KSDT JOINING JD MOTORSPORTS AND GARRETT SMITHLEY FOR THE FIRST AND LAST RACES OF 2018

GAFFNEY, S.C. (February 8, 2018) – Kabat, Schertzer, De La Torre, Taraboulos and Company (KSDT), one of the largest and fastest-growing financial accounting and advisory firms in South Florida, is looking to open and close the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season with team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller. KSDT will be on board the No. 0 Chevrolet Camaro of Garrett Smithley as an associate sponsor for the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway, and they will be the primary sponsor of the No. 0 for the season-ending race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

KSDT previously sponsored Smithley in the 2017 season-closer in Homestead-Miami.

“I’m super excited to have KSDT back for 2018,” said Smithley. “We had so much fun hanging out with them last year in Homestead, and for them to start out the year in Daytona with us is really cool. Gotta thank Jeff for everything he and his team do for JD Motorsports!”

“The KSDT staff are huge fans of NASCAR,” said Jeffrey Taraboulos, Managing Partner of KSDT. “We’re thrilled with the prospect of combining forces with the good people of JD Motorsports. We’re excited about having Garrett Smithley as our driver and are proud to team up with him again. We feel this is a great opportunity to demonstrate our continued commitment to both JD Motorsports and NASCAR and look forward to continuing to grow our sponsorship.”

About Kabat, Schertzer, De La Torre, Taraboulos & Co.

Founded in 1976, Kabat, Schertzer, De La Torre, Taraboulos & Co. is a Miami-based accounting and advisory firm that provides a full range of professional, technical, consultative and business services to regional clients in a wide range of industries.  With additional offices in Homestead, Fla., and Weston, Fla., the firm provides individual and business clients with a comprehensive approach to accounting services, that includes taxation, audit and review, estate planning, forensic accounting, and litigation support and valuation services.  The firm also offers financial advisory and property management services through its subsidiaries KSDT Financial, LLC, and KSDT Property Management, LLC.  For more information, visit www.ksdt-cpa.com or call (305) 670-3370.

JD MOTORSPORTS RE-SIGNS GARRETT SMITHLEY FOR THE 2018 NASCAR XFINITY SERIES SEASON

GAFFNEY, S.C. (February  7, 2018) – JD Motorsports with Gary Keller announced today that Garrett Smithley will return to the organization to pilot the No. 0 Chevrolet Camaro full time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) this season. 2018 will mark the 25-year-old Ligonier, Pa., native’s third season with team.

Smithley, who has coined the phrase “Number Nuthin” when referring to his car number, will join longtime teammate Ross Chastain, and new comers Vinnie Miller and Matt Mills, completing the team’s driver roster. Smithley, along with the rest of the NXS field, will kick off the season on Saturday, February 17thwith the Powershares QQQ 300 at Daytona International Speedway. In last year’s event, he finished 8th after getting caught up in an early wreck and his team repairing the damage using his sponsor’s product, Flex Tape.
 
“I’m so excited to be back with JD Motorsports with Gary Keller this season,” Smithley said. “We’ve had two very successful seasons together and to be given the opportunity to continue to build on that is something I do not take for granted.”
 
“I’m very happy to have Garrett back in the No. 0 Chevy again this season,” said team owner, Johnny Davis. “Garrett has a lot of talent as a driver, and he has the right attitude for working with his team, his crew chief, and the team’s sponsors. This will be JD Motorsports’ best season yet, and having Garrett behind the wheel will play a key part in that.”
 
“Each and every year JD Motorsports with Gary Keller grows and improves,” Smithley continued. “This off season has been an extremely strong one for this organization, and I knew that if the opportunity presented itself to return, I wouldn’t pass it up. I can’t thank Johnny Davis and Gary Keller enough for the opportunities they have given me and this entire team for all that they do. We’re a family, and we’re in this together. It will be awesome to work with Ross once again, as well as Vinnie and Matt this season.”
 
Also returning will be Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education, better known as FAME. FAME is a partnership of regional manufacturers whose purpose is to implement dual track, apprenticeship-style training that will create a pipeline of highly skilled workers. The primary method to achieve this goal is through partnerships with local educational institutions to offer the Advanced Manufacturing Technician Program (AMT).

MATT MILLS TO DRIVE NO. 15 JD MOTORSPORTS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES ENTRY STARTING IN ATLANTA

GAFFNEY, S.C. (February  2, 2018) – JD Motorsports with Gary Keller announced today that Matt Mills will be joining the team starting with the Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24th. Mills will pilot the No. 15 Chevrolet Camaro, which will compete full-time in the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. JF Electric and Thompson Electric will be on board as associate sponsors.

“I am happy to announce that Matt Mills will be driving for JD Motorsports starting in Atlanta,” said team owner, Johnny Davis. “Matt has a real passion for racing, and it is impressive how he has worked his way up to Xfinity Series. I see a lot of potential in him, and I believe that he will do a great job behind the wheel of my No. 15 Chevy.”

Mills, a native of Lynchburg, VA, made ten starts in the Camping World Truck Series from 2016-2017 with two top-20 finishes. Mills made his Xfinity Series debut in last season running three races, including Chicagoland Speedway in the JDM No. 15 Chevy.

Mills began his career in Junior Champ Karts in 2009 and has been racing anything he can get his hands on ever since. In his first year in Junior Champ Karts, he was the Rookie of the Year, and he won six races the following year.

In 2013, he moved on to an Outlaw Late Model where he won one race and was the McIntosh Oil Outlaw Late Model Rookie of the Year. After completing three years in the Junior Champ Kart series he moved on to an asphalt modified in 2012 where he was the Summit Racing Modified Rookie of the Year as well as winning the Midvale Speedway Young Gun Award. He captured four wins in 2012 and finished fifth in points.

2014 brought a return to his Outlaw Late Model where he continued to turn heads. He won the Mid-Season Championship at Midvale Speedway where he was the youngest driver ever to do so. He finished fifth in points with three season wins. Before getting his break in NASCAR, Mills raced in JEGS/CRA All-Star Tour in 2015.

“I’m very excited and grateful for the opportunity I’ve been placed in,” said Mills. “2018 is gonna be a great learning year for me. I haven’t raced a full season in anything since 2013 in late models. It’s gonna be good for me as a driver getting in a car almost every weekend to be able to stay in a rhythm and continue to learn. Just can’t thank Johnny enough for this opportunity, and I hope to make him and the team proud this year.”

FLEX SEAL RETURNING TO JD MOTORSPORTS FOR SIXTH NASCAR XFINITY SERIES SEASON

GAFFNEY, S.C. (January 31, 2018) – JD Motorsports with Gary Keller is thrilled to welcome back long-time partner Flex Seal for the sixth consecutive year. The Flex Seal family of products will be onboard the JD Motorsports Chevrolet Camaros for multiple races throughout the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

“We’re very happy to have the Flex Seal family of products back with us again this year, and I can’t thank Phil Swift enough for all of the support over the years,” said team owner, Johnny Davis. “They have been a very valuable part in the building of our race team, and their products are used almost daily at our shop. We’re looking forward our best season yet with Flex Seal, and it’s my goal to ‘seal’ us a spot or two in the Xfinity Series Playoffs.”

“Johnny Davis and his team are a class act, and our NASCAR fans are the best!” said Flex Seal CEO/President, Phil Swift. “It’s been a lot of fun working with JD Motorsports and their drivers. Now with the newest addition to the Flex Seal family, FLEX GLUE, we’re looking forward to a fantastic year of racing!”

About Flex Seal

Flex Seal is a watertight, flexible rubberized coating. Flex Seal sprays out a liquid that seeps into cracks and holes, and dries to a watertight, flexible rubberized coating. Flex Seal seals out water and lasts for years! Once dry, Flex Seal can be painted any color. Flex Seal® is excellent for roof leaks, gutters, skylights, windowsills, PVC pipes, flashings, duct work, foundations, awnings, chimneys, downspouts, and so much more! Visit www.flexsealproducts.com.com!

HOIST SIGNS ON AS THE OFFICIAL HYDRATION OF JD MOTORSPORTS FOR 2018

GAFFNEY, S.C. (January 23, 2018)– Hoist, a Perfectly Isotonic Premium Hydration beverage, will now be the official hydration supplier of JD Motorsports with Gary Keller for the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. Fans are welcome to stop by the JDM haulers at any race to try a Dragonfruit, Orange, Strawberry Lemonade, or the newly-released Watermelon hoist. Hoist will also be on board all of the JDM Chevrolet Camaros as an associate sponsor for the entire season.
 
“I have a lot of respect for the owners of hoist, and I’m very excited to introduce them into NASCAR,” said Johnny Davis, Owner of JD Motorsports. “They make incredible products and have put in a lot work starting their beverage company from scratch. The guys on the road crews and pit crews are very excited to have hoist this year at the track, and I think this partnership is going to be a perfect fit.”
 
“We are thrilled to partner with JD Motorsports this season. The inside of the cars can reach upwards of 130 degrees, so it’s imperative for the drivers and crews to stay hydrated for optimal performance and safety,” said Kelly Heekin, President of hoist. “Because of hoist’s Perfectly Isotonic formula, it just makes sense to offer these drivers the immediate hydration of hoist.”
 
You can find hoist at a store near you using hoist’s store locator.  For more information, visit www.drinkhoist.com.

About hoist
 
Founded in 2009, hoist was developed to fill a void in the adult hydration marketplace by bringing Oral Electrolyte Formulas out from beyond the infant aisle. Hoist’s formula is Perfectly Isotonic, meaning the formula’s density matches that of the human bloodstream and thus has the ability to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream, hydrating the body immediately. Without any added colors, high fructose corn syrup, dyes or artificial sweeteners, hoist offers consumers a way to hydrate faster while consuming less calories and less volume. Hoist is currently available at 10,000 store locations across the country. For more information, visit www.drinkhoist.com. You can also find hoist on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

MEDIA ALERT: VINNIE MILLER TO UNVEIL HIS NO. 01 JAS EXPEDITED TRUCKING CHEVY AT JD MOTORSPORTS ON FEB. 6TH

WHO: Vinnie Miller, driver of the No. 01 Chevrolet Camaro in the Xfinity Series
Johnny Davis, Owner of JD Motorsports with Gary Keller
Tony Freeland, Owner of JAS Expedited Trucking
 
WHEN: Tuesday, February 6th, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. ET
 
WHERE: JD Motorsports (see below for address) and streamed live on the JD Motorsports Facebook page.
 
WHAT: JD Motorsports and Vinnie Miller will be hosting a live unveiling of the No. 01 JAS Expedited Trucking Chevrolet Camaro on February 6th at 10:30 a.m. ET. JAS owner, Tony Freeland, and JDM owner, Johnny Davis, will both be at the shop to help unveil the new paint scheme.

The No. 01 JAS Expedited Trucking Chevy will make its on-track debut at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24th, 2018. JAS Expedited Trucking, based in Imlay Michigan, will be the primary sponsor on board the No. 01 for 10 races in the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season and will be an associate sponsor for the entire year.

Any media members who are in the area are welcomed to attend the unveiling and tour the JD Motorsports shop. Please RSVP to dparker@jdavismotorsports.com.

About JAS Expedited Trucking, LLC

JAS Expedited Trucking LLC based out Imlay City, Michigan specializes in expedited shipping, while proudly guaranteeing on time delivery. Expediting is a special niche in the transportation industry dedicated to time sensitive freight. JAS celebrates 15 years of business in 2018. The company is currently looking to hire drivers. For more information about JAS Expedited Trucking, including current truck driving opportunities, please visit their website at www.JASNW.com.

DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP BRANDS, SUN DROP AND CANADA DRY GINGER ALE, PARTNERING WITH JD MOTORSPORTS FOR 2018

GAFFNEY, S.C. (January 12, 2018) – Dr Pepper Snapple Group brands, Sun Drop and Canada Dry Ginger Ale, will be on board all of the JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolets as associate sponsors for the entire 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. Dr Pepper Snapple Group will also be the official drink supplier of JD Motorsports with their iconic soda brands filling the team coolers every weekend.

 
Dr Pepper Snapple Group has been a long-time supporter of JD Motorsports with Sun Drop first appearing on board the team’s No. 01 Chevy in 2009.
 
“I’m very excited to have Sun Drop and Canada Dry Ginger Ale on board my racecars this year,” said JD Motorsports team owner, Johnny Davis. “This team has had a great relationship with Sun Drop in the past, and I’m happy to have their support for what will be JDM’s best season to date. Race teams go through a lot of drinks on the hot race weekends, so Dr Pepper Snapple Group’s products are going to be greatly appreciated.”
 
“We’re very excited to see our brands back at the race track with JD Motorsports,” said a representative from Dr Pepper Snapple Group. “We’ve had great experiences with Johnny Davis and his team in the past, and we can’t wait to continue this partnership into the future.”

About Dr Pepper Snapple Group

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) is a leading producer of flavored beverages, marketing Sun Drop and 50-plus other beverage brands across North America and the Caribbean. For more information, visit DrPepperSnappleGroup.com. 

JAS EXPEDITED TRUCKING TO SPONSOR VINNIE MILLER’S 2018 XFINITY SERIES EFFORT AT JD MOTORSPORTS

GAFFNEY, S.C. (December 12, 2017) – JD Motorsports with Gary Keller and with recently signed driver Vinnie Miller are proud to welcome JAS Expedited Trucking as a full-time sponsor of the No. 01 Chevrolet Camaro in 2018.

JAS Expedited Trucking, based in Imlay City, Mich., will serve as the primary sponsor of the No. 01 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) entry driven by Miller in ten 2018 NXS events starting with the Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
 
“I’m looking forward to our partnership with JD Motorsports and Vinnie in 2018,” said CEO of JAS Expedited Trucking, Tony Freeland. “Currently, my company looking to hire several qualified truck drivers, and we’ve found that NASCAR is a great platform to get the word out.”
 
In addition to serving as primary sponsor of the No. 01 Chevrolet at Atlanta in February, JAS will also serve as the primary sponsor of the No. 01 entry in nine other NXS events including Miller’s NXS debut at his home track, Michigan International Speedway, on Saturday, June 9, 2018.
 
JAS will also serve as an associate sponsor of the JDM No. 01 entry driven by Miller for the other 23 NXS events in 2018.
 
“Being a Michigan based company, we like to support other Michigan companies and individuals from our state,” Freeland said. “Vinnie grew up just a few miles down the road from where I live. It’s cool to be working with a driver who gets what we are trying to achieve and has a passion for the state of Michigan.”
 
“Having JAS come on board for the 2018 season is awesome,” said driver of the No. 01 JAS Chevrolet, Vinnie Miller. “I’m proud to be from Michigan, and I’m even more proud to work with a company like JAS. They bring jobs to our state and are looking to add even more. I’ve enjoyed getting to know Tony and his team at JAS, and I’m looking forward to the future with them.”

About JAS Expedited Trucking, LLC

JAS Expedited Trucking LLC based out Imlay City, Michigan specializes in expedited shipping, while proudly guaranteeing on time delivery. Expediting is a special niche in the transportation industry dedicated to time sensitive freight. JAS celebrates 15 years of business in 2018. The company is currently looking to hire drivers. For more information about JAS Expedited Trucking, including current truck driving opportunities, please visit their website at www.JASNW.com.
 

JD MOTORSPORTS WORKING ON 2018 ROSTER

GAFFNEY, S.C. (December 7, 2017) – Coming off of a very successful 2017 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, JD Motorsports with Gary Keller seeks to carry this momentum into the 2018 season. With two drivers confirmed for 2018, JDM seeks two more qualified drivers to fill out the roster.
 
The team announced in September that Ross Chastain will return for the fourth consecutive year to the No. 4 Chevrolet Camaro, and last week it was announced that Vinnie Miller will join the team full-time in 2018 to pilot the No. 01 Chevy. Drivers for the team’s No. 0 and No. 15 cars are still to be confirmed.
 
“My goal for this team is, and has always been, to put competitive racecars on the track every weekend,” said team owner, Johnny Davis. “To be able to accomplish that, we need two things: sponsorship and talented drivers. I’m very excited to have Ross back with the team, and I see a lot of potential in Vinnie. A great opportunity exists in my other two cars for qualified drivers that can help bring sponsorship. This team had some great finishes in 2017, and I’m aiming even higher for next year.”

VINNIE MILLER TO DRIVE NO. 01 JD MOTORSPORTS NASCAR XFINITY SERIES ENTRY FULL-TIME IN 2018

GAFFNEY, S.C. (November 28, 2017) – JD Motorsports with Gary Keller (JDM) is excited to announce that NASCAR K&N Pro Series East (NKNPSE) graduate Vinnie Miller will drive the No. 01 Chevrolet Camaro NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS) entry full-time next season. Miller made the announcement live on SIRIUS XM NASCAR Radio on “Tradin’ Paint with Jim Noble and Chocolate Myers.”
 
Miller, 20 years of age, grew up racing on the same Michigan short tracks as fellow Michiganders and Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Brad Keselowski and Erik Jones. The Ortonville, Mich., native ran events in both the NKNPSE and the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards last season, scoring an impressive six top-10s, which included leading laps at his home track, Michigan International Speedway.
 
He made his NXS debut at Chicagoland Speedway with JDM on September 16, scoring a 29th-place finish. Additionally, he made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2017, scoring a strong seventh-place finish.
 
“It’s a dream come true,” Miller said. “As a young racer, you certainly dream of making it to this level and competing with the best of the best, without being sure it will ever happen. I have several people to thank, but mostly importantly, I need to thank my family for their support. The sacrifices they have made to allow me to chase my dreams do not go unnoticed, and it will be really special to share the next step in this journey with them.”
 
“I see a lot of potential in Vinnie,” said team owner, Johnny Davis. “He is a hard-working young man, and he has demonstrated his ability as a racer. He’ll have a lot to learn next year, but my team is committed to giving him the resources he needs to have a successful rookie year. Vinnie already fits in great with the team, so we’re looking forward to the 2018 season.”
 
 “I’m really looking forward to joining JD Motorsports with Gary Keller,” Miller added. “In the ever changing motorsports landscape, to join a team that has raced full-time since 2002 is super exciting, and shows the dedication the organization has to the sport.”
 
For more information about Vinnie Miller, please visit www.VinnieMillerRacing.com, follow him on Twitter, @VinnieMiller_ and “like” his Facebook page, @VinnieMillerRacing. Additional information about JDM with Gary Keller can be found at www.TeamJDMotorsports.com, follow JDM on Twitter, @JDMotorsports01, and “like” JDM on Facebook, @JDMotorsports0101.