There has been a lot of speculation this off-season on where
2007 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion Donny Lia would land
for 2008, but the rumors can be put to rest now that Lia has
signed to drive the No. 71 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR
Craftsman Truck Series for Kevin Buckler’s TRG Motorsports team.
Lia has signed on to drive a second TRG Motorsports entry, as a
teammate to fellow New York-native and three-time Rolex Grand Am
Champion Andy Lally. Both drivers will compete for Raybestos
Rookie of the Year honors and the Championship Crown.
“We are really excited to sign Donny Lia to drive a second truck
for us in 2008,” said Team Principal, Kevin Buckler. “When we
were looking at adding a second truck team, it made perfect
sense to bring Donny in as our second driver. Donny is a very
talented young man and has won in just about everything he has
raced. He’s one of the most determined racers out there and
he’ll make a great addition to our team. Both he and Andy are
true racers and they are the future of TRG.”
“TRG Motorsports has a really good foundation,” explained Lia,
who made his decision this week to join the newly-formed TRG
Motorsports team. “When I was approached by Kevin Buckler and
saw his enthusiasm and business plan, I knew this was where I
needed to be. TRG has an all-star group of people and this
sport is all about people and all about chemistry. With all of
the people that are in place, I know that we’ll have what we
need to be successful.”
Success shouldn’t be far away for Lia at TRG. Lia has been
victorious in almost everything he’s raced and TRG has a long
standing history of success in the Rolex Sports Car Series. The
team has the most wins of any team in the Grand-Am Rolex Series
with 23, including the 2005 and 2006 Rolex Series GT
Championship trophy to go along with wins in the Rolex 24 at
Daytona and the 24 Hours or Le Mans.
Source:
Jamie Maynard/TRG Motorsports PR
Posted:
February 9, 2008
