Justin Allgaier, No. 63: Milwaukee Preview

Justin Allgaier is still searching for his elusive first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start. In spite of two thwarted attempts, the 19-year-old dirt and pavement hot-shoe, remains optimistic for this Friday's “Toyota Tundra Milwaukee 200”.

In January, racing pioneer and NCTS team owner, Michael Mittler, tapped Allgaier to pilot his #63 Mittler Bros. Tools/Dave Porter Truck Sales/LubriLoy Ford for a limited 2005 schedule. While Justin has never been behind the wheel of a truck at Milwaukee, he hopes to carry some momentum from his ARCA RE/MAX Series debut there earlier this month. Justin qualified 7th and finished an impressive 6th place after recovering from a late-race pit stop in the “ARCA RE/MAX 150”. He also led the 2nd most laps of the event - edged out only by Frank Kimmel.

“This entire season is a learning experience,” commented Allgaier when asked about his outlook for Milwaukee. “I'm thankful to have the opportunity to do this and to work with someone such as Mike [Mittler] who has worked with some of the best talent to go through the ranks. We have been down on power and had a few other hiccups but everyone is giving their best effort and the team has been very supportive and patient with me during this transition. I hope to do my best at Milwaukee, just as I do for every race, and hopefully it will be enough. I learned at the ARCA event that it is definitely a driver's track and requires patience because of the flat racing surface. I'm looking forward to the time when everything comes together and we can showcase what we have to offer.”

Qualifying will take place on Friday, June 24, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. CDT while the green flag for the “Toyota Tundra Milwaukee 200” will drop at 8:15 p.m. CDT. The race will air live on SPEED and MRN Radio. More information on the Milwaukee Mile can be found online at http://www.milwaukeemile.com and additional information on Justin Allgaier is available online at http://www.allgaiermotorsports.com.