Hey everybody. I’m not sure if you saw the news, but David Stremme is going to substitute drive the Ergon Racing Toyota at Nashville and Bristol. I won’t lie, you never want to sit on the sideline, but it’s for the best of Ergon and I’m committed to doing whatever I can to make this program a success.
The Ergon Racing team is top notch, and I really think we are one of the best in the Craftsman Truck Series. We have a ton of potential and want to be finishing better than we have been. The aim is getting top-fives and top-10s each week, but for some reason, we’ve come up a little short. No one’s quite sure why, but we know the No. 15 team and Ergon all deserve better performances than that. Me, Ergon and Billy Ballew all agree that we need to switch up a few variables and see what we can improve on.
We think that bringing Stremme in will give us an outside perspective on our program. He’s got a lot of experience and I can learn a lot from him. The idea is to have a veteran give the team some advice on what we can do better and mentor me along the way. I’m going to work closely with him over the next few weeks. I want to see how he communicates with the crew chief and how he reports on the truck’s handling. I’m going to pay close attention to his driving style and see how he tackles the tracks we’re at. Hopefully he can fill in some of the gaps that are keeping us from finishing up front.
I appreciate everyone’s support this season. Like I said, I hate not being in the seat, but I know this is what will make us stronger in the long run. And if it’s good for Ergon and Billy Ballew Motorsports, then I’m on board. Don’t worry, you haven’t seen the last of me. I’ll be back before you know it, hopefully on the way to Victory Lane.
4 comments:
We better not have seen the last of you, Marc! I've enjoyed watching you in that truck this year. I was there at ORP and I know it definitely didn't go the way you wanted or deserved, but I have to say I thought you did one heck of a job with that truck, even after the wreck. Your wins are coming... Just a matter of when. Hopefully Stremme will be the big help you're looking for and you can get back to racing for those wins at Gateway. It'll be a rough couple of races on the bench, but hang in there - we're behind you all the way... :)
Marc, I know its hard to get out of the truck, and we dont wanna see you out of it for the next few weeks. Hopefully, Stremme will be able to help your team out a bit. Hang in there Bud! Cant wait to see you back in the truck its been a blast to watch you in the 15 truck. We are cheering for ya and are behind ya 100 percent!
Hi Marc!
I'm gonna miss seeing you in your truck. But, yeah you need to do whats best for the team. And you will be back in your truck in no time. I will be cheering for you!!
Good luck!!
Good luck to David but I really wanted to see you in the Nashville race and it would be fun in Bristol. Did you ever talk to Billy about a third truck for you? That would be a great way for you to learn the pressure of qualifing ontime. Have you been talking about a Nationwide or Cup ride soon? Well, good luck to David, Kyle, and you for the rest of the year.
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