Ross Chastain - UNOH 200 Race Advance
Team: No. 45 CarShield Chevrolet Silverado
Driver: Ross Chastain
Follow the Team: @NieceMotorsport; @RossChastain
PR Contact: Michelle Brachowski; mbrachowski@niecemotorsports.com
Ross Chastain on Racing at Bristol: “We’ve put last week behind us and are really looking forward to kicking off the playoffs this week at Bristol,” said Chastain. “This is a place where I thoroughly enjoy racing. It was this race last year where I made my first start for Niece Motorsports. It’s been a dream come true, and we’re looking to keep the magic going. We can’t thank CarShield enough for coming on board and supporting us as we chase this Championship.”
The Playoffs: Thursday night’s race at Bristol MotorSpeedway marks the first race in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series playoffs. Chastain, the winningest series regular,enters the postseason fifth in the standings. Eight drivers are currently in playoff contention. After the first three races of thepostseason, two drivers will be cut from the playoff field.
Chastain at Bristol: Chastain has three NASCAR GanderOutdoors Truck Series starts at Bristol Motor Speedway, with his best finish ofthird coming in 2012.
Chastain has nineNASCAR XFINITY Series starts at the half-mile track, with his best finish ofninth coming last season.
In addition, Chastainhas three Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series starts at Bristol Motor Speedway.
On theTruck: Earlier thisweek, Niece Motorsports announced that CarShield would sponsor Chastain’s No.45 Chevrolet for the duration of the postseason, starting at Bristol Motor Speedway.
CarShield visitedvictory lane with Chastain and the No. 45 team earlier this year at World WideTechnology Raceway at Gateway.
“WatchingRoss win this season has been great,” said Nick Hamilton, Co-Founder andPrincipal at CarShield. “Seeing him pullinto victory lane with the CarShield truck was the best. Ross knows how to have fun while alwayscompeting at the highest level. We dothe same thing at CarShield. That’s whywe made the decision to become the primary sponsor for the rest of this season. Hopefully, our partnership will help push himto keep smashing those watermelons and win the Championship thisseason.”
Headquarteredin Saint Peters, Mo., CarShield offers vehicle service contracts designed topick up where automobile owners’ existing warranty drops off and to fill gapsin coverage. CarShield was founded in 2005 by principals Nick Hamilton, MarkTravis, and Rick Brettelle and specializes in shielding its members from thehigh cost of automobile repairs by offering a wide range of flexible vehicleservice plans.
“We are proudand honored to have CarShield join the team again,” said team owner AlNiece. “I think Ross and this team havereally shown what they are capable of, and we are excited that CarShield hasrecognized that potential and wants to help this team chase a championship.”
About NieceMotorsports:
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. Niece also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 40 years providedclients with reliable products at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’sreputation is built on service, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel / lubetrucks that are engineered with quality and durability in mind for theconstruction and mining industry. Followthe team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.
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