DENVER, N.C. (January 3, 2018) – JGL Racing officials announced today that Dylan Lupton will return to the organization’s ‘Young Guns’ program for the 2018 NASCAR XFINITY Series season. After making 14 starts this past season in the team’s No. 24 entry, Lupton will compete in at least 21 races this coming season in JGL Racing’s No. 28 Ford Mustang. Continue reading
Max Jones Promoted to Managing Director of the Team’s NASCAR Operation
CONCORD, NC (Jan. 3, 2018) – Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced today that long-time racing executive Doug Duchardt has been named Chief Operating Officer of the corporation. Duchardt begins the role effective immediately in preparation for the upcoming 2018 seasons while Max Jones is promoted to Managing Director of the team’s NASCAR Operation joining Mike Hull, Managing Director of the team’s INDYCAR and IMSA Operations. Continue reading
William Byron, driver of the #9 Liberty University Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY series Ticket Galaxy 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 10, 2017, in Avondale, Arizona. Photo – Robert Laberge/Getty Images
Award Recognizes Manufacturer Championship in NASCAR Xfinity Series
With William Byron’s victory at Phoenix International Raceway, Chevrolet clinched the Bill France Performance Cup in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS). The 2017 achievement marks the 18th time the Bowtie Brand has captured this prestigious honor, more than any other manufacturer. Continue reading
Austin Wayne Self on Fan4Racing Radio, Thursday, November 2, 2017, at 9 pm ET. Photo – Courtesy of Niece Motorsports,
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Austin Wayne Self on Fan4Racing Radio at 9 pm ET on Monday, October 30, 2017. Photo – Courtesy of Neice Motorsports
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21-year-old Driver to Compete in the full NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Schedule Officials for Niece Motorsports announced today that Austin Wayne Self will join the organization next season, piloting a full-time entry in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS).
“I am very humbled and thankful for this opportunity to drive for Niece Motorsports for 2018,” said Self, who has a career-best second place finish in the NCWTS at Daytona.
“I’ve been fortunate to run several races for the organization this season and I’m fired up to think what we accomplish in 23 races next season.”
2018 will mark the Austin, Texas native’s third season in the Truck Series and his second full-time. To date, Self has 37 starts, with one top-five and three top-ten finishes.
Marketing partners and a crew chief for Self will be named at a later date.
“I’m incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished this season,” said team owner Al Niece. “We have assembled a great team and accomplished a lot this year.
“At the beginning of the year, we set out to run a few races and ended up going to the track almost every weekend. We are thrilled to have Austin join the fold next year at Niece Motorsports and I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish.”
In addition to Niece Motorsports, Al Niece, a Texas native and Marine Corps veteran, also owns Niece Equipment, which has for over 30 years providing 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.
Additional 2018 announcements for Niece Motorsports are forthcoming.