Carter-2-Motorsports Adds Additional Entry For Lakeland

 

Carter-2-Motorsports Adds Additional Entry For Lakeland

Statesville, North Carolina
Mar 07, 2007

Carter-2-Motorsports announced today the addition of a second entry for the upcoming Construct Corps-PBG 250 from USA International Speedway with newcomer Nick Tucker aboard. Tucker, will join Carter-2-Motorsports primary driver Roger Carter, II when the duo roars into USA International Speedway for the ARCA RE/MAX Series inaugural debut at the ¾-mile Central Florida based bullring on March 24.

Tucker, an employee and test driver for Evernham Motorsports will make the first of several ARS (ARCA RE/MAX Series) starts this year in the No. 67 Dodge Charger in the second ARCA event of the season. “We’re looking forward to having a two-car team at Lakeland, especially with a talented driver like Nick Tucker behind the wheel, ” said Carter, II. “Our team didn’t expect to have two cars until Nashville, but our second car program came together quicker than anticipated, so we’re ready for Lakeland. ”

For ARS Rookie Nick Tucker, Lakeland is an opportunity to shine.

“I’m very excited about having the opportunity to compete not only for Carter-2-Motorsports, but in the ARCA RE/MAX Series as well, ” said Tucker, a former competitor in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. “This race is very important for our team. We need a good run and having two cars only increases our chances. Our cars are very much alike which aids us. Roger and I work well together and it helps to have his support. This is the start of good things to come. ”

The Construct Corps-PBG 250 (250 laps/187 miles) is the second of 23 events on the 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series schedule. This is an inaugural event at USA International Speedway. Practice begins Friday, March 23 with an hour and a half (4:30-6:00pm) session planned. An additional hour and a half practice (1:00-2:30pm) session is planned on Saturday March 24th. Pork pole qualifying is set for later in the day commencing at 4:30pm.


 
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