CHASTAIN MAKING HIS 100TH XFINITY SERIES START AT KENTUCKY

Gaffney, S.C. (September 21, 2017) – Ross Chastain will reach a career milestone this weekend at Kentucky Speedway. Saturday night’s VisitMytleBeach.com 300 will be his 100th NASCAR Xfinity Series race start. The majority of Chastain’s Xfinity career has been in the No. 4 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro, and he is eager to make race number 100 a good one.

“It’s hard to believe that I’ve reached my 100th race in the Xfinity Series,” says Chastain. “It has been a great ride so far, and I’m excited to see how the next 100 races go. Kentucky is a very challenging track, especially since the repave, but I’m confident that my No. 4 crew will set me up with a great ride.”

Kentucky Speedway practice is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ET) Friday. Qualifying will start at 5:35 p.m. Saturday. The VisitMytleBeach.com 300 will get the green flag at 8:00 p.m. on NBCSN.

KEN HOUSTON ELECTRIC ON BOARD WITH RHODES IN KENTUCKY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (September 21, 2017) – Ken Houston Electric LLC will once again be on board the No. 01 Chevrolet Camaro of Harrison Rhodes this weekend at Kentucky Speedway for the NASCAR Xfinity Series VisitMytleBeach.com 300. Ken Houston Electric previously sponsored the JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team for the July Kentucky race, and for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway race.

“I’m super thankful to Ken for all of his support this year,” said Rhodes. “Ken Houston Electric has been a great partner to work with, and I’m looking forward representing them again this weekend.”

“I’m excited to be back at the track with JD Motorsports this weekend,” said Ken Houston, owner of Ken Houston Electric. “Harrison has been awesome to work with, and I can’t wait to see the No. 01 Ken Houston Electric Chevy on track again.”

Kentucky Speedway practice is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ET) Friday. Qualifying will start at 5:35 p.m. Saturday. The VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300 will get the green flag at 8:00 p.m. on NBCSN.

ABOUT KEN HOUSTON ELECTRIC LLC

Ken Houston Electric is a full service electrical contractor servicing residential and commercial clients in the Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana tri-state area. For more information, visit kenhoustonelectric.com.

SMITHLEY EXCITED TO BE BACK IN KENTUCKY

Gaffney, S.C. (September 21, 2017) – Garrett Smithley, driver of the No. 0 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro, is ready to return to Kentucky Speedway in Saturday night’s NASCAR Xfinity Series VisitMytleBeach.com 300.

Smithley has driven in three Xfinity Series and one Camping World Truck Series event at the tough 1.5-mile track.
 
“I’m very excited to be back at Kentucky Speedway,” said Smithley. “I’ve had some great runs at Kentucky in the past, and I think this will be a great weekend for the ‘number nuthin’ team.”

Kentucky Speedway practice is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (ET) Friday. Qualifying will start at 5:35 p.m. Saturday. The VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300 will get the green flag at 8:00 p.m. on NBCSN.

CHASTAIN FINISHES A HARD-FOUGHT 23RD AT CHICAGOLAND

GAFFNEY, S.C. (September 18, 2017) – Ross Chastain overcame mechanical issues to finish 23rd in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Thehouse.Com 300 at Chicagoland Speedway.

Chastain had a fast No. 4 Gerber Collision & Glass Chevrolet Camaro all weekend and qualified in 21st place. Once the race started, however, Chastain reported that the car was down on RPMs. As soon as Stage 1 of the race was complete, Chastain brought the car to the garage so that the JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team could address the issue. Chastain lost 5 laps, but the No. 4 Chevy was turning great laps once back out on track. Despite being at a disadvantage early, Chastain raced hard to a solid finish.

“It was definitely a very challenging, but ultimately rewarding, day,” Chastain said. “We had a fast car in practice and qualifying. If not for the mechanical problems, I know we would have had a great shot at a top 20 or top 15 finish. I’m so proud of my No. 4 team for getting me back up to speed as fast as they did, and I can’t thank Gerber Collision & Glass enough for their support.”

The series moves on to Kentucky Speedway for the VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300 on Saturday, September 23rd. 

TOP 25 FINISH FOR RHODES AT CHICAGOLAND

GAFFNEY, S.C. (September 18, 2017) – Harrison Rhodes brought his No. 01 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro  home in 25th place in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Chicagoland Speedway.

Rhodes qualified in 27th place for Saturday’s Thehouse.Com 300, and he ran in the top 25 most of the day.

“I had a good car at Chicagoland Speedway,” Rhodes said. “I started out pretty loose, the handling wasn’t quite where we wanted it, but the No. 01 team kept adjusting on it all day and had it going really good by the end of the race. This was a solid effort by everybody, and we finished strong.”

The series moves on to Kentucky Speedway for the VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300 on Saturday, September 23rd. 

MILLER FINISHES 29TH AT CHICAGOLAND

GAFFNEY, S.C. (September 18, 2017) – In his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut, Vinnie Miller finished in 29th place in Saturday’s Thehouse.Com 300 at Chicagoland Speedway.

Miller, in the No. 0 Master Mfg. Inc. Chevrolet Camaro for JD Motorsports with Gary Keller, started the race in the 31st position, and gained valuable experience in the Xfinity Series by running a clean race.

“I think my first race in the Xfinity Series was a good one,” Miller said. “These races are much longer than what I’m used to, so a lot of focus goes into it. I’m so thankful to my family and to Master Mfg. Inc. for being here to support me this weekend and for making this a reality. ”

The series moves on to Kentucky Speedway for the VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300 on Saturday, September 23rd. 

CHASTAIN EXCITED FOR XFINITY SERIES REGULAR-SEASON FINALE

Gaffney, S.C. (September 14, 2017) – Ross Chastain is hoping for a strong finish to the NASCAR Xfinity Series regular season this Saturday at Chicagoland Speedway. Gerber Collision & Glass, a long-time supporter of the JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team, will be on board Chastain’s No. 4 Chevrolet Camaro for the Chicagoland 300.
 
Chastain is currently 15th in the Xfinity Series Playoffs standings.

“It’s the last race before the playoffs, so that’s big for the whole series,” said Chastain. “Looking at the bigger picture than just us, I’m excited to see the big spotlight put on the Xfinity Series this weekend. We ran well at Chicagoland in the past, so I’m excited to give the No. 4 Gerber Collision & Glass team a great finish.”

Chicagoland Speedway practice is scheduled for 1:00p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (CT) Friday. Qualifying is set for 11:35 a.m. Saturday. The Chicagoland 300 will get the green flag at 2:46 p.m. (3:46 p.m. ET) on NBCSN.

RHODES READY TO RACE IN THE WINDY CITY

Gaffney, S.C. (September 14, 2017) – Harrison Rhodes, driver of the No. 01 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro, is ready to take on Chicagoland Speedway in Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Chicagoland 300.

Rhodes has two previous Xfinity Series starts at Chicagoland.

“I love racing at Chicagoland Speedway, and as long as we can get across the bumps for the longer runs, I think we can come home with a good finish,” said Rhodes. “That’ll be my focus during practice is working on the bumps and helping the No. 01 team get the car setup to handle those.”

Chicagoland Speedway practice is scheduled for 1:00p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (CT) Friday. Qualifying is set for 11:35 a.m. Saturday. The Chicagoland 300 will get the green flag at 2:46 p.m. (3:46 p.m. ET) on NBCSN.

VINNIE MILLER MAKING HIS XFINITY SERIES DEBUT AT CHICAGOLAND WITH JD MOTORSPORTS

GAFFNEY, S.C. (September 12, 2017) - 20 year-old Vinnie Miller will make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway driving the No. 0 Chevrolet Camaro for JD Motorsports with Gary Keller in Saturday’s Chicagoland 300.

Vinnie Miller started racing at five years old on the quarter midget tracks in Michigan and has been working his way toward a NASCAR career every since.

Having found success in Super Late Models, the Pro All Stars Series, Speed Weeks at New Smyrna Beach Speedway, CARS Tour and 602 Tour events, Miller began competing in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and ARCA Racing Series earlier this year. So far in the 2017 Season, he has posted one top-five, six top-ten finishes and led six laps in just 10 races.

“It is a dream come true to be able to race in the NASCAR Xfinity Series,” said Miller. “The opportunity to drive for JD Motorsports this weekend is something I never thought I would achieve when I started racing. I know Chicagoland is a challenging track and I have a lot to learn this weekend, but I plan on listening and learning as much as I can from my JDM teammates and crew chief this weekend. The goal is to finish the race and gain experience and respect from other drivers. Thank you to everyone who made this possible, especially my family and Master Mfg. Inc.”

Chicagoland Speedway practice is scheduled for 1:00p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (CT) Friday. Qualifying is set for 11:35 a.m. Saturday. The Chicagoland 300 will get the green flag at 2:46 p.m. on NBCSN.

Follow Vinnie at @VinnieMiller_  on Twitter and @VinnieMillerRacing on Facebook.
 

GERBER COLLISION & GLASS RACING WITH CHASTAIN IN CHICAGO

GAFFNEY, S.C. (September 12, 2017) - Gerber Collision & Glass, one of the nation’s leading autobody and glass repair and replacement companies, is joining JD Motorsports with Gary Keller again to sponsor driver Ross Chastain in Saturday’s Chicagoland 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Chicagoland Speedway. Gerber will also be an associate sponsor on the No. 0 Chevrolet of Vinnie Miller and the No. 01 Chevrolet of Harrison Rhodes.

Chastain will be driving the JD Motorsports with Gary Keller No. 4 Chevrolet Camaro Saturday. Chastain, having another excellent season, is 14th in Xfinity Series points as the schedule reaches its regular-season finale.

Gerber Collision & Glass has been a JD Motorsports partner for seven years.

“I can’t say enough about what a great relationship we’ve had with the Gerber folks over the years,” said team owner Johnny Davis. “Just like them, we work in the car business. Racing demands quality workmanship, just as Gerber provides quality workmanship for its customers in body repair and glass replacement. It’s a perfect partnership.”

Car owners have trusted their autobody repairs and auto glass repair and replacement for more than 80 years to Gerber Collision & Glass. Gerber started with one auto glass and trim shop in Chicago and has spread to over 360 locations across the country, including over 60 locations in the Chicagoland area.

“It’s great to have Gerber back this weekend,” Chastain said. “To race at Chicagoland Speedway with such a great Chicago area company is something to be proud of. We’ll do our best for them.”

“Gerber Collision & Glass is excited and enthusiastic to continue our partnership with JD Motorsports,” said Simeen Kazmi, Advertising Manager for Gerber Collision & Glass. “Our teams at Gerber work hard to WOW every customer and be the best each day. And we know that Ross Chastain will WOW the crowd driving the Gerber No. 4 Chevrolet.”

About Gerber Collision & Glass
Gerber Collision & Glass is one of the largest operators of non-franchised collision repair centers, with over 360 collision repair centers in 20 states and provides quality collision repair and auto glass repair and replacement.