STATESVILLE, N.C. (April 15, 2010) –Transplant GPS returns to Randy Moss Motorsports as a partner for the 2010 season beginning with the race at Kansas Speedway on May 2. After a highly successful partnership in 2009, the two organizations decided to continue their alliance for a second consecutive year. Transplant GPS, which is known for its PC*MILER Navigator all-in-one GPS for professional drivers, will have their logo featured prominently on the hood of three Randy Moss Motorsports-prepared Toyota Tundras throughout the 2010 season with veteran drivers David Starr and Mike Skinner taking turns behind the wheel.
The pilot of the No. 81 Toyota Tundra, David Starr, will wear the PC*MILER Navigator colors for the race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, May 2. The PC*MILER Navigator will return to the hood of David Starr’s No. 81 RMM Tundra at O’Reilly Raceway Park on Friday, July 23. Both Starr and the No. 81 RMM Toyota Tundra team finished in the top-10 at ORP in 2009 and hope to visit victory lane this year.
In the 2009 debut of NCWTS competition at Iowa Speedway, Skinner dominated the field by securing the pole, leading the most laps and winning the inaugural race. On Sunday, July 11, PC*MILER Navigator will adorn the No. 5 Toyota Tundra as Mike Skinner fights to defend his title. “I’m really excited to have PC*MILER Navigator return to Randy Moss Motorsports for the 2010 season,” said Mike Skinner, driver of the No. 5 Randy Moss Motorsports Toyota Tundra. “They were great partners throughout the 2009 season, and I’m thrilled to have them back on the hood of our trucks again this year. PC*MILER Navigator has some really great new products, including their newest unit the PCM Nav 450 with free on-line map updates through the end of the year. Their cutting edge technology and innovative solutions make PC*MILER Navigator an obvious leader in the transportation industry and now Randy Moss Motorsports is hoping to make them a leader on the track too.”
About Transplant GPS
Founded in 2000, Transplant GPS has a history of innovative GPS products starting with the creation of the world’s first Bluetooth GPS while working with EMTAC Technology Corporation in 2001. As Transplant drove into the future, they became known for designing and creating customized GPS products through OEM projects. In 2008 Transplant launched its own GPS products line, RightWay (www.rightwaygps.com). The full line of RightWay branded products range from GPS components to all inclusive personal navigation devices to iPhone accessories. In addition, Transplant also produces the PC*MILER Navigator for trucks and sponsors Randy Moss Motorsports drivers Mike Skinner & David Starr in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
About Randy Moss Motorsports:
Randy Moss Motorsports is a two-truck team and leading competitor in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Veteran-owner David Dollar joined forces with NFL-standout Randy Moss on July 3, 2008 to form the organization. Mike Skinner went on to record the team’s first three poles (Iowa, Loudon, Martinsville) and first three wins (Kansas, Iowa, Gateway) from the wheel of the No. 5 RMM Toyota Tundra during the 2009 season. In 2010, Randy Moss Motorsports added NASCAR Camping World Series veteran David Starr to their driver line-up. Starr competes in the No. 81 Randy Moss Motorsports Toyota Tundra.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Mike Skinner Nashville Superspeedway Post Race Report
The Nashville 200 weekend at Nashville Superspeedway proved to be challenging for Mike Skinner and the No. 5 International Truck/Monaco RV Toyota Tundra team. The race was a one-day show with only tech inspection taking place on Thursday afternoon. For the International Truck/Monaco RV Toyota Tundra team that meant having two practices, qualifying, and the race all within a 14 hour span.
In the initial practice session, Skinner struggled a bit with the handling of his Tundra, but he was still able to lay down the 10th fastest lap of the morning with a time of 31.088 seconds. In the final practice of the day, Skinner and the No. 5 Toyota Tundra team really struggled with the handling of their Tundra. Ultimately, the International Truck/Monaco RV team decided to change virtually everything but the driver to improve the performance of their Toyota Tundra. Skinner made his first laps with the new setup during qualifying where he secured the fourth starting position for Friday night’s 150-lap event.
Early in the race, Skinner called in to tell the crew that the International Truck/Monaco RV Tundra was extremely tight on the start, but it loosened up once the tires built up air pressure. In fact, before the end of the run, Skinner had a problem with his truck feeling like it was “on top of the track,” which made picking up the throttle a challenge. Despite making both an air pressure and wedge adjustment, Skinner called into the International Truck/Monaco RV team to report more handling problems during the next run.
The International Truck/Monaco RV Toyota Tundra team had one more chance to get the truck handling the way Skinner needed it to. Skinner returned to pit road on lap 97 for his first and only green flag stop of the day. The crew serviced the truck with four tires, fuel, and a minor air pressure adjustment before sending Skinner back out on the 1.33-mile track. When Skinner crossed the finish line, he was scored in the seventh position and moved himself up eight positions in the 2010 owners’ points to be scored unofficially in the 15th position, just 28 points out of 10th.
“Today was disappointing,” said Skinner. “We couldn’t get our Toyota Tundra dialed in to exactly where we needed it to be successful. The truck itself wasn’t a bad piece, but it wasn’t great either and you need to have a great truck to win at this level of competition. Nashville Superspeedway is one of my favorite tracks, and it would have been so cool to be able to bring home the [Sam Bass-designed] guitar. Thankfully we get another chance to win the trophy again when we come back [to Nashville Superspeedway] later this year.”
In the initial practice session, Skinner struggled a bit with the handling of his Tundra, but he was still able to lay down the 10th fastest lap of the morning with a time of 31.088 seconds. In the final practice of the day, Skinner and the No. 5 Toyota Tundra team really struggled with the handling of their Tundra. Ultimately, the International Truck/Monaco RV team decided to change virtually everything but the driver to improve the performance of their Toyota Tundra. Skinner made his first laps with the new setup during qualifying where he secured the fourth starting position for Friday night’s 150-lap event.
Early in the race, Skinner called in to tell the crew that the International Truck/Monaco RV Tundra was extremely tight on the start, but it loosened up once the tires built up air pressure. In fact, before the end of the run, Skinner had a problem with his truck feeling like it was “on top of the track,” which made picking up the throttle a challenge. Despite making both an air pressure and wedge adjustment, Skinner called into the International Truck/Monaco RV team to report more handling problems during the next run.
The International Truck/Monaco RV Toyota Tundra team had one more chance to get the truck handling the way Skinner needed it to. Skinner returned to pit road on lap 97 for his first and only green flag stop of the day. The crew serviced the truck with four tires, fuel, and a minor air pressure adjustment before sending Skinner back out on the 1.33-mile track. When Skinner crossed the finish line, he was scored in the seventh position and moved himself up eight positions in the 2010 owners’ points to be scored unofficially in the 15th position, just 28 points out of 10th.
“Today was disappointing,” said Skinner. “We couldn’t get our Toyota Tundra dialed in to exactly where we needed it to be successful. The truck itself wasn’t a bad piece, but it wasn’t great either and you need to have a great truck to win at this level of competition. Nashville Superspeedway is one of my favorite tracks, and it would have been so cool to be able to bring home the [Sam Bass-designed] guitar. Thankfully we get another chance to win the trophy again when we come back [to Nashville Superspeedway] later this year.”
David Starr Nashville Superspeedway Post Race Report
David Starr knew that the Nashville 200 weekend at Nashville Superspeedway would be a challenging event for the No. 81 Randy Moss Motorsports Toyota team with all on-track competition taking place in just one day. The teams spent the afternoon on Thursday taking Starr’s Toyota Tundra through technical inspection and preparing to hit the track on Friday morning.
Friday kicked off with two morning practice sessions where Starr recorded a fastest lap of 31.161 seconds in the No. 81 Randy Moss Motorsports Toyota Tundra. Before hitting the track for qualifying, the Randy Moss Motorsports Toyota team made a series of changes to help adjust the Toyota Tundra to Starr’s preferences. Starr went out seventh for qualifying, and held his time pretty consistently from final practice. His lap of 31.197 in qualifying earned him the 15th-place starting position in Friday night’s 200-mile race at Nashville Superspeedway.
Starr held his position within the top-15 throughout the first half of the event. During the opening laps, the No. 81 Randy Moss Motorsports Tundra struggled with loose handling condition off the exit of the corner. Luckily, a lap 30 caution period allowed the team to bring Starr’s Tundra down pit road for a series of adjustments—including track bar and air pressure—to help tighten the handling.
As the race progressed, Starr struggled with the handling of the No. 81 Randy Moss Motorsports Toyota Tundra but the crew not willing to give up, continued to work diligently to adjust Starr’s truck. When the checkered flag fell on Friday’s race at the 1.33-mile Nashville Superspeedway, Starr was scored in the 16th position. The finish moved him to 17th in the 2010 owner’s points, just 30 points out of 10th place.
“Tonight was a struggle for the 81 Randy Moss Motorsports Toyota team,” said David Starr. “Our team has been really great at hitting the setup for each of the first three races this season, but we were just a tick off tonight. We have a really great group of guys at Randy Moss Motorsports, and I know we’ll be able to regroup and come back stronger than ever at Kansas [Speedway]. Before Kansas [Speedway], we have quite a few off-weeks coming up; I just wish we had the chance to rebound sooner. We learned a few things [at Nashville Superspeedway], and I’m certain that we will be able to come back and race for the win in August.”
Friday kicked off with two morning practice sessions where Starr recorded a fastest lap of 31.161 seconds in the No. 81 Randy Moss Motorsports Toyota Tundra. Before hitting the track for qualifying, the Randy Moss Motorsports Toyota team made a series of changes to help adjust the Toyota Tundra to Starr’s preferences. Starr went out seventh for qualifying, and held his time pretty consistently from final practice. His lap of 31.197 in qualifying earned him the 15th-place starting position in Friday night’s 200-mile race at Nashville Superspeedway.
Starr held his position within the top-15 throughout the first half of the event. During the opening laps, the No. 81 Randy Moss Motorsports Tundra struggled with loose handling condition off the exit of the corner. Luckily, a lap 30 caution period allowed the team to bring Starr’s Tundra down pit road for a series of adjustments—including track bar and air pressure—to help tighten the handling.
As the race progressed, Starr struggled with the handling of the No. 81 Randy Moss Motorsports Toyota Tundra but the crew not willing to give up, continued to work diligently to adjust Starr’s truck. When the checkered flag fell on Friday’s race at the 1.33-mile Nashville Superspeedway, Starr was scored in the 16th position. The finish moved him to 17th in the 2010 owner’s points, just 30 points out of 10th place.
“Tonight was a struggle for the 81 Randy Moss Motorsports Toyota team,” said David Starr. “Our team has been really great at hitting the setup for each of the first three races this season, but we were just a tick off tonight. We have a really great group of guys at Randy Moss Motorsports, and I know we’ll be able to regroup and come back stronger than ever at Kansas [Speedway]. Before Kansas [Speedway], we have quite a few off-weeks coming up; I just wish we had the chance to rebound sooner. We learned a few things [at Nashville Superspeedway], and I’m certain that we will be able to come back and race for the win in August.”
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