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.”
Nemechek Eyeing Second Green Jacket at I-44 Speedway
John Hunter Nemechek may not have plans to join the PGA Tour anytime soon, but this weekend he’ll make his way to Lebanon, Missouri’s I-44 Speedway in search of his second green jacket. The 18-year-old from Mooresville, North Carolina will attempt to win his second straight Champion Racing Oil Masters of the Pros 144 Saturday night at the high-banked 3/8-mile oval.
“Going back to I-44 Speedway, it’s a really fun race track, high-banked and it’s fun to go back and run Late Model races,” said Nemechek. “We won there last year and got the green jacket, so hopefully we can make it two green jackets in a row.”
Nemechek will compete in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) race at Dover International Speedway (DE) Friday night before making the trip to Missouri on Saturday. When he gets there, he’ll be looking to repeat his performance from one year ago.
“After being able to run the truck race, hopefully we’ll be able to make it out there despite the rain,” said Nemechek, who is already qualified for the NCWTS Chase. “I’m really looking forward to going back.”
Last year, Nemechek dominated the second half of the 144-lap race on his way to wearing the green jacket in victory lane.
Since that race, the NEMCO Motorsports team has experienced plenty of success in the Late Model ranks. Nemechek won the Snowflake 100 at Five Flags Speedway (FL) in December and followed that up with a Pro Late Model win during SpeedFest at Crisp Motorsports Park (GA). He’s hoping to continue that string of strong runs this weekend when he jumps back in a Late Model for the first time since March.
“Our success in not only Pro Late Models, but Super Late Models over the past couple years has been very successful for us,” stated Nemechek. “It means a lot to us, and how much work and determination we put into it. There’s a lot of thought and engineering processes that go into making our cars go faster around the race track, so it’s always great when you can get a win. Going to Cordele, and also going to I-44 and the Snowflake 100 win, we’ve been close to winning those before and finally got all three of those.”
Qualifying for the JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Champion Racing Oil Masters of the Pros 144 is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. CT. Fans can follow along with the race live on Speed51.com.
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.
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.
färbe technik™ to Sponsor Nemechek at Daytona
färbe technik™, a leading global supplier of mobile product accessories, will join NEMCO Motorsports beginning with the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) season when it will become a primary sponsor of driver John Hunter Nemechek and his No. 8 Chevrolet Silverado team at the Daytona International Speedway in the Nextera Energy Resources 250 on Friday, February 19.
The new relationship will feature färbe technik™ as a primary sponsor at the Daytona International Speedway and as an associate-level partner in all other NEMCO Motorsports events. The agreement covers the 2016 and 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series seasons.
“An unparalleled range of quality products that reflect individual needs and lifestyles is what färbe technik™ is known for,” Nemechek said. “I have been using many of their mobile product accessories, and färbe technik™ is a terrific fit for NEMCO Motorsports. I am excited about the opportunities and thrilled to represent a company that is so passionate about the everyday user and the NASCAR fan, while boasting stylish designs and a high-quality product.”
The Kelowna, British Columbia-based company will use the sponsorship in consumer promotions, product launches and business-to-business opportunities.
“At färbe technik™, we are looking forward to our partnership with John Hunter Nemechek and NEMCO Motorsports,” Shane Broesky, CEO of färbe technik™, said. “Nemechek exemplifies our goals as a brand, and we are proud to be the primary sponsor of the No. 8 färbe technik™ Chevrolet at the Daytona International Speedway.
“färbe technik™ was founded to exemplify ‘Being Unique!’ It’s about color, style, dedication, excellence and the pursuit of one’s dreams. We believe Nemechek and NEMCO Motorsports share our passion, our goals and our style as we are proud to join Nemechek at the “World Center of Racing” and help him achieve his dreams. We wish him the best for the first race of the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season opener at the Daytona International Speedway.”
In his fourth NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season, 18-year old Nemechek has logged 30 career starts, resulting in strong performances including a victory at the Chicagoland Speedway, on top of nine top-five finishes and 16 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 11.9 and producing an average finishing position of 10.4.
In addition to his successful NASCAR Camping World Truck Series campaign in 2015, Nemechek was named to the 2015-2016 NASCAR Next class, and was awarded the 2015 Most Popular Driver for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
ABOUT FÄRBE TECHNIK™:
färbe technik™ is a leading global supplier and manufacturer of stylish and high-quality premium mobile product accessories. Obtaining an exclusive license to manufacture NASCAR branded mobile accessories in the categories of wall chargers, car chargers, cables, Bluetooth speakers, earbuds and battery case products, you can find the NASCAR line soon in grocery and convenience stores alongside färbe technik™’s iNation™ line across the United States. For information visit: www.farbetechnik.com.
Nemechek Scores Third-Straight SpeedFest Pro Late Model Win
John Hunter Nemechek kicked off his 2016 season the only way he knows how, with a win in the JEGS/CRA 125 at SpeedFest. This make it a three-peat for the 18-year-old driver who still has yet to finish anywhere other than victory lane in any JEGS/CRA Pro Late Model race he’s entered.
“Winning the Pro (Late Model) race was something special,” said Nemechek. “To win it here three years in a row and still be undefeated in the JEGS Series is something I’m really happy about.”
Nemechek set fast time in his Pro Late Model early in the day and, with the invert, started the 125-lap feature from the ninth position. He drove to the lead on lap 64 with a three-wide pass and held off a series of challenges on late race restarts to start his 2016 campaign off with a victory.
Soon after his Pro Late Model win, Nemechek climbed behind the wheel of his Rocky Ridge Custom Trucks No. 8 Super Late Model for the SpeedFest 200.
Nemechek raced towards the front of the field throughout the 200-lap event, taking the lead on lap 188. With two laps to go the battle for the lead heated up between Nemechek, Bubba Pollard and William Byron. Contact was made among the top three drivers in turns one and two. Nemechek paid the price from the tangle that started behind him and went for a spin from the lead that ultimately cost him a shot at a SpeedFest sweep.
“When it came down to it everyone was bumping and rubbing” said Nemechek, “And rubbing’s racing. We had the best car there at the end. On that final restart we got the jump and got out to the lead and, I don’t know, we got spun out. It is what it is, but if someone has to spin you for the win it’s kind of uncalled for.”
Nemechek restarted the final two laps at the rear of the field and brought home a 14th place finish.
Next up for Nemechek will be a return to his No. 8 Chevy in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway.
“I’m very excited,” said Nemechek. “We hired some new personnel over the off season, we hired a new engineer, and having Gere Kennon back as crew chief is exciting. Hopefully we start off how we ended the year last year, having finished four out of the last five races in second. Hopefully we can start off strong and go from there.”
Lessons Learned Lead Nemechek to Snowflake Win
After two years of being the bridesmaid and twice losing the lead in the final 10 laps of the race, John Hunter Nemechek's heartbreak in the Allen Turner Snowflake 100 came to an end Saturday night at Five Flags Speedway (FL). Nemechek of Morresville, North Carolina dominated the 100-lap event en route to capturing the $7,000 top prize.
It was a big win that came as a result of the advice he received during those two runner-up performances.
“I didn’t listen very good to my Truck crew chief, who is here spotting for me, on lap times the last two years and it has cost me the race,” Nemechek said. “It’s great to change that and be patient and it paid off.”
Nemechek led from the get go and only relinquished the top spot to fast qualifier Justin South on one short occasion. On restarts, he noticeably chose the outside in order to have the advantage.
“Being able to get the momentum off the corner,” Nemechek answered. “We picked the top because of the speedy dry at one point and those guys went into the corner and got really loose on the bottom.”
The next day, Nemechek was poised to back up his Snowball Derby 300 victory from 2014, but a late-race mechanical issue thwarted that plan. Nemechek's No. 8 went up in smoke in the closing laps while running in the top five. Flames erupted and his car crashed to a stop on pit road, bringing his Snowball title defense to an end.
JH Voted NCWTS Most Popular Driver
Story from NASCAR.com
The two Most Popular Drivers were absolutely suited for NASCAR's big awards.
Second-generation NASCAR mega-talents, both Chase Elliott (XFINITY Series) and John Hunter Nemechek (Camping World Truck Series) absolutely earned the distinction and the nod in Monday awards presentation.
Elliott, who will drive the Hendrick Motorsports No. 24 Chevy next year in the Sprint Cup Series -- replacing the retiring Jeff Gordon -- was typically low-key and humble about the whole NASCAR XFINITY and Camping World Truck Series awards evening.
But he was eager to get going in his Cup career after a championship and second place finish (2015) in the XFINITY Series. Earning the Most Popular Driver Award for the recent season must have felt very appropriate for the son of Bill Elliott, who took the Cup Series vote a record 16 times. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has won it the past 12 years.
"I think we have definitely a lot of work to do to catch Dale in that sense," a smiling Elliott said. "But I'm very appreciative of the support I've had, especially the past two years and I've noticed it. I don't think people realize how much that means to a driver when they see you wearing their T-shirt. It goes a long way for me. Seeing them do that means a lot."
Elliott conceded he and his father, a NASCAR Hall of Famer, haven't discussed this honor's impact even though he is touched to receive it.
"We really haven't talked about that," Elliott said. "Fortunately he (his dad) had a big following and some of those people are following me. Can't look past that. Dale has an obviously great following and I'm a Dale fan too."
Nemechek, 18, was equally as excited to be recognized on the Camping World Truck Series side. A second-generation racer who won his first major race this season, Nemechek was obviously moved by the honor.
"It definitely can't hurt to win the Most Popular Driver in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, " Nemechek said. "It's definitely an honor for me and my family, but more importantly, hopefully it'll help us gain some reputation on selling some sponsorship for the seasons tocome. Can't thank all of the supporters enough that voted, and all the friends and family as well."
Nemechek is the second family member to be honored with the award. His father, Joe Nemecheck -- a former XFINITY Series champion and four-time Cup winner.
"Yeah, he won I think in 1992 and '93, so it's awesome to be able to win an award that he's won," Nemechek said. "I beat him to something.
"I wish he wouldn't have won most popular so I could've beat him to that. We're very competitive, but to get my first truck win when he didn't was very special as well. He wants one bad."
With Elliott moving into the Cup series and Nemechek hoping to continue his rise in the NASCAR ranks in 2016.
"It definitely is special to hear how good you're doing with the equipment that you have," Nemechek said. "We utilize our resources to the absolute max that we possibly can. We try and get our trucks as good as we can. There's a lot of late nights and hard work put in with just a few people. Finding the funding to get a few more people and not have to work as late and getting some free time to work on some other projects could even make us better, but it was definitely a good year. Getting our first win and finishing in the top five so many times, all the hard work did pay off.
"We're still working on trying to find funding. Nothing is set in stone yet. It's all kind of up in the air right now, so still trying to find those possible partners to sit down, sign a deal with, hopefully for years to come."
RILEY'S BREWING COMPANY, INC. TO PARTNER WITH NEMCO MOTORSPORTS
Family-owned brewery will sponsor the father-son duo of Joe Nemechek and John Hunter Nemechek
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (September 8, 2015)—NEMCO Motorsports announced today that it has partnered with Riley's Brewing Company, Inc. as a multi-year associate sponsor with drivers Joe Nemechek and John Hunter Nemechek. Joe Nemechek will pilot the Riley's Brewing Co. Hard Hand Crafted Root Beer Chevrolet with NEMCO Motorsports, and Riley's Brewing Co. Hand Crafted Root Beer will adorn the side of the No. 8 Chevrolet driven by John Hunter Nemechek, debuting at the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) event at the Chicagoland Speedway on Friday, September 18.
“Being a fan of NASCAR, it was an honor for Riley’s Brewing Company to come together with the Nemechek father and son duo,” Daniel Riley, president of Riley’s Brewing Company, said. “Being a family business ourselves, it gives me a great pride to see values and competition passed down in the family-owned NEMCO Motorsports. Whether you are fighting for position on the track, or shelf space in a store, when you are a family, you learn never to give up.
“Riley's Brewing Company, Inc. is a family brewery and happy to be sponsoring a family team.”
Launched into full production this year, Riley's Brewing Co. Hard Hand Crafted Root Beer is a product of Madera, California. Riley passed down his family’s beer making tradition by working tirelessly from his garage to craft beers. At 5% ABV, the sweet, and smooth finish is created by Riley’s grandfather’s original root beer recipe.
Riley said Joe Nemechek was a natural ambassador for the product because “Nemechek is one tough cookie. He is smooth when he needs to be, yet with that extra kick.”
Riley's Brewing Co. non-alcohol root beer logo will be display as an associate sponsor on the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series No. 8 Chevrolet of John Hunter Nemechek.
About Riley's Brewing Company, Inc.
Makers of a real craft root beer with no hidden chemicals or cheap imitations. The root beer is made from raw roots, leaves, honey and flowers, and nothing can compare to the full body and full flavor of this truly original recipe. Made the way Grandpa would make it.
More information can be found by visiting www.rileysbrewing.us and on Twitter at @RileysBrewing.
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JH Race Preview: Canadian Tire Motorsports Park
SWM-NEMCO Motorsports
Race Preview
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series News and Notes
Event: Chevrolet Silverado 250
Date: Sunday, August 30, 2015
Venue: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
SWM-NEMCO Motorsports’ NASCAR Camping World Truck Series History at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park ... This week will mark SWM-NEMCO Motorsports’ second NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at the 10-turn, 2.459-mile road course. John Hunter Nemechek posted a team best finish of 25th- place at the Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, facility on August 31, 2014.
SWM-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 61 starts from five drivers, resulting in strong performances including one victory and eight top-five finishes, as well as 28 top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 14.8 and an average finishing position of 13.3.
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 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. (ET) on Saturday, August 29. Fans can visit the Team Chevy Racing display located in the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park fan midway area for a question and answer session with Nemechek on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. (ET).
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Connection … Ron Fellows, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park co-owner, has driven for team owner Joe Nemechek. In four NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts for NEMCO Motorsports, Fellows posted the teams single NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory (Watkins Glen) and two top-five finishes, as well as two top-10 finishes, with an average starting position of 10.0 and an average finishing position of 10.0.
Catch the Action ... The Chevrolet Silverado 250 will be broadcast live on FOX Sports 1 on Sunday, August 30 starting with the pre-race show at 1:00 p.m. (ET). It will also broadcast live on the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Qualifying for the 15th event on the 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule will air on Saturday, August 29 at 5:30 p.m. (ET) on FOX Sports 2. In addition, the practice sessions on Saturday will be televised live on FOX Sports 1 beginning at 9:30 a.m. (ET).
John Hunter Nemechek
No. 8 SWM-NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado
This Week's SWM-NEMCO Motorsports’ Chevrolet Silverado at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park ... John Hunter Nemechek will pilot Chassis No. 035 in the 1 Chevrolet Silverado 250 at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, the NEMCO Motorsports prepared chassis qualified second and finished in the seventh position. Nemechek made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut in this chassis. Currently, the oldest chassis in the NEMCO Motorsports fleet.
On the Road Again ... This weekend marks John Hunter Nemechek’s second Canadian Tire Motorsport Park appearance with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The Mooresville, N.C., driver has earned an average starting position of 16.0 and an average finishing position of 25.00 at the track. Nemechek has six starts on road courses with entries at Carolina Motorsports Park, Rockingham Raceway Park, and Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Rewind … John Hunter Nemechek showed strength on August 31 at the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, wheeling his No. 8 NEMCO Motorsports entry from his 16th-place starting spot to as high as 11th place by Lap 10 in the Chevrolet Silverado 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race before ultimately finishing in the 25th position. In his road course series debut, Nemechek completed 26 laps before transmission issues ended the promising run.
In the Rearview Mirror: 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 at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Nemechek, who turned his second Bristol Motor Speedway start into his career-best finish in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK QUOTE (ON CANADIAN TIRE MOTORSPORT PARK.):
“Racing at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park is something I have been looking forward to making some right-turns. I feel like last year, my experience was a blast. This place is really fun, really fast, and it is hard to pass for track position.
“Track position is going to play a big role, but you have to get your Chevrolet to work here. It is not necessarily a technical track for the driver, but in order to be fast your NASCAR Camping World Truck Series entry need to turn, have positive front grip, and have traction off the corner. The key passing places, you have to remember those and you can’t get yourself in a bind – getting hung on the outside on any of these fast corners.”