CARSHIELD TO SPONSOR CHASTAIN, NIECE MOTORSPORTS IN CARSHIELD 200
STATESVILLE, N.C. (June 21, 2019)– Officials with Niece Motorsports and CarShield have solidified an agreementthat will see CarShield serving as the primary sponsor of Ross Chastain’s No. 45Chevrolet Silverado in Saturday’s NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series (NGOTS)CarShield 200 presented by CK Power at Worldwide Technology Raceway at Gateway.
Headquartered close to Worldwide TechnologyRaceway at Gateway, in nearbySaint Peters, Mo., CarShield offers vehicle service contracts designed to pickup where automobile owners’ existing warranty drops off and to fill gaps incoverage. CarShield was founded in 2005 by principals Nick Hamilton, Mark Travis,and Rick Brettelle and specializes in shielding itsmembers from the high cost of automobile repairs by offering a wide range of flexiblevehicle service plans.
Earlierthis month, Chastain announced a change of direction declaring his efforts inthe NGOTS would become his primary focus, a departure from his originalintention of driving fulltime in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
Sincethen, Chastain’s pursuit of the Truck Series title has taken on a life of itsown and affectionately coined on social media as the “Melon Man Challenge,” – anod to his family’s roots in the watermelon farming industry.
“Theopportunity to get on board with Ross and Niece Motorsports for the CarShield200 was just too good to pass up,” said Hamilton. “CarShield’s relationship withRoss dates back to 2016 and we’re thrilled to partner with Niece Motorsportsthis weekend. As the entitlement sponsor of the race, it makes sense to expandthe program to include a high-profile, on-track element. Ross is a provenwinner and we’re happy to back him in the ‘Melon Man Challenge’ as he looks topick up another win this weekend and work his way inside the top 20 in points.”
Chastainhas earned one win, three top-five and nine top-10 finishes in NGOTScompetition in 2019 and currently sits 35th in points.
Inorder to qualify for the division’s playoffs, Chastain must collect another winand race his way into the top 20 in points over the next six races before thecheckered flag in the regular-season finale at Michigan International Speedwayin August.
“I’mgoing to the racetrack with the best team in the business so I’m confident thatwe can win another race and work ourselves inside the top 20 over the next sixraces,” explained Chastain. “I’m proud that Nick, Travis, Rick and the CarShieldteam have jumped in with both feet this weekend. We’re expecting to run upfront, look to win another race, and put what happened at Iowa Speedway behindus.”
“We are thrilled to haveCarShield come on board this weekend at Gateway,” said team owner AlNiece. “Ross and this team are fired up and looking to visit Victory Laneagain.”
TheCarShield 200 presented by CK Power from Worldwide Technology Raceway atGateway will be televised live on FS1 Saturday, June 22 beginning at 10 p.m.Eastern Daylight Time. The 11th of 23 races on the 2019 NGOTS schedule will bebroadcast live on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
AboutCarShield …
CarShieldis committed to creating an exceptional experience by providing every familyand their vehicles with a dependable, reliable, and affordable coveragesolution for expensive automotive repairs. CarShield offers vehicle service contracts designed to pick up whereautomobile owners’ existing warranty drops off and to fill gaps in coverage.CarShield was founded in 2005 by principals Nick Hamilton, Mark Travis,and Rick Brettelle and specializes in shielding itsmembers from the high cost of automobile repairs by offering a wide range of flexiblevehicle service plans.