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Johnny Sauter – 2019 Atlanta Preview

Team Info/Stats:
Crew Chief: Joe Shear Jr.
2019 Driver: 22nd
2019 Owner Point: 15th
Spotter: Tab Boyd
News and Notes:
  • It All Starts Here: Johnny Sauter and his No. 13 Tenda Ford F-150 had a strong run in the season-opener at Daytona last week leading 12 laps and winning Stage 2 before falling victim to “The Big One” on lap 55.
  • ThorSport’s First Atlanta Win?: In his past two visits to Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS) Sauter drove to a third-place finish. His highest NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series (NGOTS) AMS showing. Will he bring home ThorSport’s first AMS win Saturday, Feb. 23 in the Ultimate Tailgating 200?
  • All About Atlanta: In eight series AMS starts, Sauter has recorded two top five and 4 top 10 finishes, completed 1011 of the 1144 laps along with leading 12 laps.
  • Catch Sauter at Atlanta: Sauter will join fellow ThorSport Racing teammates for the NGOTS autograph session in the Midway at AMS’ Kid Zone from 9-9:45 a.m. ET Saturday, Feb. 23.
Chatting with Johnny Sauter:
“Atlanta demands a lot out of the truck with the worn-out pavement. It’s definitely a driver’s favorite and everyone will be aggressive wanting to make it to Victory Lane. This is where the season really kicks off, so it would be great to take home the victory.”