The Xpress Motorsports Truck Series team hasn’t shut its doors just yet, but owner Dave Fuge Sr. knows that time may be growing nearer by the day. If Fuge doesn’t have a sponsor signed by the end of December, a team that won a pair of championships will cease to exist. Fuge, who has already laid off most of his employees, has owned the team since 2005, buying the team he led to championships as its crew chief from Steve Coulter. The team was sponsored by Chevy through last season, but went through this past season with limited sponsorship at best. (Scene Daily.com)(11-28-2006)
UPDATE: still searching: After two back-to-back championships in 2002 and 2003, Xpress Motorsports has proven to be one of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series most powerful teams. With team owner Dave Fuge calling the shots, Xpress has scored wins with drivers Randy Tolsma, Mike Bliss, Ron Hornaday, Travis Kvapil, and Jack Sprague. However, even a strong record and recent trips to victory lane have not assured Fuge’s team survival in 2007. While Xpress Motorsports was on the sidelines during the testing sessions, Fuge has all of his equipment ready to go for 2007. With the changes in the noses and tails for the new season, his entire fleet sits ready to go – minus the body parts, just in case he needs to adapt to any of the four manufacturers currently in the series. Fuge would like to return in 2007 with Bliss behind the wheel, but is open to any opportunities.(truckseries.com)(1-19-2007)
