Andy Houston returns to racing: On July 27th former Winston Cup/Truck Series driver, Andy Houston will return to the track at Hickory Motor Speedway [NC] to drive the Carolina Motorsports Tech Centers USAR ProCup car at the Naturally Fresh Foods 250. Houston started racing right out of high school in the Limited Late Model division at Hickory Motor Speedway and won Rookie of the Year in 1991, Track Champion in 1994 and is 5th on the All Time Winners list at Hickory. Houston drove PPI’s #96 McDonald’s Ford 17 times in Winston Cup competition during the 2001 season. “This is an excellent opportunity for the team, Andy’s resume speaks for it’s self. These young technicians are excited to work with Andy. The team put their car on the pole at Kil-Kare and realized their first top ten finish. Coming home to Hickory with Andy in the car has the focus level above normal. Once they start to smell success they just work harder. Andy spent Wednesday afternoon working with the team getting the car ready, quickly the team realized they could win Hickory if they do their homework.” states Mark Davis. The Carolina Motorsports Tech Center in Conover, North Carolina will be hosting its first annual Open House July 26, 2002 (for more info, see my Racing/Driving/Mechanic Schools page for more info.(Carolina Motorsports Tech Center PR)(7-20-2002)
