GARRETT SMITHLEY SCORES A TOP-TEN AT TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (April 30, 2018) – Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Talladega Superspeedway proved once again that Garrett Smithley and team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller are a force to be reckoned with at the superspeedway races.

Smithley, driving the No. 0 FAME Chevrolet Camaro, was running in third place for a large portion of the third stage of the Sparks Energy 300. As the race neared its conclusion, it looked as if Smithley would score his first top-three finish; however, a late-race caution sent the race into overtime and the No. 0 team past their fuel window. Smithley pitted before the green-white-checkered finish, and pushed his way back to tenth place before the checkered flag.

“Another great restrictor plate race for my ‘Number Nuthin’ JD Motorsports team!,” Smithley said. “This was a really solid day with a top-ten finish, so hats off to all of the guys on this team. It was huge to have the support of FAME, Alabama FAME, and Sonoco this weekend. We’ve had a fifth place (Daytona, February 2018) and a tenth place finish with this same car, so hopefully we can do even better when we go back to Daytona in July, maybe even go for the win.”

Next up for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is the OneMain Financial 200 at Dover International Speedway on May 5th, 2018.

VINNIE MILLER SCORES BEST NASCAR XFINITY SERIES FINISH AT TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (April 30, 2018) – NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie driver, Vinnie Miller, had an impressive run in Saturday’s Sparks Energy 300 at Talladeaga Superspeedway, finishing in the 17th place for team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller.

Miller qualified in 25th place and kept the No. 01 JAS Expedited Trucking Chevrolet Camaro clean throughout the race. Despite having only run one other restrictor place race in his career (the 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Talladega, in which Miller finished seventh), Miller ran a very consistent race, averaging 21st place position during the entire race, and running the fastest lap on track during three scoring loops. The team’s pit strategy and Miller’s smart driving placed the No. 01 Chevy in fourth place for much of the third stage of the race.

“Our weekend at Talladega (Superspeedway) went well despite the heavy hearts of the loss of James Hylton,” said Miller. “I was glad we were able to run up front for a majority of the race. My spotter, Tyler Green, was able to keep us out of trouble and avoid the crashes. Bryan (Berry) had a great pit strategy for the No. 01 JAS Expedited team that would have played out well if it wasn’t for that last caution. The questionable penalty call on our fuel splash pit stop put us toward the rear of the lead lap cars for the green/white/checkered finish, which was disappointing. It wasn’t the top-10 we had hoped for but we’ll take 17th and my career best (NASCAR) Xfinity Series finish and head to Dover and see what the Monster Mile has for us. Thank you to JAS Expedited Trucking and Johnny Davis for their support.”

Next up for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is the OneMain Financial 200 at Dover International Speedway on May 5th, 2018.

JOE NEMECHEK FINISHES 31ST AT TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (April 30, 2018) – Joe Nemechek, driving the No. 15 Fleetwing Chevrolet Camaro for team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller, came home in 31st place in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) Spark’s Energy 300 at Talladega (Al.) Superspeedway.  

Nemechek started the race in 23rd place, and ran in the top-fifteen and top-ten throughout the day. Stage three of the race had a long green-flag run until a late caution sent the race into overtime. With many teams pitting or running out of fuel, the No. 15 team decided not to pit in hopes they’d make it to the end. Unfortunately, the gamble did not pay off, and Nemechek ran out of fuel just short of the finish.

“I’m very proud of my No. 15 JD Motorsports team for giving me such a competitive car this weekend,” Nemechek said. “We had a choice at the end to either pit for fuel and restart behind everyone who stayed out, or stay out and have a chance to pick up a lot of positions. Unfortunately, the gamble didn’t pay off, but that’s racing. I’m very thankful to my long-time sponsors Fleetwing Corporation and D.A.B. Contractors for all that they’ve done for me this weekend.”

Next up for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is the OneMain Financial 200 at Dover (De.) International Speedway on May 5th, 2018.

BAD LUCK FOR ROSS CHASTAIN AT TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (April 30, 2018) – Ross Chastain did not have luck on his side for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Chastain qualified 26th, and was having a strong run early in Saturday’s race. Unfortunately, 78 laps into the race, the No. 4 Flex Seal Chevrolet Camaro suffered a bearing failure, ending Chastain’s day early and relegating him to a 34th place finish. Despite the finish, Chastain maintains his 12th place position in NASCAR Xfinity Series driver standings.

“This was a hard one to swallow for me and my JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team,” Chastain said. “With the awesome season we’ve been having, we came into the race with really high expectations, but these things happen. We’ll head to Dover next week, one of our best tracks, and not let this weekend slow us down. Big shout-out to Phil Swift and Flex Seal for their support this weekend.”

Next up for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is the OneMain Financial 200 at Dover International Speedway on May 5th, 2018.

ROSS CHASTAIN HOPING TO REPEAT HIS SUPERSPEEDWAY SUCCESS AT TALLADEGA

Gaffney, S.C. (April 26, 2018) — Ross Chastain and team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller have had a whirlwind start to the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, and they are looking for more success in this Saturday’s Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway. Flex Seal will once again be on board Chastain’s No. 4 Chevrolet Camaro.

Chastain started off the year with a ninth place superspeedway finish in Daytona. Now eight races into the season, Chastain has three top-ten finishes and is 12th in NASCAR Xfinity Series driver standings.

“JD Motorsports has always had a strong superspeedway program, but this year they are really on point,” Chastain said. “I’m really looking forward to racing Talladega this weekend with Flex Seal back on board. If luck goes our way, this could really be a race to remember for the No. 4 team.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Talladega Superspeedway is scheduled for 10:35 a.m. and 12:35 p.m. (CT) on Friday, April 27. On Saturday, April 28, qualifying will start at 10:00 a.m. (CT), and the Sparks Energy 300 will get the green flag at 2:00 p.m. (3:00 p.m. ET) on FOX.

GARRETT SMITHLEY WISHING FOR SUCCESS AT TALLADEGA FOR HIS BIRTHDAY

Gaffney, S.C. (April 26, 2018) — Garrett Smithley has proven that he knows how to race a superspeedway, and he’s hoping to repeat that success in Saturday’s Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway. A good finish would be a great birthday present for Smithley who turns 26 on Friday.

Smithley started off the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season with a fifth place superspeedway finish at Daytona, the best finish so far in his career. Smithley’s best finish at Talladega is 12th place. The Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) will once again be on board the No. 0 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro for Saturday’s race. Alabama FAME and packaging supply company, Sonoco, will join the team as associate sponsors.

“I’ve been looking forward to this week’s race every since my top-five in Daytona,” Smithley said. “My ‘Number Nuthin’’ team has a great superspeedway car, I have FAME continuing their support with us this weekend, and it’s my birthday! I'd like to say a special thank you to Alabama FAME and Sonoco for supporting us this weekend as well. As long as we can have a little bit of luck, we can definitely leave Talladega with a great finish.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Talladega Superspeedway is scheduled for 10:35 a.m. and 12:35 p.m. (CT) on Friday, April 27. On Saturday, April 28, qualifying will start at 10:00 a.m. (CT), and the Sparks Energy 300 will get the green flag at 2:00 p.m. (3:00 p.m. ET) on FOX.

VINNIE MILLER HOPING FOR A REPEAT OF LAST TIME HE RACED TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY

Gaffney, S.C. (April 26, 2018) — Although Vinnie Miller is a rookie driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, he has found success before at Talladega Superspeedway.

Last year, Miller made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at Talladega Superspeedway. Despite having no prior superspeedway experience, Miller scored a seventh place finish. He’ll be hoping to repeat that accomplishment in Saturday’s Sparks Energy 300 with JAS Expeditied Trucking on board his No. 01 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro.

“I’m excited about going back to a track I’ve raced on before,” said Miller. “I made my NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at Talladega last year and finished seventh! I know that the No. 01 JAS Expedited JD Motorsports team will have a stout Xfinity Series car for me this weekend. I know that my spotter Tyler Green will be able to help me stay out of trouble and hopefully repeat a top-10 finish for Johnny (Davis), the team, and our sponsors!”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Talladega Superspeedway is scheduled for 10:35 a.m. and 12:35 p.m. (CT) on Friday, April 27. On Saturday, April 28, qualifying will start at 10:00 a.m. (CT), and the Sparks Energy 300 will get the green flag at 2:00 p.m. (3:00 p.m. ET) on FOX.

FLEETWING SPONSORING JOE NEMECHEK IN THE NASCAR XFINITY SERIES RACE AT TALLADEGA

Gaffney, S.C. (April 26, 2018) — Joe Nemechek will have a long-time sponsor, Fleetwing, on board his No. 15 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro for Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) Sparks Energy 300 at the Talladega (Al.) Superspeedway.

Fleetwing Corporation, a multi-branded petroleum jobber established in 1956, will adorn the hood of the No. 15 Camaro driven by Nemechek as a primary sponsor. Based in Lakeland, Fla., Fleetwing Corporation is family-owned and operated. Also sponsoring Nemechek will be D.A.B. Contractors, a service-oriented construction company in Central Florida.

Nemechek has found a lot of success at Talladega Superspeedway. In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, Nemechek has two wins, seven top-five finishes, nine top-ten finishes, and five pole awards in Talladega. In addition, Nemechek has one top-five finish, five top-ten finishes, and four pole awards in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at the superspeedway.

“Talladega is always one of the most exciting races of the year,” Nemechek said. “It’s great to have the continued support of Fleetwing. They’re great people from my hometown, and they’ve been a loyal sponsor of mine for years. I can’t wait to be back behind the wheel of the No. 15 JD Motorsports Chevy. If it runs anything like it did at Daytona in February, it’s going to be a great weekend.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Talladega Superspeedway is scheduled for 10:35 a.m. and 12:35 p.m. (CT) on Friday, April 27. On Saturday, April 28, qualifying will start at 10:00 a.m. (CT), and the Sparks Energy 300 will get the green flag at 2:00 p.m. (3:00 p.m. ET) on FOX.

ROSS CHASTAIN FINISHES 18TH AT RICHMOND RACEWAY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (April 23, 2018) – Ross Chastain, driving the No. 4 USVets911.com Chevrolet Camaro, came home with a top 20 finish for team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller at Richmond Raceway.

Chastain advanced to round two in ToyotaCare 250 qualifying and started the race in 16th place. The No. 4 USVets911.com Chevy finished in 18thplace, maintaining Chastain’s 12th place position in NASCAR Xfinity Series driver standings.

“We had a pretty solid race today at Richmond,” said Chastain. “The car was really fast at the beginning of the race, and it felt like we were going to bring home another top-10, but something happened there at the end and we just didn’t have the same speed. My No. 4 guys worked hard, and we were able to keep fighting and bring home a top-20. It was an honor to have USVets911.com on board this weekend. They do great things ensuring that our veterans and their families have the support, resources, and opportunities they've earned, and I hope to be working with them more in the future.”

Next up for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is the Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 28th, 2018.

JOE NEMECHEK FINISHES 26TH AT RICHMOND RACEWAY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (April 23, 2018) – Joe Nemechek, driving the No. 15 Safeway Chevrolet Camaro for team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller, finished in 26th place in Friday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) ToyotaCare 250 at the Richmond (Va.) Raceway.

Nemechek advanced to round two in ToyotaCare 250 qualifying and started the race in 20th place.

“My No. 15 JD Motorsports team had a solid day at Richmond Raceway,” said Nemecheck. “I can’t thank the Safeway Eastern Division enough for their support this weekend. I had a really fast car for Friday’s race, and I’m really looking forward to being back at Talladega next weekend.”

Next up for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is the Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega (Al.) on April 28th, 2018.