Posted: December-17-2009 at 1:51pm | IP Logged

Team Rensi Motorsports (TRM) and Team McClure, Inc. (TMI) announced today a continuation of their partnership that will put Eric McClure in a TRM Ford for the complete 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) season. 

McClure made his NNS debut in 2003 and has competed in 108 events throughout his career, most of which have come as a full-time competitor during the past three seasons.  In 2009 McClure recorded five top-20 and 15 top-25 finishes with TRM and finished a career-best 17^th in NASCAR Driver Standings.

Team Rensi Motorsports, owned by Ed Rensi and Gary Weisbaum, was formed in 1998 and has been a staple in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, earning five wins, 42 top-five, 98 top-10 finishes.  TRM’s 2009 crew, including veteran crew chief Chris Wright, will remain intact for the upcoming season.

The Hefty® brand, featuring its Odor Block™ technology, will continue its relationship with McClure for the fifth consecutive season, by serving as primary sponsor at 34 of the 35 scheduled events, and as an associate sponsor for the circuit’s annual stop in Montreal. 

Eric McClure Quotes:

(What does it mean for you to return to Team Rensi Motorsports?)

“I’m excited about returning to TRM and it’s the first time I’ve been back with a team for a second year.  That’s a reflection on this organization and what they’ve done not only for me as a driver, but the character of the team.  I feel like I have a home here with Ed, Gary, Ronnie (Russell, Team President) and all the guys.  I have a great deal of respect for them because of how they’ve made everything work and the way they’ve treated me and our partners.  We had an up and down year at the track but I feel like I’ve come a long way as a driver and I owe a lot of it to this team.  I’ve been more competitive this year and we’ve closed the year pretty strong.  I’m really looking forward to continuing to build on things at TRM.”     

(On Hefty® brand returning for its fifth consecutive season)

“I can’t say enough about how special our relationship with the Hefty® brand is and what it means to me personally, as well as the race team, to be able to continue our involvement with them.  The 2010 season will mark our fourth full-time season together, our fifth year overall, and I’m just so privileged that they continue to support our efforts in the NNS.  We owe a large part of that to the race fans that continue to support the Hefty® brand and their quality products at their nearest retailer.  We strive so hard to create a positive image for the brand and their customers, and obviously they’ve been pleased with the result.  We’re looking forward to next season with them and all our partners at TRM. ”

Gary Weisbaum, Co-Owner of Team Rensi Motorsports, quotes:

“Ed, Ronnie and I could not be happier to have Eric, his wonderful family and Hefty® brand back with us in 2010. Eric made great progress during the season and we are really looking forward to getting back on the track in Daytona and continuing where we left off!”

Ronnie Russell, President of Team Rensi Motorsports, quotes:

“We at TRM look forward to the 2010 season with Eric and the Hefty® brand. We know we can build on our partnership and friendship with Eric and the people at Hefty® brand. Eric, Emily, and Jerry have become such a valuable asset to us and we know even better times are coming for us at TRM”.

TMI/Hefty® Racing™ PR