Green Light Racing names '10 Truck Series driver

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- SS Green Light Racing announced Wednesday that Missouri's Tony Jackson Jr. will pilot the team's No. 07 Chevy for seven races in the 2010 Truck Series season beginning at Martinsville Speedway on March 27th.

Born and raised in Lebanon, MO., Tony Jackson Jr. began his racing career at age 16 on local asphalt tracks behind the wheel of a street stock. Jason Miller will guide Jackson from atop the pit-box. Miller has proven his ability with young drivers winning at Mansfield Speedway in 2008 with rookie Donnie Lia. "Our test with Tony was fantastic. I believe Tony has all the fundamentals of a great racecar driver. He has good feel and he's not afraid to push the right pedal."

Tony is exceptionally grateful for the opportunity to make his debut in the Truck Series. "Since I started racing, my goal has always been working at getting to run in NASCAR. I believe in Bobby, Jason and the team and I know that they will provide me the tools to be successful at this level."

GLR general manager Bobby Dotter is very impressed with Jackson. "We are very excited to have Tony join us this year. He and Jason seemed to hit it off right off the bat and we look forward to good things for Tony."

Following his debut at Martinsville, plans are for Jackson to race near his home at Kansas Speedway followed by Texas, Gateway, Chicago, Las Vegas and the high banks of Talladega pending approvals.