NASCAR BGN Series All Pro Bumper to Bumper 300 Preview: #37, Mark Green
2 October 1997
#37 Mark Green, Timber Wolf Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR Busch Series Grand National Division All Pro Bumper to Bumper Advance Charlotte Motor Speedway MARK GREEN NOTES & QUOTES: ALL PRO BUMPER TO BUMPER 300 CONCORD, NC - MARK GREEN CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY RECORD DATE START FINISH MONEY WON STATUS LAPS 5/24/97 28 19 5,917 Running 200 of 200 TOTALS 5,917 200 of 200 (100%) - The Brewco Motorsports/Timber Wolf Racing team is searching for a new crew chief for the 1998 season. Keith Strunk, who currently handles the crew chief responsibilities, will step down next season but will remain with the Central City, Kentucky based team. "In order for the Timber Wolf team to continue to grow, we need to hire a crew chief with Busch Series experience," said Strunk, a Webster City, IA native. "Each week, the team learns about 20-30 new things about the cars and the tracks and we finish in the top 15. We feel that if we had someone with experience at the tracks we race, we would be challenging for top five finishes and wins." The decision for the change came directly from Strunk. "I'm in the racing business to win and we are not winning," continued Strunk. "I made the suggestion to the team that we should find an experienced crew chief who both the team and I could learn from." Strunk cut his racing teeth working with several different race teams competing on the many dirt tracks in the midwest. In the three years prior to joining Brewco Motorsports in 1996, Strunk gained valuable experience working in the American Speed Association (ASA). "There is no doubt in my mind that I am capable of working as a crew chief in the Busch Series," said Strunk. "I feel I need to grow and allow the team to do the same. I am very comfortable with my decision to step down." - Wilco Convenience Stores is an associate sponsor on the No. 37 Timber Wolf Chevrolet Monte Carlo for the All Pro Bumper to Bumper 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. - Next weekend the NASCAR Busch Series enjoys time away from the race track, but Owensboro, Kentucky native Mark Green will spend it at the Talladega Superspeedway. The driver of the No. 37 Timber Wolf Chevrolet Monte Carlo will be a guest of the Caterpillar team which his brother David Green drives for in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. During D. Green's recovery from a broken scapula suffered in a crash at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 23, M. Green tested his brothers No. 96 Chevrolet at Talladega on September 8-9. "The more time a driver spends at the race track and around the cars, the better he gets," said M. Green. "After testing the car, I wanted to see how much the track and car changed. It will give me a clearer idea of what to expect at Daytona and Talladega next season." - Brewco Collision Repair Systems announced last week that it has been acquired by Snap-on Inc., the Kenosha, Wisconsin-based developer, manufacturer and distributor of tools and equipment solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "Snap-on was looking for an entry into the collision repair industry and Brewco was an obvious choice," said Clarence Brewer, Jr., Brewco president and team owner of Brewco Motorsports Inc. "This is a great opportunity for Brewco employees, distributors and the community of Central City. It will allow everyone to expand and grow with the resources Snap-on has available." Established in 1989, Brewco is a regional supplier of frame straightening equipment, vehicle measuring systems, paint booths and other collision repair equipment. Brewco recently introduced a computerized measuring system. Snap-on plans to expand Brewco's North American distribution while introduce the product line to non-U.S. markets. Brewer plans to remain active with Brewco in a limited capacity and plans to assume a more hands-on role in Brewco Motorsports. "I will continue working with Brewco, but in a smaller capacity," said Brewer. "I plan on focusing my efforts towards bringing the Brewco Motorsports race teams to the next level and will be more involved in its day-to-day operations." Brewco Motorsports prepares the No. 37 Timber Wolf Chevrolet Monte Carlo that Mark Green drives in the NASCAR Busch Series and the No. 37 Red Man Chevrolet that Scot Walters, David and Mark Green alternate driving in the NASCAR Truck Series. Mark Green's 1997 Busch Series, Grand National Division Results LOCATION START FINISH MONEY WON STATUS LAPS Daytona 44 8 $ 17,850 Running 120 of 120 Rockingham 31 14 4,355 Running 196 of 197 Richmond 37 12 4,820 Running 248 of 250 Atlanta 11 13 5,615 Running 196 of 197 Las Vegas 7 25 14,400 Running 180 of 200 Darlington 10 19 5,855 Running 146 of 147 Hickory 8 9 5,845 Running 300 of 300 Texas 29 34 10,900 Engine 152 of 200 Bristol 14 40 4,000 Accident 49 of 250 Nashville 31 21 4,375 Running 314 of 320 Talladega 17 24 9,430 Running 115 of 117 Loudon 15 22 6,040 Running 193 of 200 Nazareth 23 14 5,087 Running 200 of 200 Charlotte 28 19 5,917 Running 200 of 200 Dover 12 24 6,525 Running 197 of 200 South Boston 10 23 4,515 Engine 237 of 300 Watkins Glen 40 15 6,562 Out of gas 81 of 82 Milwaukee 26 15 10,500 Running 249 of 250 Myrtle Beach 7 15 5,255 Running 250 of 250 Madison 12 8 17,725 Running 240 of 240 Indianapolis 24 26 5,055 Running 192 of 200 Michigan 36 12 8,595 Running 100 of 100 Bristol 13 13 6,530 Running 250 of 250 Darlington 31 22 5,760 Running 146 of 147 Richmond 34 19 7,370 Running 249 of 250 Dover 18 11 7,635 Running 200 of 200 TOTALS $ 195,866 5000 of 5367 (93.2%) Mark Green's NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division Career Results STARTS POLES WINS TOP 5 TOP 10 MONEY WON 38 0 0 0 4 242,446 Best Start: 2nd - Myrtle Beach, SC (June 1996) Best Finish: 8th - twice Biggest Purse: $ 17,850 - Daytona Beach, FL (February 1997) By Brewco Motorsports Public Relations