MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Renowned dirt racer Tyler Carpenter will return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this season, making his second series start on dirt with Niece Motorsports at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Carpenter will race the No. 41 Chevrolet Silverado with support from Precision Vehicle Logistics, AutoVentive and Worldwide Express.
“I’m really excited for another opportunity to get back behind the wheel of one of these trucks,” said Carpenter. “I’m thankful for the opportunity from Niece Motorsports, Precision Vehicle Logistics, AutoVentive and Worldwide Express. I learned a lot about these trucks last season and definitely feel like we have something to prove this year.”
Last season, Carpenter earned a seat at Knoxville Raceway via Niece Motorsports’ “Win and You’re In” promotion, after winning the super late model feature at The Gateway Dirt Nationals. Carpenter got up to speed quickly behind the wheel of his Chevrolet Silverado and moved through the field before a mechanical failure removed him from contention.
“We are thrilled to have Tyler back behind the wheel this season,” said Niece Motorsports General Manager Cody Efaw. “Tyler learned a lot last season at Knoxville in the truck that I think will help him this year at Bristol. We expect that with his vast dirt experience and what he learned last year in the truck that he will be in contention for a win at Bristol.”