David Stover: GNC 200 recap

WEST ALLIS, Wis. -- David Stover, in his 2nd NASCAR race maintained a steady, consistent pace throughout the GNC Live Well 200 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Race in Milwaukee to finish in 18th position and earn the "Waste Management Picking Up The Places" award by advancing 12 positions.

The Summer Bay Resort / Dave Porter Truck Sales No. 63 team started the race in 30th position after working hard in practice to find the proper setup. As the race progressed, David's smooth, consistent lap times help him continually gain track position to finish in 18th place.

"That was fun, but I had to really concentrate with the long runs," commented David Stover. "I didn't even take a drink of water until the caution came out, but didn't realize I was thirsty until then. We had trouble entering the corners, but were strong off all day long. We pulled a spring rubber and took out a round of wedge on the first pit stop, which helped.

"We just kept digging and are happy with the 18th place finish. This is a great team to work with. These guys just keep looking for a better setup. I've learned so much in just two races. I'm looking forward to the mile and a half Kansas track next week. There will be a little pressure for me, because this team had its best finish ever last year at Kansas. We will try our best to repeat or better last years run."

Two marketing partners joined MB Motorsports for the Milwaukee race, Big Mike's Exterior Repair from Dousman, Wisconsin, and Dupont StainMaster Carpets. Big Mike's has been in contracting and exterior repair business for 27-years doing both residential and commercial roofing, siding, windows, etc. in the southern Wisconsin area.

"David did a great job today," stated Mike Mittler, owner and crew chief. "We missed the setup a little for qualifying, but David still got us in the show on time. We changed a lot of things before the race, which made it better. With only one caution flag we didn't have much opportunity to help David.

"He just ran a smooth and consistent race, stayed out of trouble, and brought the truck home in one piece. We are proud of David and the whole team for winning the Waste Management Picking Up The Places award."