GARRETT SMITHLEY DEBUTING NEW SPONSORS AT TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Gaffney, S.C. (April 5, 2018) – After a two week break in the NASCAR Xfinity Series schedule, Garrett Smithley is eager to head to Texas Motor Speedway for the My Bariatric Solutions 300 with new, multi-race sponsor FAME making its on-track debut. Another new sponsor, Trophy Tractor, will also be on board Smithley's No. 0 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro at Texas.  

The purpose of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) is to be the driving force for developing world-class technical talent for manufacturing and other employers of technical workers.  FAME strives to be a powerful conduit between industry and education. Previously, the Kentucky and Indiana FAME chapters have been on board with Smithley for select races in 2016 and 2017.

“I’m really pumped up that FAME is back on for this year for multiple races,” said Smithley. “I’ve become very passionate about FAME and what they do for my generation and future generations. With over 300 companies involved, there are a lot of great partners helping with this deal. Also, Trophy Tractor is gonna be a huge help this weekend too. Texas is becoming one of my favorite mile and a half tracks again. The more we run on the new surface, the better the racing gets and it’s incredibly fast!”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and 3:05 p.m. (CST) Friday. Qualifying will start at 11:10 a.m. (CST) on Saturday, and the My Bariatric Solutions 300 will get the green flag at 2:00 p.m. (3:00 p.m. ET) on FOX.

About FAME - USA

FAME is a collaborative group of manufacturers and other employers of technical workers whose purpose is to implement dual-track, work/study education that will create a pipeline of the most highly skilled new workers in the world. Learn more at FAME-USA.com.

About Trophy Tractor

We own and know the equipment we sell. All our equipment is carefully inspected prior to purchase by an experienced Trophy Tractor  equipment buyer. The equipment is then shipped to our main equipment yard located directly between Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, just 10 minutes south of DFW International Airport. There it is repaired if needed, or rebuilt to our customer's specifications. Nearly all our customers are repeat buyers, and we are proud of the long-term relationships we have built with them. From the quality workmanship that our factory trained technicians perform to the respect and honesty you will receive from our sales staff, we guarantee the quality machinery you purchase from Trophy Tractor will meet your expectations. Learn more at Trophytractor.com.

VINNIE MILLER PREPARES FOR HIS FIRST RACE AT FOR TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Gaffney, S.C. (April 5, 2018) – NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie contender, Vinnie Miller, has spent the last two off-weekends preparing for his first race at Texas Motor Speedway.

Miller will pilot the No. 01 JAS Expedited Trucking Chevrolet Camaro in Saturday’s My Bariatric Solutions 300.

“I’m looking forward to getting back behind the wheel of the No. 01 JAS Expedited Trucking JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Xfinity Series car this weekend,” said Miller. “I enjoyed the couple weekends off, but I am ready to get back into a rhythm of back-to-back racing. Texas (Motor Speedway) is a whole new track for me. I’ve never been to or even seen the track except for the prior races I’ve been watching to try to prepare. I know it will be another learning experience.  I really need to button down and see what I can do to have some solid top-20 finishes for these guys that work so hard. I’ll be talking to Garrett (Smithley) and Ross (Chastain) as much as possible to find the right lines. Hopefully, I’ll be able to have a strong finish for Johnny (Davis), the No. 01 guys, and JAS Expedited Trucking.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and 3:05 p.m. (CST) Friday. Qualifying will start at 11:10 a.m. (CST) on Saturday, and the My Bariatric Solutions 300 will get the green flag at 2:00 p.m. (3:00 p.m. ET) on FOX.

MATT MILLS HOPING FOR A REBOUND AT TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Gaffney, S.C. (April 5, 2018) – After two weeks off, Matt Mills is eager to get to Texas Motor Speedway for the NASCAR Xfinity Series My Bariatric Solutions 300. He’s hoping to turn his luck around and bring home a good finish for his No. 15 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro team.

Mills has one previous start at Texas Motor Speedway having raced there in 2016 in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

“Texas is a race that I have really been looking forward to,” said Mills. “Being a rookie driver in the Xfinity Series, it’s a confidence boost to be heading to a track where I have some experience. My No. 15 team has been hit with some really bad luck the last two races, so a good finish this weekend is a must for us. I’m super thankful to these guys for all of the hard work they’ve put in during the two off-weekends, and I know they’ve got a great car ready for me to race this weekend.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and 3:05 p.m. (CST) Friday. Qualifying will start at 11:10 a.m. (CST) on Saturday, and the My Bariatric Solutions 300 will get the green flag at 2:00 p.m. (3:00 p.m. ET) on FOX.

ROSS CHASTAIN SCORES A TOP TEN FINISH IN CALIFORNIA

GAFFNEY, S.C. (March 19, 2018) – The Roseanne 300 at Auto Club Speedway was one to remember for driver Ross Chastain and team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller. Chastain, driving the No. 4 Future Media Sales / Daley Technology Systems Chevrolet Camaro, ran his most consistent race so far in the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season and came home in 10th place.

Chastain started the weekend off strong by qualifying in 13th place. The No. 4 team ran in the top-ten for most of the race, earning playoff points at the end of stage one of the Roseanne 300.

“We ran this same car at Vegas, and it was fast there, but my team improved on it so much for this weekend,” said Chastain. “I can’t thank Future Media Sales, RM Parks, and Daley Technology Services enough for everything they’ve done. Tires are a huge deal at this track, so without their support, there’s no way we would’ve had enough fresh sets of tires to be as competitive as we were. I’m really proud of Johnny Davis and all of the guys who work here. I don’t know how these guys are even awake as hard as they’ve been working to get us through this West Coast Swing. I’m glad to be able to give them a race finish to be proud of.”

The NASCAR Xfinity Series will take a two-week break before heading to Texas Motor Speedway for the My Bariatric Solutions 300 on April 7th, 2018.

GARRETT SMITHLEY FINISHES 23RD IN THE ROSEANNE 300

GAFFNEY, S.C. (March 19, 2018) – Garrett Smithley, driving the No. 0 VehicleKEYS.com Chevrolet Camaro, brought home a top-25 finish in Saturday’s Roseanne 300 at Auto Club Speedway.

Smithley had a strong lap in NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying and started the race in 25th place. The No. 0 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team finished the race in 23rd place.

“I’m so proud of how this team has done in every race out west,” said Smithley. “The West Coast Swing is always tough on teams this size, but every single one of these guys worked their tails off to get us through. We ran three clean races, and we got a solid finish today at Auto Club Speedway. I’m so thankful to VehicleKEYS.com for giving me a chance. I’m really hoping to see them on for more races this year. I’m ready to be home for a couple weeks, and I’m looking forward to racing in Texas.”

The NASCAR Xfinity Series will take a two-week break before heading to Texas Motor Speedway for the My Bariatric Solutions 300 on April 7th, 2018.

VINNIE MILLER FINISHES 27TH IN HIS FIRST RACE AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (March 19, 2018) – Rookie driver Vinnie Miller finished up his first West Coast Swing with a clean race at Auto Club Speedway. Miller, driving the No. 01 JAS Expedited Trucking Chevrolet Camaro, finished Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Roseanne 300 in 27th place.

Miller qualified for the race in 34th place, but hard work from his No. 01 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller crew helped make the car better throughout the race.

“We had a pretty solid run at Auto Club Speedway this past weekend,” said Miller. “The track is similar to Michigan (International Speedway), but not exactly the same.  I really learned a ton from the JD Motorsports with Gary Keller teammates and my spotter Tyler Green.  They were able to help me realize I could utilize the whole track to gain more speed.  I am looking forward for a couple weeks off to get ready for Texas.  I can’t thank Tony and Lisa Freeland enough for coming on board with JAS Expedited Trucking last weekend in California.”

The NASCAR Xfinity Series will take a two-week break before heading to Texas Motor Speedway for the My Bariatric Solutions 300 on April 7th, 2018.

MATT MILLS’ DAY ENDS EARLY AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (March 19, 2018) – Rookie driver Matt Mills had a tough day at Auto Club Speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Roseanne 300. Mills, driving the No. 15 Flex Glue Chevrolet Camaro for team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller, was scored in 37th place after contact with the wall on lap 33 ended his day early.

Mills qualified inside the top-30 for his first start at Auto Club Speedway, but a blown tire sent him into the wall, ending his race.

“It has been really tough having such bad luck these past two weekends,” said Mills. “Hopefully, we’ve got all of our bad luck out of the way early. It will be great to have the next two weeks off to regroup, and we’ll go to Texas with a clean slate. I’m so proud of my No. 15 crew for all of their hard work getting us through the West Coast Swing, and I’m very thankful to Flex Seal and Flex Glue for their continued support.”

The NASCAR Xfinity Series will take a two-week break before heading to Texas Motor Speedway for the My Bariatric Solutions 300 on April 7th, 2018.

ROSS CHASTAIN EXCITED FOR THE CALIFORNIA 300

Gaffney, S.C. (March 15, 2018) – Ross Chastain has finished in the top-20 or better in every race so far in the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, and his JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team is feeling very confident about this Saturday’s California 300 at Auto Club Speedway.

Three southern California-based companies - Future Media Sales, RM Parks, and Daley Technology Systems - will be on board Chastain’s No. 4 Chevrolet Camaro for this weekend’s race.

“I’m very proud of how my No. 4 JD Motorsports team has run so far this season,” said Chastain. “The West Coast Swing is always tough for a team our size, but these guys have done a great job bringing fast cars to every race. We have run really well before at Auto Club Speedway, but I’m hoping for my best career finish there this weekend. We got some great new sponsors on board this weekend with Future Media Sales, RM Parks, and Daley Technology Systems, so it's going to be a great race.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice is scheduled for 12:35 p.m. and 2:35 p.m. (PST) Friday. Qualifying will start at 10:35 a.m. (PST) on Saturday, and the California 300 will get the green flag at 2:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. ET) on FS1.

GARRETT SMITHLEY HAS THE KEYS TO SUCCESS AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY

Gaffney, S.C. (March 15, 2018) – Garrett Smithley and new sponsor, VehicleKEYS.com, are looking forward a great weekend at Auto Club Speedway. Smithley will be piloting the No. 0 VehicleKEYS.com Chevrolet Camaro in Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series California 300.

This will be Smithley’s third time racing at Auto Club Speedway. Previously, Smithley has finished 23rd and 26th at the Fontana, C.A., track.

“Any race with a brand new sponsor on board is always a good race,” said Smithley. “I’m very thankful to VehicleKEYS.com for coming on board for our last stop on the West Coast Swing. Hopefully my JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team and I will give them a great finish there this weekend.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice is scheduled for 12:35 p.m. and 2:35 p.m. (PST) Friday. Qualifying will start at 10:35 a.m. (PST) on Saturday, and the California 300 will get the green flag at 2:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. ET) on FS1.

VINNIE MILLER FINISHING UP HIS FIRST WEST COAST SWING AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY

Gaffney, S.C. (March 15, 2018) – Sunoco Rookie of Year candidate, Vinnie Miller, will be making his first career start at Auto Club Speedway (ACS) in Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series California 300.

Miller, driver of the No. 01 JAS Expedited Trucking Chevrolet Camaro for team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller, is hoping that his past experience at the similar Michigan International Speedway, where he led his first laps in the ARCA racing series, will help him have a successful weekend at ACS.

“I’m really excited to go to Auto Club Speedway this weekend,” said Miller. “I’ve heard the track is really rough and bumpy, but it drives like Michigan (International Speedway). I had a really good run last year at Michigan, so I am hoping I will be able to pick up the lines of the track quickly.  I’ll once again lean on my teammates on getting up to speed, and I’ve been watching races from the past few years to help me before we get there. I can’t thank the guys on this No.  01 JAS Expedited Trucking, Johnny Davis team enough for all the hard work they have put in during the West Coast Swing.  I would really like to give them a good finish this weekend in California.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice is scheduled for 12:35 p.m. and 2:35 p.m. (PST) Friday. Qualifying will start at 10:35 a.m. (PST) on Saturday, and the California 300 will get the green flag at 2:00 p.m. (5:00 p.m. ET) on FS1.