Regan Smith Will Drive MB Motorsports #63 Ford at South Boston

18-year-old rising star and NASCAR hopeful Regan Smith will make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut this Saturday at Big Daddy’s South Boston Speedway in the No. 63 MB Motorsports Ford truck.

"I am thrilled to have this opportunity to compete in the No. 63 truck for owner Mike Mittler and everyone at MB Motorsports," Smith said. "There have been several drivers that have gotten their starts in NASCAR with MB Motorsports. Hopefully this can be a launching pad for my career as well."

MB Motorsports has fielded entries for NASCAR drivers such as the late Kenny Irwin, Jr., Jamie McMurray and current driver Carl Edwards. The team plans to run Edwards for Rookie-of-the-Year honors next season on the Craftsman Truck Series tour.

For Smith, this will mark a return to Big Daddy’s South Boston Speedway. Smith, who competed the past two seasons on the USAR ProCup Series, has raced at South Boston on several occasions.

"It also helps ease any worries I may have by making my NASCAR debut on a track where I've raced several times," Smith added. "South Boston is a fun track to race on and always provides some great racing action for the fans."

Smith is known for his qualifying. During the 2001 USAR ProCup Series campaign, Smith garnered four consecutive pole awards. Smith is also the 1999 Allison Legacy Series National Points Champion.

The Hardee’s 250 at Big Daddy’s South Boston Speedway will get the green flag this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST. The event will be televised LIVE on ESPN2 and MRN radio.

To learn more about Regan Smith, visit his website at www.regansmith.com  For more information on MB Motorsports visit www.mbracing.net