SOLID FINISH TO THE 2017 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES SEASON FOR CHASTAIN

GAFFNEY, S.C. (November 20, 2017) – Ross Chastain, driving the No. 4 Florida Watermelon Association Chevrolet Camaro, finished out the 2017 NASCAR Xfinity Series season with a 17th place finish in the Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Chastain will end the year 13th in Xfinity Series driver standings.

“It feels good to end the year 13th in driver standings,” Chastain said. “It’s a big deal for this team, and at the beginning of the year that was our goal. It’s been pretty incredible to outrun the cars that we did and to put together sponsorships all year. It’s not easy getting to the race track all year. There were times that, as a team, we were looking ahead one to three months and asking ‘How are we going to get to race track? How are we going to pay for this stuff?’ But the whole marketing team and everyone behind the scenes at JD Motorsports with Gary Keller was able to pull it off. They were able to put a car out on the track for me every week that was competitive, and we could go race against the group of cars that we were supposed to be behind. We ended up 17th tonight and beat the cars we needed to beat, so that’s a pretty solid finish to the year. We’re going to spend the off season putting on the new composite bodies, working on sponsorship, and we’ll come back even stronger next year.”

The 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season will take the green flag on February 17th at Daytona International Speedway for the PowerShares QQQ 300.

SMITHLEY FINISHES 24TH IN THE FORD ECOBOOST 300

GAFFNEY, S.C. (November 20, 2017) – Garrett Smithley, driving the No. 0 KSDT and Company Chevrolet Camaro for JD Motorsports with Gary Keller, scored a solid 24th place finish in the Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Smithley will end the 2017 NASCAR Xfinity Series season 21st in driver standings.

“I can't believe the season is already over,” Smithley said. “It was an extremely tough season, but i think we finished as strong as we could have. We had a goal for top 20 in Xfinity Series driver standings, but missed it by one point. We gave it all we had, and I'm proud of our effort all year long. If it wasn't for Johnny taking a chance on me last year, I wouldn't have just finished my second NASCAR Xfinity Series season, and words can't express how grateful I am to him, Carol, Gary Keller, and the whole team.”

The 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season will take the green flag on February 17th at Daytona International Speedway for the PowerShares QQQ 300.

NEMECHECK FINISHES 27TH AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI SPEEDWAY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (November 20, 2017) – Joe Nemechek, making a return to the NASCAR Xfinity Series with team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller, finished 27thin the season-ending Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Nemechek, driving the No. 01 Fleetwing Chevrolet Camaro, had a very strong start to Saturday’s race running as high as 10th place and only falling into the low 20s after the half-way point.

“It felt great to be back behind the wheel of a NASCAR Xfinity Series racecar,” Nemechek said. “I’m very thankful to my friend Johnny Davis and the entire No. 01 team for giving me a great car to go out and race with. I’ve also got to say a huge thanks to my sponsors Fleetwing Corporation, TBC Contractors, and KSDT and Company. Each of these companies was also a big part of making this race a reality.”

The 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season will take the green flag on February 17th at Daytona International Speedway for the PowerShares QQQ 300.

CHASTAIN HAS HIGH HOPES FOR THE 2017 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES SEASON FINALE

Gaffney, S.C. (November 16, 2017) – Ross Chastain and the No. 4 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team are excited to finish out the 2017 NASCAR Xfinity Series season with a good finish at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Chastain will once again have the Florida Watermelon Association as the primary sponsor of his No. 4 Chevrolet Camaro for Saturday’s Ford Eco Boost 300. KSDT and Company and Kettelle Roofing will also be on board as associate sponsors.

Chastain has finished 19th or better in the previous five races.

“It’s hard to believe that the season is almost over,” said Chastain. “It’s been a really great year for the No. 4 team. I’m proud of everything that my team and I have been able to accomplish this year, and I feel good about what we’re doing and how we’re running. We’re going to give this weekend’s race everything we have and then get ready to do it all over again in 2018.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (ET) Friday. Qualifying will start at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, and the Ford EcoBoost 300 will get the green flag at 3:30 p.m. on NBCSN.

SMITHLEY AIMING FOR TOP 20 FINISH IN THE 2017 XFINITY SERIES DRIVER STANDINGS

Gaffney, S.C. (November 16, 2017) – After year of ups and downs, Garrett Smithley and the No. 0 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team are ready to end the 2017 NASCAR Xfinity Series season on high note. Entering the Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Smithley sits 13 points away from 20th place in the driver standings.

New sponsor, KSDT and Company, will be on board the No. 0 Chevrolet Camaro for Saturday’s season finale race. Kettelle Roofing will also be on board as an associate sponsor.

“This is big weekend for us,” said Smithley. “We’ve got a new sponsor on board, and we’ve got a great chance of finishing in the top 20 of driver points for the second year in a row. I’ll have to race hard and bring home a good finish to make it happen. ‘Do or do not. There is no try.’ The Number Nuthin’ team is bringing their A-game to Miami, and we’re going to make it happen.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (ET) Friday. Qualifying will start at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, and the Ford EcoBoost 300 will get the green flag at 3:30 p.m. on NBCSN.

JOE NEMECHEK RETURNING TO THE NASCAR XFINITY SERIES FOR THE FORD ECOBOOST 300

Gaffney, S.C. (November 16, 2017) – Joe Nemechek will be back behind the wheel of a NASCAR Xfinity Series racecar this Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Nemechek will pilot the No. 01 Chevrolet Camaro for JD Motorsports with Gary Keller in the season-ending Ford EcoBoost 300.

Fleetwing Corporation, a multi-branded petroleum jobber established in 1956, will adorn the sides and hood of the No. 01 Fleetwing Chevrolet driven by Nemechek as a primary sponsor. Based in Lakeland, Fla., Fleetwing Corporation is family-owned and operated. Nemechek will also have TBC Contractors and KSDT and Company on board as associate sponsors.

Nemechek has found success in the Xfinity Series in south Florida with three victories (1997, 1999, and 2001) credited to his name, in addition to five top-five and eight top-10 finishes in 17 starts. Nemechek has posted more wins at the Homestead-Miami Speedway then at any other track in the Xfinity Series. In 12 starts at the Homestead, Nemechek is credited with one top-five finish and one top-10 finish in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. In addition, Nemechek has two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series starts at the track with an average finish of seventh-place.

“I’m looking forward to going to Homestead in an Xfinity Series racecar driving for Johnny Davis,” said Nemechek. “Johnny and I have been friends for a long time, so I’m looking forward to the opportunity. We feel good about having Fleetwing come on board to help us out as they have been a sponsor of ours for the past three years. I’ve been fortunate enough to win a few races at Homestead, and I’m looking forward to having a competitive race on Saturday.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (ET) Friday. Qualifying will start at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, and the Ford EcoBoost 300 will get the green flag at 3:30 p.m. on NBCSN.

ROBERT KETTELLE ROOFING CONTINUES THEIR SUPPORT OF JD MOTORSPORTS AT HOMESTEAD

GAFFNEY, S.C. (November 14, 2017) – Robert W. Kettelle Roofing Contractors of Florida will once again be on board  the JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaros, this time for NASCAR Xfinity Series season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Kettelle Roofing will be an associate sponsor on board the No. 4 of Ross Chastain and the No. 0 of Garrett Smithley for Saturday’s Ford EcoBoost 300.

“It's great to have the folks at Kettelle back with us this weekend,” said JD Motorsports team owner, Johnny Davis. “Homestead is a big race with a lot people watching, and we put a lot of emphasis on making sure we have three great cars ready to compete. With help from Kettelle and our other sponsors, we’re planning to end the season on a strong note.”

Family-owned Kettelle Roofing is one of the top commercial and residential roofing contractors in Florida. The company's work is centered in Charlotte, Hendry, Lee and Collier counties, but Kettelle does work all across Florida.

The Kettelle family already has a connection with JD Motorsports. Robert Kettelle's 20-year-old son, Brandon, races go-carts, and he also competes in online racing against some of JD Motorsports' employees.

“I admire Johnny Davis and all of his ambitious staff members,” said Kettelle. “It takes a lot of resources and determination to do what they do 36 weeks a year. I have developed a friendship with Johnny and the team, and I’m glad we can support them in their efforts. He is an example of what a true racer really is.” 

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (ET) Friday. Qualifying will start at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, and the Ford EcoBoost 300 will get the green flag at 3:30 p.m. on NBC.

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KSDT AND COMPANY ON BOARD WITH JD MOTORSPORTS IN MIAMI

GAFFNEY, S.C. (November 14, 2017) – Kabat, Schertzer, De La Torre, Taraboulos and Company (KSDT), one of the largest and fastest-growing financial accounting and advisory firms in South Florida, will be a featured sponsor on all three of the JD Motorsports with Gary Keller cars for the Ford EcoBoost 300 race, this weekend, November 18th, at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

KSDT will be the primary sponsor on the No. 0 Chevrolet Camaro of Garrett Smithley. In addition, the firm will be an associate sponsor of the No. 4 car of Ross Chastain and the No. 01 car of Joe Nemechek.

“Being able to welcome a new partner for the NASCAR Xfinity Series season finale is very special for this team,” said Johnny Davis, owner of JD Motorsports. “My teams have had strong runs lately, so I’m confident that we will give KSDT a race finish that we’ll all be proud of.”

“KSDT is very honored to be supporting JD Motorsports for the Homestead-Miami race,” said Jeffrey Taraboulos, Managing Partner of KSDT. “We’re looking forward to seeing this sponsorship continue to evolve into a long and beneficial partnership.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. (ET) Friday. Qualifying will start at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, and the Ford EcoBoost 300 will get the green flag at 3:30 p.m. on NBC.

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CHASTAIN IMPRESSES AT PHOENIX RACEWAY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (November 13, 2017) – Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 4 Flex Seal Chevrolet Camaro for JD Motorsports with Gary Keller, continues to bring home solid finishes as the 2017 NASCAR Xfinity Series season nears its conclusion.

Chastain qualified 22nd for Saturday’s Ticket Galaxy 200 at Phoenix Raceway and finished the race in the 19th position.

“This was a cool race for the No. 4 Flex Seal team,” Chastain said. “We’d start off every run pretty loose, and about lap 15 it would neutral out and handle pretty good. We were the same speed as everyone around us. The car would start to get tight about 30 or 40 laps into the long green flag runs, but we were still turning better than the cars around us. My guys made small adjustments to the car all day that made it better, and we beat the cars that we needed to beat.”

The final stop for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is Homestead-Miami Speedway for the Ford EcoBoost 300 on November 18th.

SOLID DAY FOR SMITHLEY IN PHOENIX

GAFFNEY, S.C. (November 13, 2017) – After Saturday’s Ticket Galaxy 200, Phoenix Raceway might just be on driver Garrett Smithley’s list of favorite tracks. Driving the No. 0 Flex Shot Chevrolet Camaro for JD Motorsports with Gary Keller, Smithley brought home a top 25.

 “Admittedly, Phoenix is not one of my best tracks, but I like it a lot more after today,” Smithley said. “We had a really good car all day, as good as we could have. We were running a steel body car against several composite bodies. We fought tight all day long, but my Number Nuthin’ Flex Shot team made great adjustments. I’ve gotta thank Mercury Heating and Air. They picked up their support from last year, so I really appreciate that. And, as always, I can’t say enough about Flex Seal and Flex Shot and all of the support they give this team.”

Smithley’s strong finish advanced him to 21st in NASCAR Xfinity Series driver standings, just 13 points out of the top 20 going into the final race of 2017.

The final stop for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is Homestead-Miami Speedway for the Ford EcoBoost 300 on November 18th.