Tyler, Texas natives, Bob Leavine and Lance Fenton have partnered up to form Leavine Fenton Racing. The team will compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as well as the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series throughout the 2011 season. Leavine Fenton Racing will run Fords from their Concord, N.C. based shop with the help of a highly respected crew chief and an experienced driver. The team number will be No. 95 in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Leavine is the owner of WRL General Contractors, Ltd. and has been involved in racing for many years. WRL General Contractors, Ltd. has been in operation for over 30 years. The company’s services include construction of commercial, institutional, and industrial projects by using construction management, competitive bid, or design build delivery methods. Fenton is the owner of Fenton Motor Group in Tyler, Texas and Phoenix Design and Manufacturing, LLC in Oklahoma City, Okla. He has raced and owned race teams since the mid 80’s. Last year, he made his debut in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Leavine and Fenton will soon be announcing their driver, crew chief and sponsorships.(Leavine Fenton Racing PR)(1-7-2011)
UPDATE: David Starr will drive six Cup races Fenton in for three truck races; Wally Rogers will be crew chief. The cars will be Roush/Yates engines. As of right now they plan to run the following races in the Cup Series; two Charlotte Motor Speedway races, two Texas Motor Speedway races, Kentucky and Chicagoland Speedway. Truck schedule is as follows; two Texas Motor Speedway races; Charlotte Motor Speedway.(Leavine Fenton Racing PR)(1-7-2011)
UPDATE 2: Was told that David Starr will also be returning full time to the #81 truck with SS Green Light Racing in the Camping World Truck Series. Formal announcement expected soon.(1-7-2011)
