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[/media-credit]MB Motorsports Returns For Caleb Roarks Maiden Voyage At Daytona
MB Motorsports, one of the original NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ teams, is set to return to Daytona International Speedway for the first time in four years. 19 year old Abingdon, VA native Caleb Roark will pilot the #63 Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool Ford F-150 in his maiden voyage at the world famous superspeedway.
Even though Roark hasn’t even turned 20 yet, he has over 13 years experience on the track, having raced since about 6 years of age in various series, including Go Karts, Champ Karts, Pure4, Mod4, Limited Late Model, Late Model, ISCARS Dash Touring and NCWTS. Last season Roark competed in three NCWTS races, completing 98.1% of his laps, improving on his start each time, while scoring a best finish of 19th at Martinsville.
“I’m very lucky to have the opportunity to go to Daytona with Mike Mittler’s MB Motorsports crew,” says Roark. “He has such an amazing record for working with young drivers and to be able to add my name to that list is unbelievable to me. Jason Miller, who I’ve been working with for a long time, will also be there to help guide me through this initial trip to Daytona.”
Mittler is confident in his young driver. “Caleb’s got a lot of talent. Every race is a learning experience, no matter how long you’ve been driving, but I feel confident Caleb will do us all proud Friday night in Daytona.â€
MITTLER BROS. MACHINE & TOOL
Founded in 1980, Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool manufactures metal fabrication tools, racing products and industrial automation systems. Many race shops across the country utilize Mittler Bros. tube notchers and benders, bead rollers, bench presses, box pan brakes, planishing hammers and English wheels. Its Tanner Racing Products By MB offers wheel scales, pull down rigs, pivot jacks, quarter midget and go-kart parts, as well as tire mangement tools. Mittler Bros.’ Industrial automation products include the Chipmaster Chip Packing System, CNC Machining, robotic integration, industrial automation equipment, contract machining and engineering design services. For more information on Mittler Bros. Machine & Tool, visit www.mittlerbros.com. You can also follow their Facebook and Twitter pages.
MIKE MITTLER’S THOUGHTS ON THE NEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES 250 AT DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SUPERSPEEDWAY: “You never know what you’re getting into when you race at a superspeedway, other than the odds are going to be stacked against you even more than they normally are. You know going into it that there’s probably going to be a big wreck and whether you’re out front or in the back of the pack, you can get caught up in it. And since you don’t know when the big one is going to happen, the importance of every pit call is magnified. In the end, all you can do is put forth your best effort, race as smart as you can and accept the fact that some days it’s better to be lucky than good. That said, after all of the effort that has been put into this truck, I’m expecting good things for Caleb and our team’s Ford F-150.”
MIKE MITTLER’S THOUGHTS ON CALEB ROARK: “Caleb is a great prospect. Only 19, he has shown an ability beyond his years. We watched him have some great runs last season and were impressed with how he took care of the equipment, didn’t over-drive the truck and earned the respect of the other drivers. We’re expecting good things from Caleb.â€
CALEB ROARK’S THOUGHTS ON THE NEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES 250 AT DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SUPERSPEEDWAY: “Driving at Daytona is something I have always dreamed of. To be able to make my first start there in Mike Mittler’s truck, knowing who has driven for him in the past, is amazing to me. I just want to have a good, clean practice, qualify well and be there when the checkered flag flies Friday night.â€
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For more information on MB Motorsports, visit www.mbracing.net.
