Dean Thompson - XPEL 225 Race Recap
Race Recap | XPEL 225 | Circuit of the Americas Team: No. 40 Worldwide Express Chevrolet SilveradoDriver: Dean ThompsonFollow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @deanthompsonrPR Contact: Drew Taylor; dtaylor@niecemotorsports.comStart: 33rdFinish: 29thDriver Point Standings: 27thOwner Point Standings: 30th Race Rundown - No. 40 Worldwide Express Chevrolet SilveradoDespite starting 33rd in his first career road course event in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Thompson battled through the field in the opening stage to cross the line 21st. After restarting 27th to begin stage two, Thompson went for a spin on lap 15 and lost power in his No. 40 Worldwide Express Chevrolet, forcing him to take it to the garage to fix an alternator issue.Thompson rejoined the field on lap 27, six laps down in 32nd-place before ultimately crossing the line 29th in Saturday’s XPEL 225.Thompson on his run at Circuit of the Americas: “It was a tough day for our No. 40 Worldwide Express Chevrolet team. We had some mechanical issues early, but our team was able to work quickly to remedy the issue and get us back on the track to finish the race. I learned a lot today in my first road course start and I’m looking forward to building on that as the season rolls on.”
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About Niece Motorsports:Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine Corps Veteran Al Niece. In 2022, Niece Motorsports enters its seventh season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel/lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.Media Inquiries: media@niecemotorsports.com www.niecemotorsports.comAbout Worldwide ExpressWorldwide Express, LLC, is a full-service, non-asset-based logistics provider offering access to industry-leading small package, truckload and less-than-truckload shipping solutions and managed transportation services. The family of brands, comprised of Worldwide Express, GlobalTranz and Unishippers, serve more than 120,000 customers spanning from small and mid-size businesses to larger enterprises, with unmatched carrier options and strategic guidance for their supply chains. With an annual systemwide revenue approaching $4 billion, the company is the second-largest privately held freight brokerage and largest non-retail UPS® Authorized Reseller in the country. Through a selective portfolio of 65+ LTL and tens of thousands of truckload carriers, and powered by proprietary technology, clients benefit from an award-winning, relationship-backed approach to solving their shipping needs. To learn more about the brands, please visit www.wwex.com, www.globaltranz.com and www.unishippers.com.