ROSS CHASTAIN SCORES A TOP-10 FINISH IN BRISTOL

GAFFNEY, S.C. (April 16, 2018) – 2018 is shaping up to be a banner year for Ross Chastain team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller as they scored another top-10 finish in Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Chastain’s No. 4 Florida Watermelon Association Chevrolet Camaro came home in ninth place in the Flitzgerald Glider Kits 300.

Saturday’s finish is Chastain’s second top-10 in three races and gives him three so far in the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, more than he had in 2016 & 2017 combined. Chastain currently sits 12th in Xfinity Series Driver standings.

“This was a great race for me and my No. 4 JD Motorsports team,” said Chastain. “I had such a fast car, especially during the long green-flag run. I was passing a lot of cars and could have probably gained a couple more positions, but the car got tight and the team was afraid I was going to blow a right front tire, so we backed off. The car that I was racing for position at the time did end up blowing a right front, so my guys definitely made the right call. It was great to beat who we beat, and I’m so happy I could give my team and the Florida Watermelon Association a top-10 finish.”

Next up for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway on April 20th, 2018.

GARRETT SMITHLEY FINISHES TOP-20 IN THE FITZGERALD GLIDER KITS 300

GAFFNEY, S.C. (April 16, 2018) – Bristol Motor Speedway has not always been kind to Garrett Smithley, but in Saturday’s Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300, Smithley’s No. 0 VehicleKEYS.com Chevrolet Camaro finished 17th, his best career finish in Bristol in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

Smithley started the race 35th, but his JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team made positive adjustments throughout the race to help Smithley gain position.

“I finished 17th at what has been one of my worst tracks, and my team loaded up a clean racecar, so it was a really solid day,” said Smithley. “I could not have done it without VehicleKEYS.com, and I’m excited to have them back on board in a few weeks at Michigan. Having this finish at Bristol makes me really excited for Richmond next week. My "Number Nuthin'" team’s short track program is probably the best it’s ever been. I’m having a lot of fun this year.”

Next up for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway on April 20th, 2018.

JOE NEMECHEK FINISHES 19TH AT BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (April 16, 2018) – Veteran driver Joe Nemechek survived a wild NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway with a top-20 finish for team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller.

Nemechek qualified 30th for the Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300, but he quickly worked his way into the top-20 once the race began. The No. 15 Flex Seal Chevrolet Camaro came home in 19th place.

“I had a great run in Bristol in the No. 15 Flex Seal Chevy,” said Nemechek. “JD Motorsports gave me a great car, and I had a lot of fun Saturday. I'm glad I could give Flex Seal a good finish, and I’m looking forward to racing with JD Motorsports and Johnny Davis again at Richmond Raceway.”

Next up for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway on April 20th, 2018.

VINNIE MILLER OUT OF THE RACE EARLY AT BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (April 16, 2018) – Vinnie Miller’s recent string of bad luck continued Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway when overheating issues and a crash relegated the No. 01 Flex Glue Chevrolet Camaro to a 33rdplace finish in the Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300.

Miller qualified 34th for his first NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Early in the race, Miller had to spend an extended amount of time on pit road when the car began overheating. The No. 01 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team diagnosed the issue and worked hard to keep Miller on track. Unfortunately, the No. 01 was turned and collected in a multi-car crash on lap 142, ending Miller’s day early.

“I learned a ton this weekend at Bristol (Motor Speedway),” said Miller. “It is definitely its own animal; I guess that is why they call it the Last Great Coliseum! What happened at towards the end of Stage 2 really stunk, but it happens at Bristol. I look forward to going back in the Fall and conquering it then. It’s probably the hardest hit I’ve ever had, but I’m ready to keep digging and move on to Richmond (Raceway) this weekend and hopefully have a better outcome for JD Motorsports with Gary Keller, Flex Glue, and JAS Expedited Trucking.”

Next up for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway on April 20th, 2018.

FLORIDA WATERMELON ASSOCIATION ON BOARD WITH ROSS CHASTAIN IN BRISTOL

Gaffney, S.C. (April 12, 2018) – NASCAR Xfinity Series driver and watermelon farmer, Ross Chastain will have the Florida Watermelon Association on board his No. 4 JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Chevrolet Camaro for Saturday’s Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Chastain has raced at Bristol Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series six times and has had some really strong runs, including his career-best qualifying effort last year.

“This is a race that I have really been looking forward to,” said Chastain. “Bristol is one of my favorite tracks, and I can’t wait to get on track this weekend. It’s really cool to have Florida Watermelon Association on the car for this race. This time of year is when they are harvesting watermelons back home in Florida, so the watermelons you’ll find at the grocery stores right now are Florida melons.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Bristol Motor Speedway is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and 3:05 p.m. (ET) Friday. Qualifying will start at 9:35 a.m. on Saturday, and the Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300 will get the green flag at 2:30 p.m. (ET) on FS1.

GARRETT SMITHLEY HOPING FOR BETTER LUCK IN BRISTOL

Gaffney, S.C. (April 12, 2018) – After a tough break in Texas last weekend, Garrett Smithley is eager to turn his luck around in Saturday’s Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Smithley and team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller announced earlier this week that VehicleKEYS.com will be on board the No. 0 Chevrolet Camaro for the Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300, and several more races in the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

“I’m hoping for a great weekend for my ‘Number Nuthin’ team this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway,” said Smithley. “The guys have been bringing really fast cars to the track for me this year, so hopefully I can bring home a great finish for JD Motorsports and VehicleKEYS.com. I'm very excited for my first race with VehicleKEYS.com on board since we announced their multi-race deal.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Bristol Motor Speedway is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and 3:05 p.m. (ET) Friday. Qualifying will start at 9:35 a.m. on Saturday, and the Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300 will get the green flag at 2:30 p.m. (ET) on FS1.

VINNIE MILLER EXCITED TO RETURN TO BRISTOL MOTOR SPEEDWAY

Gaffney, S.C. (April 12, 2018) – Vinnie Miller, driver of the No. 01 JD Flex Glue Chevrolet Camaro, is excited for Saturday’s Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway, a track where the NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie driver has prior racing experience.

Miller raced Bristol Motor Speedway last year in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. In the 2017 race, Miller qualified in third place and finished 16th after the race was shortened by rain.

“Bristol Motor Speedway is a tough little track,” said Miller. “I raced last year in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race there, so I have some experience. I know that these NASCAR Xfinity Series cars are a lot different, so I’ll utilize every moment of practice to get up to speed. I’ve been watching the past few years’ races this week to hopefully pick up some tips. I can’t thank guys on the No. 01 Johnny Davis Motorsports with Gary Keller team enough for helping me get better every week.  Our goal is to run every lap, try to stay out of trouble, and bring home a solid finish for the team and everyone at Flex Seal and Flex Glue.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Bristol Motor Speedway is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and 3:05 p.m. (ET) Friday. Qualifying will start at 9:35 a.m. on Saturday, and the Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300 will get the green flag at 2:30 p.m. (ET) on FS1.

JOE NEMECHEK TO DRIVE FOR JD MOTORSPORTS IN BRISTOL

Gaffney, S.C. (April 12, 2018) – Joe Nemechek, the 1992 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) champion, will return to JD Motorsports with Gary Keller for Saturday’s Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300 at the Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway driving the No. 15 Flex Seal Chevrolet Camaro.

“Front Row” Joe Nemechek has competed at the Bristol Motor Speedway 20 times in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, scoring two top-five and four top-10 finishes. Nemechek also has 36 starts in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol.

“I’m very thankful to Johnny Davis (JD Motorsports team owner) for the opportunity to race this weekend,” said Nemechek. “It’s going to be very special to be on track racing with my son, John Hunter, at Bristol Motor Speedway. Hopefully I can give this No. 15 team and Flex Seal a great finish on Saturday.”

NASCAR Xfinity Series practice is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. (ET) and 3:05 p.m. (ET) Friday, April 13th. Qualifying will start at 9:35 a.m. (ET) on Saturday, April 14th, and coverage for the Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300 will start at 2:30 p.m. (ET) on FS1.

VEHICLEKEYS.COM SIGNS ON FOR MULTIPLE RACES WITH GARRETT SMITHLEY AND JD MOTORSPORTS

GAFFNEY, S.C. (April 10, 2018) – Fans can look forward to seeing the No. 0 VehicleKEYS.com Chevrolet Camaro on track a lot more during the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. After sponsoring Garrett Smithley and team JD Motorsports with Gary Keller during the Roseanne 300 at Auto Club Speedway, VehicleKEYS.com has decided to come on board for multiple races, starting with the Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 14th, 2018.

VehicleKEYS.com is a new online source for aftermarket key fobs for all major vehicle makes and models. VehicleKEYS.com was created to educate buyers between the cheap, average and best quality vehicle keys to prevent people from being stranded with a broken key.   VehicleKEYS.com will also be offering the patented Eternity Key which is made with a stronger design than any other automotive key and offers a true lifetime warranty.

“VehicleKEYS.com is proud to be partnering with JD Motorsports and Garrett Smithley for multiple races this season” said Joseph Mendoza, owner of VehicleKEYS.com. “We feel Garrett and JD Motorsports are perfect to represent our company.  They are honest, hardworking, and talented people, just like my team at VehicleKEYS.com.  I look forward to seeing what the future holds for all of us.”

“I can’t thank VehicleKEYS.com enough for believing in me enough to sign on for more races,” said Smithley. “I love this paint scheme, and the fans really love the products on VehicleKEYS.com. They have been awesome to work with, so I can’t wait to have them back at the track with us and to keep promoting their company and products.”

“It means a lot to this team that Joe and everyone at VehicleKEYS.com has chosen to continue their partnership with JD Motorsports,” said Johnny Davis, JD Motorsports team owner. “The race at Auto Club Speedway was one of the strongest races that this team has ever had, so to have a sponsor recognize that is huge for us. We have a lot to prove during the next few races, and having reliable partners like VehicleKEYS.com is going to go a long way in helping us accomplish our goals.”

TOUGH DAY FOR GARRETT SMITHLEY AT TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

GAFFNEY, S.C. (April 9, 2018) – Garrett Smithley had a strong run going in the My Bariatric Solutions 300 at Texas Motor Speedway before a fuel pump issue ended his race early.

Debuting new sponsors FAME and Trophy Tractor on board his No. 0 Chevrolet Camaro, Smithley placed 19th in the rain-shortened NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying. Smithley was running consistently in the top-20 though out the race, and his JD Motorsports with Gary Keller team used smart pit strategy to finish Stage Two of the race in eighth place. Unfortunately, fuel pump issues sent Smithley to the garage with 14 laps to go in the race, and the No. 0 FAME Chevy was scored in 27th place at the finish.

“This was such a fast car that it’s a real shame we didn’t get to finish,” said Smithley. “I was having so much fun during the race. My No. 0 JD Motorsports crew really brought an awesome car this week, and even though we didn’t get the finish we wanted, I’m feeling really confident about the next few races. I can’t thank FAME and Trophy Tractor enough for coming on board and for hanging out with us all weekend.”

Next up for the NASCAR Xfinity Series is the Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 14th, 2018.