Houston to run NCTS race at South Boston

CONCORD, N.C. - Andy Houston will drive the No. 17 Hardee's Dodge Ram Truck in the Hardee's 250 at South Boston Speedway this weekend, team owner Jim Harris announced Monday.

	Andy Houston

Houston's Dodge will carry sponsorship from Boddie-Noell Enterprises -- the largest franchise owner in the Hardee's restaurant chain.

"I'm excited to return to the Craftsman Truck Series with Jim Harris and Hardee's," said Houston, a three-time CTS winner. "I've enjoyed a lot of success in the Craftsman Truck Series, and the HT Motorsports team always fields a competitive truck.

"Plus, Hardee's has a winning tradition in NASCAR with guys like Cale Yarborough and Ward Burton, so we're looking forward to adding to that legacy in the Hardee's 250 at South Boston Speedway."

The HT Motorsports team, which is housed in Mark Melling's Winston Cup shop, is coming off an eighth-place finish at Richmond International Raceway -- the team's sixth top-10 performance in just seven starts.

"Hardee's is pleased to be associated with such a respected truck team as that of Jim Harris and driver Andy Houston," said Randy Pritchard, vice president of marketing for Boddie-Noell Enterprises.

"And to have the opportunity to field a truck in the Hardee's 250 Craftsman Truck Race at South Boston Speedway. We are very excited about being in the race and look forward to a great event."