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| Chad McCumbee |
McCumbee, a native of
Supply, N.C., replaces David Reutimann who made four attempts with RBR in 2012
after replacing Clay Rogers in the off season. After a DNQ in the season opener
at Daytona, the team reeled off three straight top-20 finishes at Martinsville,
Rockingham and Charlotte.
"We are very
appreciative of David (Reutimann) and all that he did to help move our program
forward," said RBR owner Ricky Benton. "We just felt that with the
commitments that he has at the Sprint Cup level, it would be best for us to go
with Chad for the remainder of the season."
For McCumbee, who practiced
and qualified RBR's entry at Rockingham back in April, the move to RBR is a
homecoming of sorts.
"Growing up in racing
in Southeastern North Carolina, Black's Tire Racing has been synonymous with
success," said McCumbee, who cut his teeth racing karts and Allison Legacy
cars before graduating to Late Models at Myrtle Beach Speedway in 2003, where
he became the youngest winner in the track's history. "I want to be part
of that next chapter of success. Black's Tire has meant so much to this area, not
just in racing, but also by bringing jobs to the region. It is an honor to be
associated with them."
The move to RBR keeps the
27-year old McCumbee working with Kevin "Cowboy" Starland, who came
on board as crew chief of the No. 92 last week. The duo was together briefly at
Turn One Racing before coming to RBR.
"Chad is a great
driver," said Starland. "We don't have a whole lot of races together,
but we have made some strides in those few races and we will continue to grow
that at RBR."
"Things have gone well
with Cowboy in the little time we've worked together," said McCumbee.
"I'm excited to have this great opportunity in the NCWTS and continue to
build on what RBR has done. Hopefully this will be a very long, winning
relationship."
According to Benton, the
team plans to run four or five more NCWTS races this year. That could expand if
additional sponsorship is secured.
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