Jimmy Weller
No. 08 Engine Parts Plus / Genmak Geneva-Liberty Steel Chevrolet Silverado
Daytona International Speedway – NextEra Energy Resources 250February 21, 2014
No. 08 Engine Parts Plus / Genmak Geneva-Liberty Steel Chevrolet News and NotesFirst Start at Daytona International Speedway… Jimmy Weller will make his first career start at Daytona International Speedway driving the No. 08 Engine Parts Plus / Genmak Geneva-Liberty Steel Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series on Friday, February 21. Competing for SS Green Light Racing where he will work with veteran crew chief Jason Miller, Weller will kick off a 12-race schedule for the 2014 race season with the NextEra Energy Resources 250.
Racing with Support from Engine Parts Plus & Genmak Geneva-Liberty Steel… Engine Parts Plus, who partnered with Jimmy Weller in 2013, will return as co-primary of Weller’s No. 08 Chevrolet Silverado in the NextEra Energy Resources 250. Joining them will be Genmak Geneva-Liberty Steel to mark the Youngstown, Ohio-based company’s first venture into the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Integrated Metal Products, a longtime supporter of Weller, and Maxim Racewear will also partner with the rookie driver in his debut at Daytona International Speedway.
Playing Poker for a Cause… Jimmy Weller will participate in the 2014 High Speed Hold ‘Em Charity Poker Tournament presented by Halifax Health. The charity event, hosted by The NASCAR Foundation, will benefit the Speediatrics Unit at Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, Fla. Speediatrics is helping children to a speedy recovery through a unique combination of caring, commitment and kindness, all with a NASCAR theme. In 2013, this tournament raised over $300,000 for the unit.
Meet Jimmy… With a jam-packed schedule, fans will have several opportunities to meet Jimmy Weller throughout the Daytona race weekend. Weller will make an appearance at the Daytona Beach Kmart (1300 West International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL) at 11 a.m. ET on Friday, February 21. A few hours later, the driver of the No. 08 Engine Parts Plus / Genmak Geneva-Liberty Steel Chevrolet Silverado will make an appearance at the Chevy Stage in the Fan Midway at Daytona International Speedway at 1:15 p.m. ET. Weller will also join other drivers from the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series at the series’ autograph session in the Sprint Fan Zone at 2:30 p.m. ET on Friday afternoon.
Follow Jimmy… Fans are invited to follow Jimmy Weller, driver of the No. 08 Engine Parts Plus / Genmak Geneva-Liberty Steel Chevrolet Silverado on Facebook (facebook.com/JWellerRacing), Twitter @JWellerRacing, Instagram @JWellerRacing. Fans can also visit JimmyWeller.com for news and updates throughout the weekend.
On the Air… The NextEra Energy Resources 250 is scheduled for Friday, February 21st at 7:30 p.m. ET. FOX Sports 1 will provide live coverage beginning with NCWTS Setup at 7 p.m. ET. MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will provide live radio coverage of the event beginning with a live pre-race show at 7 p.m. ET.From the Driver’s Seat
Jimmy Weller Quotes… On what he expects from Daytona: “This will be my first race on a track this big, so first and foremost, the size of Daytona International Speedway will be one factor that I need to get comfortable with. As a team, we approach this race a little bit different because there isn’t a big premium placed on speed. The most important factor at this track is the draft. As you move around the track, it changes the handling of your truck. We need to be sure that our truck can race well in the draft, and maintain good balance as we move around the track.”
On racing with SS Green Light Racing: “I’m really excited to be racing with SS Green Light Racing this season. I ran a few races with these guys last year, and I’ve been really happy with the relationship that we formed. I’m looking forward to having Jason Miller as my crew chief-he has a great reputation in the industry and we’ve already built some chemistry during pre-season testing. I’m excited to see what we’re able to accomplish throughout the season.”
No. 08 Engine Parts Plus / Genmak Geneva-Liberty Steel Chevrolet Truck
The No. 08 Engine Parts Plus / Genmak Geneva-Liberty Steel Chevrolet Silverado team will compete at Daytona International Speedway with chassis No. 1117 as their primary truck. The chassis was used by the SS Green Light Racing team at Talladega Superspeedway in October 2013 where driver David Starr finished in the runner-up position.
No. 08 Engine Parts Plus / Genmak Geneva-Liberty Steel Chevrolet Team
Driver: Jimmy Weller Team Owner: Bobby Dotter
Crew Chief: Jason Miller Truck Chief: Ricky Golomeski
Mechanic: Dan Szmykowiak, Jr. Tire Specialist: Richard Goad
Hauler Driver: Bill Coralline Fabricator: Pops Miller
Spotter: Rocky Ryan Office Administrator: Jude Harris
