Ross Chastain Declares for NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Points
STATESVILLE,N.C. (June 4, 2019) – NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series(NGOTS) winner Ross Chastain will officially declare for NGOTS points for theremainder of the 2019 season.
“Aftermuch consideration and many conversations, I’ve decided to pursue championshippoints in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series, effective immediately,” saidChastain.
“Thisshift will allow me to be in the truck race this weekend in Texas, and I’mgrateful to everyone at Niece Motorsports for giving me this opportunity.”
Chastain,who at the beginning of the season declared for NASCAR XFINITY Series points,will have to win a race and be in the top-20 in NGOTS drivers points for achance to compete in the series playoffs.
“I’mthankful to everyone at Johnny Davis Motorsports and Kaulig Racing for theirefforts this year,” said Chastain. “Iwill continue to run races for each organization where sponsorship for 2019 hasbeen solidified.
“Iknow this is the best decision for me at this time and am thankful for everyonewho has and will continue to support me moving forward into 2019 and beyond.”
Chastainearned his first NGOTS win earlier this season at Kansas Speedway, it was alsothe first win for Niece Motorsports in just its third fulltime season ofcompetition.
“Iknow it won’t be easy, but I believe this team is capable of making theplayoffs and competing for a championship with Ross,” said team owner AlNiece. “Ross, Phil, Cody and everysingle employee at this team have worked incredibly hard to continue to advancethis program. We are proud to bringtrucks capable of winning to the race track. It takes a lot of work to get there, and we don’t take it lightly. We’re ready to see what the next eight racesbring.”
Chastainwill pilot the No. 38 Chevrolet Silverado at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday,June 7.
About Niece Motorsports:
Niece Motorsports is owned by United States Marine CorpsVeteran Al Niece. In 2019, Niece Motorsports enters its fourth season inthe NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series, with drivers Ross Chastain, ReidWilson, Timothy Peters, Angela Ruch and Kyle Benjamin. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which hasfor over 40 years provided clients with reliable products at competitiveprices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built on service, integrity anddependability. The company provideswater and fuel / lube trucks that are engineered with quality and durability inmind for the construction and mining industry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.
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