# GMS Racing to Cease Operations at Season’s End: A Look at the Legacy of a Multi-Time Championship Winning Team
One of the titans of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (NCTS), GMS Racing, has made the shocking announcement that it will be closing its doors at the conclusion of the 2023 race season. This news comes as a major surprise to the NASCAR community, given the team’s outstanding track record and prominent position within the sport.
### Achievements and Legacy
Founded in 2014, GMS Racing quickly established itself as a dominant force in the Truck Series, earning two championships in 2016 and 2020. Their latest victory, win number 44 in the series, has positioned the team as the overall winningest Chevrolet organization within the series.
GMS Racing currently fields three full-time teams, including current Playoff contender Grant Enfinger, and Sunoco Rookie of the Year candidates Daniel Dye and Rajah Caruth. With six races remaining in the year, the stakes are high for these drivers as they aim to add to the impressive legacy of the organization.
### Contributions to NASCAR and Motorsport
The team’s impact on the sport goes beyond the track. GMS Racing, along with its sister company GMS Fabrication, has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of engineering and innovation within the sport. The collaboration of talented engineers, mechanics, and other team members has been the backbone of GMS Racing’s success.
Team owner Maury Gallagher summed up the spirit of the organization, saying, “During the past nine years, GMS Racing has become one of the top teams in the Truck and ARCA Series garage. The people that made this happen have been the hard-working men and women at GMS Racing and GMS Fabrication. Every employee, new and old at GMS has always strived to be the very best.”
### Speculation and Reaction
The reasons behind the closure have not been elaborated upon, leading to speculation and widespread discussion within the racing community. Fans, fellow teams, and pundits alike are reflecting on GMS Racing’s impressive achievements, and many are wondering about the future of its drivers and personnel.
The upcoming races will undoubtedly be emotional for everyone connected to GMS Racing as the team looks to make a triumphant exit from the sport they have significantly shaped.
### Conclusion
GMS Racing’s decision to cease operations marks the end of an era in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. The team’s commitment to excellence, its championship-winning performances, and its contribution to the sport’s evolution will be remembered long after the final checkered flag is waved.
As the 2023 season draws to a close, all eyes will be on GMS Racing, as they make their final laps in a series they helped define. Whether adding to their victory tally or not, GMS Racing’s place in NASCAR history is secure, and their legacy will continue to inspire future generations of racers and teams.