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Mark Burch Enterprises, Inc.

8101 S 15^th Street Suite B

Lincoln NE  68512

402-430-7187

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                   Lincoln NE January 4, 2009

 

 

Mark Burch Motorsports prepares for a fresh and exciting 2009.

2009 will make its mark on our 16^th year of competition in the wonderful arena of Sprint Car Racing.  While many things have changed over the last decade and a half, many things have stayed the same.  We have been through many highs and lows.  There have been thrilling victories with crazed all night celebrations and perilous defeats followed by several hundreds of miles of silence.  The common theme that runs through every season is our enduring commitment to the pursuit of excellence in our sport.

Although I have had many great influences in my life and racing career, none have been as prominent as my two heroes, Doug Wolfgang and Tim Engler.  I could not start any kind of press release without giving thanks and praise to these two men.  They have been totally unselfish and committed to the success of our team, year in and year out.  I know that this year will be no different and I am looking forward to working with them as we constantly strive to refine our chassis and engine programs.

My wife Mari and kids, Parker – 7 and Sailor – 5, have given their unselfish love and support the whole way through.  They make me a very lucky and blessed man to have them as part of our team.

Marvin Brees is a force to be reckoned with in any situation.  He is a loyal friend and the hardest worker I have ever met in my life.  His attention to detail in our shop and work ethic on the road are unsurpassed.  Our team would be less than incomplete without his efforts.  He tirelessly continues to prepare our equipment for the upcoming season.  His fortitude is relentless and we would be nothing without him.

Don Droud Jr., Doug Wolfgang, Bruce Divis, Jake Peters, Billy Alley, Skip Jackson, Terry McCarl.  That's quite a list of talented drivers.  Each and every one of them has played a significant role in building our team to what it is today.  To each of them I am very grateful for their contributions and efforts.  Thanks guys!

Now it is time to add a new name to the list….a young name to the list.   After some brief trial runs in 2008, I am pleased to announce that Chad Humston, from Giltner, NE will be piloting the famed 1m Banana Wagon in 2009.  I know that Chad is excited for the opportunity and we are all eager and looking forward to racing with him this year.  It's going to be great to have him as a part of this team.

This is a time where many teams are folding or scaling back.  Here at Mark Burch Motorsports, we have worked hard to put ourselves in a position to be stronger than ever for the upcoming season.   We have been fortunate to have great relationships with all of our marketing partners and manufacturers throughout the years.  We will continue to represent them in a positive manner and gain them maximum exposure through our efforts.

If you would like to see some highlights of Chad in the Banana Wagon from 2008, you can find them on www.youtube.com.  Here are the links:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6A2PgmX9E8  and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-lc4BtD3Rs

We are currently working on our schedule and plan on starting out in April.  Of course it will be adjusted for family and business commitments but I urge you all to keep your eye out for the Banana Wagon at race track near you.

Happy New Year and thanks for your support!

Mark Burch 

The mission of Mark Burch Motorsports is to be an innovator in the unrefined business of Sprint Car racing on dirt, while representing our sponsors and manufacturers in a professional and positive manner both on and off the track.  It is our goal to develop and improve our winning spirit and carry on our winning tradition by utilizing the growth of close personal relationships throughout our organization.  This pursuit of excellence is the fuel that feeds the fire of our souls.

The team will be utilizing MB Motorsports Engines, Engler Injectors, Wolfweld Chassis', Hoosier Tires, Pro Shocks, MSD Ignition, Huggins Cams, Manton Pushrods, Weld Wheels, KSE Steering, Saldana Radiators, Frankland Differentials, Fuel Safe Tanks, Randy's Air Filters, Schoenfeld Headers, Red Devil Brakes, Total Seal Rings, Waterman Fuel Pumps, Mobil 1 Oil, Dyers Top Rods, VMAC Racing Products, Harris Decals, DMI Components and Vortex Wings.  Special thanks go out to Wireless Amber Alerts, Speedway Motors and    S & S Welding.

The team has a variety of new and used parts for sale along with fuel flow bench services, shock dyno, torsion bar dyno and consulting services available.  Please check us out at: www.markburchmotorsports.com

The Mark Burch Motorsports team along with Crew Chief, Marvin Brees, is committed to the pursuit of excellence in Sprint Car Racing.  You can be assured that they will be working very hard to achieve their goals in 2009