Grant Enfinger at 9 pm ET on Thursday, October 22, 2015 Photo – ARS
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With a commanding points lead heading into the ARCA Racing Series season finale at Kansas Speedway this past weekend, Grant Enfinger with GMS Racing used the same strategy they used all year – to finish strong.
Enfinger’s No. 23 team started the Full Throttle S’loonshine 98.9 in a starting position of fifth-place and came home not only with a solid third-place finish but with the 2015 championship title too.
“This season has taught me a lot about how hard work pays off and team work is everything,” said Enfinger. “I am blessed, to say the least, to be part of such a hardworking team and well-rounded organization like GMS Racing. Everyone has worked their tails off and I wouldn’t be standing here receiving this reward without their hard work and determination throughout this 2015 season.”
Starting the season strong, Enfinger won the first three events at Daytona, Mobile and Nashville for the second consecutive season. His success continued throughout the season with an impressive six victories, 13 top-fives, 16 top-tens with three pole awards and led 792 laps in 20 series events.
“It has been a great season for GMS Racing, Grant and the No. 23 team,” said Jeff Stankiewicz, crew chief of the No. 23 team. “This season was no where near perfect but we grew and learned as a team and that’s what got us where we are standing at today, accepting this Championship.”
GMS Racing has taken part in 82 ARCA Racing Series events, collecting nine wins, 27 top-five and 43 top-ten finishes with three pole awards. In 29 races for GMS Racing, Enfinger has contributed eight wins, 17 top-five and 20 top-ten finishes, with three pole awards.
“I am so proud of Grant and the entire GMS Racing team and what they have accomplished this season,” said Maury Gallagher, team owner. “Winning a Championship is a big step for GMS Racing’s growth and development. None of this would be possible without great partnership from Allegiant Travel, Alamo Rental Car, Champion Power Equipment, Triple K Construction, Chevrolet, Wurth and Portable Shade. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for GMS Racing.”
Reinforcing their outstanding season of winning the driver’s championship, Enfinger also locked up the owners points championship, the Menards Pole by Ansell award, the Valvoline Lap Leader award, the Fast Track award, the Racing Electronics Lightning Challenge and the Manufactures Championship for Chevrolet.