Win-Tron Racing and Mason Mingus will move their program to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) full time beginning next season. Mingus, 19, will pilot the team’s No. 35 entry after being with the team last season in the ARCA Racing Series.
Mingus, and Win-Tron, debuted in NASCAR after the conclusion of the ARCA season last year. They competed at Phoenix International Raceway, Talladega Superspeedway and Homestead Miami Speedway – finishing a best of 22nd at Phoenix.
“Obviously, I’m very excited and anxious to start the season,” said Mingus. “Having the opportunity to run full-time in the NCWTS is an unbelievable opportunity for me and is one step closer to accomplishing the ultimate goal of racing in the Sprint Cup Series.
Mingus finished second, behind Frank Kimmel, in the ARCA points standing last season after posting 18 top-10’s and two poles. During the course of the 21 races Mark Rette was the crew chief for Mingus that led him to incredible results. The two – Rette and Mingus- will continue there duo together in the NCWTS this season.
Mingus will be attempting to win the ROY, the Rookie of the Year award. He’ll be competing against Ben Kennedy and Tyler Reddick, both Kennedy and Reddick are partnering with teams that have had success in the NCWTS before. However, Mingus is determined to win his one goal: win the ROY honors.
“I expect to be able to compete for Rookie of the Year and run up front every week. I have a lot of?my team. The group of guys that Win-Tron Racing has put together for me has given me top-notch equipment in ARCA over the past year and I know we will have that same caliber in the truck series.”
Mingus and Win-Tron both are entering their first full season as NASCAR competitors, and if they’re past results continue they could be a force to reckon with in years to come.
