Longs, SC-Everybody in the Hooters
Pro Cup Series let out a collective cheer when Danny
O'Quinn Jr. signed with Roush Racing last week. But Pro
Cup regular George Brunnhoelzl's applause may have been
a little louder. With O'Quinn moving on, Brunnhoelzl III
will take over the Tucson sponsorship in the Southern
Division of the HPC Series at South Georgia Motorsports
Park.
"The Renegade Tobacco Company was
pleased to hear that Danny had been offered an
opportunity to advance his career," said Calvin Phelps,
President of the Renegade Tobacco Company. "But we knew
that the
Hooters Pro Cup Series had other young, talented
competitors that could benefit from Tucson's
sponsorship. We are very excited about sponsoring George
Brunnhoelzl III and confident that George and Tucson
will have a great racing partnership."
It's a partnership that Brunnhoelzl
believes will flourish during his second season of Pro
Cup.
"Everybody knows that you need
sponsors to race," said Brunnhoelzl III. "And the more
sponsorship you have, the faster you can go. We're real
happy to have the Tucson sponsorship. With Tucson's
help, we feel we can be up front every week."
During his rookie season,
Brunnhoelzl showed he could run up front during many
races, but it didn't reflect in his finishing position.
"We had a lot of motor problems
last season, and that was part of the reason for our
up-and-down year," said Brunnhoelzl. "We learned a lot
during our first season. This year, we're confident that
we're going to be up front."
In addition to Tucson's
sponsorship, Brunnhoelzl's confidence is also bolstered
by a new crew chief and engine builder.
Caesar Morgan will be the head
wrench on the No. 20s Tucson Ford. Morgan, from
Woodstock, Maine, worked as a rear tire changer and
shock specialist for BACE Motorsports in the past.
Brunnhoelzl's power will be
supplied by Glad Precision. Though it will be powerplant
maker's first foray into Pro Cup, Brunnhoelzl knows what
to expect. During his years as Modified campaigner,
Brunnhoelzl used Glad Precision engines.
With a new sponsor, crew chief and
engine, Brunnhoelzl's cheers may grow louder each race.
Source:
Visitor Submission/George Brunnhoelzl III PR
Posted: February
24, 2005
