"I was really proud of our JJL Motorsports team though. It was a challenging weekend because of the weather and with qualifying getting canceled, we had to fight
from the back of the field to the front.
"JR (Norris, crew chief) and the team were able to make great gains during the race and we contended for a Top 10 finish, just lost the handle of the Truck at the end and I had a couple bad restarts. "Going forward we continue to focus on improving the speed in the Trucks and working with more sponsors and partners to expand the program."
Set for his second Truck Series start of the season, Little returns to Las Vegas Motor Speedway hoping to build on their 15th place finish at the 1.5-mile speedway last September.
"We learned a lot at Las Vegas last fall," added Little. "It was a solid finish for us, not exactly what we wanted but I think we can take how our truck responded during practice and the race and be in a much better place for the Friday's race. After last weekend, I think everyone is eager to get back to the track and get a chance to redeem ourselves."
While the No. 97 JJL Motorsports team continues to search for additional sponsorship and partners, the team does have plenty of support for the third Truck Series race of the season.
Joining the Sherrills Ford, N.C-based team as a major associate partner for the Strat 200 is John Deere
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Chad Little Power Equipment, A John Deere dealer owned by Bruce Weeks, Chad Little Power Equipment has been providing quality outdoor power equipment in Maine for several years.
With two convenient locations in Brunswick and Scarborough, Chad Little Power Equipment strives to provide a variety of customers with the products they need to complete any small or large projects with a focus on John Deere products.
Additionally, the team's truck will also have additional sponsorship from Skuttle Tight,
Parker FiberNet, Visit Kingsport TN, Grindstaff Rub and PFC Brakes.
Parker FiberNet was formed to build a fiber optic network infrastructure for commercial and public applications. The company has installed hundreds of miles of fiber optic cable throughout Georgia and has garnered considerable accolades for its high-quality services and professionalism.
Promoting the city's "Get Into the Outdoors" campaign, Kingsport TN offers a variety of activities including nestling in the Bays Mountain with hiking, biking and zip-lining, kayaking and tubing on the Holston River.
Founded in 2016 by U.S. Air Force veteran and restaurant entrepreneur Jim Grindstaff, Grindstaff Rub Co. started as a BBQ rub company initially releasing All Purpose and Three Kings rubs, however, the company's success has evolved into a brand and lifestyle since releasing their own version of a Bloody Mary mix.
"Even though we don't have a primary sponsor for this weekend's race, I'm still incredibly thankful for all of our partners who stepped up to the plate and are allowing us to get to Las Vegas this weekend," sounded Little. "It means a lot to me that
Chad Little Power Equipment and Bruce Weeks are helping support Las Vegas. Without them and all of our partners, we'd be sitting on the sidelines Friday night.
"Hopefully, with some luck, we can reward them for their support with a win or a strong finish on Friday night."
The
Strat 200
(134 laps| 201 miles) is the third of 23 NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series races on the 2019 schedule. Practice begins on Thurs., Feb. 28 from 2:05 p.m. - 2:55 p.m. A final practice session is set for 4:05 p.m. - 4:55 p.m. Qualifying is set for race day, Fri., Mar. 1 beginning at 2:10 p.m. The 32-truck field will take the green flag shortly after 6:00 p.m. with live coverage on FOX Sports 1 (FS1), the Motor Racing Network (Radio) and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Satellite Radio, Channel 90). All times are local (Pacific).
For more on Skuttle Tight, please visit skuttle-tight.com or by calling 1-866-SKUTTLE. Also visit them on Facebook (Skuttle Tight Inc.) or on Twitter @SkuttleTight.
Little tweets too. Follow him @JesseLittle97.
For additional information on JJL Motorsports, please visit
JJLRacing.com.
JJL Motorsports tweets too. Follow them @JJL_Motorsports.
