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2011 NNS Donnie Neuenberger - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR

Entering the third race of the year, MacDonald Motorsports sits 28th in the current owner’s standings. Blake Koch got his turn behind the wheel of the RizeUp.us No. 81 Dodge and ran an excellent race. He qualified the car safely into the field in 32nd position. During the 200 lap race he didn’t put one scratch on the MacDonald Motorsports No. 81. When the checkered flag flew, Blake had completed his 4th NNS race, and was credited with a 27th place finish.

Donnie Neuenberger:

Donnie Neuenberger from Brandywine, Maryland will once again be in the driver’s seat of the MacDonald Motorsports No. 81 Dodge Challenger. He has one previous start at Las Vegas in the NASCAR Nationwide Series driving for Joe Reilly in 2004. Donnie drove an excellent race in Daytona keeping the car clean and positioning the Eagle Convenience Stores No. 81 safely into the top 30 in owner’s points. Donnie has made over 50 starts in the top-tier of NASCAR and has proven his abilities time and time again. Donnie and the team hope this weekend at Las Vegas they can continue their momentum, and improve upon Daytona and Phoenix.

”I’m looking forward to my second run in the new Nationwide car and hope to better our finish to keep the #81 MacDonald Motorsports entry up in the points.” – Donnie Neuenberger

Eagle Convenience Stores:

Eagle Convenience Stores will once again be on board with Donnie and MacDonald Motorsports this weekend in Las Vegas. Eagle Convenience Stores are an Alabama based convenience store chain located from Opelika to Talladega Superspeedway, mainly in the central Alabama area. The mom and pop stores are owned and operated by Darryl Saucier. Eagle Convenience was started in 1988 by Saucier when he got out of the Navy. He had a vision that actually did work. This company is a true inspiration to what can be done in the United States with hard work and dedication. The name Eagle Convenience stores was chosen at a time when the country was at war and this was a way to express support to our troops and the country. The Eagle represents the Freedom we enjoy!

IHOP:

IHOP will be on the hood of the No. 81 this weekend for the Sams Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. For 52 years, the IHOP family restaurant chain has served its world famous pancakes and a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items that are loved by people of all ages. IHOP offers its guests an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service. The first IHOP opened in Toluca Lake, Calif. in 1958, and as of September 30, 2010, there were 1,483 IHOPs in 50 states and the District of Columbia, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. IHOP restaurants are franchised and operated by Glendale, Calif.-based International House of Pancakes, LLC and its affiliates. International House of Pancakes, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of DineEquity, Inc. (NYSE: DIN).

-MacDonald Motorsports Press Release