NASCAR Nationwide Series (Race 4 of 34) — Bristol Motor Speedway
New Crew Chief for Bliss:
- TriStar Motorsports owner, Mark Smith, announced that effective immediately Wes Ward will assume crew chief duties for the No. 19 entry and driver Mike Bliss.
A NASCAR veteran of 22š years and former Director of Competition at Rusty Wallace Racing, Ward replaces Dave Fuge at the helm of the No. 19 team.
Bristol Motor Speedway Notes:
Mike Bliss will be competing in his 216th Nationwide Series event this weekend and his 14th at BMS.In 13 races he has completed 94.6% of the total laps and has recorded a fifth place finish on two separate occasions.
Jeff Green will continue to drive for the No. 44 team this weekend. Green will be competing in his 282nd Nationwide Series event and his 24th at BMS. He has two back-to-back poles and has visited victory lane once at the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile”.
This Week’s Impalas for Bliss and Green:
Bliss will utilize chassis No. 105 this weekend.. This chassis was previously used at Phoenix International Raceway by Charles Lewandoski and it recorded a 21st-place finish.
Jeff Green will pilot chassis No. 1 this weekend. He drove it two weeks ago at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
- TriStar Motorsports Press Release
