SUMMER BAY RESORT #63 TRUCK TO BE
PILOTED BY RONNIE HORNADAY III AT CHARLOTTE
MB Motorsports and marketing partners, Summer
Bay Resort and Dave Porter Truck Sales have for the second time this year called
upon Ronnie Hornaday III to drive the #63 Ford Truck. Ronnie III piloted the
#63 Truck at Daytona; finishing 27th after a clutch gave up late
in the 100-lap race.
"It is great to be working with this team again",
commented Ronnie III. "These guys have a lot of experience that will help us
adapt to the tough Charlotte track. It took a while to get everything going
for Charlotte, but I'm looking forward to a good run. We expect to put the spotlight
on our sponsors, Summer Bay Resort and Dave Porter Truck Sales."
Ronnie III has competed in several NASCAR Truck, Busch Grand National, and
ARCA races since 1999. He grew up in southern California working on racecars
as he helped his grandfather and father, Ron Hornaday Jr. when they raced at
the local tracks. At age 15, eight short years ago, Ronnie III began his racing
career.
"We're delighted to have Ronnie III back in the seat again," said Mike Mittler,
owner and crew chief. "Ronnie III did a good job for us in Daytona. Our
core business, Mittler Brothers Machine & Tool, has been very busy, plus
family illnesses have kept us from running the last three races. We're wide
open now and ready for the busy summer race schedule to begin."
"Several young drivers continue to call looking for a chance to break into
NASCAR racing," continued Mike Mittler. ""We have had the good fortune to help
several drivers get started and move on to successful Busch and Winston Cup
careers. Another talented driver, Blake Mallory, tested with us last week at
Charlotte and may run selected races throughout the year."
The “Hardee’s 200” NASCAR Craftsman Truck race will be run at 8:30 PM (eastern)
Friday May 16, 2003 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. The
race will be broadcast live on Speed Channel television and MRN radio.
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