John Andretti will return to Billy Ballew Motorsports to drive the #15 Chevrolet Silverado this Saturday at Memphis Motorsports Park in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event. Andretti made his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut at Kansas Speedway a few weeks ago in the Billy Ballew Motorsports-entry and made a considerable impression on team owner Billy Ballew, as well as fans alike, by finishing in the ninth position after starting last. Andretti scored a solid top-10 finish in his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut with Billy Ballew Motorsports after having to start in the rear for making changes following qualifying. “I enjoyed my first race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with Billy Ballew Motorsports,” said Andretti. “They are a great organization and do a top-notch job preparing these trucks. I had a lot of fun, especially since I hadn’t driven since March. Ritchie (Wauters, crew chief) and the guys bore with me while I was shaking the cobwebs off.” Billy Ballew Motorsports, which for the bulk of the 2005 season has remained unsponsored, sits in the top-five in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Owners’ Points Standings just past the halfway point of the season. The #15 team is fifth in the points, less than 200 points out of the lead, with 12 races remaining in the 2005 season.(Billy Ballew Motorsports)(7-20-2005)
