After more than five years away from NASCAR’s National Series competition, Casey Mears is set to return to the NASCAR Cup Series at Martinsville Speedway.
Mears will pilot the No. 66 Ford Mustang Dark Horse for MBM Motorsports (now known in the NASCAR Cup Series as Garage 66) in the March 30 event at the half-mile paperclip.
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Casey will start his 490th premier series race in the @GoHitchGO #66 @MartinsvilleSwy on March 30 as he chases a major milestone: 500 career NASCAR Cup starts.
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HitchGO, a mobile RV repair, camper, and trailer services company with coverage in western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and beyond, will serve as the primary sponsor of Mears in his first NASCAR Cup Series
Mosby’s Towing and Transport and Coble Enterprises will also be riding along as major associate partners of Mears’ return to NASCAR competition later this month.
“I’m happy to be back in a race car and look forward to returning to Martinsville, one of my favorite tracks,” said Mears. “I appreciate Carl [Long] working with me to make it happen; he’s a well-respected, great guy who’s worked hard to experience longevity in the sport. I’m excited to have HitchGo, Mosby’s Towing and Transport, and Coble Enterprises on board as we chip away at 500 NASCAR Cup Series starts.”
Carl Long, a fixture in NASCAR’s National Series for more than three decades, is excited to partner with Mears on his quest to eclipse 500 NASCAR Cup Series starts.
“Having Casey Mears drive a Garage 66 car is a proud day for our organization,” said Long. “He’d driven for NASCAR’s elite such as Chip Ganassi Racing, Hendrick Motorsports, and Richard Childress Racing. Adding Garage 66 to that list means a lot to me and everyone who’s helped build our team.”
“Casey [Mears] and I first connected many years ago when he was driving and he always treated me and our fellow competitors with respect on and off the track. He hails from a historic racing family, but it’s not something he boasts about. He always takes time for everyone, which is indicative of his character. I love having the opportunity to work with good people, especially when they drive fast. I’m excited to get to Martinsville with Casey and have a successful weekend for HitchGO, Mosby’s Towing and Transport, and Coble Enterprises.”
Between the years of 2003 and 2016, Mears made 488 starts in the NASCAR Cup Series, amassing one victory in the 2007 Coca-Cola 600, and 13 top-five finishes. In 2019, the Bakersfield, California-native returned for a one-off start in the DAYTONA 500.
The Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway will take place on Sunday, March 30 at 3:00 PM ET on FS1, MRN, and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90.
