Wimmer to debut Turner Motorsports truck at Texas

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Turner Motorsports on Monday announced that the racing organization will make its NASCAR debut in two weeks at Texas Motor Speedway. Team owners Steve and Sandra Turner have tapped Scott Wimmer to driver the No. 31 Wolfpack Rentals Chevrolet Silverado in the Camping World Truck Series race.

In 1999, Turner Motorsports was established as a racing operation in Hallettsville, Texas, as the Turner family began competing at dirt tracks across the Lone Star State. With numerous wins and championships under his belt, Turner switched his attention to asphalt racing, competing in the Legends Series, ASA Late Model Series and USARacing Pro Cup Series.

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Ten years later, Turner Motorsports is ready for the next on-track challenge. Currently based out of Mooresville, the newly formed Truck Series team has been competing on a part-time basis in the USARacing Pro Cup Series with driver Logan Ruffin.

"Sandra and I are very excited to finally make our first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start," Steve Turner said. "A lot of hard work and preparation has gone into Turner Motorsports over the last 10 years and to be able to make our debut in our home state of Texas is extra special.

"Racing has always been a passion of mine and one of our goals as a company is to help up-and-coming drivers become the next NASCAR stars. As we prepare for the future, Scott [Wimmer] has agreed to drive for us in Texas and we are very confident that he will do a solid job for our team."

Wimmer has competed in more than 300 NASCAR races in the top three national series. In 2009, Wimmer has raced in the Nationwide Series, in addition to making a lone start in both the Sprint Cup and Truck series. Wimmer's last Truck start came at Dover in May, when he drove the No. 31 Chevrolet for Win-Tron Racing to a 21st-place finish after having mechanical issues.

"It's a pleasure to drive the Wolfpack Rentals Chevrolet for the Turners," Wimmer said. "To help an organization like Turner Motorsports in their first NASCAR start is an opportunity that I couldn't pass up. Steve and Sandra Turner are great people who have created a foundation to compete at the highest level. Texas Motor Speedway is their home track and we would like nothing more than to put on a great showing for everyone involved, including the fans."

The WinStar World Casino 350 at Texas is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on Nov. 6. (Tickets)