JUSTIN JENNINGS RETURNS TO THE MITTLER BROTHERS MACHINE & TOOL CHEVY; TRIP BRUCE MARKS ONE YEAR AS CREW CHIEF WITH TEAM
Driver: Justin Jennings
Crew Chief: Trip Bruce
Twitter: @MBMotorsports, @JJenningsRacing
After having spent many weeks in the shop, helping build MB Motorsports’ trucks, Justin Jennings returns to drive the #63 Mittler Brothers Machine & Tool / Excel Bottling Ski Soda Chevy at Bristol Motor Speedway in the UNOH 200.
“I can’t wait to get back in the 63 truck,” says Jennings. “In my previous race there, we came home 16th. We’ve put a lot of effort into getting this truck ready for the UNOH 200, so I’m really looking forward to Wednesday night.”
Wednesday’s race marks crew chief Trip Bruce’s one year anniversary with the team. “Trip is an all around good guy,” notes team owner Mike Mittler. “He’s very knowledgeable of the race truck, how to set it up and what kind of adjustments it needs. He can communicate that information very well and he has the respect of everyone on the team. Trip has been a huge asset for us. ”
“I’ve really enjoyed working with Mike and the team this past year,” states Bruce. “These guys are hard working, dedicated racers. Together, we have been able to improve our consistency and bring home better finishes. And we have fun at the track. It doesn’t get better than that.”
The UNOH 200 will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1, MRN Radio and Sirius Channel 90 Wednesday August 19 at 8:30 pm ET. Final Practice will be broadcast on Fox Sports 2 at 11:30 am ET Wednesday, with Qualifying following at 4:30 pm ET on Fox Sports 1.
FAST FACTS:
• Justin Jennings will be making his second start at Bristol Motor Speedway when he slides behind the wheel of the #63 Mittler Brothers Machine & Tool Chevy.
• The UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway will be Jennings’ third NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start in the 63 truck this season.
• Jennings started 24th and finished 16th in his first outing at Bristol Motor Speedway.
MB Motorsports Marketing Partners:
• The black #63 Chevy Silverado features Mittler Brothers Machine & Tool and Excel Bottling / Ski Soda this weekend at Bristol. Joining them are LG Seeds, WIX Filters, eTape16, and Eagle Rock Camp.
Eagle Rock Camp:
• MB Motorsports continues its support of Eagle Rock Camp, which helps military families dealing with both the visible and invisible wounds of war. Visit eaglerockcamp.org /@eaglerockcampWW
Tune-in:
• The UNOH 200 will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1, MRN Radio and Sirius Channel 90 Wednesday August 19 at 8:30 pm ET. Final Practice will be broadcast on Fox Sports 2 at 11:30 am ET Wednesday, with Qualifying following at 4:30 pm ET on Fox Sports 1.
QUOTE:
Justin Jennings on racing at Bristol Motor Speedway:
“I can’t wait to get back in the 63 truck. Bristol is such a great track. In my previous race there, we came home 16th. We’ve put a lot of effort into getting this truck ready for the UNOH 200, so I’m really looking forward to Wednesday night.”
About MB Motorsports:
MB Motorsports is the sole surviving original team in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, having competed in every season since the series debuted in 1995. The team has given many young drivers their start in NASCAR, including Sprint Cup Series winners Carl Edwards, Jamie McMurray, Brad Keselowski and Regan Smith.
For more information on MB Motorsports and its marketing partners, visit www.mbracing.net