Monsam named crew chief for #97 team:

NASCAR veteran John Monsam has been named the new crew chief for Obaika Racing and the #97 car. Monsam, a native of Connecticut has worked in K&N, ARCA, Truck and Xfinity during his racing career and has won 8 races with 5 different drivers in the Truck Series. He was the 1994 runner up crew chief in points for the Sprint Cup. John Monsam: “I am looking forward to the opportunity to develop a young up-start team into a top tier organization. After speaking with Mr. Obaika, I was impressed with the goals he has set forth for this team. I look forward to being a part of those goals and helping to achieve them. I look forward to working with Peyton Sellers.”(Obaika Racing)(5-21-2015)