STATESVILLE, N.C. — Kyle Benjamin will pilot the No. 45 Chevrolet for Niece Motorsports in seven NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series events this season.
Benjamin’s first start with Niece Motorsports will come during the series’ second visit to Texas Motor Speedway on June 7.
“Kyle has been successful in everything he’s run,” said Niece Motorsports General Manager Cody Efaw. “We are excited to have him on board and are looking forward to running strong with Kyle and hopefully contending for some wins.”
Benjamin’s résumé includes multiple wins in the ARCA Racing Series. In 23 starts, he earned three wins, three poles, nine top-five finishes and 17 top-10 finishes.
“I’m excited to get back to the Truck Series, especially with Niece Motorsports,” said Benjamin. “This team has had an incredibly strong start to the 2019 season, so I feel fortunate to continue to build on that momentum and hopefully put together some solid finishes.”
By the age of 19, the Easley, S.C., native, had earned five wins in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, including three victories from the pole position.
Following Texas Motor Speedway, Benjamin will return to action at Iowa Speedway, on June 15, the site of one of his K&N victories.
Benjamin will also take the wheel at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway Motorsports Park, Pocono Raceway, Michigan Int’l Speedway, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
The 21-year-old driver has two NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series starts to his credit, both coming last season at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.