JR MOTORSPORTS TEAM PREVIEW: TRACK: Charlotte Motor Speedway RACE: Hisense 4K TV 300 (200 laps / 300 miles) DATE: Saturday, May 28, 2016 Broadcast Information – TV: 2:30 p.m. ET on FS1 / Radio: PRN & Sirius Ch. 90 2 p.m. ET “I feel like we’ve made a lot of gains on our downforce program in a short amount of time. Kevin (Meendering) and our OneMain guys Elliott Sadler have been working hard and that’s translating into a lot of speed No. 1 OneMain Chevrolet Camaro at the racetrack. Charlotte is home for us and I know a lot of the guys will bring their families out to the track this weekend. We’re going to do all we can to get a win this weekend.” – Elliott Sadler Elliott Sadler currently leads the NASCAR Xfinity Series driver standings by three points over second place. PR Manager: Josh Masten The Emporia, Va. native has one pole, four top fives and eight [email protected]; 704-677-6098 top 10s in 18 starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS). The NXS veteran is the only current full-time driver to start from the pole at CMS (2012). Of the current NXS series regulars, Sadler has led the most laps, totaling 16, at CMS. “I’m looking forward to getting back in the car at Charlotte after enjoying time off with my family. With this being the home track for Justin Allgaier so many of the teams, including JR Motorsports, I think it definitely ups the desire for all of us to get to Victory Lane. We’ve built up a No. 7 Suave Men Chevrolet Camaro solid mile-and-a-half program, so I think we’ve got a good shot at getting a win for this No. 7 Suave Men team.” – Justin Allgaier In 11 NASCAR Xfinity Series starts at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Justin Allgaier has two top fives and six top 10s. Both of Allgaier’s top-five finishes at CMS came in 2010, with his best effort of third earned in the fall event. PR Manager: Megan Johnson The Illinois native has three top 10s in three starts a 1.5-mile [email protected]; 704-773-1992 tracks this year. This weekend marks the first of three races this season with Suave Men as primary sponsor of the No. 7. “I am really excited to race again in the Xfinity Series at Charlotte Motor Speedway. I think we’re going to have a good car there and Cole Custer I will have some things to learn throughout the weekend and try to No. 88 Haas Automation Chevrolet Camaro improve myself. I had the opportunity to test at Charlotte a few weeks ago and I think we learned a lot. The No. 88 Haas Automation guys have worked hard since that test and I know we will unload a fast Chevrolet.” – Cole Custer Saturday’s race at Charlotte Motor Speedway will mark Cole Custer’s second NASCAR Xfinity Series start, but first behind the wheel of the No. 88 Chevrolet. PR Manager: Kelsey Tucker Custer has one previous start at the 1.5-mile oval in the [email protected]; 704-677-6317 Camping World Truck Series, where he finished 13th. In his NXS debut last month in Richmond, Custer finished a notable sixth. This season, he’ll make a total of five NXS starts for the team. JRM Driver Stats Sadler 2016 Stats Allgaier 2016 Stats Custer 2016 Stats (NXS) (NXS) (NXS) Starts 10 Starts 10 Starts 1 Wins 1 Wins 0 Wins 0 Top 5s 4 Top 5s 4 Top 5s 0 Top 10s 9 Top 10s 8 Top 10s 1 Laps Led 5 Laps Led 16 Laps Led 0 Avg. Finish 6.6 Avg. Finish 9.5 Avg. Finish 6.0 st th Points 1 (+3) Points 4 (-32) Points N/A Sadler Career Stats Allgaier Career Stats Custer Career Stats (NXS) (NXS) (NXS) Starts 306 Starts 184 Starts 1 Wins 11 Wins 3 Wins 0 Top 5s 70 Top 5s 33 Top 5s 0 Top 10s 157 Top 10s 92 Top 10s 1 Laps Led 1,608 Laps Led 633 Laps Led 0 Avg. Finish 13.6 Avg. Finish 12.7 Avg. Finish 6.0 JRM Team Updates JRM Fan Days May 26-27: The annual JR Motorsports Fan Days, set for this Thursday and Friday will have partner displays and giveaways to go along with the two driver autograph sessions Friday. Among the partners planning to be on hand are Nationwide, BRANDT and OneMain, along with Pepsi’s Virtual Reality Zone and many more. Hunt Brothers Pizza will also be there with free pizza for attendees, and Oskar Blues Brewery will be on site Friday with samples of its craft beer line. Longtime JRM backer Miller Welders will be back again with its tent full of products. The lottery for driver autograph session wristbands has already taken place, but JRM partner displays will have a limited number of additional wristbands to distribute to fans at their own discretion. To see a full schedule of events, visit www.jrmracing.com. JRM On Tour 2016 After Party at Charlotte Motor Speedway: Following the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, May 28, join JR Motorsports for an after party at Whisky River at Charlotte Motor Speedway. From the end of the race through 8 p.m., JR Motorsports and Charlotte Motor Speedway invite fans to continue the party at Whisky River, located on the New Veranda Concourse on the Turn-1 side of the track. The event comes complete with a discount ticket package, which includes a ticket to the race and a $10 food and beverage voucher. A DJ will be on hand for entertainment, along with cornhole games and bull riding, and signed raffle items will be given away throughout the night. After the race, get your party started with JR Motorsports at Whisky River! Visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com for more details. .
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