JR MOTORSPORTS TEAM PREVIEW: TRACK: RACE: (300 laps / 159.9 miles)

DATE: Friday, Aug. 19, 2016

Broadcast Information – TV: 7:30 p.m. ET on USA / Radio: PRN & Sirius Ch. 90 7 p.m. ET

"Bristol is my favorite track on the schedule and is the coolest sports venue I've ever seen. This weekend we're going to have a different bottom groove so there's definitely some unknowns going into the race. This is a place we No. 1 OneMain know we can win so hopefully we survive and have a chance to bring home another trophy." –Elliott Sadler

• In 19 NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) starts at Bristol Motor Speedway, Elliott Sadler has two wins (1998, 2012), five top fives and eight top 10s. • Sadler has led more laps (199) and completed more laps (4,408) than any other full-time NXS driver at Bristol. PR Manager: Josh Masten • Sadler captured his first career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory on [email protected]; 704-677-6098 the famous high banks of Bristol in 2001. • He has earned one win (Talladega), six top-five and 18 top-10 finishes to date in the 2016 season and currently leads the NXS point standings by 25 over Daniel Suarez.

“I love going to Bristol. It’s where I got my first win and it’s a place that has always suited my driving style. Plus, the atmosphere is electric when you’re racing under the lights in front of the crowd. We had a good car there in the spring and our team has been on a strong run over these last five races. It would be great to finally get this No. 7 BRANDT Professional Agriculture

No. 7 BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet Chevy to Victory Lane this weekend.” –Justin Allgaier

 In 11 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Bristol Motor Speedway, Justin Allgaier has one win (2010), four top fives, six top 10s and one pole (2013).  Earlier this year, Allgaier finished fifth at Bristol, giving him his third consecutive top-10 finish at the .533-mile facility in NXS competition.  Allgaier’s win in the spring of 2010 at Bristol was his first career NXS PR Manager: Megan Johnson victory. He led the final 27 laps. [email protected]; 704-773-1992  Over the last five races this season, Allgaier has earned more points than any other full-time NXS competitor (174), averaging a finish of 6.2 during that span.

“I’ve always enjoyed racing at Bristol, and this weekend is going to be a ton of fun joining up with JR Motorsports to drive the Dale’s Pale Ale Chevrolet. The 88 team is a good bunch of guys and they’ve put in solid efforts all year. Our goal is to put on a good show under the lights and get our friends No. 88 Dale’s Pale Ale Chevrolet from Dale’s Pale Ale to Victory Lane.” –Regan Smith

 Regan Smith will pilot the No. 88 Dale’s Pale Ale Chevrolet under the lights on Friday night for JR Motorsports at Bristol Motor Speedway.  Smith has 12 previous starts at BMS, which includes one top five and four top 10s. He finished ninth in this race last year in the Dale’s Pale Ale Camaro.  Crew chief Dave Elenz will be back atop the No. 88 pit box this PR Manager: Kelsey Tucker weekend calling the shots after missing Mid-Ohio for the birth of his [email protected]; 704-677-6317 son, Jude Arthur Elenz.  The No. 88 Chevrolet is currently fourth in the NASCAR Xfinity Series owner standings, 62 markers behind the leader.

JRM Driver Stats

Sadler 2016 Stats Allgaier 2016 Stats Smith 2016 Stats (NXS) (NXS) (NXS)

Starts 21 Starts 21 Starts N/A Wins 1 Wins 0 Wins N/A Top 5s 6 Top 5s 8 Top 5s N/A Top 10s 18 Top 10s 17 Top 10s N/A Laps Led 27 Laps Led 19 Laps Led N/A Avg. Finish 8.0 Avg. Finish 10.4 Avg. Finish N/A Points 1st (+25) Points 5th (-54) Points N/A

Sadler Career Stats Allgaier Career Stats Smith Career Stats (NXS) (NXS) (NXS)

Starts 317 Starts 195 Starts 202 Wins 11 Wins 3 Wins 6 Top 5s 72 Top 5s 37 Top 5s 30 Top 10s 166 Top 10s 101 Top 10s 78 Laps Led 1,630 Laps Led 636 Laps Led 621 Avg. Finish 13.5 Avg. Finish 12.6 Avg. Finish 17.5

JRM Team Updates

 JR Motorsports at Bristol: In 44 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Bristol Motor Speedway, JR Motorsports (JRM) has one win (2008, ), 11 top fives and 27 top 10s. In 15 starts since 2014, JRM cars have only finished outside of the top 10 twice.

 See Justin at Food City Race Night: Justin Allgaier, driver of the No. 7 Chevy for JR Motorsports, will sign autographs at Food City Race Night on State Street in downtown Bristol, Thursday evening, Aug. 18. Fans can stop by and see him from 6-7 p.m. ET.

 Regan Smith Autograph Session: Regan Smith, driver of the No. 88 Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale Chevrolet this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, will sign autographs on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET in the Bruton Smith Building.

 Season-to-Date JRM Stats: After 21 races completed in the 2016 season, JR Motorsports has combined to earn three wins (Daytona, Richmond, Talladega), 25 top fives and 55 top 10s. The team has an average finish of 9.0.