Team: No. 58 Fresh Water, St. Charles Glass & Glazing, Ford Performance, MOMO, Traqgear Ford Fusion
Crew Chief: Sam Schram
PR Contact: Cody Brand; cody@liramotorsports.com; 419-890-5067
ADVANCE NOTES
Superspeedway Debut
Kyle Weatherman will be making his Superspeedway debut this Saturday, February 13, 2016 when he takes the green flag in the Lucas Oil 200 Driven by General Tire at the World Center of Racing.
Weatherman announced late last season that he would make the switch to Lira Motorsports after competing in 15 events during 2015 with Cunningham Motorsports.
Breaking Ground at Daytona
2015 SCOTT Rookie of the Year and Short-track challenge champion, Kyle Weatherman will strap in behind the wheel of the No. 58 Ford Fusion for Carlos and Amanda Lira. Kyle competed in just 15 ARCA Racing events last season claiming one victory, three Menards Pole Awards, and 10-top five finishes, and completing a total of 319 laps.
Kyle on Daytona
“I am really excited to head to Daytona this weekend with Lira Motorsports,” said Weatherman. “We have worked long hours at the shop on the Fresh Water, St. Charles Glass & Glazing Ford Fusion. I am ready to see what we can do this weekend.”
Follow Kyle and Lira Motorsports
Be sure to follow Kyle and Lira Motorsports on social media throughout the week; Facebook/ KyleWeathermanRacing, /LiraMotorsportsFL; Twitter- @KyleWeatherman, @LiraMotorsports.
Tune-in
The 53rd annual running of the Lucas Oil 200 at Daytona is live on FOX SPORTS 1 (FS1) Saturday, February 13 and precedes NASCAR’s same-night Sprint Unlimited. The ARCA Racing Series takes to the track for practice Thursday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Friday, following final practice Friday morning (9:30 – 10:30 a.m.), ARCAracing.com will feature live timing and scoring and live chat for all on-track activities.
About St. Charles Glass and Glazing: Proudly serving Greater St. Louis, MO, St. Charles Glass & Glazing is a full-service glass company. With over 15 years in business we have the experience to handle all your glass or glazing needs. While in the past we have done it all, our primary focus these days is our commercial division, which can handle any glass needs your business might require.
About Lira Motorsports: Lira Motorsports is a multi-car, multi series race team owned by Carlos and Amanda Lira. The team competes in the ARCA Racing Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, NASCAR Whelen All- American Late Model, and IMSA Sportscar events nationwide. Lira Motorsports’ ARCA and NASCAR Trucks programs are operated from an 18,000 square foot shop in Mooresville, North Carolina and the late model team operates from a 12,000 square foot facility in Port Orange, Florida, just minutes from Daytona International Speedway.
