Mahle hands out awards for top engine builders

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Mahle Clevite Inc. has announced the Mahle Engine Builder of the Year for the Nationwide and Camping World Truck series. The award is presented to the engine builder in each series who has accumulated the most points, based on qualifying, laps lead and finishing position.

Mark Cronquist of Joe Gibbs Racing and builder of the No. 18 Toyota driven by Kyle Busch received the award for the Nationwide Series after accumulating 5,862 points. This marks Cronquist's fourth title in his career with JGR.

In the Truck Series, the award went to Pro Motor Engines owner Mark Smith for the second consecutive year. Smith was recognized for his work on the Kevin Harvick Inc. No. 33 Chevy driven by Ron Hornaday that accumulated 3,817 points.