MB Motorsports Takes Two Trucks To Talladega
After a strong run at Talladega last year, MB Motorsports is heading to the world’s fastest superspeedway as a two truck team. Scott Stenzel will drive the #63 Mittler Brothers Machine & Tool / ShowcaseOfCars.com / Eagle Rock Camp Chevy Silverado and Justin Jennings will be behind the wheel of the #36 Mittler Brothers Machine & Tool / LG Seeds / Excel Bottling Chevy Silverado.
“Last year, with 8 to go, we were up to sixth as we made our move to the front. I was thinking we were heading for a top five finish, definitely a top ten,” recalls Stenzel. “And then, on the very next lap, there was a chain reaction wreck on the backstretch. We got hit from behind, sending us into the inside retaining wall and our day was done.”
That was then, this is now. MB Motorsports is back with two trucks and looking to improve on their performance. Crew chief Trip Bruce is optimistic about the teams’ chances this weekend. “Scott has raced quite well at Talladega and I think we may have the best superspeedway truck MB Motorsports has had. If we can improve, even just a little bit, on last years’ performance and avoid the wreckage that always seems to occur, we should be in good shape.”
After their initial outing last month, ShowcaseOfCars.com is back with MB Motorsports and has joined the team in their support of Eagle Rock Camp. “We started working with Eagle Rock Camp last year in Daytona,” says team owner Mike Mittler. “They do a lot to help military families dealing with the after-effects of war. They find themselves in a unique position. A very generous benefactor has offered to donate a “turn-key” facility in Michigan. This property will give Eagle Rock Camp everything they need for a permanent home to help our veterans and their families. In order to secure the donation, Eagle Rock Camp needs to raise the monies to properly maintain the property for two years, which means they need to raise about $150,000. We’re just trying to help them meet their goal.“
Adds Justin Jennings, “The donor of the property is a veteran and has made the following requests- they have to have a caretaker live on premises, they have to develop and provide a two year sustainable budget and the property must be used solely to meet the mission of Eagle Rock Camp by serving veterans and active military with their families.”
Race fans can help Eagle Rock Camp reach their goal by visiting www.eaglerockcamp.org and using the donation button to support this worthy cause.
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.
LG SEEDS LG SEEDS is a brand of AgReliant Genetics, LLC, the third largest corn seed company in the USA. LG SEEDS offers corn, soybean and alfalfa seed to farmers throughout the Corn Belt. LG SEEDS’ headquarters is located in Elmwood, IL.
LG SEEDS is committed to working with the farmers we serve and is dedicated to delivering the results they demand. We believe in a simple formula: Our Seed. Your Soil. Total Success – offering unique genetics while working hard to understand each farmer’s unique needs and helping to achieve the highest yields possible.
For more information on LG SEEDS, please visit www.lgseeds.com
EXCEL BOTTLING COMPANY Excel Bottling Company produces flavored soda using cane sugar, returnable bottles, and vintage bottling equipment. The county’s favorite soft drink, Ski, was added in 1961 and accounts for the majority of soda produced. We are one of a few remaining “mom & pop” bottlers left in the nation and the only returnable bottling line left in Illinois. Aside from bottling soda, the plant produces syrup for use on fountain equipment.
For more info on Excel Bottling Company, please visit: www.excelbottling.com
EAGLE ROCK CAMP A faith-based, holistic sports camp where military families learn to re-connect and re-integrate. Their secluded setting, free of the distractions daily life, allows warriors with both invisible and physical wounds to re-learn old and learn new sports skills. The entire family learns life skills that provide positive, life changing experiences so they can recharge their energy and spirits, while learning to live life better and enhance family relationships.
Eagle Rock Camp is a proud member of R4 Alliance, a membership of programs of excellence providing therapeutic and community based recreation services to Our Military Family. R4 is focused and committed to achieving the highest quality services through collaborative efforts in research, education, and standards of excellence, economic viability, and continuum of care across our service community. We believe these services are essential to the holistic Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Our Military Family. You can follow Eagle Rock Camp on Twitter, @EagleRockCampWW or visit www.eaglerockcamp.org. Eagle Rock Camp is a 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization.
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SHOWCASE OF CARS Based in Plainfield, IL, ShowcaseOfCars.com is an internet based auto dealer that offers consumers a unique buying experience. Not only can buyers choose from their diverse inventory of cars, trucks, SUV’s and motorcycles, but Showcase Of Cars can also locate a specific models for customers. Its internet based business model allows ShowcaseOfCars.com to offer vehicles at lower prices than traditional dealerships. With over 17 years of automotive experience, ShowcaseOfCars.com prides itself on offering hand picked, pre-owned vehicles to fit any budget. Most of our vehicles come with a warranty that is good at virtually any service center across the country. For more information, visit ShowcaseOfCars.com or call 815-577-0000.
MIKE MITTLER’S THOUGHTS ON THE FRED’S 250 AT TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY: “I always say superspeedways are a wild card. When a few thousandths of a second translates into just a few feet on the track, the competition is super tough. Scott’s a strong superspeedway driver and I think having Trip Bruce with us will make him even better. After all the effort our guys have put into this truck, I’m expecting good things for Scott and the MB crew.”
SCOTT STENZEL’S THOUGHTS ON THE FRED’S 250 AT TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY: “I really like Talladega. I was running in sixth here last year before we got taken out in a big wreck. In ARCA I was able to score a seventh place finish here, so I think my driving style is really suited to this track. Now, if we can get just a little luck, we’ll be set. Looking forward to Saturday with Justin, Trip and all the MB Motorsports crew.”
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You can follow MB Motorsports on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/MB-Motorsports/131423413547557
You can follow MB Motorsports on Twitter, @MBMotorsports
For more information on Scott Stenzel, visit www.scottstenzel.com or follow him on Twitter, @ScottStenzel
You can follow Justin Jennings on Twitter @JjenningsRacing
For more info on Mittler Brothers Machine & Tool, visit www.mittlerbros.com
For more info on LG Seeds, visit www.LGSeeds.com
For more info on Showcase Of Cars, visit www.ShowcaseOfCars.com
For more info on Excel Bottling Commpany visit: www.excelbottling.com
You can follow Eagle Rock Camp on Twitter, @EagleRockCampWW or visit www.eaglerockcamp.org
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