KEVIN DONAHUE HAS SOLID RUN IN BLUE LIVES MATTER CHEVY KANSAS DEBUT, MB MOTORSPORTS DEDICATES RACE TO FALLEN OFFICERS
Driver: Kevin Donahue, donahue-motorsports.com, @kevinDonahue07
Team Info: mbracing.net, @MBMotorsports
WRIGHT CITY, MO- It was big weekend for Kevin Donahue, as he made his intermediate track debut in the Toyota Tundra 250 at Kansas Speedway, driving the #63 “Blue Lives Matter” Chevy Silverado. After a miscue on pit road cost the team ten positions on the track, Kevin battled back to finish 22nd.
“The whole experience was awesome,” says Donahue. “Being able get my first mile and a half track under my belt, and getting to hang out with officers from the Kansas City PD was great while supporting Blue Lives Matter. I’d like to thank everyone who helped out with the photo shoot, as that took a lot of coordination. Our team dedicated this race to Captain Robert David Melton and Detective Brad Lancaster, fallen officers from the KCPD.”
“Kevin drove a smart race,” says team owner Mike Mittler. “He never over-drove the truck, was able to avoid trouble on the track and earned praise from Troy, his spotter. He also put on a good show for our new partner, Kansas City Breweries Company, which joined us at the speedway. You can’t ask for much more than that.”
Blue Lives Matter is run entirely by active and retired law enforcement officers. In today’s evolving society, an increasing number of citizens fail to accept responsibility for their actions and attempt to escape the consequences through outward blame. Due to the nature of the profession, law enforcement personnel are seen as easy targets and are consequently bullied by slander, illegitimate complaints, frivolous lawsuits, and physical attacks. The echo of these negative highlights by the media and political figures have only further damaged community relations, which has greatly increased the inherent threat of the profession. We desire to change these wrongs to law enforcement and once again shed positive light on America’s heroes to help boost morale and gain society’s much needed support.
“We really appreciate the support we are receiving from MB Motorsports,” Blue Lives Matter National Spokesperson, Lt. Randy L. Sutton (Ret.). “They understand what we do and why we do it. They provide an excellent platform for Blue Lives Matter and we’re happy to have them as a partner.”
The Toyota Tundra 250 also marked the debut of Kansas City Breweries Company as a marketing partner with the team. “We had a great time with everyone at MB Motorsports,“ notes Sam Lipari of Kansas City Breweries Company. “They really deliver the demographic we are trying to reach. We’re very happy to be working with them.”
The #63 Chevy Silverado also received support from Winntec, Gateway Kartplex, Mittler Brothers Machine & Tool, MARADYNE® High Performance Fans, Mayhew Tool, Champion Brands, Reikken, Gaither Tool, Excel Bottling / Ski Soda, Timken, MechanixWear and WIX Filters.
FAST FACTS:
• The Toyota Tundra 250 was Kevin Donahue’s first NCWTS start on an intermediate track.
• This was Kevin’s third NCWTS start.
• Kevin recently graduated from Maryville University with a Bachelor in Science.
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.
About Blue Lives Matter:
Blue Lives Matter is run entirely by active and retired law enforcement officers. In today’s evolving society, an increasing number of citizens fail to accept responsibility for their actions and attempt to escape the consequences through outward blame. Due to the nature of the profession, law enforcement personnel are seen as easy targets and are consequently bullied by slander, illegitimate complaints, frivolous lawsuits, and physical attacks. The echo of these negative highlights by the media and political figures have only further damaged community relations, which has greatly increased the inherent threat of the profession. We desire to change these wrongs to law enforcement and once again shed positive light on America’s heroes to help boost morale and gain society’s much needed support.
About Kansas City Breweries Company: Resurrected from the original Kansas City Breweries Company of 1905, there’s a lot of history in every can of KC Lite™, KC Lager™ & KC Malt™.. Currently available across the states of Kansas and Missouri, Kansas City Breweries Company is growing rapidly and looking for distributors and retailers throughout the Midwest to continue their expansion. For more information on the company, including its current distribution, visit kansascitybreweriescompany.com.
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 Blue Lives Matter, visit bluelivesmatter.blue or follow them on Twitter, @bluelivesmtr
