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Two-Time Defending NASCAR Mexico Series Champion German Quiroga to Make Truck Series Debut for KBM at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

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Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM)
Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM)
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (September 20, 2011)- Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) announced today that two-time defending NASCAR Mexico Series Champion German Quiroga will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut in the F.W. Webb 175 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Saturday, Sept. 24. Quiroga has signed a one-race deal to pilot KBM’s No. 51 Toyota Tundra with sponsorship from Telcel, the leading provider of wireless communications services in Mexico.

With four races remaining on the 2011 NASCAR Mexico Series schedule, Quiroga currently holds a 110-point lead in his quest for a third-consecutive championship. In 10 races this season, the 31 year old has collected one win, captured two poles and recorded five second-place finishes. In addition to his two Mexico Series championships, the Mexico City native has finished second in the points twice and his 15 career victories rank second in series history.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to represent Telcel, my fellow Mexicans and all of Latin America driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway,” Quiroga said. “I want to thank God for this opportunity, my family for their loving support and Carlos Slim and Jimmy Morales for believing in me the last five years. I have worked hard to win two championships and achieve a successful career racing in the NASCAR Mexico Series and promise to work harder than ever to assure that my success continues as I strive to achieve new goals. I believe that to continue my growth as a professional driver, the logical next step is to explore opportunities to drive NASCAR in the United States and I hope that this weekend’s race is just the beginning of a long and prosperous relationship with Kyle Busch Motorsports.”

“Over the last few years German has established himself as the premier driver in the NASCAR Mexico Series by winning races and capturing back-to-back championships,” said KBM General Manager Rick Ren. “This one-race deal is an opportunity for him to test the waters in the Truck Series and evaluate if driving in this series full-time is something he would like to pursue. The strong international presence we currently have in the Truck Series with Max Papis, Miguel Paludo and Nelson Piquet Jr is a major reason that our fan base continues to grow and our television ratings continue to increase. Adding German to the mix would be great for this series and we look forward to providing him with a positive experience on and off the track this weekend.”

Quiroga posted a respectable 12th-place finish in the 2011 NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown at Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway in January. In his lone NASCAR Nationwide Series start, he led nine laps and finished 20th in the 2007 Telcel-Motorola Mexico 200 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico. Quiroga’s NASCAR resume also includes six NASCAR K&N Pro Series East starts during the 2007 season, including the New England 125 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

KYLE BUSCH MOTORSPORTS

Telcel Racing Team Report

TRUCK: No. 51 Telcel Tundra

RACE: Race 19 of 25, F.W. Webb 175 (175 laps, 185.15 miles)

TRACK: New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon (1.058-mile oval)

PRIMARY SPONSOR: Telcel

ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: Dollar General, Flexco

MANUFACTURER: Toyota

MOTORS: Triad Racing Technologies

BROADCAST: Saturday, Sept. 24 – 3:00 p.m. ET on SPEED, 2:45 p.m. on MRN/Sirius XM NASCAR 90

German Quiroga’s No. 51 Telcel Toyota Tundra:

Chassis KBM-5: Chassis KBM-5 will be making its third career start on Saturday. The last time the Tundra was on the track, Josh Richards was running in the top 15 in the AAA Insurance 200 at Lucas Oil Raceway before being relegated to a 22nd-place finish after having to stop for fuel inside of 10 laps remaining. In the truck’s debut last season, Brian Ickler qualified fourth and ran second for 60 laps before going two laps down after being involved in an accident on lap 80. Ickler fought back to earn a lead-lap 13th-place finish.

Notes of Interest:

German Quiroga @ New Hampshire:

- Started 32nd and finished 33rd after being involved in an accident on lap 104 of the New England 125 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race (6/29/07)

Kyle Busch Motorsports and the No. 51 Toyota Tundra:

- KBM’s second entry will be making its fifth start of the 2011 season

- Josh Richards qualified ninth and finished 21st in the team’s most recent outing at Atlanta Motor Speedway (9/2/11)

- German Quiroga will be the third different driver to make their NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut in KBM’s second entry this season — Kimi Räikkönen finished 15th in the N.C. Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Josh Richards was involved in accident that relegated him to a 29th-place finish in the UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway

Ride of Champions:

All three drivers to make their NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut in KBM’s second entry this season had captured at least one championship in another series before joining the team’s roster of drivers. Kimi Räikkönen captured the 2007 Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship, Josh Richards is the two-time defending World Of Outlaws Late Model Series champion and German Quiroga is the two-time defending NASCAR Mexico Series champion. Calling the shots atop the pit box for each driver’s debut has been KBM General Manager Rick Ren, who guided Ron Hornaday Jr. to Truck Series championships in 2007 and 2009.

About Kyle Busch Motorsports

Kyle Busch Motorsports has quickly established itself as one of the most successful teams in all of NASCAR. The reigning Camping World Truck Series owners’ champions prepare a fleet of race-winning Toyotas out of a 77,000-square-foot facility in Mooresville, N.C. Pending LEED certification, the facility’s state-of-the art equipment and innovative green initiatives make it unmatched among its peers. Fans can stay up-to-date with all the latest KBM news online at www.kylebuschmotorsports.com, by liking the team on Facebook (KyleBuschMS) and following the team on twitter (@KyleBuschMS).

- Kyle Busch Motorsports Press Release


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