Timothy Peters Joins Niece Motorsports for the First Three Truck Series Races of 2019 Season
STATESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 31, 2019) – NASCAR GanderOutdoors Truck Series (NGOTS) winner and veteran Timothy Peters will join NieceMotorsports, piloting the No. 44 Chevrolet Silverado for the first three racesof the 2019 season.
Peters,who is an 11-time winner in the NGOTS will drive the No. 44 Friends of JaclynFoundation Chevrolet in the season-opening event at Daytona InternationalSpeedway, followed by races at Atlanta Motor Speedway and Las Vegas MotorSpeedway.
“I’mreally excited for the opportunity to race the first three races for NieceMotorsports,” said Peters. “Al Niece,Cody Efaw and everyone within Niece Motorsports have been working very hardtowards the 2019 season, and I’m looking forward to showing what we canaccomplish and build in these first three races. Also, it is an honor to represent the Friendsof Jaclyn Foundation at Daytona. We hopeto bring awareness to children that have been diagnosed with brain tumors andother pediatric cancers. Thanks toeveryone that made this opportunity possible. Daytona here we come!”
Petershas 10 NGOTS starts at Daytona International Speedway, visiting Victory Lane atthe esteemed track in 2010. Additionally, Peters won at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2013.
In2018, Peters made five starts, earning one win, two top-five and four top-10finishes. The veteran racer is nostranger to superspeedway success – he led the final lap in last season’s eventat Talladega Superspeedway to capture his 11th NGOTS victory.
“Timothyis a proven winner and we are thrilled to have him on board to start thisseason,” said General Manager Cody Efaw. “He has a ton of experience in these trucks and obviously a tremendousamount of talent. As a team we areexcited about what Timothy brings to the table and look forward to running upfront with him behind the wheel.”
TheNo. 44 Chevrolet will carry the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation colors at DaytonaInternational Speedway. The Friends of Jaclyn Foundation’s mission is toimprove the quality of life for children battling pediatric brain tumors andother childhood cancers and to raise awareness through their Adopt-A-Child,Safe on the Sidelines and Guardian Angel Programs. For more information visit friendsofjaclyn.org.
TheNASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series season will kick off at DaytonaInternational Speedway on Friday, February 15, 2019.
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, Reid Wilsonand Timothy Peters. Niece also ownsNiece Equipment, which has for over 40 years provided clients with reliableproducts at competitive prices. Niece Equipment’s reputation is built onservice, integrity and dependability. The company provides water and fuel / lube trucks that are engineeredwith quality and durability in mind for the construction and miningindustry. Follow the team on Facebook and Instagram @NieceMotorsports as well as Twitter @NieceMotorsport.