Ryan Ellis to drive the No. 50 at Texas Motor Speedway
June 3rd, 2015 (Shelby, NC) – Ryan Ellis will be driving the No. 50 Burnie Grill Chevrolet Silverado at Texas Motor Speedway. Ellis will be making his 3rd NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) start at the famed wild asphault circus known as Texas Motor Speedway. The No. 50 will be representing the Moonlight Fund during the WinStar World Casino & Resort 400.
Ryan Ellis stated, “To get an opportunity to drive the No. 50 truck for MAKE Motorsports is a big deal to me. I’ve had the opportunity to meet Carl and Stefan from Burnie and they’re great people, and also had the opportunity to personally cook on Burnie Grills at the Ronald McDonald house in Charlotte. I’m very proud to represent their amazing products along with Bubba Burger and The Moonlight Fund at a track I know very well and love in Texas Motor Speedway. I hope to get our Burnie Grill truck a solid top-20 finish and keep it clean! The mile and a half tracks have been hard on the trucks in our series and the best way to get a solid finish is to keep it in one piece!”
The Moonlight Fund provides 24/7 assistance to burn survivors and their family members, as well as families who have lost a loved one to a burn injury. The Moonlight Fund addresses the financial, emotional and physical needs in the hour of need. The Moonlight Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
In attendance with the MAKE Motorsports team on behalf of the Moonlight Fund will be military veteran Hardy Mills IV. Hardy was injured in the battle of Fallujah. He is a highly decorated war hero, including the Purple Heart. The Moonlight Fund stepped in this year to pay for Hardy’s education. Everywhere he turned for help, he was shut down, until he contacted the Moonlight Fund. Hardy lives in the Dallas area with his wife and two children.
“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Ryan Ellis and MAKE Motorsports this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. Ryan has a history of giving back to others in need, he’s a perfect match for our mission. This new realtionship comes at an exciting time, as the Moonlight Fund is preparing to offer services nationwide. We are grateful to Ryan Ellis, MAKE Motorsports and the P1 Groupe for helping make this happen to share our message”, stated Celia Belt, Moonlight Fund co-founder.
Burnie Grills is the new all wood, self-burning grill will continue to be the primary sponsor on the No. 50 Chevrolet Silverado. Associate sponsors will continue to be Bubba Burger, AKL Insurance, WIX Filters, and Markanda Social Strategies.
Ryan Ellis will take the green at Texas Motor Speedway on June 5th at WinStar World Casino & Resort 400 in the No. 50 Burnie Grill Chevrolet.
About MAKE Motorsports
Hailing from Shelby, N.C., MAKE Motorsports is a race team that competes in the NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The moniker “MAKE” is made up of the first letters of the first names of the owners’ children – Mark Beaver’s son Mikey and daughters Amanda and Emily, and Tracy Lowe’s daughter Katelyn. For more information about MAKE Motorsports, please visit www.MAKEMotorsports.com, Facebook.com/MAKEMotorsports or find them on Twitter (@MAKEMotorsports).
About Burnie
Unlike other similar products on the market, Burnie is perfect for grilling on the go with no waste, no lighter fluid, no chemicals and no cleanup. It’s 100% natural, compact, portable and light, and it’s flavored with the smoky goodness of natural alder wood. Burnie is a self-contained, portable, single-use fire that outdoor enthusiasts can take virtually anywhere and light with just one match. It’s easy to cook anything on the Burnie with the addition of a grill or frying pan placed on top of the flame. From moms looking to spend time outdoors with their kids, to hikers looking to lighten their pack loads, the Burnie grill is the simple solution — just unwrap, light and enjoy! To purchase, visit BurnieGrill.com or call 1-844-2BURNIE (1-844-227-8643).
About Moonlight Fund
The Moonlight Fund provides emotional, financial and in-kind support to burn and blast survivors and their families. They assist both the civilian and military population, although since the war broke, the bulk of their services are for wounded Solider’s and Veterans. A unique organization in that they pass the majority of the dollars raised directly to those they serve. The fund is the only organization of it’s kind, offering services from the onset of the injury, through rehab and on into the patient and families new lives. Recognized as the top non-profit in the Nation by Fisher House / Newmans Own Foundation, the fund assists over 500 survivors in the state of Texas alone. For more information visit www.moonlightfund.org
