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Ben Kennedy and GMS Racing are pleased to welcome Wheelwell to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS). Wheelwell joins JACOB Companies and Weber Grills as a primary sponsor of Kennedy and the No. 33 Chevrolet Silverado for the 2016 season. The 24-year-old driver will pilot the Wheelwell Chevrolet in the Speediatrics 200 on June 18 at Iowa Speedway.
Wheelwell is a platform that brings together automotive enthusiasts, service professionals and brands in a uniquely visual way that enables consumers to find the very best products for their cars. From users building their dream track machine to average car owners simply looking to improve the performance of their ride, the Wheelwell community is there to guide the way. The San Francisco-based company has users from over 162 countries and is one of the fastest growing automotive communities in the world.
“We are thrilled to partner with Ben and GMS Racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series,” said Michael B. Gonzales, CEO Wheelwell Inc. “NASCAR racing is at the pinnacle of automotive performance and Ben is a talented driver with a true passion for cars. Ben and GMS Racing make the perfect partners to represent Wheelwell’s community of enthusiasts sharing their knowledge and favorite automotive products.”
Kennedy, who joined GMS Racing in May, can account for seven top-fives and 18 top-10 finishes as well as one pole award since joining the NCWTS in 2013. He has earned a top-five and two top-10 finishes since joining the Statesville, N.C.-based organization in May, including a fourth-place showing at Texas Motor Speedway last weekend.
“I am looking forward to introducing Wheelwell to millions of NASCAR fans and fellow car enthusiasts,” said Kennedy. “Like many others in the racing community, I have a few ongoing vehicle projects and Wheelwell.com allows me to keep organized, seek help and learn from other members who are building, restoring or enhancing their vehicles.”
The Speediatrics 200 NCWTS race at Iowa Speedway will air Saturday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m. CDT on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
ABOUT WHEELWELL:
Headquartered in San Francisco, Wheelwell is a platform for vehicle owners, enabling them to uniquely share, discover and purchase the best products and services for their cars. By combining the collective knowledge of enthusiasts, service professionals and brands, Wheelwell makes it easy for consumers to make confident purchase decisions. Founded by former Apple employees, the team is made up of scientists, technologists and big data experts with decades of experience building online software products.
Visit Wheelwell at www.wheelwell.com.
ABOUT GMS RACING, LLC:
GMS Racing competes full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with drivers Johnny Sauter, Spencer Gallagher, Grant Enfinger, Ben Kennedy and Kaz Grala. GMS Racing also competes in the NASCAR XFINITY Series with Spencer Gallagher. GMS Racing is housed in a 100,000 square-foot state-of-the-art campus in Statesville, North Carolina.
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