John Hunter Nemechek - Canadian Tire Motorsports Park
John Hunter Nemechek
No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado
This Week's NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park ... John Hunter Nemechek will pilot Chassis No. 038 in the Chevrolet Silverado 250 at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. This NEMCO Motorsports-prepared Chevrolet Silverado is new to the Gere Kennon-led team for the 2016 season.
On the Road ... This weekend marks John Hunter Nemechek’s third Canadian Tire Motorsport Park appearance with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The Mooresville, N.C., driver has earned an average starting position of 14.0 and an average finishing position of 17.0 at the track.
Road Course Stats: In two combined NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts on road courses, John Hunter Nemechek has recorded one top-10 finish. In addition, Nemechek has five starts on road courses, with entries at the Carolina Motorsports Park, and the Rockingham Raceway Park (Road Course), and the Watkins Glen International in the Allison Legacy Race Series, and the NASCAR K & N Pro Series East, respectively.
Race Rewind: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park … John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 8 SWM-NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado for NEMCO Motorsports, finished in ninth-place in the Chevrolet Silverado 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on August 30, 2015 at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. Nemechek qualified in the 12th-postion for the 64-lap event. He was scored as high as sixth-place on Lap 30, and ultimately crossed the finish line in the ninth-place.
In the Rearview Mirror: Michigan International Speedway ... John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 8 Business Machines Company (BMC) / Melling Performance Chevrolet Silverado for NEMCO Motorsports, finished in the 26th-place in the Careers For Veterans 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the Michigan International Speedway on Saturday, August 27 after a late-race accident eliminated him from contention. Nemechek started in the 16th-postion, and by Lap 10 he was scored in the seventh-place. The 19 year-old patiently logged laps until Lap 61, when a competitor made contact with Nemechek’s No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado, forcing it toward the wall and resulting in a blown tire. On Lap 63 Nemechek came to pit road going directly to the garage, but the damage ultimately ended Nemechek’s day.
Season-to-date … Through the first 14 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races of the 2016 season, John Hunter Nemechek has completed 2087 of 2176 laps contested (95.9 percent), has led 61 laps and is currently eighth in the driver point standings. In addition, the NEMCO Motorsports driver has collected one victory (Atlanta), one pole award (Iowa), has three top-five and seven top-10 finishes, has spent 1,601 laps running in the top 15 and has made 567 green-flag passes thus far this season.
John Hunter Nemechek Michigan Preview
John Hunter Nemechek
No. 8 Business Machines Company (BMC) / Melling Performance Chevrolet Silverado
This Week's NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado at the Michigan International Speedway ... John Hunter Nemechek will pilot Chassis No. 041 in the Careers for Veterans 200 presented by Cooper Standard and Brad Keselowski's Checkered Flag Foundation at the Michigan International Speedway. The Gere Kennon-led team last unloaded this NEMCO Motorsports prepared chassis at the Pocono (Pa.) Raceway on July 30 where they finished in the ninth-position after starting in the second-position in the chassis’ fourth appearance of the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season. In the chassis’ four starts (Charlotte Motor Speedway, Texas Motor Speedway, Kentucky Speedway and Pocono Raceway) with John Hunter Nemechek, it has an average finishing position of 7.5.
Local Connection … The NEMCO Motorsports No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado will carry the Business Machines Company, Inc. (BMC) brand as the primary sponsor on Saturday, August 27 at the Michigan International Speedway. Headquartered in Lansing, Mich., Business Machines Company, Inc., provides services and hardware and software solutions for the grocery, restaurant and retail industries. Founded in 1958, the Business Machines Company, Inc. expansion continues from the Great Lakes Region.
In addition to the No. 8 Business Machines Company, Inc. Chevrolet Silverado sponsorship at the Michigan International Speedway, Business Machines Company, Inc. served as an associate sponsor for the team at the Eldora Speedway on July 20, where Nemechek finished in the 24th-place.
Locally Sourced … Melling, a leading manufacturer of fluid pumps, with a product line that includes oil, water and fuel pumps for gas, diesel, transmission and hybrid applications as well as other powertrain components for the worldwide transportation industry, will adorn the No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado driven by John Hunter Nemechek at the Michigan International Speedway as an associate sponsor. Based in Jackson, Mich., Melling has a rich history within NASCAR, and is back to celebrate their 70th anniversary with the NEMCO Motorsports partnership.
Melling Racing had 39 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series entries at the Michigan International Speedway resulting in strong performances that include seven victories with Bill Elliott and 14 top-five finishes, as well as 14 top-10 finishes. In addition, Melling Racing has 10 ARCA Racing Series entries at the two-mile track.
Welcome to the Irish Hills ... This weekend marks John Hunter Nemechek’s second Michigan International Speedway appearance with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The Mooresville, N.C., driver has earned an average starting position of 17.0 and an average finishing position of 12.0 at the Brooklyn, Mich., facility.
Speedway Stats: In 21 combined NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts on speedways (tracks 1 to 2-miles in length), John Hunter Nemechek has recorded two victories (Chicago and Atlanta), nine top-five and 13 top-10 finishes. He has led for a total of 89 laps on NASCAR’s speedway tracks.
Race Rewind: Michigan International Speedway … John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 8 SWM-NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado for NEMCO Motorsports, finished 12th-place in the Careers for Veterans 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. An ill-handling Silverado and a pit road penalty on Lap 30 for an uncontrolled tire forced him toward the back of the lead lap trucks, where heavy traffic created obstacles for Nemechek’s debut at the track.
In the Rearview Mirror: Bristol Motor Speedway ... John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado for NEMCO Motorsports, finished eighth in the UNOH 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway on August 17, 2016. Nemechek started in the 16th-postion for the UNOH 200, and by Lap 50 he was scored in the 20th-place. The 19 year-old maneuvered to the third position with less than 30 laps remaining in the 200-lap event. With no radio communication to his spotter on the final restart on Lap 194, Nemechek was shuffled back and ultimately finished in the eighth-place.
Season-to-date … Through the first 13 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races of the 2016 season, John Hunter Nemechek has completed 2025 of 2076 laps contested (97.5 percent), has led 61 laps and is currently eighth in the driver point standings. In addition, the NEMCO Motorsports driver has collected one victory (Atlanta), one pole award (Iowa), has three top-five and seven top-10 finishes, has spent 1,562 laps running in the top 15 and has made 520 green-flag passes thus far this season.
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John Hunter Nemechek Bristol Preview
John Hunter Nemechek
No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado
This Week's NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado at the Bristol Motor Speedway ... John Hunter Nemechek will pilot Chassis No. 034 in the UNOH 200 at the Bristol Motor Speedway. The Gere Kennon-led team last unloaded this NEMCO Motorsports prepared chassis at the Dover International Speedway on May 13 where they finished in the 15th-position after starting in the 19th-postion in the chassis’ second appearance of the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season. Since 2014, Chassis No. 034 has four top-five finishes in 10 starts.
Battle in the Last Great Colosseum ... This weekend marks John Hunter Nemechek’s third Bristol Motor Speedway appearance with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The Mooresville, N.C., driver has earned an average starting position of 10.0 and an average finishing position of 4.5 at the Bristol, Tenn., facility.
In the Loop at the Bristol Motor Speedway … John Hunter Nemechek has the second highest average running position (6.534) at the Bristol Motor Speedway of active NASCAR Camping World Truck Series drivers. In addition, Nemechek has the highest average green flag speed (116.191) among full-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series drivers at the 0.533-mile oval track.
Short Track Stats: In 11 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts on short tracks (less than one mile in length), John Hunter Nemechek has recorded three top-five and five top-10 finishes, with an average starting spot of 11.6 and an average finish of 11.5 on these racetracks.
Race Rewind: Bristol Motor Speedway … John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 8 MeetBall Chevrolet Silverado for NEMCO Motorsports, finished third in the UNOH 200 presented by ZLOOP NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Nemechek turned his second Bristol Motor Speedway start into his then career-best finish in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
In the Rearview Mirror: Pocono Raceway ... John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado for NEMCO Motorsports, finished ninth in the Pocono Mountains 150 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the Pocono (Pa.) Raceway on July 30, 2016. Rain affected on-track activities early Saturday, canceling qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and the lineup was set by practice speeds. Nemechek started second for the Pocono Mountains 150, and by the halfway marker he was in the third position, but ultimately finished ninth in the 60-lap event.
Season-to-date … Through the first 12 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races of the 2016 season, John Hunter Nemechek has completed 1825 of 1876 laps contested (97.3 percent), has led 61 laps and is currently seventh in the driver point standings. In addition, the NEMCO Motorsports driver has collected one victory (Atlanta), has one pole award (Iowa) has three top-five and six top-10 finishes, has spent 1,407 laps running in the top 15 and has made 481 green-flag passes thus far this season.
John Hunter Nemecheck Pocono Preview
John Hunter Nemechek
No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado
This Week's NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado at the Pocono Raceway ... John Hunter Nemechek will pilot Chassis No. 041 in the Pocono Mountains 150 at the Pocono Raceway. The Gere Kennon-led team last unloaded this NEMCO Motorsports prepared chassis at the Kentucky Speedway on July 7 where they finished in the second-position after starting in the 16th-postion in the chassis’ third debut of the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season. Other starts with Chassis No. 041 include: Texas Motor Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway.
It's Tricky, it's Tricky ... This weekend marks John Hunter Nemechek’s second Pocono Raceway appearance with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The Mooresville, N.C., driver has earned an average starting position of 9.0 and an average finishing position of 13.00 at the Long Pond, Pa., facility.
Race Rewind: Pocono Raceway … Pocono Raceway, known as the “Tricky Triangle,” lived up to its reputation for John Hunter Nemechek’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series track debut. A 13th-place finish masked the actual performance of Nemechek, driver of the No. 8 D.A.B. Constructors Inc. Chevrolet Silverado for NEMCO Motorsports. He contended as high as sixth, but a pit road penalty on Lap 31 upset his effort. Nemechek was scored in the 17th-position on Lap 40, and raced into the 14th-position before untimely crossing the finish line in the 13th-place.
In the Rearview Mirror: Eldora Speedway ... John Hunter Nemechek and his No. 8 Berry's Manufacturing Chevrolet Silverado for NEMCO Motorsports battled back from early adversity slinging mud in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the Eldora Speedway. Nemechek was collected in an early-race accident on Lap 39, and eventually fell 21 laps down in the 150-lap race, but he fought back to finish in the 24th-postion.
Season-to-date … Through the first 11 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races of the 2016 season, John Hunter Nemechek has completed 1765 of 1816 laps contested (97.2 percent), has led 61 laps and is currently eighth in the driver point standings. In addition, the NEMCO Motorsports driver has one pole award (Iowa) and has collected one victory (Atlanta), three top-five and five top-10 finishes, has spent 1,351 laps running in the top 15 and has made 450 green-flag passes thus far this season.
John Hunter Nemechek - Eldora Preview
John Hunter Nemechek
No. 8 Berry's Manufacturing Chevrolet Silverado
This Week's NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado at the Eldora Speedway ... John Hunter Nemechek will pilot Chassis No. 035 in the Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby at the Eldora Speedway. The Gere Kennon-led team last unloaded this NEMCO Motorsports prepared chassis at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on August 30, 2015 where they finished in the ninth-position after starting in the 12th-postion in the chassis’ second debut of the 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season. Nemechek has only competed at the Eldora Speedway in this chassis.
This chassis made its maiden voyage on-track at the Martinsville Speedway in 2013 with Nemechek in his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut. It is currently the oldest chassis in the NEMCO Motorsports fleet.
Slinging Mud and Sliding Sideways with Nemechek ... This weekend marks John Hunter Nemechek’s third Eldora Speedway appearance with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The Mooresville, N.C., driver has earned an average starting position of 10.0 and an average finishing position of 6.5 at the New Weston, Ohio, facility. Nemechek has led for a total of one lap at the track. Nemechek’s best finish at the Eldora Speedway was in his dirt debut in 2014 where he finished in the sixth-place.
Race Rewind: Eldora Speedway … Last year, John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado for NEMCO Motorsports, finished seventh on July 22, 2015 in the 1-800-Car-Cash Mud Summer Classic NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event at the Eldora Speedway. The Mooresville, N.C., native qualified in the 17th-postion with a time of 21.814 seconds, which placed Nemechek in the second heat race starting in the fourth-postion. He led two laps of the second heat en route to finishing first. The strong heat finish placed Nemechek on his second front row appearance of his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series career with the second starting position. Nemechek led the first lap of the 154 lap main event.
Short Track Stats: In 11 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts on short tracks (less than one mile in length), John Hunter Nemechek has recorded three top-five and five top-10 finishes, with an average starting spot of 11.6 and an average finish of 11.5 on these racetracks.
In the Rearview Mirror: Kentucky Speedway ... John Hunter Nemechek and the No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado team for NEMCO Motorsports scored a second-place finish in the Buckle Up In Your Truck 225 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the Kentucky Speedway, Sparta, Ky., on July 7. After qualifying for the 150-lap race around the 1.5-mile tri-oval in 16th position, Nemechek quickly moved into the top-ten position before the caution flag waved for the first time on Lap 27. Nemechek continued the steady progression and was scored in the fifth-place by Lap 60. The 19-year old made the most of the final restart that took place on Lap 109, driving from seventh to second in the last 41 laps of the event.
Season-to-date … Through the first 10 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races of the 2016 season, John Hunter Nemechek has completed 1636 of 1666 laps contested (98.2 percent), has led 61 laps and is currently sixth in the driver point standings. In addition, the NEMCO Motorsports driver has one pole award (Iowa) and has collected one victory (Atlanta), three top-five and five top-10 finishes, has spent 1,351 laps running in the top 15 and has made 442 green-flag passes thus far this season.
John Hunter Nemechek Eyes Strong Run at Kentucky
NEMCO Motorsports’ NASCAR Camping World Truck Series History at the Kentucky Speedway ... This weekend will mark NEMCO Motorsports’ third NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at the Sparta, Ky., facility. The organization posted a team best 11th-place finish at the track last year with driver John Hunter Nemechek on July 9. Two starts at the Kentucky Speedway have earned NEMCO Motorsports an average starting position of 15.5 and an average finish of 12.5. As a team, NEMCO Motorsports has completed 295 of 295 laps (100.0%), and has led one lap at the track.
NEMCO Motorsports’ NASCAR Camping World Truck Series History ... Since entering the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 1995, the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization has logged 79 starts from five drivers, resulting in strong performances that include three victories (Watkins Glen, Chicago and Atlanta) and 16 top-five finishes, as well as 39 top-10 finishes with an average starting position of 14.0 and an average finishing position of 14.0.
All in the Family … Team owner Joe Nemechek has one start at the Kentucky Speedway (2014) finishing in the 14th-position. Nemechek has four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) starts, and seven NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS) starts at the 1.5-mile track.
Follow NEMCO Motorsports on Social Media ... To keep up-to-date with the latest news, information and exclusive content, visit NEMCO Motorsports’ Twitter page - @NEMCOMotorsport. Also, follow the NEMCO Motorsports drivers on their personal Twitter pages - @FrontRowJoe87 and @JHNemechek. You can also “like” Joe Nemechek on his official Facebook page at /NASCARJoe, and John Hunter Nemechek on his official Facebook page at /JohnHunterNemechek.
Catch the Action ... The Buckle Up in Your Truck 225 will be broadcast live on FS1 on Thursday, July 7 starting with the pre-race show at 8:00 p.m. (ET). It will also broadcast live at 8:00 p.m. (ET) on the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Qualifying for the 10th event of the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule will air on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. (ET) on FOX Sports 2.
John Hunter Nemechek
No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado
This Week's NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado at the Kentucky Speedway ... John Hunter Nemechek will pilot Chassis No. 041 in the Buckle Up in Your Truck 225 at the Kentucky Speedway. The Gere Kennon-led team last unloaded the NEMCO Motorsports prepared chassis at the Texas Motor Speedway on June 10 finishing in the seventh-position after starting in the 23rd-postion for its second debut of the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season. This chassis made its maiden voyage on-track at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in May.
Nemechek in the Bluegrass State ... This weekend marks John Hunter Nemechek’s second Kentucky Speedway appearance with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The Mooresville, N.C., driver has earned an average starting position of 13.0 and an average finishing position of 11.0 at the Sparta, Ky., facility. Nemechek has led for a total of one lap at the track. Nemechek made his intermediate track debut just 29 days after his 18th birthday at the Kentucky Speedway.
In the Loop at the Kentucky Speedway … John Hunter Nemechek has the highest driver rating (103.3) at the Kentucky Speedway of active full-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series drivers. In addition, Nemechek has the top average mid-race running position of second place at the 1.5-mile track.
Race Rewind: Kentucky Speedway … Last year, John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 8 D.A.B. Constructors Chevrolet Silverado for NEMCO Motorsports, finished 11th on July 9 in the UNOH 225 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event at the Kentucky Speedway. Not only did Nemechek make his first start at a 1.5-mile track, but he also hopped into the No. 8 NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet with no practice time due to inclement weather prior to the race. Starting 13th due to the 31-truck field being set by owner's points per the NASCAR Rule Book, Nemechek quickly advanced into the top five, and even lead a lap (Lap 47) around the asphalt oval. He finished the 225-mile event in the 11th place.
Speedway Stats: In 20 combined NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts on speedways (tracks 1 to 2-miles in length), John Hunter Nemechek has recorded two victories (Chicago and Atlanta), eight top-five and 12 top-10 finishes. He has led for a total of 89 laps on NASCAR’s speedway tracks.
In the Rearview Mirror: Gateway Motorsports Park ... John Hunter Nemechek and the No. 8 Fire Alarm Services, Inc., Chevrolet Silverado team for NEMCO Motorsports scored a sixth-place finish in the Drivin’ For Lineman 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the Gateway Motorsports Park, Madison, Ill., on June 25 after cautions hindered the team’s pit strategy. Nemechek started the race from the fourth spot and quickly moved into the third position before the caution flag waved for the second time on Lap 26. After pitting for four tires, most of the field opted for two, thwarting the team’s strategy. Nemechek restarted in the 14th position and had to battle through the pack – and by Lap 130 Nemechek was in the second spot. In the closing laps a string of late-race restarts bunched up the field regulating Nemechek to the sixth position before taking the checkered flag.
Season-to-date … Through the first nine NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races of the 2016 season, John Hunter Nemechek has completed 1486 of 1516 laps contested (98.0 percent), has led 61 laps and is currently sixth in the driver point standings. In addition, the NEMCO Motorsports driver has one pole award (Iowa) and collected one victory (Atlanta), two top-five and four top-10 finishes, has spent 1,201 laps running in the top 15 and has made 408 green-flag passes thus far this season.
John Hunter Nemechek Looks Towards Texas Motor Speedway
John Hunter Nemechek will pilot Chassis No. 041 in the Rattlesnake 400 at the Texas Motor Speedway. The Gere Kennon-led team last unloaded the NEMCO Motorsports prepared chassis at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 21 finishing in the 12th-position after starting in the 21st-postion, as weather conditions canceled qualifying. This chassis made its maiden voyage on-track at the Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Sound the Alarm … The NEMCO Motorsports No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado will carry the Fire Alarm Services, Inc., brand as the primary sponsor on Friday, June 10 at the Texas Motor Speedway showcasing a red, black and white paint scheme featuring a city skyline design. Headquartered in Arvada, Colorado, Fire Alarm Services, Inc., provides superior fire and life safety and security services and products for protecting their client's real estate investment.
"Deep in the Heart of Texas" ... This weekend marks John Hunter Nemechek’s second Texas Motor Speedway appearance with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The Mooresville, N.C., driver has earned an average starting position of 12.0 and an average finishing position of 11.0 at the 1.5-mile track.
Race Rewind: Texas Motor Speedway … Despite struggling with a myriad of handling issues, John Hunter Nemechek drove the No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado for NEMCO Motorsports to a hard-fought 11th-place finish in the WinStar World Casino and Resort 350 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race on November 6, 2015 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth.
Speedway Stats: In 18 combined NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts on speedways (tracks 1 to 2-miles in length), John Hunter Nemechek has recorded two victories (Chicago and Atlanta), eight top-five and ten top-10 finishes. He has led for a total of 89 laps on NASCAR’s speedway tracks.
In the Rearview Mirror: Charlotte Motor Speedway ... John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado for NEMCO Motorsports, finished in the 12th-postion in the rain-delayed North Carolina Education Lottery 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway on May 21. By Lap 30 Nemechek was scored in sixth-place after starting in the 21st-postion. However, varying fuel strategies hindered Nemechek from contending for the win in the closing laps of the 201-mile event.
Season-to-date … Through the first six NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races of the 2016 season, John Hunter Nemechek has completed 959 of 989 laps contested (97.0 percent), has led 8 laps and is currently seventh in the driver point standings. In addition, the NEMCO Motorsports driver has one victory (Atlanta), two top-five and two top-10 finishes, has spent 708 laps running in the top 15 and made 325 green-flag passes thus far this season.
JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK QUOTE (ON Texas Motor SPEEDWAY.):
“Texas Motor Speedway was a very fun racetrack the last time we were here (November 2015). I was able to run, pretty much, anywhere on the racetrack – a multi-groove racetrack creates exciting racing.
“Dad (Joe Nemechek) finished third a couple of years ago (2014) in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, so hopefully I can step that up and beat his best finish at the Texas Motor Speedway – and get NEMCO Motorsports a second win of the year.”
Fire Alarm Services Inc. to Partner with NEMCO Motorsports
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (June 6, 2016)—NEMCO Motorsports announced today a new relationship with Fire Alarm Services, Inc., (FAS). As part of the agreement, the NEMCO Motorsports No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado will carry the Fire Alarm Services, Inc., brand as the primary sponsor on Friday, June 10 at the Texas Motor Speedway during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) competition with driver John Hunter Nemechek.
“We are very excited to be a part of the NEMCO Motorsports family,” Shannon Smith, vice president of Fire Alarm Services, Inc., said. “This is the sponsorship debut for Fire Alarm Services, Inc., in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. We are very eager to take part in this new experience that is sure to be incredible. We wish the best to NEMCO Motorsports, driver John Hunter Nemechek and the entire No. 8 Chevrolet team.”
Headquartered in Arvada, Colorado, Fire Alarm Services, Inc., provides superior fire and life safety and security services and products for protecting their client's real estate investment. Fire Alarm Services, Inc., brings a fresh and innovative approach to the fire and life safety industry with an emphasis on developing lasting client relationships, and unmatched customer service. Fire Alarm Services Inc., provides commercial property owners a single source for all of their fire and life safety needs. Since 1997, Fire Alarm Services Inc., has provided 24-hour service throughout the greater United States.
“NEMCO Motorsports is proud to feature Fire Alarm Services, Inc., on the No. 8 Chevrolet at the Texas Motor Speedway for the company’s first entry into the NASCAR Camping World Series,” Nemechek said.
During the Rattlesnake 400 at the Texas Motor Speedway, the Fire Alarm Services, Inc., Chevrolet Silverado will showcase a red, black and white paint scheme featuring a city skyline design.
Earlier this season, Nemechek was victorious at the Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway, securing the 18-year old early in this year's inaugural NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Chase. Nemechek has two top-five finishes, as well as two top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 14.5 and producing an average finishing position of 12.5 across six starts for NEMCO Motorsports in 2016.
More information can be found by visiting www.fasonline.cc.
About NEMCO Motorsports:
NEMCO Motorsports is a title-winning NASCAR XFINITY Series team owned by XFINITY Series champion Joe Nemechek. The team fields an entry in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with the No. 8 Chevrolet for driver John Hunter Nemechek, and an entry in the NASCAR XFINITY Series with the No. 87 Chevrolet for driver Joe Nemechek. Based in Mooresville, North Carolina, NEMCO Motorsports is a family-owned operation that has been in national NASCAR competition since 1989. For more information, please visit us on the Web at NEMCOMotorsports.com on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NEMCOMotorsports, and on Twitter @NEMCOMotorsport.
NEMCO NCWTS Dover Preview
NEMCO Motorsports’ NASCAR Camping World Truck Series History at the Dover International Speedway . This weekend will mark NEMCO Motorsports’ third NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at the one-mile “Monster Mile.” The organization earned a team best finish of sixth-place with John Hunter Nemechek on May 30, 2014. Two starts at the Dover International Speedway have earned NEMCO Motorsports an average starting position of 6.5 and an average finish of 14.0.
NEMCO Motorsports’ NASCAR Camping World Truck Series History ... Since entering the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 1995, the Mooresville, N.C.-based organization has logged 74 starts from five drivers, resulting in strong performances that include three victories (Watkins Glen, Chicago and Atlanta) and 16 top-five finishes, as well as 37 top-10 finishes, along with an average starting position of 14.1 and an average finishing position of 12.3.
All in the Family … Team owner Joe Nemechek has one win (2003), four top-five and eight top-10 finishes in the NASCAR XFINITY Series in 27 starts at the Dover International Speedway. In 39 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts at the “Monster Mile,” Nemechek has one top-five and five top-10 finishes.
Follow NEMCO Motorsports on Social Media ... To keep up-to-date with the latest news, information and exclusive content, visit NEMCO Motorsports’ Twitter page - @NEMCOMotorsport. Also, follow the NEMCO Motorsports drivers on their personal Twitter pages - @FrontRowJoe87 and @JHNemechek. You can also “like” Joe Nemechek on his official Facebook page at /NASCARJoe, and John Hunter Nemechek on his official Facebook page at /JohnHunterNemechek.
Meet John Hunter Nemechek … John Hunter Nemechek is scheduled to participate in an autograph session with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, located at the Lucas Oil Display in the Dover International Speedway midway, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. (ET) on Friday, May 13.
Caring Heart and Helping Hands … A finalist for the Comcast Community Champion of the Year award, Martha Nemechek donated $20,000 to the Travis Manion Foundation in December 2015. On Thursday, May 12 and Friday, May 13, at the Dover International Speedway, NEMCO Motorsports will host members of the Travis Manion Foundation who are attending the Men’s Expedition in Dover. The weekend includes a service project with Habitat for Humanity, and then time at the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event with Martha Nemechek.
Catch the Action ... The Jacob Companies 200 will be broadcast live on FS1 on Friday, May 13 starting with the pre-race show at 5:00 p.m. (ET). It will also broadcast live at 5:00 p.m. (ET) on the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Qualifying for the fifth event of the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule will air on Friday at 2:00 p.m. (ET) on FS1.
John Hunter Nemechek
No. 8 Cricket SX3 Chevrolet Silverado
This Week's NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado at the Dover International Speedway ... John Hunter Nemechek will pilot Chassis No. 034 in the Jacob Companies 200 at the Dover International Speedway. The Gere Kennon-led team last unloaded the NEMCO Motorsports prepared chassis at the Martinsville Speedway on April 2 to qualify eighth and finish in second position. In the last four appearances of Chassis No. 034, Nemechek has finished fifth or better.
Nemechek at the “Monster Mile” ... This weekend marks John Hunter Nemechek’s third Dover International Speedway appearance with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The Mooresville, N.C., driver has earned an average starting position of 6.5 and an average finishing position of 14.0 at the one-mile track.
Welcome Cricket SX3 … The electric sport vehicle Cricket SX3’s logo will adorn the hood of the No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado NEMCO Motorsports machine this weekend at the Dover International Speedway. Rick’s Specialty Vehicles, based in North Augusta, S.C., is a company that specializes in developing sport vehicles with all-electric motors, providing easier maintenance and a completely green operation.
Autism: Understanding the Puzzle … To help generate awareness for Autism, John Hunter Nemechek will be showing his support for Autism Delaware’s mission throughout the race weekend by displaying a puzzle piece decal on his No. 8 Cricket SX3 Chevrolet Silverado.
Short Track Stats: In ten NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts on short tracks (less than one mile in length), John Hunter Nemechek has recorded three top-five and five top-10 finishes, with an average starting spot of 12.7 and an average finish of 11.5 on these racetracks.
In the Rearview Mirror: Kansas Speedway ... John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 8 Andy's Frozen Custard Chevrolet Silverado for NEMCO Motorsports, finished 28th in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race last Friday at the Kansas Speedway. After rising to second from his sixth-place starting spot, Nemechek was on his way toward securing a solid finish in the extended 170-lap race around the 1.5-mile oval, when an early-race accident on Lap 48 caused damage to the No. 8 Chevrolet, and the night ended in dejection with two bouts of on-track trouble—including a blown tire.
Season-to-date … Through the first four NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races of the 2016 season, John Hunter Nemechek has completed 625 of 655 laps contested (95.4 percent), has led 8 laps, and is currently fifth in the driver point standings. In addition, the NEMCO Motorsports driver has one victory (Atlanta), two top-five and two top-10 finishes, has spent 469 laps running in the top 15 and made 228 green-flag passes so far this season.
JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK QUOTE (ON DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY.):
“I’m looking forward to going back to Dover International Speedway this year, because it has always been a fun track for me. NEMCO Motorsports has always had fast trucks at Dover (International Speedway), but we have not always had the results we wanted, but we are really looking forward to going back. Especially after what happened last week at the Kansas Speedway, we are looking forward to a solid finish to regain our points lead. We want to run up front and contend for a win. Hopefully, we can get our first short-track victory.”
John Hunter Nemechek Eligible for the NCWTS Chase
John Hunter Nemechek maneuvered his way through various melees, holding off competitors in a two-lap dash to the checkered flag to win the Great Clips 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) event at the Atlanta (Ga.) Motor Speedway on Saturday, February 27. Nemechek started from the 18th position and led for eight laps en route to his first victory in his first-career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. It was also his 10th top-five finish in 32 career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts.
On Saturday morning Nemechek, driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado for NEMCO Motorsports, qualified 18th with a time of 31.371 seconds at 176.724 mph. From the green flag Nemechek began to combat a loose-handling Chevrolet Silverado. Crew chief Gere Kennon ordered adjustments on every pit stop, ranging from air pressure to wedge to track bar and a combination of all three adjustments, and was able to dial-in the handling to Nemechek’s preference. By Lap 20, the Mooresville, N.C., native was scored in the 21st position. Taking advantage of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ first ‘caution clock’ under yellow flag conditions on Lap 39, Nemechek came to pit road for four tires with an air pressure adjustment, fuel, wedge and track bar adjustments. The 18-year-old then began his steady climb through the field after gaining five positions on pit road due to quick service by the crew. Despite the uncomfortable handling of the No. 8 Chevrolet, Nemechek was able to maintain position. Nemechek worked his way into the top 10 by Lap 54. While in the 10th position, Nemechek brought his No. 8 Chevrolet to pit road for a scheduled service of four tires with an air pressure adjustment, fuel and a wedge adjustment on Lap 60. He was able to restart in the sixth place. Nemechek held position until the 20-minute caution clock forced another yellow flag with 24 laps remaining. Under the command of Kennon on Lap 107, Nemechek pitted for four tires with an air pressure adjustment, fuel and a track bar adjustment. Nemechek then claimed the second spot after gaining four positions on pit road. Two corners after a restart on Lap 112, a multi-truck incident unfolded resulting in a red flag on Lap 113. Nemechek then took the restart from the third position. A few laps later, the leader was involved in an incident to bring out the caution, again, at the 1.54-mile track. Nemechek chose the inside line for a restart on Lap 199 of 200. On a late-race restart with two laps to go, the 18-year-old came through the tri-oval to win the Great Clips 200, his second-career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory, becoming the youngest NASCAR national series winner at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. With his win in Saturday’s 200.2-mile event, Nemechek claims NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Chase eligibility with a victory during the regular season.
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will take more than a month off, returning on Saturday, April 2 for the Alpha Energy Solutions 250 at the Martinsville (Va.) Speedway. The race starts at 2:30 p.m. EST with live coverage provided by FS1.
Start - 18 Finish - 1 Laps Led - 8
JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK QUOTE:
(ON ADVICE FROM NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES CHAMPION KEVIN HARVICK.)
“I've got to give a shout-out. I can't thank Kevin Harvick enough. I went and sat with him for about 30 minutes to an hour last night, trying to learn everything I could. Kevin's one of the best racers here at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, so I had to ask him.
“He's very good at conserving tires, and very good at winning races here, so to go and talk to him was very special."
(ON THE FUNDING ON THE NO. 8 CHEVROLET.)
“We have put in a lot of hard work with just a little funding and we’ve come out and contended for wins.”
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About NEMCO Motorsports:
NEMCO Motorsports is a title-winning NASCAR XFINITY Series team owned by XFINITY Series champion Joe Nemechek. The team fields an entry in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with the No. 8 Chevrolet for driver John Hunter Nemechek, and an entry in the NASCAR XFINITY Series with the No. 87 Chevrolet for driver Joe Nemechek. Based in Mooresville, North Carolina, NEMCO Motorsports is a family-owned operation that has been in national NASCAR competition since 1989. For more information, please visit us on the Web at NEMCOMotorsports.com on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NEMCOMotorsports, and on Twitter @NEMCOMotorsport.