Buescher to compete in 2010 Nationwide Series

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- The 2010 season will prove to be a busy one for current Truck Series competitor James Buescher, who will compete full-time for Phoenix Racing, piloting the No. 1 Chevrolet in the Nationwide Series. In addition to the 35-race schedule for NASCAR's second-tier series, Buescher will drive the No. 31 Chevrolet for Turner Motorsports LLC in a minimum of 19 Truck Series events.

Buescher's passion for racing started at an early age and the youngster has achieved success at every level that he has competed. In his first ARCA Series race at USA International Speedway, Buescher claimed the victory and became the youngest winner in ARCA history, a title that he still holds today.

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In 2008, the Texas native competed in six Nationwide races, claiming a career-best finish of seventh and one pole position at Memphis Motorsports Park. This season, Buescher, 19, has participated in four ARCA races, collected two wins and three top-five finishes. Buescher currently pilots the No. 10 Circle Bar Racing entry in the Truck Series where the young gun has established himself as a contender for the Raybestos Rookie of the Year Award.

"I'm very excited about my plans for the 2010 season to run in the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series," Buescher said. "Both series provide young drivers a place to learn and compete at the highest level. I would like to thank James Finch, Marc Reno, and Miccosukee from Phoenix Racing and Steve and Sandra Turner from Turner Motorsports for giving me the opportunity to have as much seat time as possible next year. Mr. Finch has proven that his organization can compete up front in contention for wins every week and I'm honored that I get to drive the Miccosukee Resort & Gaming Chevrolet full-time. Also, to be a part of an organization like Turner Motorsports, who is just starting out in the NASCAR garage, is something that I'm looking forward to. Hopefully next season, I will take both Chevrolets to Victory Lane."

Phoenix Racing continues to be a staple in the Nationwide Series, as the James Finch-owned team has recorded one win at Charlotte and 14 top-10 finishes so far this season. New to the NASCAR garage, Turner Motorsports, owned and operated by Steve and Sandra Turner, will make its Truck Series debut this weekend at Texas.

"Everyone at Phoenix Racing is really excited about teaming up with James for the 2010 season," Finch said. "Our No. 1 Miccosukee Chevrolet runs competitively every week and we are confident that James can achieve a lot of success and contend for wins every time we get to the racetrack. The Nationwide Series needs more drivers like James, because these young talents need to have a chance to develop before moving to the next level. Furthermore, we are looking forward to working with Turner Motorsports next season."

Buescher will make his 2009 Nationwide Series debut Saturday at Texas, driving the No. 1 Chevrolet.