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| Scott Riggs |
But after a fifth-place
finish in the BTS Tire and Wheel Distributors/fleetHQ.com/QMI Chevrolet, Riggs
and team owner Ricky Benton decided to extend the relationship into 2013. Riggs
will be behind the wheel of the No. 92 for at least the first five races of the
upcoming season. RBR Enterprises is looking for additional sponsorship to
expand its schedule, possibly the entire 22-race slate.
"These guys have
some great equipment," said Riggs. "We are going to see exactly where
we are over the first five races and evaluate the program.
"I believe we can
get the truck up front and run in the top 10. Our first goal is going to be
consistently running on the lead lap. The Top-10 finishes will come if we can
do that."
Riggs is confident that
going from a part-time team to a full-time one will not be a problem for RBR.
"With the trucks
that they have," Riggs said, "we can quickly ramp up to running the
full schedule if we can get some good runs early and bring some more
sponsorship on board."
With Riggs behind the
wheel, Benton is optimistic about his team's 2013 outlook.
"Scott is an
amazing talent and we are couldn't be happier to have him back in the truck
this year," said Benton. "His run at Martinsville really energized
the team.
"We made some major
improvements to our trucks during the off season. These guys on this team have
been working very hard since we were last at track. I think we are going to
have a great season and will be a great partner for anyone looking to get
involved in the series in 2013."
Mike Hester will be
returning to RBR Enterprises in 2013 to call the shots as the crew chief for
the No. 92 truck. Hester served as crew chief at RBR in 2010 and 2011.
"It's great to have
Mike back with the team," said Benton. "We have been racing together
for a long time and have had a lot of success. We are lucky he's back home in
2013."
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