustaining damage from a collision. Proton Competition’s identical, up to 478 kW (565 PS) race car finished the endurance race in tenth place.

Drivers’ comments after the race
Felipe Nasr (Porsche 963 No. 7): “This victory feels even better than 2024 – winning here twice in a row is a very special point in my career. Thanks to everyone in the team.The work they did was simply fantastic. I don’t know how to put my emotions into words. There’s a feeling of happiness inside me that I can’t describe right now. Simply unbelievable!”

Nick Tandy (Porsche 963 No. 7): “I am so proud to have won this race with Porsche. Eleven years ago was the last time I was on the top step of the Daytona podium – back then in the GT class with a red and white Porsche and this time again with a red and white Porsche. Three years of hard work have brought us here. We all did it together. At some point years ago, someone told me that nobody had ever managed to achieve overall victory in the four biggest 24-hour races. Since that day, this goal has been in the back of my mind. Now it has been realised. It feels great to be the first person to achieve something like this.”

Laurens Vanthoor (Porsche 963 No. 7): “It was always my dream to contest races like the 24 Hours of Daytona in the highest category. There’s nothing better than realising this with Porsche. I’ve always dreamed of being able to sit in this silver Penske trailer at the big events. It’s all like a dream. Three months ago I won the FIA World Endurance Championship, now the victory in Daytona. It doesn’t get much better than this!”

Kévin Estre (Porsche 963 No. 6): “The victory is great for Porsche and the team. We in the number 6 car often led the race. It was very hard work. When you lead for a long time and finish third, it’s difficult to describe. The others had fresher tyres and a bit more luck in lapped traffic. We’ll try again next year.”

Pascal Wehrlein (Porsche 963 No. 85): “Thank you very much for this opportunity – it was a lot of fun. I learned a lot on every lap in the Porsche 963 and was able to keep improving my pace. The car held up well, so I got a lot of driving time. Unfortunately, we had some difficulties throughout the race, especially with a lack of temperature in the brakes. Nevertheless, sixth place is a good result. More was not within reach. Congratulations to Porsche and my fellow drivers. Now I’m looking forward to a few hours’ sleep.”

Klaus Bachler (Porsche 911 GT3 R No. 77): “We gave it our all and came so close. Laurin Heinrich pushed to the limit and fought brilliantly at the end. Unfortunately, there was contact in turn three, which damaged our front end and forced us to pit. Without that incident, the class win would have been within reach.”

Rahel Frey (Porsche 911 GT3 R No. 83): “We fought to the maximum throughout the entire race. That is why we are here. We are ‘Women Driven By Dreams,’ and we have big ambitions. Our goal is to reach the top. Unfortunately, a tire issue cost us a lap during the night. But we never gave up and fought back. We will keep pushing until we win.”

Adam Adelson (Porsche 911 GT3 R No. 120): “The result is fantastic, but it is not perfect. When second place leaves you unsatisfied, it is clear that the team, car, and the drivers are all capable of achieving victories. Our expectations are high, and winning is our goal – we’ll celebrate wins in upcoming races, I am certain of it.”

Race results
GTP Class:

  1. Nasr/Tandy/Vanthoor (BRA/GBR/BEL), Porsche 963 No. 7, 781 laps
  2. Blomqvist/Braun/Dixon/Rosenqvist (GBR/USA/NZL/SWE), Acura No. 60, -1.335 seconds
  3. Jaminet/Campbell/Estre (FRA/AUS/FRA), Porsche 963 No. 6, -4.423 seconds
  4. Van der Helm/Bruni/Wehrlein/Aron (NLD/ITA/DEU/USA), Porsche 963 No. 85, -1 lap
  5. Andlauer/Jani/Vautier/Pino (FRA/SUI/FRA/CHL), Porsche 963 No. 5, DNF

GTD-Pro Class:

  1. Mies/Vervisch/Olsen (DEU/BEL/NOR), Ford No. 65, 723 laps
  2. Garcia/Sims/Juncadella (ESP/GBR/ESP), Corvette No. 3, -1.909 seconds
  3. Rockenfeller/Priaulx/Cindric (DEU/GBR/USA), Ford No. 64, -5.766 seconds
  4. Heinrich/Bachler/Picariello (DEU/AUT/BEL), Porsche 911 GT3 R No. 77, -1 lap
  5. Schiavoni/Cressoni/Preining/Lietz (ITA/ITA/AUT/AUT), Porsche 911 GT3 R No. 20, -4 laps

GTD Class:

  1. Fidani/Bell/Kern/Kirchhöfer (CAN/GBR/DEU/DEU), Corvette No. 13, 719 laps
  2. Adelson/Skeer/Sargent/Güven (USA/USA/AUS/TUR), Porsche 911 GT3 R No. 120, – 1.454 seconds
  3. Gamble/Stevenson/Robichon/Drudi (GBR/GBR/CAN/ITA), Aston Martin No. 27, – 4.817 seconds
  4. Bovy/Frey/Gatting/Gaillard (BEL/SUI/DNK/SUI), Porsche 911 GT3 R No. 83, – 10.547 seconds

All results and championship standings are available at results.imsa.com

Lost or Stolen Car Keys? Regain Access Quickly & Securely

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Losing or having your car keys stolen is more than just an inconvenience, it can be a stressful and potentially costly experience. However, with the help of a professional locksmith, you can regain access to your vehicle quickly and securely. Whether you need a replacement key, a backup, or increased security to protect your car, locksmiths provide invaluable services to get you back on the road with peace of mind.

In this post, we’ll explore how locksmiths can help in these situations, why their services are the safest choice, and the benefits of proactive measures like having a spare key.

The First Step: Regaining Access to Your Vehicle

When you lose your car keys or suspect they’ve been stolen, regaining access to your vehicle is often the most immediate concern. Here’s how a professional locksmith can assist:

1. Emergency Unlocking Services

Professional locksmiths are trained in non-destructive techniques to unlock your vehicle without damaging it. They use specialized tools and methods tailored to your car’s make and model, ensuring a quick and secure resolution to your lockout situation.

2. Key Replacement Services

If you’ve lost your keys or they’ve been stolen, a locksmith can create a new set for you. Modern locksmiths have access to advanced equipment that allows them to program keys for even the most sophisticated vehicles, including those with transponder systems or keyless entry.

3. Deactivating Lost Keys

One of the biggest concerns when keys are lost or stolen is unauthorized access to your vehicle. Locksmiths can deprogram your car’s old keys, ensuring they no longer work. This added layer of security protects your vehicle from theft or misuse while giving you peace of mind.

Why Choose a Professional Locksmith?

While it may be tempting to go to your car dealership for a replacement key, locksmiths often provide faster, more cost-effective, and convenient services. Here’s why they’re the best option:

1. Speed and Availability

Locksmiths often provide mobile services, meaning they can come to your location and resolve the issue on the spot. This is especially beneficial if you’re stranded in an unfamiliar area.

2. Cost-Effective Solutions

Dealerships typically charge a premium for key replacements, while locksmiths offer competitive pricing. Additionally, locksmiths can tailor their services to your needs, whether it’s creating a single replacement key or upgrading your security system.

3. Expertise Across Makes and Models

Professional locksmiths are trained to work on a wide range of vehicles, from older models with traditional keys to modern cars with complex smart key systems. Their expertise ensures accurate and efficient service, no matter your car type.

4. Security-Focused Approach

Locksmiths prioritize your safety by deactivating lost or stolen keys and ensuring your vehicle’s security system is intact. Unlike some DIY solutions or generic key replacements, their methods ensure your car remains protected.

Proactive Measures: Why You Need a Backup Key

Prevention is always better than cure, and having a backup key can save you time, money, and stress in the future. Here’s why you should consider investing in a spare:

1. Convenience in Emergencies

A backup key provides immediate access to your car if you lose or misplace your primary key. This eliminates the need for emergency locksmith services and ensures you’re never stranded.

2. Cost Savings

Creating a spare key in advance is often more affordable than emergency replacements. Locksmiths can duplicate your key quickly and at a lower cost than creating a new one from scratch.

3. Peace of Mind

Knowing you have a spare key gives you peace of mind, especially if you frequently travel or rely heavily on your vehicle. It’s a simple yet effective way to stay prepared for unexpected situations.

Protecting Your Car Against Future Issues

To avoid losing your keys or having them stolen, consider these tips for added security:

  1. Keep Keys in a Designated Spot: Always place your keys in a consistent location at home or work to reduce the chances of misplacing them.
  2. Invest in a Key Tracker: Modern key trackers use Bluetooth technology to help you locate your keys quickly.
  3. Upgrade to a Smart Key System: Consult with a locksmith about upgrading your vehicle’s security system to include smart or keyless entry for enhanced protection.
  4. Locksmith-Installed Security Features: Professional locksmiths can install additional security features, such as steering wheel locks or advanced immobilizers, to deter thieves.

Why Deactivating Old Keys Is Essential

One of the most important yet often overlooked steps in replacing lost or stolen car keys is deactivating the old ones. Failing to do so leaves your car vulnerable to unauthorized access. Professional locksmiths can connect to your vehicle’s onboard system and remove the lost or stolen key from the car’s memory, ensuring it can no longer start the vehicle. This service is especially important if you suspect your keys were stolen.


Final Thoughts: Trust the Professionals

Losing or having your car keys stolen is never ideal, but it doesn’t have to be a nightmare. With the help of a professional locksmith, you can regain access to your vehicle quickly, safely, and without breaking the bank. From creating replacement keys to deactivating lost ones and offering preventive solutions, locksmiths provide a comprehensive approach to car key issues.

If you’ve recently lost your keys or simply want to improve your vehicle’s security, don’t hesitate to reach out to a trusted locksmith. Their expertise in car key replacement and dedication to safety make them an invaluable resource for any car owner.

Protect Your Fluid Lines For Long-Lasting Performance

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Fluid lines in industrial machinery and automotive systems are unsung heroes. These vital components move hydraulic oil, brake fluid, and coolant around your equipment but often don’t get noticed until a problem arises. 

Learning how to safeguard these essential pathways can save you time, money, and headaches while ensuring maximum performance and life.

Fluid Line Protection

Fluid lines face many threats as they perform their daily duties. These essential components have to be shielded from UV radiation, extreme temperatures, and mechanical impacts like rock debris and accidental blows.

One single failure of your fluid lines can result in catastrophic consequences, ranging from system failure to environmental contamination and cost-creating downtime.

Common Fluid Line Integrity Threats

Fluid lines face various, persistent threats. Road debris causes immediate physical damage, while continuous vibration leads to gradual wear and tear. 

Chemical exposure from road salt, oil, and other substances accelerates corrosion, and extreme temperatures impact the material properties of both lines and their protective coverings.

Key Protection Methods

The best way to protect your fluid lines is by installing a high-quality gravel guard. These tough shields will act as an initial barrier to flying debris, stones, and other objects that might otherwise cause considerable damage to your fluid lines.

Proper routing and securing of fluid lines play an important role in their long-term service. Lines should be mounted away from heat sources and moving parts. 

Clamps and brackets used to secure lines must not permit excessive movement while still allowing for normal system flexing and thermal expansion.

Best Installation and Maintenance Practices

Professionals should install it to protect your fluid lines. This includes:

  1. Proper placement of protective sleeves and shields to maximize coverage while still allowing access for maintenance. 
  2. Careful attention to routing paths that minimize exposure to heat sources and moving components. 
  3. Regular inspection points should be easily accessible, allowing for routine maintenance checks without compromising protection.
  4. Spacing must be adequate for lines and other components to prevent rubbing and chafing, including the proper use of cushioned clamps and sufficient clearance around all bends and connection points. 
  5. Abrasion-resistant sleeves have been installed at potential contact points for added protection.

Material Selection and Compatibility

Selecting the most suitable materials for both your fluid lines and protection parts is really the key to a long period of reliability for modern fluid lines, which, in various materials, could be used suitably for all the applications concerned, as well as specific operating conditions. 

Similarly, protective parts must select suitably matching compatibility with either fluid lines protecting them or operational environments.

When selecting materials, consider factors such as:

  • temperature resistance
  • chemical compatibility
  • flexibility requirements
  • pressure ratings

High-performance synthetic rubbers and advanced polymers often provide the best combination of protection and durability for most applications.

Regular Inspection and Maintenance Protocols

The importance of having a thorough inspection and maintenance program cannot be overlooked when it comes to your vehicle’s fluid line protection systems.

Regular visual inspections should be done to look for signs of wear, damage, or degradation both in the lines themselves and in their protective components.

Key inspection points also include checking for evidence of chafing or rubbing, checking how securely the mounting points and clamps are fastened, and confirming the presence of fluid leakage or seepage. 

The places where lines pass near moving parts or sources of heat must be inspected more carefully since they are the most prone areas to damage.

Gravel guard

Advanced Protection Technologies

Modern technology has introduced many innovative solutions to protect the fluid line. Among them, advanced coating materials with physical and chemical protection, smart sensors that can predict failures, and composite materials offering superior protection with reduced weight and complexity are used.

Environmental Considerations

Different operating environments present unique challenges to fluid lines. Saltwater corrosion is a key threat in marine applications. UV radiation and extreme temperature fluctuations are the greatest threats in desert applications. 

Knowing your particular operating environment is essential in developing effective protection measures.

Cost-Benefit Analysis

While comprehensive fluid line protection may seem prohibitively expensive on the front end, the end benefits far surpass the costs involved. 

Consider a few of the potential expenses a system failure creates: emergency repair, lost time, environmental remediation, and potential liability risks. Proper protection is an investment in your systems’ reliability and longevity.

Looking to the Future

As technology advances, new methods and materials for fluid line protection are being developed. 

Thanks to innovations like sophisticated monitoring systems and self-healing materials, fluid line protection appears to have a bright future. If you keep up with these advancements, you can make smarter decisions concerning system protection.

Final Thoughts

Protecting your fluid lines prevents failures and ensures the long-term reliability and efficiency of your entire system. The appropriate protection methods, choice of materials, and regular inspection protocols can extend the life of fluid lines significantly and avoid costly failures.

Remember that fluid line protection is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Your specific application, operating environment, and maintenance capabilities should all factor into your protection strategy. 

Taking a comprehensive approach to fluid line protection will ensure optimal performance and reliability for years to come.

Layne Riggs Returns to Front Row Motorsports for 2025

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Front Row Motorsports Confirms Full Driver, Crew Chief, and Number lineup For NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series

 MOORESVILLE, NC (January 27, 2025)- Coming off his banner rookie season at Front Row Motorsports (FRM), Layne Riggs is set to return to FRM to drive one of the teams’ Ford F-150’s for the 2025 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS) season.

After rising through the regional ranks, Riggs signed with FRM for the 2024 season to drive the No. 38 truck. Riggs captured two wins, seven top-5’s, and 10 top-10’s in the 2024 season, earning him the Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors.

Now set to return to FRM, Riggs will get behind the wheel of the newly minted No. 34 Love’s Travel Stops Ford F-150.

“I’m looking forward to another season with FRM, and now with the No. 34.” said Riggs. “I have a great group behind me with Dylan (Cappello) leading them from atop the pit box. We’re ready for the season to start and hit the ground running.”

“It is an honor to carry the No. 34,” said Riggs. “The 34 means so much to the Love’s Travel Stops brand and it means a lot that I get to add to its legacy.”

With his return, Riggs hopes to carry last year’s momentum into the 2025 season and cast his bid into the NCTS Playoffs.

“I’m thrilled to keep working with Layne (Riggs),” said Dylan Cappello. “We created a lot of great memories in the No. 38, and I’m excited to build on that in the No. 34. We’re putting in the effort this offseason to start the season strong at Daytona.”

Chandler Smith will drive the No. 38 Ford F-150 in the NCTS and will be teammates with Riggs. Smith will be paired up with crew chief Jon Leonard.

“I’m happy to be at Front Row Motorsports,” said Leonard. “They are one of the top teams in the Truck Series and have the resume to prove it. I’m looking forward to working with Chandler (Smith) and building a strong relationship with him that will hopefully earn us some checkered flags.”

The organization will now shift their focus to the Daytona International Speedway for the Fresh From Florida 250 on Friday, February 14th, an event that FRM is a two-time winner of. Fans can watch the action live at 7:30 pm ET on FS1. Fans can also listen in from the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM channel 90.

ABOUT FRONT ROW MOTORSPORTS

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is a winning organization in the NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series. The team is the 2021 Daytona 500 and 2022 Craftsman Truck Series champions. The team was founded in 2004 and is owned by successful entrepreneur, Bob Jenkins. FRM fields the No. 4, No. 34, and the No. 38 NASCAR Cup Series teams along with the No. 34 and No. 38 Craftsman Truck Series teams 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.

Bayley Currey, Ross Chastain, and Matt Gould Added to Niece Motorsports’ No. 41 Team Driver Lineup

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Trio of Drivers to Split Time in No. 41

Salisbury, NC (Jan. 27, 2025) – Niece Motorsports will once again field four entries in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series this season. The fourth, part-time entry, branded as the No. 41 Chevrolet Silverado RST, features a blend of youth and experience split among multiple drivers.

Driftwood, Texas native, Bayley Currey, will return as a driver for the No. 41 team. Currey, who has made 48 starts for the team since 2019, is coming off an 18th-place points finish following his first full-time opportunity in 2024.

Having gained experience in all three NASCAR national series, Currey is known for his consistency behind the wheel and mechanical knowledge.

The 29-year-old will open the season driving at Atlanta Motor Speedway, primarily backed by Masked Owl Technologies. Masked Owl largely supported Currey’s efforts throughout 2024, and the company is eager to re-sign with the team for a second-consecutive season.

“I’m grateful to Al Niece and everyone at Masked Owl Technologies for continuing to believe in me and what we have going on the No. 41 team. This year will be fun to work with other drivers as we share the same goal of improving every week. Since we aren’t driving the whole year and points aren’t the main focus, I think that allows us the opportunity to try some different things to contend for wins. We are going to give it our best shot in every race.”

Masked Owl Technologies was established in 2023 with one goal: to meet clients’ process improvement needs through a tailored approach that prioritizes identifying the root cause of system issues first, then deploying an efficient, cost-effective, and targeted solution.

Alva, Florida’s Ross Chastain, will compete in five NCTS races in addition to his full-time NASCAR Cup Series role with Trackhouse Racing’s No. 1 Chevrolet.

Chastain’s schedule will see him compete in events at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Michigan International Speedway, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, and Watkins Glen International.

A five-time race winner, Chastain has been instrumental to Niece Motorsports’ success since 2018. Last year, the veteran delivered the team its ninth victory at Darlington Raceway. (But, if you ask him, it should have technically been the team’s 10th series win).

“I’m looking forward to racing at all these tracks on my schedule this year,” said Chastain. “It’s hard to believe that this will be the eighth year that Al Niece has put me in one of his trucks. Everyone at Niece Motorsports treats me like family when I show up, and I think that’s a testament to what Al and Cody (Efaw) have built here in Salisbury. I’m also very thankful that Justin Marks and everyone at Trackhouse is on board with letting me compete in other series to stay sharp on Sundays. We had some good runs last year and know what to improve on to make this year even better, I feel like this team is as strong as ever now.”

Rounding out the No. 41 driver lineup will be Mooresville, North Carolina’s Matt Gould, son of Niece Motorsports’ winningest crew chief, Phil Gould.

Gould, 19, made his NCTS debut at the Milwaukee Mile in 2024 and later drove in one additional start at Martinsville Speedway. Primarily a Late Model Stock competitor in the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series, Gould’s schedule will be reveled at a later date.

“I’m very excited to get another opportunity to race in the Truck Series with Niece Motorsports,” said Gould. “I feel like we were on track to have some good results last year in my first couple of starts before issues prohibited it. So this year, to have more opportunities ahead as I continue to learn will be great. I’ve known Ross for six years now; he’s done so much for me, and Bayley and I are like brothers. So, it’s going to be awesome to work with them.”

Currey, Chastain, and Gould will work alongside full-time teammates, Matt Mills (No. 42), Christian Rose (No. 44), and Kaden Honeycutt (No. 45).

Competition personnel for the team will be revealed in the near future, along with additional partnership announcements.

The NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series season kicks off at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 14. FOX Sports 1 will cover the Fresh From Florida 250 live at 7:30 PM ET.

Follow Niece Motorsports on Facebook, X, and Instagram and visit niecemotorsports.com for all the latest news.

About Niece Motorsports: Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2025, Niece Motorsports enters its tenth season in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as X @NieceMotorsport.

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