“Puerto Rico driver to compete in NASCAR K&N Pro Series East for Rev Racing”
Ortiz was selected for the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program for the second consecutive year. The Bayamon, Puerto Rico native will compete in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East in 2012 after racing in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series last season.
“For me, being selected for the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program is a great opportunity to be able to show again what I am capable of doing on and off the track,” Ortiz stated. “The K&N Pro Series East is a bigger series with televised races. These cars will help me gain experience for the top tier NASCAR series.”
“Last year was really a tough season in the Whelen All-American Series,” Ortiz continued. “But, when I look back, it was very important in my career. Being around NASCAR teams and meeting people involved in this sport was very crucial for my career. Evan though the results didn’t match our real performance, building a strong network was important as well as all the activities off the track for my sponsors and partners.”
The 22-year old Ortiz knows that moving to the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East will present him with new challenges for 2012.
“For sure, this year is going to be a big learning curve for me,” Ortiz continued. “The K&N Pro Series East is the most competitive series out there and prepares up-and-coming drivers for the top series in NASCAR. The cars and some tracks will be new for me, but with the team I have behind me, it’s going to be a great season. Great equipment, crew guys, sponsors and teammates.”
Operating under the Rev Racing ownership of Max Siegel, the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program is coming off the most successful season in the eight year history of the program. Rev Racing earned six wins out of twelve races in the K&N Pro Series East. The team had three drivers finish in the top 10 in series points.
The first race for the 2012 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East will be Saturday, March 17th at Bristol Motor Speedway.
“I have been truly blessed with lots of support from my family and friends from the beginning and through some times that were really tough,” Ortiz concluded. “I also want to thank my team Rev Racing, Max Siegel, Toyota, and Goodyear for their partnership and support. We’re going to have a strong team and an exciting season.”
For additional information on Bryan Ortiz, visit www.bryanortizracing.com and Bryan Ortiz Racing on Facebook or Twitter @BryanORacing.
- Bryan Ortiz Racing Press Release
