Scott Wimmer Brewco Motorsports Debut
Stater Bros 300 Preview
Driver: Scott Wimmer
Car: No. 66 Duraflame Ford Fusion
Event: Stater Bros 300
Track: California Speedway
Time: 3:30 p.m. PST
TV: FX 3:00 p.m. PST
Radio: MRN 2:45 p.m. PST
Notes:
Scott Wimmer makes his Brewco Motorsports debut in his first NASCAR Busch Series race since the 2003 season.
The No. 66 team is running chassis BMI -61, the same car that finished second in the California race in 2005.
The No. 66 Ford Fusion is running a Duraflame paint scheme this weekend.
In seven career starts at California Speedway, Wimmer has a career-best finish of 12th in 2002.
Wimmer’s younger brother Chris will attempt to qualify for the race, which would mark the first time the siblings have competed against each other in a major series.
Quotes:
Scott Wimmer on his Brewco Motorsports debut:
“I’m very excited to get in the Duraflame Ford at California. I’ve had a lot of success in the Busch Series during my career and I think we’ll be fighting for wins this year. Brewco Motorsports has put a great group of guys together and they’ve proven they can win races. I’m ready to get in the Duraflame Ford and keep the No. 66 up front.”
Crew Chief Newt Moore on California Speedway:
“I’m looking forward to California. We’re taking the same car that we finished second with last year. It’s a great car and the guys have worked really hard to get it ready. We’re excited to have Scott Wimmer driving for us this year. He’s had some strong finishes at California and we should get a good run out of the Duraflame Ford Fusion on Saturday.”
