In 2010, Kyle Busch Motorsports became the first team since the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series originated in 1995 to win the owners’ championship in its inaugural season. KBM begins defense of their title Friday night driving the #18 Dollar General Toyota Tundra in the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway. The second-year team is looking to become the first Truck Series team to capture back-to-back owners’ titles since Steve Coulter’s No. 16 team won in 2002 and 2003. A motivational letter that Kyle Busch received during the off season from Kyle Savoie), a 12-year old fan from Groveland, Fla., has inspired Busch to develop a program that will recognize children for experiences and achievements that had a positive effect on their lives. In addition to recognizing Savoie, the “Riding Shotgun with Kyle Busch Motorsports” essay contest will recognize one child in 10 predetermined race markets on the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series circuit during the 2011 season. To honor Savoie, a special decal with his name and a 2.5″ x 3.5″ photo of him adorns the area above the passenger side door of Busch’s No. 18 Dollar General Toyota Tundra this week. The ten winners of the essay contest will receive the same honor.[Contest details are posted on the Jayski Contest page.](Kyle Busch Motorsports PR)(2-15-2011)
UPDATE: Kyle Busch Motorsports is excited to announce that Flexco, the worldwide leader in the manufacturing of belt conveyer products, is returning as corporate partner on the No. 18 Toyota Tundra in 2011. The Illinois-based company will be an associate sponsor for all 25 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races this season. Flexco provides the world’s belt conveyors with efficient, safe products, services, and solutions for belt splicing, belt cleaning, belt tracking, spillage, slippage, and bulk material transfer.(Kyle Busch Motorsports PR)(2-16-2011)
