GARRETT SMITHLEY IS EXCITED TO RACE POCONO RACEWAY

Gaffney, S.C. (May 31, 2018) – Pocono Raceway is one of the race tracks on the NASCAR Xfinity Series circuit that feels like home to Garrett Smithley, who was born in Ligonier, PA. Smithley is feeling very confident ahead of this Saturday’s Pocono Green 250.

This will be Smithley’s third time racing at Pocono Raceway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He has also raced there once in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and twice in the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards (ARCA).

“I love going to Pocono,” said Smithley. “Pocono Raceway is my second favorite track, and I made my first stock car start there in an ARCA car in 2013. The new aero package that the NASCAR Xfinity Series is using this weekend is going to make for a wild race, so I can’t wait to race there this weekend in my No. 0 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and 3:05 p.m. (ET) Friday. Qualifying will start at 9:05 a.m. on Saturday, and the Pocono Green 250 will get the green flag at 1:00 p.m. ET on FS1.

VINNIE MILLER FEELING CONFIDENT FOR THE POCONO GREEN 250

Gaffney, S.C. (May 31, 2018) – Vinnie Miller is excited for this Saturday’s Pocono Green 250 at Pocono Raceway, a race track where he has found success before.

Miller raced on the track known as the ‘Tricky Triangle’ last year in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards (ARCA). He started the race in 13th place and finished in the top-10 on the 2.5-mile Long Pond, Pennsylvania track.

“I’m excited to be back at Pocono Raceway this weekend,” said Miller. “I ran very well there last year in an ARCA car and finished in the top-ten. I’m not sure yet how different the aero package that the (NASCAR) Xfinity Series is using this weekend will feel, but I’d love to be able to bring home a great finish for my No. 01 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro team.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and 3:05 p.m. ET Friday. Qualifying will start at 9:05 a.m. on Saturday, and the Pocono Green 250 will get the green flag at 1:00 p.m. ET on FS1.

MATT MILLS RETURNS TO POCONO RACEWAY

Gaffney, S.C. (May 31, 2018) – Matt Mills will once again be piloting the No. 15 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro for Saturday’s Pocono Green 250 at Pocono Raceway.

Mills has one start Pocono in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, in which he qualified in 19th place and was running well before a rear gear failure sent him to the garage.

“I’m very excited to be back in the car this weekend, especially at track where I’ve run well before,” said Mills. “When I raced at Pocono in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, I qualified really well considering it was my first time racing there. I’m feeling very confident about the new aero package that the Xfinity Series cars will be using this weekend; I think it will really work in my No. 15 team’s favor.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and 3:05 p.m. ET Friday. Qualifying will start at 9:05 a.m. on Saturday, and the Pocono Green 250 will get the green flag at 1:00 p.m. ET on FS1.

WILD CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY RACE ENDS WITH GARRETT SMITHLEY IN THE TOP 15

GAFFNEY, S.C. (May 28, 2018) – Garrett Smithley struggled early in Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 but had an amazing comeback to finish in 14th place for team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller.

Smithley’s No. 0 FAME Chevrolet Camaro was too loose in qualifying, and he started the race in 36th place. Smithley fought a loose car through most of the race and spun out on lap 80. Smithley was able to keep the car off of the wall, and there was no damage. In the third stage of the race, the No. 0 crew made the right combo of adjustments, and Smithley raced his way to a 14th place finish on the lead lap.

“Charlotte never disappoints!,” said Smithley. “I was beginning to think that we just weren’t going to have any luck here today. I spun out and made some mistakes early in the race, but we came back and finished 14th. It was a heck of a day for FAME and for my ‘Number Nuthin’’ JD Motorsports team.”

Next up for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is the Pocono Green 250 at Pocono Raceway on June 2nd, 2018.

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JOE NEMECHEK SCORES A TOP-20 FINISH AT CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (May 28, 2018) – Joe Nemechek, driving the No. 15 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro, finished 18th place in Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300 at Charlotte (Nc.) Motor Speedway.

Nemechek qualified in 28th place and ran a very consistent race, keeping the No. 15 in the top-25 and top-20 for most of the race.

“This was a solid race for me and my JD Motorsports team,” said Nemechek. “My No. 15 crew gave me a great car this week, and we were able to keep it clean the whole race and come home with a top-20, lead lap finish.”

Next up for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is the Pocono Green 250 at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway on June 2nd, 2018.

ROSS CHASTAIN FINISHES 26TH AT CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (May 28, 2018) – Ross Chastain managed to salvage a 26th place in Saturday’s Alsco 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway despite mechanical issues.

Chastain advanced to round two in NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying, and the No. 4 Florida Watermelon Association Chevrolet Camaro started the race in 18th place. Chastain had a great start to race and was running in the top-15 before he reported that the car was down on power around mid-race. Chastain visited the garage where the No. 4 team diagnosed it as a carburetor failure. Chastain went back out on track and finished a hard-fought 26th place.

“It’s a terrible feeling to have a fast car one second and no power the next second,” said Chastain. “I’m so proud of my No. 4 guys for giving me such a great car to start with, and for how they handled the issues in the middle of the race. Although it’s not the finish we were hoping for, we’ll take 26th.”

Next up for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is the Pocono Green 250 at Pocono Raceway on June 2nd, 2018.

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VINNIE MILLER FINISHES 28TH AT CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (May 28, 2018) – In a very challenging weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Vinnie Miller finished 28th place in Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300.

Miller was not able to complete any practice laps after a blown tire sent him into the wall, the No. 01 JAS Expedited Trucking team unloaded a backup Chevrolet Camaro. Miller’s struggles continued after a mechanical issue caused him to spin on lap 109 of the race. However, the JD Motorsports with Gary Keller pit crew was able to repair the damage and keep Miller on track. Miller drove a smart race and was able to rebound to a 28th place finish.

“I can’t thank these JD Motorsports team guys enough for busting their tails after a tire blew in practice forcing us to a backup car,” said Miller. “To go out and have my first laps on the track be in qualifying and come back to have a 28th place finish is a true testament to their dedication. I really like Charlotte Motor Speedway and can’t wait to race the roval in the fall. A huge thank you to JAS Expedited Trucking for their support and sponsorship. I’m looking forward to Pocono next week.”

Next up for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is the Pocono Green 250 at Pocono Raceway on June 2nd, 2018.

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ROSS CHASTAIN READY FOR THE ALSCO 300

Gaffney, S.C. (May 23, 2018) – After a two-week break in the NASCAR Xfinity schedule, Ross Chastain is eager to be back at Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS).

Chastain will once again have the Florida Watermelon Association on board his No. 4 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro for Saturday’s Alsco 300.

“I’ve had a lot fun the past two weeks traveling to country for a lot of great, watermelon-themed promotions, but now I’m ready to go racing in my No. 4 Chevy again,” said Chastain. “I got a good feel for CMS last weekend in the All Star Open, and I’m feeling very confident for this weekend.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Charlotte Motor Speedway is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. (ET) Thursday. Qualifying will start at 10:10 a.m. on Saturday, and the Alsco 300 will get the green flag at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on FS1.

GARRETT SMITHLEY READY TO RACE CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Gaffney, S.C. (May 23, 2018) – After a two week break, Garrett Smithley is ready to be back at one of his favorite tracks, Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS).

The Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) will once again be on board Smithley's No. 0 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro for Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300.

“I love racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway,” said Smithley. “This track feels like home to me because of all of the laps I have from driving the Petty Experience cars there, and I finished in the top-15 in my first race there in 2016. I think this will be a great weekend for me and FAME.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Charlotte Motor Speedway is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. (ET) Thursday. Qualifying will start at 10:10 a.m. on Saturday, and the Alsco 300 will get the green flag at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on FS1.

VINNIE MILLER MAKING HIS FIRST START AT CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Gaffney, S.C. (May 23, 2018) – After a two-week break and a visit home, Vinnie Miller is ready for his first race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco 300.

JAS Expedited Trucking, based in Imlay City, Mich., will once again be the primary sponsor on board Miller’s No. 01 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro.

“It has been great having a couple off weekends and being able to spend time with my family and friends in Michigan,” said Miller. “I’m ready, though, to be racing back to back weekends. I’m excited to go to Charlotte Motor Speedway. From the first time I went and watched a race there, I’ve wanted to run on that track. I’ve been playing on iRacing, and the track seems to be fun, fast, and challenging.  I’ve run on a few mile and a half tracks this season, but I know Charlotte is its own animal. I know that the No. 01 JD Motorsports team has a fast JAS Expedited Chevrolet Camaro for us, and I can’t wait to see what we can do Saturday afternoon.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Charlotte Motor Speedway is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. and 6:05 p.m. (ET) Thursday. Qualifying will start at 10:10 a.m. on Saturday, and the Alsco 300 will get the green flag at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on FS1.