Ross Chastain - Fr8 208 Race Recap

Race Recap | Fr8 208 | Atlanta Motor Speedway Team: No. 41 Florida Watermelon Association Chevrolet SilveradoDriver: Ross ChastainFollow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @RossChastainPR Contact: Drew Taylor; dtaylor@niecemotorsports.comStart: 36thFinish: 23rdOwner Point Standings: 37th Race Rundown - No. 41 Florida Watermelon Association Chevrolet SilveradoChastain started at the back of the field but quickly picked his way through traffic in the opening laps of Saturday’s Fr8 208, making his way into the top-20 by lap eight. He continued to move to the front to place ninth in stage one. With one to go in stage two, the No. 41 suffered a flat left rear tire that brought out the caution and fell a lap down as a result. After receiving the free pass to get back on the lead lap, Chastain charged to the front and ran eighth with under 50 laps remaining. On lap 132, Chastain again suffered from a flat tire and kept the No. 41 on track in the closing laps resulting in a 23rd-place finish.Chastain on his first Truck Series start of 2022: “We brought a really fast Chevrolet Silverado that allowed us to make our way to the front in short order. Despite suffering from two flat tires - with the last one coming with two to go - we were in contention all afternoon. Sometimes it just doesn’t work out, but I appreciate all the hard work from Niece Motorsports this weekend to make this opportunity possible.” 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 the Florida Watermelon AssociationThe Florida Watermelon Association (FWA) was formed to enable growers and marketers of the Florida watermelon industry to unite. Organized membership allows the association to promote the consumption of watermelons grown in Florida. The FWA assists its members in the growing and marketing of watermelons by providing a forum through this Corporation’s meetings. The Florida Watermelon Queen scholarship program was established in 1968 to assist the association in promotional efforts. The queen helps boost sales of Florida grown watermelon by engaging the public at numerous events, from grocery stores to Nascar races. The Florida Watermelon queen will compete for the National Watermelon Queen title at the National Watermelon Association annual convention.