thedrifter
02-16-06, 06:34 PM
Team Marines RACING geared for fury in HERSHEY'S KISSABLES 300
Marine Corps Recruiting Command
Story by Staff Sgt. Marc R. Ayalin
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - (Feb. 16, 2006) -- Team Marines Racing is primed and ready to kick
off the 2006 NASCAR Busch Series race season in furious fashion this
weekend during the Hershey's Kissables 300 at Daytona International
Speedway in Florida.
Following a busy off season, Team Marines driver Ashton Lewis, Jr. a
veteran of 191 Busch Series races, returns to Team Rensi Motorsports
for his second season of competition behind the wheel of the No. 25
Team Marines Ford.
"We are real excited to kick off our second season in the Team Marines
Ford Fusion," Lewis said. "This weekend's race is loaded with talented
race cars and race teams, so it's important for us to run up front and
contend for a strong finish. Our goal this season is to be a top-ten
team and win our first race in the Team Marines Ford Fusion. We have
worked hard this off season on making all of our cars better; this
weekend will be our first test."
Lewis faces an extra challenge. At the start of the season, the
Chesapeake, VA native broke his Talus bone (top of the ankle) in late
November while visiting Parris Island Marine Corp Recruit Depot. After
surgery and rehabilitation, Lewis feels he is ready for the demands of
the 2006 race season.
"I am almost back to 100% now, thankfully the injury occurred during
the off season," said Lewis. "With the majority of my rehab behind me,
I am completely focused on having my best year ever and putting the
Team Marines Ford in Victory Lane!"
Despite his anticipation in kicking off this year's race season, Lewis
feels passionate about representing the Marine Corps in 2006.
"It would mean the world to me if I could win a race for all the
Marines across the world that are defending our freedom and allowing us
to enjoy activities like NASCAR racing back here at home"
Ellie
Marine Corps Recruiting Command
Story by Staff Sgt. Marc R. Ayalin
DAYTONA BEACH, FL - (Feb. 16, 2006) -- Team Marines Racing is primed and ready to kick
off the 2006 NASCAR Busch Series race season in furious fashion this
weekend during the Hershey's Kissables 300 at Daytona International
Speedway in Florida.
Following a busy off season, Team Marines driver Ashton Lewis, Jr. a
veteran of 191 Busch Series races, returns to Team Rensi Motorsports
for his second season of competition behind the wheel of the No. 25
Team Marines Ford.
"We are real excited to kick off our second season in the Team Marines
Ford Fusion," Lewis said. "This weekend's race is loaded with talented
race cars and race teams, so it's important for us to run up front and
contend for a strong finish. Our goal this season is to be a top-ten
team and win our first race in the Team Marines Ford Fusion. We have
worked hard this off season on making all of our cars better; this
weekend will be our first test."
Lewis faces an extra challenge. At the start of the season, the
Chesapeake, VA native broke his Talus bone (top of the ankle) in late
November while visiting Parris Island Marine Corp Recruit Depot. After
surgery and rehabilitation, Lewis feels he is ready for the demands of
the 2006 race season.
"I am almost back to 100% now, thankfully the injury occurred during
the off season," said Lewis. "With the majority of my rehab behind me,
I am completely focused on having my best year ever and putting the
Team Marines Ford in Victory Lane!"
Despite his anticipation in kicking off this year's race season, Lewis
feels passionate about representing the Marine Corps in 2006.
"It would mean the world to me if I could win a race for all the
Marines across the world that are defending our freedom and allowing us
to enjoy activities like NASCAR racing back here at home"
Ellie