STATESVILLE, N.C. – GMS Racing officials announced Wednesday morning that the team has dropped Dalton Sargeant from its lineup of full-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series drivers.
Spencer Gallagher, who has competed primarily in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this season but was a former regular in the Truck Series, will wheel the No. 25 Chevrolet until further notice, starting with Sunday’s Chevrolet Silverado 250 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
GMS Racing had originally filed an entry for Sargeant to compete in the No. 25.
“Due to a unfortunate circumstance with Sargeant Motorsports, Dalton Sargeant will no longer compete with GMS Racing full-time in the Truck Series for the remainder of the 2018 season,” said GMS Racing President Mike Beam in a statement. “Until the issue is resolved, Spencer (Gallagher) will serve as the fill-in driver of the No. 25 Chevrolet entry, beginning this weekend in Canada. We hope a solution can be agreed upon and to see Dalton back racing GMS equipment in the near future.”
Sargeant, 20, released a statement regarding the situation on Wednesday morning to his Twitter account.
“It’s difficult to put into words, but effective immediately, I will not be completing this racing season as the driver of the No. 25 truck for GMS Racing,” Sargeant wrote. “I’ll take away so many great memories from competing in these first 16 races in the Camping World Truck Series. This series is truly one of the best racing series in the world and I’m honored to have raced against some of the most talented drivers in NASCAR this year.
“I’ve learned so much from the beginning of the season and grown exponentially as a driver. I look forward to continuing that transformation in the future. I’ve also had great partners this season, and the support from Performance Plus Motor Oil, Safety Kleen, Scott Shop Towels and many more have meant so much to my family and I. We’ve worked hard to represent all of our partners and to make them proud each and every week.”
Sargeant also expressed optimism about a future return to the race track as well, thanking his fans for their continued support.
“This is unfortunate for everyone involved, but all we can do right now is stay focused and work hard towards the 2019 racing season,” noted Sargeant. “Words alone cannot fully express my profound appreciation for all of the support I’ve received this year from my family, friends, partners and, of course, the amazing NASCAR fans that I’m privileged to meet each and every week. Thank you all.
“I look forward to seeing everyone at a race track soon.”
Sargeant moved up to the Truck Series full-time this season following a two-year stint in the ARCA Racing Series. He spent 2017 competing full-time for Cunningham Motorsports (now Chad Bryant Racing), earning three wins, 10 top-fives and 18 top-10s during the 20-race schedule and finishing second in points to champion Austin Theriault.
The Boca Raton, Fla., native earned one top-five and four top-10 finishes for GMS Racing in the Truck Series this year, ending the regular season 10th in the championship standings.
