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G2G Racing

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G2G Racing
Owner(s)Tim Viens
Bill Shea
Principal(s)Tim Silva (General Manager)
BaseMooresville, North Carolina
SeriesNASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Race driversNASCAR Craftsman Truck Series:
47. TBA
SponsorsNASCAR Craftsman Truck Series:
47. TBA
ManufacturerToyota
Ford
Opened2021
Career
DebutNASCAR Craftsman Truck Series:
2022 NextEra Energy 250(Daytona)
Latest raceNASCAR Craftsman Truck Series:
2023Baptist Health Cancer Care 200(Homstead Miami)
Races competed27
Drivers' Championships0
Race victories0
Pole positions0

G2G Racing,also known asGlory 2 God RacingorGo 2 Garage Racing,was an American stock car racing team that competed in theNASCAR Craftsman Truck Series,fielding the No. 47Toyota Tundrapart-time for multiple drivers.

History

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The team was first announced in anInstagrampost by Viens in May 2021, stating that he had bought trucks fromKyle Busch Motorsportsand would be starting his own team in the Truck Series.[1]

The team also acquired all formerCMI Motorsportsassets fromRay Ciccarellias well asGMS RacingandThorsport Racingtrucks.

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

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Truck No. 46 history

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Stefan Parsons' No. 46 truck atSonoma Racewayin 2022

On February 10, 2022, it was announced thatMatt Jaskolwould run full-time in theNASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2022driving the No. 46Toyota Tundra.[2]Jaskol would fail to qualify for the season-opener at Daytona.Brennan Poolewould drive the No. 46 truck atLas Vegaswith Jaskol instead driving G2G's No. 47 truck, but after Poole made the race and Jaskol did not, G2G decided to have Jaskol drive the No. 46 instead of Poole in that race. Jaskol would finish 22nd at Las Vegas, 19th at Atlanta, and 33rd at COTA in the No. 46 truck. Although Jaskol was originally on the entry list in the No. 46 for the race at Martinsville, it was announced on April 6 (the day before the race) thatKaden Honeycuttwould replace Jaskol in the No. 46 and attempt to make his Truck Series debut.[3]On April 7 (the day of the race), Jaskol revealed that he was released from G2G after the team wanted to amend Jaskol and his sponsor AutoParts4Less 's full season contract and AutoParts4Less was "unable to accommodate their request".[4]

In the Bristol Dirt Race,Andrew Gordonwould make his return. The truck was a Ford instead of its usual Toyota. Later, NASCAR notified the team that the chassis for their No. 46 truck for the Bristol dirt race was registered toCMI Motorsports(who G2G had purchased the truck from). As a result, Viens had to withdraw the No. 46 truck from the race. Viens then phone called CMI ownerRay Ciccarelliwho agreed to file a late entry and field the No. 49 truck for Gordon for the race. In Kansas,Ryan Huffwould drive the No. 46 Truck. In Sonoma,Mason Filippiwould attempt to make his Truck Series debuts at Sonoma in the No. 46 truck.[5]Later,Stefan Parsonsmoved from the No. 47 to replace Filippi in the No. 46 truck in qualifying due to Filippi not adjusting to the truck well enough in practice.Bryson Mitchelldrove the No. 46 truck at Knoxville.Chase Janesdrove the No. 46 truck at Nashville.[6]OwnerTim Viensdrove the No. 46 truck at Talladega. He failed to qualify for the race.

In 2023,Norm Benningwould attempt to qualify for the race at Daytona driving the No. 46 truck, replacingJohnny Sauter,who was originally on the entry list for the event.[7] Poole would return to the No. 46 making his season debut atLas Vegasfinishing 33rd after suffering issues with the gearing. He would return later in the season atKansasto pick up a very solid 20th place finish. He would return the next week atDarlingtonwhere he finished 36th.

Truck No. 46 results

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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Seriesresults
Year Driver No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Owners Pts
2022 Matt Jaskol 46 Toyota DAY
DNQ
LVS
22
ATL
19
COA
33
39th 98
Brennan Poole LVS
QL
DAR
30
TEX
23
CLT
35
GTW
34
RCH
DNQ
KAN
34
BRI
HOM
24
PHO
Kaden Honeycutt MAR
34
BRI
Ryan Huff KAN
28
Stefan Parsons SON
36
Bryson Mitchell KNX
33
Chase Janes NSH
36
Mason Filippi MOH
36
POC
IRP
Tim Viens TAL
DNQ
2023 Norm Benning DAY
DNQ
39th 75
Brennan Poole LVS
33
KAN
20
DAR
36
Akinori Ogata ATL
17
NWS
Wth
Dale Quarterley COA
28
MOH
35
POC
Armani Williams TEX
29
CLT
35
IRP
DNQ
MLW KAN BRI TAL HOM
31
PHO
Jerry Bohlman BRD
DNQ
RCH
DNQ
Memphis Villarreal MAR
24
GTW
Wth
NSH
35
Brennan Poolequalified the truck but was replaced byMatt Jaskol.

Truck No. 47 history

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On February 3, 2022, it was announced that the No. 47 would be fielded full-time in 2022 and driven byJohnny Sauter,Tim Viens,andRoger Reuse.[2]

Brennan Poolewould drive the truck atAtlanta,setting a good pace with a 9th in the lone practice session but ultimately finishing 28th after having fuel pickup issues and losing all power on the backstretch while running 17th.Samuel LeComtewould drive the truck atCOTAbut would ultimately fail to qualify. Viens was scheduled to make his first start of the season in the No. 47 atMartinsville,but the truck was withdrawn before the race. In Sonoma,Travis McCulloughwould both attempt to make his Truck Series debuts in the No. 47 truck.[8]However, McCullough had to be replaced due to his drug test results not coming in in time for practice. (As it was his first start of the season, he had to take a drug test beforehand.)Stefan Parsonswas going to replace him in the No. 47 truck for qualifying. However, Parsons moved from the No. 47 to replace Filippi in the No. 46 truck in qualifying due to Filippi not adjusting to the truck well enough in practice. The No. 47 truck was withdrawn.Kaden Honeycuttwould drive the No. 47 truck atNashville.[9]

In 2023,Andrew Gordonwould drive the No. 47 truck at Bristol Dirt. The truck was a Ford instead of its usual Toyota. He failed to qualify. Owner Viens drove the No. 47 truck at Kansas. He finished 36th.Dawson Cramwould drive the truck at Darlington where he finished 35th.

Truck No. 47 results

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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Seriesresults
Year Driver No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Owners Pts
2022 Johnny Sauter 47 Toyota DAY
34
44th 28
Matt Jaskol LVS
DNQ
Brennan Poole ATL
28
Samuel LeComte COA
DNQ
Tim Viens MAR
Wth
BRI
DAR
KAN
TEX
CLT
Wth
GTW
Travis McCullough SON
Wth
KNX
Kaden Honeycutt NSH
21
MOH
POC
IRP
RCH
KAN
BRI
TAL
HOM
PHO
2023 Andrew Gordon Ford DAY LVS ATL COA TEX BRD
DNQ
MAR 57th -22
Tim Viens Toyota KAN
36
Dawson Cram DAR
35
NWS CHA GTW NSH MOH POC RCH IRP MLW KAN BRI TAL HOM PHO

ARCA Menards Series

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On December 25, 2021, Tim Viens announced that he had bought an ARCA car from the closedChad Bryant Racingteam, hinting that G2G could field anARCA Menards Seriesteam in2022as well.[10]However, the team has yet to announce any ARCA plans.

As of June 10th, 2022, The car has been listed for sale by Viens.

References

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  1. ^Nguyen, Justin (May 27, 2021)."Tim Viens unveils Glory 2 God Racing for 2022 Truck season".The Checkered Flag.RetrievedJanuary 28,2022.
  2. ^abChristie, Toby (February 3, 2022)."G2G Racing Fielding Two Full-Time Trucks in 2022, Sauter and Jaskol to Run Daytona".TobyChristie.RetrievedFebruary 18,2022.
  3. ^"Kaden Honeycutt Making Truck Series Debut at Martinsville".Racing America.April 6, 2022.RetrievedApril 8,2022.
  4. ^"Matt Jaskol Releases Statement Why He is No Longer with G2G Racing".Jayski's Silly Season Site.NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. April 7, 2022.RetrievedApril 8,2022.
  5. ^"(Twitter post)".Twitter.Mark Kristl. June 4, 2022.RetrievedJune 6,2022.Tim Viens tells me that Mason Filippi & Travis McCullough will pilot the @g2g_racing trucks at Sonoma Raceway. Brennan Poole is driving today to help with points. Viens himself intends on driving at Pocono Raceway & other races later in the season.
  6. ^"(Twitter post)".Twitter.Tim Viens.June 15, 2022.RetrievedJune 20,2022.Chase Janes to pilot 46 at Nashville 😎
  7. ^Christie, Toby (February 16, 2023)."Norm Benning to Replace Johnny Sauter in No. 46 G2G Racing Entry at Daytona".TobyChristie.
  8. ^"(Twitter post)".Twitter.Mark Kristl. June 4, 2022.RetrievedJune 6,2022.Tim Viens tells me that Mason Filippi & Travis McCullough will pilot the @g2g_racing trucks at Sonoma Raceway. Brennan Poole is driving today to help with points. Viens himself intends on driving at Pocono Raceway & other races later in the season.
  9. ^Christie, Toby (June 16, 2022)."G2G Racing Brings Kaden Honeycutt Back For Three More Truck Races".TobyChristie.RetrievedJune 20,2022.
  10. ^Viens, Tim (December 25, 2021)."Merry Christmas to me 🤗 @arcamenards @daytona 😎".Instagram.RetrievedMarch 26,2022.
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