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Malsam and TriStar part ways: UPDATE:

October 2, 2012 at 12:00 AM
  • Malsam and TriStar part ways: UPDATE: After a 26-race relationship, TriStar Motorsports officials announced today that they have agreed to part ways with NASCAR Nationwide Series sophomore, Tayler Malsam. The decision ends a relationship that saw the Sammamish, WA native drive the #19 G-Oil Toyota to 13th in the Nationwide Series standings. ‘All of us at TriStar Motorsports appreciate what Tayler has done for our race team this year’ said Team Owner, Mark Smith. ‘Tayler did a great job for us and we wish him nothing but the best of luck as he explores future opportunities in this sport. I think it is really important for us as a team to set our sights on the future and take the appropriate steps in that direction.” 2002 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion and current TriStar Motorsports driver, Mike Bliss, will pilot the #19 Toyota in the next race at Dover International Speedway on September 29th. Jeff Green, the 2000 Nationwide Series Champion, will fill in for Bliss in TriStar’s #44 car. The team will make future announcements on its driver and sponsor lineup for the remainder of the season at a later date.(TriStar PR)(9-26-2012)
    UPDATE: ‘In response to last week’s announcement regarding Tayler Malsam and Tri-Star Motorsports, Tayler would like to thank Mark Smith, Eddie Pardue and the rest of the team, for a great year and all their hard work. Tayler has completed all the races that him and Tri-Star had committed to and Tayler is now moving on with his plans for the 2013 Nationwide Season. We will be announcing at a later date Tayler’s future plans and the team he will be driving for. Tayler ended his 2012 Season in 13th Place in the Nationwide Standings and is looking forward to continuing his racing career with some new, exciting opportunities.”(Malsam PR)(10-2-2012)