TRG Motorsports officials plan to enter next four NASCAR Sprint Cup races

By SceneDaily Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2009

TRG Motorsports officials say they plan to enter the organization's No. 71 Chevrolet in the next four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in an attempt to lock into the top 35 in owner points, a position that would guarantee the car a starting spot in races.

The team attempted to make the field for the season-opening Daytona 500 with Mike Wallace driving, but missed that race, and announced that David Gilliland will attempt to make this weekend's event at Auto Club Speedway.

The team will also attempt the races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Atlanta Motor Speedway and Bristol Motor Speedway. The top 35 in 2008 owner points are locked into the opening five races, but the points revert to 2009 standings after Bristol.

"We are pulling out all of the stops to make the next four races," team principal Kevin Buckler said. "We want to be in the top 35 in owner points by the time we finish Bristol. We have signed up David Gilliland and [crew chief Richard] 'Slugger' Labbe to help us accomplish that goal. 

"The water is deep in NASCAR, and we are not afraid to dive in with the sharks, but we have a very steep learning curve ahead of us, and we will do our best."

The team continues to seek sponsorship for this season.

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    MS said:
    Feb 18, 2009 at 2:30 AM

    Awesome! It is always good to see those who have success in other series come to NASCAR! I will be there cheering the team, the car owners, and of course, David Gilliland, to success!

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    ed gordon said:
    Feb 18, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Go DG and TRG! Both are racers ,both are winners.

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