BOBBY PIERCE SET TO MAKE DOVER DEBUT FOR MB MOTORSPORTS
Driver: Bobby Pierce, @BobbyPierce32, bobbypierceracing.com
Crew Chief: Trip Bruce
Team Info: mbracing.net, @MBMotorsports
Bobby Pierce is set to make his debut at Dover international Speedway in MB Motorsports’ #63 Mittler Brothers Machine & Tool / Champion Brands Chevy Silverado for the JACOB Companies 200.
“Not only will this be my first time at Dover, but it will be my first time racing on concrete,” says Pierce, who is coming off a strong run at Kansas Speedway, where he made his intermediate track debut. “Each week I’m in a different situation. Last week it was learning the ins and outs of a banked mile and a half asphalt track. This week it’s the Monster Mile of Dover, where you’re racing on concrete, which means figuring out tire management on a totally different racing surface. It’s going to be a challenge, but I’m really looking forward to it.”
“Bobby performed so well at Kansas,” says team owner Mike Mittler. “We had a set back with having to go to a back up motor, but he didn’t let it phase him. Each time out in practice and for the first half of the race for that matter, Bobby studied the track and what the other trucks were doing. He just kept improving his lap times and towards the end of the race he was the third fastest truck on the track. That’s a testament to his ability. Bobby Pierce is the real deal.”
Joining Mittler Brothers Machine & Tool and Champion Brands on the #63 MB Motorsports Chevy Silverado are Kipor Power Equipment, MARADYNE® High Performance Fans, Reikken, Excel Bottling / Ski Soda, Mechanix Wear and WIX Filters.
“Bobby is amazingly focused,” adds Crew Chief Trip Bruce. “He is constantly analyzing track conditions, searching for the line that will cut his lap time, looking for an advantage. I’m anxious to get to the track with him because he is such an astute student behind the wheel. Dover is going to be exciting.”
The JACOB Companies 200 will be broadcast live on FoxSports1, MRN Radio and Sirius Channel 90 Friday, May 13th at 5:30 pm ET. Two practice sessions will be broadcast on FoxSports1 on Thursday, May 12th at 2:00 ET and 4:00 pm ET. Qualifying will be broadcast at 2:00 pm am ET Friday.
FAST FACTS:
• The JACOB Companies 200 will mark Bobby Pierce’ fifth series start and his debut at Dover International Speedway.
• This will be Pierce’ first race on a concrete track.
• Pierce has a career best 2nd place finish in the NCWTS.
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
For more information on Mittler Brothers Machine & Tool, visit mittlerbros.com or follow them on Twitter, @mittler_bros or on Facebook, Mittler Brothers Machine & Tool
For more information on Champion Brands, visit www.championbrands.com or follow them on Twitter @ChampionOil or Facebook, Champion Brands, LLC Hi-Tech Lubricants
