SS-Green Light Racingis an American professionalstock car racingteam that currently competes in theNASCAR Xfinity Series,fielding the No. 07Chevrolet Camaro SSfor TBA and the No. 14 full-time for multiple drivers. In theARCA Menards Series,the team fields the No. 08Ford Fusionpart-time for TBA. The team has a technical alliance withRichard Childress Racingfor their Camaros.
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| Owner(s) | Bobby Dotter Gene Christensen (former) Ken Smith (former) Steve Urvan (former) |
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| Base | Mooresville, North Carolina |
| Series | NASCAR Xfinity Series ARCA Menards Series |
| Race drivers | NASCAR Xfinity Series: 07. TBA 14. TBA ARCA Menards Series: 08. TBA (part-time) |
| Sponsors | NASCAR Xfinity Series: 07. Phillips & Hunt, Simforge, Frontline Optics, American Fire Brigade, MMI Tank & Industrial Services, GOTRAX, Southern Tier Security,Superior Essex,Sesh Products, Big Studio Group, Goontape, Liberty Brew, Environmental Control Corp, Sonoma Aviation, Hoker Trucking, Segway Powersports, East Port Marina,Flood Brothers Disposal,Camelback Mountain Resort,CB Fabricating, Legacy Sensors, Main Street Auto, Frog Alley Brewing, BB Roofing, Kellum Law Firm, BB Printing, Space Beans 14.Wendy's,Ref-ology, Avanti Windows & Doors, Swampfox Optics,Lucas Oil School of Racing,Bearden Automotive, Mitchell Defense, Fan Controlled Sports + Entertainment, Alarm Tech Systems, DB Automotive Plus, Ryvid, Brunt Workwear,Ted Russell Knoxville,eRacing Association,Real American Beer,Beyond Landscaping, TriStar Protective, Main Street Auto, Byron Outdoor Superstore, Elite Petroleum, MPV Express, Holt Street, ASAP Commercial Doors, 3Dimensional, CB Fabricating, Prescott Tire Pros ARCA Menards Series: 08. Southern Tier Security |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet Ford |
| Opened | 1995 |
| Career | |
| Debut | Xfinity Series: 1995Goody's 300(Daytona) Camping World Truck Series: 2000Sears DieHard 200(Milwaukee) ARCA Menards Series: 2024Hard Rock Bet 200(Daytona) |
| Latest race | Xfinity Series: 2024NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race(Phoenix) Camping World Truck Series: 2016Ford EcoBoost 200(Homestead) ARCA Menards Series: 2024Hard Rock Bet 200(Daytona) |
| Races competed | 734 |
| Drivers' Championships | 0 |
| Race victories | 1 |
| Pole positions | 1 |
The team is owned by former driverBobby Dotter,who also drove for the team in numerous races when he was still driving. Dotter is currently the team's sole owner, although at various points in the team's history, businessman Ken Smith (who left the team in July 2017[1]) and Steve Urvan (in 2010 only) as well as Texas politician Gene Christensen (who unsuccessfully ran in the Republican primary forTexas's 4th congressional districtin2008) were co-owners of the team with Dotter.
Green Light began competing in the Truck Series in2000and merged with SS Racing in2008during the economic downturn after teams merging was a common thing at the time which resulted in financial success and stability. SS Racing was a team that was competing in theASAand had previously partnered with Green Light's Truck team on various occasions, but fully merged with GLR beginning that year. The team competed in the Truck Series each year until2017when they decided to focus on their Xfinity program.
Xfinity Series
editCar No. 07 history
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In 2016, the team announced that they would field the No. 07 full-time forRay Black Jr.with sponsorship from ScubaLife in all the races. He picked up 9 top-20 finishes, with a best finish of 14th in Bristol (August). He finished 19th in the driver standings. Black returned to the No. 07 for 2017 but was replaced withTodd Bodinefor Charlotte. It was later announced thatSpencer BoydandAndy Lallywould drive at Pocono and Mid-Ohio respectively.
In 2019, Black Jr. returned to the team from a part-time ride withB. J. McLeod Motorsportsto replace Boyd and would compete full-time again in the No. 07. He was announced to return to the team for the 2020 season as well.
On May 23, 2020, Black Jr. announced that he would no longer be driving the No. 07 in order to concentrate on helping his family business, the CDA Technical Institute, recover after it experienced financial problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After Black's departure, it was announced thatRick Ware Racinghad cut a deal with SS-Green Light to field some of their drivers in the No. 07 for the remainder of the season. This began withGarrett Smithleyin the car forCharlotte[2]andCarson Ware,Rick's son, making his series debut atBristol.[3] The team's highlight of the year was whenGray Gauldingwheeled the 07 car to a 2nd-place finish atDaytona International Speedwaywhen the top 4 wrecked on the final corner.Garrett Smithleyscored a top 10 at Talladega, andJade Bufordscored a top-10 at Charlotte.
In 2021,Joe Graf Jr.ran most of the races in the #07 withRoss Chastain,J. J. YeleyandJosh Bilickimaking appearances in the No. 07 throughout the season. Graf scored a top-ten finish in theSparks 300.
SS Green-Light Racing switched from runningChevroletstoFordsin 2022. Graf will be the primary driver in the No. 07 once again.
On February 26, 2022, Cup Series driverCole Custerclaimed the team's first victory, which came atAuto Club Speedway.The entry was a collaborative effort between the team andStewart-Haas Racing.[4]On October 4, Truck Series driverHailie Deeganannounced she would make her Xfinity Series debut in the No. 07 atLas Vegas.[5]
For 2023 SS Green-Light Racing switched back to Chevrolet from Ford and revealedBlaine Perkinswould drive the No. 07 full-time.
Car No. 07 results
editCar No. 08 history
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In 2018, it was announced thatGray Gauldingwould drive the 08 full-time in 2019. In April'sMoneyLion 300atTalladega Superspeedway,Gaulding finished a career-best second.
On January 16, 2020, it was announced thatJoe Graf Jr.would drive the No. 08 car for the2020 season,replacing Gaulding. He moved up from theARCA Menards Series,where he drove the No. 77 forChad Bryant Racingfull-time for two years. Graf started out the season with Core Development Group sponsorship but signed a multi-year deal with Bucked Up Energy before Homestead-Miami. He posted a best finish of 13th thrice, and wound up 22nd[10]in points, respectfully.
The No. 08 returned in 2022, with the team signingDavid Starrfor 28 races.[11]Graf would also drive the No. 08 in select races, beginning in theProduction Alliance Group 300.On March 29,DGM Racingsold the No. 92's owners points to the SS-Green Light Racing's No. 08 so it would be more likely to qualify.[12]
Car No. 08 results
editCar No. 14 history
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In2024,SS-Green Light collaborated withKaulig Racingto jointly field No. 14 car.Daniel Suárezdrove the car atDaytonawithWendy'sas the sponsor. On February 27, 2024, crew chief Jason Miller was suspended for two races following a physical altercation withDGM RacingNo. 91 driverKyle WeathermanatAtlanta.[15]
Car No. 14 results
edit| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | Owners | Pts |
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| 2024 | Daniel Suárez | 14 | Chevy | DAY 35 |
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| J. J. Yeley | ATL 24 |
LVS 24 |
PHO 19 |
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| Ford | CLT 21 |
KAN 20 |
LVS 25 |
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| R.C. Enerson | Chevy | COA 28 |
GLN 27 |
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| Logan Bearden | RCH 22 |
MAR 30 |
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| Ford | MCH 25 |
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| David Starr | TEX 28 |
DAR 24 |
IND 26 |
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| Chevy | DOV 26 |
IOW 17 |
ATL 22 |
TAL 8 |
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| Mason Massey | TAL 11 |
NHA 30 |
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| Ford | POC 29 |
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| Andre Castro | Chevy | PIR 23 |
CSC 35 |
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| Brad Perez | Ford | SON 24 |
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| Chad Finchum | NSH 34 |
DAR 33 |
BRI 32 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. J. McLaughlin | Chevy | DAY 19 |
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| Nathan Byrd | ROV 25 |
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| Austin Green | HOM 29 |
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| Greg Van Alst | Ford | MAR 26 |
PHO | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Car No. 15 history
editIn 2015, SSGLR partnered with the No. 15 team ofRick Ware Racingto have Ray Black Jr. drive that car atTexasin November. In that race, which was his Xfinity Series debut, Black Jr. finished 27th.Jimmy Weller IIIandB. J. McLeodalso ran one race each in No. 15.
Car No. 15 results
edit| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | NXSC | Pts | Ref |
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| 2015 | Jimmy Weller III | 15 | Chevy | DAY | ATL | LVS | PHO | CAL | TEX | BRI | RCH | TAL | IOW | CLT | DOV | MCH | CHI | DAY | KEN | NHA | IND | IOW | GLN | MOH | BRI | ROA | DAR | RCH | CHI 26 |
KEN | DOV | CLT | |||||||
| B. J. McLeod | KAN 33 |
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| Ray Black Jr. | TEX 27 |
PHO | HOM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Car No. 35 history
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In 2018, SS-Green Light formed a partnership withGo Green Racingto field the No. 35 forJoey Gase.
Car No. 35 results
edit| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | NXSC | Pts | Ref |
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| 2018 | Joey Gase | 35 | Chevy | DAY 33 |
ATL 26 |
LVS 20 |
PHO 24 |
CAL 16 |
TEX 20 |
BRI 16 |
RCH 22 |
TAL 21 |
DOV 20 |
CLT 17 |
POC 19 |
MCH 39 |
IOW 21 |
CHI 22 |
DAY 32 |
KEN 33 |
NHA 22 |
IOW 17 |
GLN 22 |
MOH 24 |
BRI 18 |
ROA 19 |
DAR 21 |
IND 15 |
LVS 15 |
RCH 22 |
CLT 23 |
DOV 30 |
KAN 15 |
TEX 22 |
PHO 22 |
HOM 23 |
20th | 495 | [16] |
Car No. 55 history
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In April 2014, the team announced a partnership withViva Motorsportsto field the No. 55 car usually run byJamie Dickin select races. The team was fielded in the races that Viva wasn't using the No. 55 car. SS-Green Light'sNationwide Seriesprogram debuted on April 11 atDarlington Racewaywith veteranTodd Bodine.[17][18]Jimmy Weller IIImade his series debut the next week atRichmond,finishing 40th after a mechanical failure.[19]Bodine ran a second race at Dover.Timmy Hill,Andy Lally,Caleb RoarkandDavid Starrall ran single races for the team.
In July,Brennan Newberrymade his Nationwide Series debut atLoudonin a partnership withNTS Motorsportsand sponsorQore-24.[20]Newberry ran three races in the No. 55 with a best finish of 19th atWatkins Glen.
Car No. 55 results
edit| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | NXSC | Pts | Ref |
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| 2014 | Todd Bodine | 55 | Chevy | DAY | PHO | LVS | BRI | CAL | TEX | DAR 28 |
DOV 36 |
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| Jimmy Weller III | RCH 40 |
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| Caleb Roark | IOW 32 |
CLT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Andy Lally | ROA 7 |
KEN | DAY | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brennan Newberry | NHA 24 |
CHI | IND | IOW | GLN 19 |
CHI 23 |
KEN | DOV | KAN | CLT | TEX | PHO | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Timmy Hill | MOH 37 |
BRI | ATL | RCH | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| David Starr | HOM 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Car No. 76 history
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On October 19, 2017, it was announced thatSpencer Boydwould drive the No. 76 Chevrolet Camaro full-time in 2018 for SSGLR.[21]This would end up being the No. 07 team renumbered. The No. 76 came from sponsor Grunt Style's slogan/logo, which has the year 1776 on it because they sell Americana-themed products. Boyd would finish the year 26th in the final point standings. Boyd left for a Truck Series ride withYoung's Motorsportsfor 2019.
Car No. 76 results
edit| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | NXSC | Pts | Ref |
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| 2018 | Spencer Boyd | 76 | Chevy | DAY 25 |
ATL 29 |
LVS 36 |
PHO 30 |
CAL 30 |
TEX 25 |
BRI 25 |
RCH 28 |
TAL 40 |
DOV 30 |
CLT 21 |
POC 28 |
MCH 22 |
IOW 22 |
CHI 29 |
DAY 17 |
KEN 24 |
NHA 24 |
IOW 23 |
GLN 24 |
MOH 25 |
BRI 25 |
ROA 21 |
DAR 31 |
IND 36 |
LVS 22 |
RCH 33 |
CLT 29 |
DOV 32 |
KAN 19 |
TEX 25 |
PHO 28 |
HOM 30 |
31st | 302 | [22] |
Car No. 77 history
editIn 2014,Brennan Newberrymade his fourth Xfinity career start with SS-Green Light/NTS Motorsportsat Phoenix in the fall, now driving the No. 77 Qore24 Chevrolet, sinceViva Motorsportswas running the 55 car that race. Newberry finished 36th after an early crash.[23]
Car No. 77 results
edit| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | NXSC | Pts | Ref |
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| 2014 | Jimmy Weller III | 77 | Chevy | DAY | PHO | LVS | BRI | CAL | TEX | DAR | RCH | TAL | IOW | CLT | DOV | MCH | ROA | KEN | DAY | NHA | CHI | IND | IOW | GLN | MOH | BRI | ATL | RCH | CHI | KEN | DOV | KAN | CLT DNQ |
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| Brennan Newberry | PHO 36 |
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Car No. 90 history
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For 2015, the team allied withKing Autosportto field the No. 90. It ran on weeks King Autosport wasn't using the No. 90 car. The team partnered withRick Ware Racingto field the car in a few races, similar to the No. 15. Jimmy Weller III and Todd Bodine drove the No. 90 in four races each.Andy Lallydrove two races,B. J. McLeod,Tyler YoungandKorbin Forristerall ran single races for the team. In 2016, the team helpedKing Autosportto field the car in two races, one with Bodine at Watkins Glen and Lally at Mid-Ohio.
Car No. 90 results
edit| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | NXSC | Pts | Ref |
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| 2015 | Jimmy Weller III | 90 | Chevy | DAY | ATL 33 |
LVS | PHO | CAL | TEX | RCH 33 |
TAL | CLT 26 |
DOV | MCH | CHI | DAY | CLT 30 |
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| Todd Bodine | BRI 24 |
IOW 24 |
GLN 19 |
DAR 29 |
RCH | CHI | KEN | DOV | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tyler Young | KEN 28 |
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| B. J. McLeod | NHA 24 |
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| Andy Lally | MOH 21 |
BRI | ROA 15 |
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| Korbin Forrister | KAN 31 |
TEX | PHO | HOM | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Todd Bodine | DAY | ATL | LVS | PHO | CAL | TEX | BRI | RCH | TAL | DOV | CLT | POC | MCH | IOW | DAY | KEN | NHA | IND | IOW | GLN 34 |
MOH | BRI | ROA | DAR | RCH | CHI | KEN | DOV | CLT | KAN | TEX | PHO | HOM | 25th | 477 | |||
Car No. 99 history
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In 2017, SS-Green Light collaborated withB. J. McLeod Motorsportsto jointly field McLeod's No. 99 car, withDavid Starrdriving it for the full season. For thesummer Daytona raceonly,Korbin Forristerwas scheduled to replace Starr in the No. 99, but got the flu, and Starr ended up driving his normal car anyhow. In that race, Starr ended up getting a top-5 finish, the only one of the season for both him and the team. The partnership ended in 2018, with Starr moving to theJimmy Means RacingNo. 52, and McLeod fielding the No. 99 by themselves in 2018.
Car No. 99 results
edit| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | NXSC | Pts | Ref |
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| 2017 | David Starr | 99 | Chevy | DAY 40 |
ATL 32 |
LVS 28 |
PHO 32 |
CAL 24 |
TEX 24 |
BRI 36 |
RCH 17 |
TAL 18 |
CLT 31 |
DOV 33 |
POC 25 |
MCH 21 |
IOW 14 |
DAY 5 |
KEN 31 |
NHA 30 |
IND 29 |
IOW 26 |
GLN 30 |
MOH 17 |
BRI 40 |
ROA 28 |
DAR 36 |
RCH 35 |
CHI 22 |
KEN 29 |
DOV 38 |
CLT 26 |
KAN 27 |
TEX 31 |
PHO 29 |
HOM 32 |
33rd | 315 | [24] |
Truck Series
editTruck No. 0 history
editIn 2007, the team fielded the No. 0 withSharon Ricelisted as the owner. Brandon Knupp drove it first atTexas Motor Speedway,and finished 34th after suffering overheating. Three weeks later, Wayne Edwards drove the truck and finished last with a braking malfunction. In2008,the No. 0 ran a part-time schedule with Christensen as the owner. Butch Miller drove most of the races, with two 32nd-place finish, along withWayne Edwards,Chris Jones,Mike Olsen,Norm Benning,Johnny ChapmanandKevin Lepage.
Truck No. 0 results
edit| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | Owners | Pts |
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| 2007 | Brandon Knupp | 0 | Chevy | DAY | CAL | ATL | MAR | KAN | CLT | MFD | DOV | TEX 34 |
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| Wayne Edwards | MEM 36 |
KEN | IRP | NSH | BRI | GTW | NHA | LVS | TAL | MAR | ATL | TEX | PHO | HOM | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Butch Miller | DAY | CAL 35 |
ATL 32 |
MAR | DOV 36 |
TEX 32 |
GTW 35 |
TEX 27 |
PHO 35 |
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| Wayne Edwards | KAN 36 |
CLT | MFD | MEM 35 |
KEN | ATL 33 |
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| Chris Jones | MCH 34 |
NSH 32 |
LVS 31 |
MAR 32 |
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| Johnny Chapman | MLW 36 |
IRP 34 |
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| Mike Olsen | NHA 32 |
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| Norm Benning | TAL 32 |
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| Kevin Lepage | HOM 36 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Truck No. 07 history
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The No. 07 truck began racing in2001with the former ownerGene Christensendriving theRacing For KidsChevrolet.He failed to finish higher than 30th that season and completed just 63 laps total.Aaron DanielandMike Olsendrove the No. 07 for a total of three races that season in addition.Jason Smallbegan racing the No. 07 full-time the following season withSunbelt Rentalssponsoring. He had two top-tens and finished 22nd in the points standings.Rich Bickledrove the No. 07 at the season opener in 2003, before Bobby Dotter drove for several races in the truck.Jeremy Mayfieldhad a sixth-place finish the following race at Lowe's, withStan BoydandBlake Mallorydriving in select races afterward.Johnny Chapmanwould then drive for six races, withRyan HansonandMark McFarlanddriving in between. Dotter and Shane Sieg would finish out the year in the truck. Ricky Moxley drove the No. 07 truck for the Lucas Oil Camping world truck series in INDY.
In2004,Sieg was hired as the full-time driver withAuto Air Colorssponsoring. Despite an eighth-place finish at Milwaukee, he was released before the final quarter of the season, andSean MurphyandAndy Houstonwould end the season in the truck. Murphy would be hired to drive the No. 07 for the first five races of the season, and after one thirteenth-place finish,Butch Millertook over at Mansfield, and finished tenth. Rich Bickle,Chris WimmerandEric Norrisalso raced the No. 07, beforeJack Baileydrove a total of six races, with a best finish of 26th.Chase Pistone,José Luis Ramírezand Wimmer finished out the season in the truck. Murphy returned at the beginning of the 2006 season but did not last long, withClint Bowyerfinishing seventh at Martinsville in theJack Daniel'struck.Justin Martz,Robert Turner,Johnny Chapmanand Butch Miller drove one race apiece, withKevin Lepagedriving a pair of races withRoadloanssponsorship. Chad McCumbee drove the No. 07 for a pair of races, whenU.S. Restorationbecame the team's new primary sponsor.Travis Kittlesonthen became the team's new driver for three races, his best a sixteenth atNashville Superspeedway.T. J. Bellwould drive for one race, andJohn Mickelbrought sponsorship fromTorquespeedand leased out the No. 07 for the rest of the season, his best finish 20th.
After the 2006 season,Tim SauterandLester Buildingsjoined the team for 2007. Despite only one top-ten finish, Sauter finished 16th in the points but was runner up toWillie Allenfor Rookie of the Year. Both Sauter andLester Buildingsdeparted at the season's end, possibly due to the struggles of the housing market.[citation needed]Shane Seig, Sean Murphy, and Ryan Lawler shared the ride in 2008 with ASI Limited.
In 2009,Chad McCumbeereturned to SS Green Light Racing to drive the No. 07 in 21 races. With part-time sponsorship fromTiwiandValvoline,he had five top-ten finishes and finished 19th in points. Jason Young andBurt Myersfilled in the rest of the schedule. Sean Murphy opened the 2010 season by finishing 13th at Daytona withDietz & Watsonsponsoring. For the rest of the season, Donny Lia and Tony Jackson split the driving duties, with Jackson scheduled to run 7 races. After a long string of bad luck, Lia departed the No. 07 team after the O'Reilly 200 at Bristol.
For 2011, the team swapped betweenToyotaandChevrolet.Donnie Neuenbergerdrove at Daytona andB. J. McLeoddrove at Phoenix withBoggy Creek Airboat Rides.Johnny Chapmandrove a few races in the truck, mostly as a start and park. In 2012 the 07's lineup added on former Pro Cup driverJeff Agnew,as well asT. J. Duke.
For 2015,Ray Black Jr.piloted the car full-time with the sponsorshipScubaLife.He finished 12th in the points standings in 2015, including a 5th-place finish at Daytona.
For 2016, Black Jr. moved to theXfinity Series,and the team had multiple drivers throughout the season, starting with French driverMichel Disdierat Daytona withPray For Parisas his sponsor. He finished 11th after avoiding 2big ones.
In 2017, SS-Green Light decided to close down their Truck team to focus on competing in the Xfinity Series, and they sold their equipment and owner points toRick Ware Racing,which fielded the No. 12 truck that year.
Truck No. 07 results
editTruck No. 08 history
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Green Light Racing began competing in 2000 with Dotter driving the No. 45People Against DrugsChevrolet in two races, with a best finish seventeenth atThe Milwaukee Mile.For the 2001 season, Dotter would drive the 08 full-time while campaigning for Rookie of the Year. He had a 10th-place finish atIRPand finished fifteenth in points. He continued to drive the 08 truck in 2002, posting four top-ten finishes and finishing a career-best fourteenth in points. In 2003, rookieJody Lavenderwas hired as the team's driver for most of the season, bringing sponsorship fromLavender's Discount CarpetsandHartsville Community Bank.He finished seventeenth in points that year despite missing four races. He was replaced in those races by Dotter and Shane Sieg, who ran two races apiece.
Ken Weaverwas hired as the next driver of the 08 truck in 2004, bringing1-800-4-A-Phoneas sponsorship, and he raced a total of fifteen times, with a best finish of 18th atTexas Motor Speedway.Various other drivers raced the 08 truck that season, including Dotter,Tony Raines,A. J. Fike,Butch Miller,Bill ManfullandSean Murphy.Weaver started driving the 08 truck for the first three races in 2005, and had a sixth-place finish atDaytona International Speedwaybefore he left the team. Without a primary sponsor, the team began racing with the driver-by committee schedule, andTam Tophamdrove for the team atMartinsville Speedway,before Rich Bickle drove the next two races, and finished fifth atMansfield.Butch Miller andKevin Lepagedrove one race apiece, beforeJohnny Chapmandrove in four of the next five races. Miller and Topham raced another time in the 08 that year, along withJarit Johnson,Chris Wimmer,Mark McFarlandandJack Bailey.
In 2006,Bobby Hamilton Jr.raced in the first three races of the season withCorky's BBQ and Ribssponsoring the team's Dodge, before he left to drive full-time for his father's team. Butch Miller drove the next week at Martinsville, andBoris Jurkovicfollowed at the following race, when the team returned to Chevrolet.Mike Greenwellmade his debut at Mansfield, finishing 26th, and after Johnny Chapman drove at Dover,Chad McCumbeewas hired as Green Light Racing's first full-time driver in two years. Except for two races whereChris WimmerandMike Greenwellraced, McCumbee drove the 08 for the rest of the season, posting two seventh-place finishes, and was runner-up for Rookie of the Year despite missing the season opener at Daytona. He was hired to race the 08 for the 2007 season, skipping theSam's Town 400due to making his NEXTEL Cup debut atPocono Raceway,being replaced by Eric Norris. He left forMRD Motorsportslate in the season, andShane Siegtook his place, for a couple of races, withDennis Setzerdriving at New Hampshire. Chris Jones took over the ride starting atMartinsville.For 2008,Jason Whitebrought sponsorship fromGunBroker,along with the team's manufacturer change toDodge.They did not have any top-ten finishes and ended the season nineteenth in points. Butch Miller became the team's primary driver in 2009, with Johnny Chapman, Lepage, Murphy, and Brandon Knupp filling in. The team ran completed races withTim Brown,Chrissy Wallace,Jamie DickandBrett Butler.
In 2012, the No. 08 returned and was driven by Florida nativeRoss Chastain.He scored a 3rd-place finish at Bristol, as well as 3 top 10s. Sometimes in the season, he had to start and park, due to lack of funds. he would end his season 17th in points. Chastain would later depart forBrad Keselowski Racing.
For 2014, the team reverted to No. 08Chevrolet Silverado.Jimmy Weller IIIopened the season with a 9th-place finish atDaytona.In 2015,Korbin Forristertook over the driving duty of the No. 08Chevrolet Silveradoin a partnership withB. J. McLeod Motorsports.
In 2016, the No. 08 team shut down, and Forrister moved toLira MotorsportsNo. 59 truck. SS-Green Light would only field the No. 07 that year, which was their last one in the Truck Series.
Truck No. 08 results
editTruck No. 21 history
editIn 2010, the team fielded the No. 21 with Steve Urvan as the owner.Donny Liabegan the season in the ride, later moving to the No. 07 with Tony Jackson. The No. 21 would then be fielded as a 'start and park' truck withJohnny Chapman,Butch MillerandChris Egglestonsharing the ride.Jake Crummade his NCWTS debut in the No. 21 at theBristol Motor Speedwayon August 18, 2010, during the O'Reilly 200. Crum qualified 13th and ran well early in the event, but fell victim to a broken fuel pump midway through the event. The truck was later taken over at theEnjoyIllinois 225byDavid Starrwho had leftRandy Moss Motorsportsthe week prior due to lack of performance and the decision to have the No. 81 miss Chicago and Kentucky. Starr drove the No. 21Chevroletto a top-10 finish at Chicagoland.
Truck No. 21 results
edit| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | Owners | Pts |
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| 2010 | Donny Lia | 21 | Dodge | DAY 30 |
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| Chevy | POC 22 |
NSH 12 |
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| Butch Miller | Dodge | ATL 32 |
GTY DNQ |
IRP 18 |
DAR 30 |
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| Chris Eggleston | Chevy | MAR 11 |
NSH 24 |
KAN 30 |
CLT 29 |
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| Dodge | IOW 14 |
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| Johnny Chapman | DOV 30 |
TEX 27 |
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| Chad McCumbee | MCH 30 |
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| Jake Crum | Chevy | BRI 31 |
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| David Starr | CHI 10 |
KEN | NHA | LVS | MAR | TAL | TEX | PHO | HOM | |||||||||||||||||||||
Truck No. 23 history
editIn 2010,Jason Whitedrove the No. 23 full-time, and the team had their best season. White won the pole at Daytona and was in the top five in points for half of the season. However, the team's performance dropped and they took home a 10th-place finish in points. White left the team for the upstartJoe Denette Motorsportsfor 2011.[25]
Truck No. 23 results
edit| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | Owners | Pts |
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| 2010 | Jason White | 23 | Ford | DAY 4 |
MCH 7 |
KEN 4 |
TAL 9 |
HOM 23 |
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| Dodge | ATL 11 |
MAR 29 |
NSH 19 |
KAN 11 |
DOV 14 |
CLT 8 |
TEX 13 |
IOW 23 |
GTY 11 |
IRP 13 |
POC 10 |
NSH 28 |
DAR 27 |
BRI 36 |
LVS 14 |
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| Chevy | CHI 11 |
NHA 14 |
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| Toyota | MAR 4 |
TEX 11 |
PHO 32 |
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Truck No. 81 history
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In 2010, the No. 81 andZachrysponsorship were then moved over from Moss Motorsports to SS-Greenlight, andDavid Starrdrove the truck for the rest of the season to a 9th-place finish in points.
In 2011, Starr and the team struggled to keep up, scoring 8 top-10s and finishing 13th in points. Starr then left to joinArrington Racing.
In 2013, the No. 81 returned to SS-Greenlight with Starr. However, he would only run the first seven races before sponsorship issues forced him to sit out most of the season.
Truck No. 81 results
edit| Year | Driver | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | Owners | Pts |
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| 2010 | David Starr | 81 | Toyota | DAY | ATL | MAR | NSH | KAN | DOV | CLT | TEX | MCH | IOW | GTY | IRP | POC | NSH | DAR | BRI | CHI | KEN 14 |
NHA 15 |
LVS 12 |
MAR 7 |
TAL 11 |
TEX 15 |
PHO 8 |
HOM 11 |
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| 2011 | DAY 13 |
PHO 34 |
DAR 10 |
MAR 26 |
NSH 8 |
DOV 12 |
CLT 28 |
KAN 16 |
TEX 30 |
KEN 8 |
IOW 9 |
NSH 8 |
IRP 3 |
POC 18 |
MCH 5 |
BRI 11 |
ATL 17 |
CHI 19 |
NHA 14 |
KEN 10 |
LVS 16 |
TAL 30 |
MAR 22 |
TEX 23 |
HOM 11 |
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| 2013 | DAY 31 |
MAR 13 |
CAR 20 |
KAN 13 |
CLT 23 |
DOV 14 |
TEX 17 |
BRI 23 |
TAL 2 |
MAR | TEX 23 |
PHO 23 |
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| C. J. Faison | KEN 19 |
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| Jimmy Weller III | IOW 24 |
HOM 17 |
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| Kenny Wallace | ELD 17 |
CHI 20 |
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| Ricky Ehrgot | POC 36 |
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| Jake Crum | Chevy | MCH 28 |
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| Derek White | MSP 21 |
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| Matt Kurzejewski | IOW 27 |
LVS 24 |
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Other Truck teams
editBeginning with the 2006 season, Green Light Racing began fielding a third team when the expected field was short.Wayne Edwardsdrove the 03 truck first in 2006, finishing 36th and 35th respectively.Johnny Chapmanthen drove atTexas Motor Speedway,finishing 35th. Chapman drove the 78 at Atlanta in 2007, finishing last. Other drivers of the 06 truck in 2007 wereMorgan Shepherd,Blake Mallory,Randy MacDonald,Dotter, Edwards, andBrandon Knupp.
ARCA Menards Series
editCar No. 08 history
editBeforePatrick Emerlinglefthis teamon February 1, 2024, he had announced plans to enter the ARCA season-opener at Daytona driving the No. 53 car[26]and had participated in the series' pre-season test session at the track in January.[27]With a car having been prepared and an entry having been filed,[28]Emerling attempted and made the race with SS-Greenlight in the No. 08 car.
Car No. 08 results
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| Year | Team | No. | Make | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | AMSC | Pts | Ref |
| 2024 | Patrick Emerling | 08 | Ford | DAY 17 |
PHO | TAL | DOV | KAN | CLT | IOW | MOH | BLN | IRP | SLM | ELK | MCH | ISF | MLW | DSF | GLN | BRI | KAN | TOL | -* | -* | [29] |
*Season still in progress
1Ineligible for series points
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External links
edit- Official website
- Official website(older version, last updated in 2015)
- SS-Green Light Racingowner statistics at Racing-Reference (Bobby Dotter)
- SS-Green Light Racingowner statistics at Racing-Reference (Gene Christensen)
- SS-Green Light Racingowner statistics at Racing-Reference (Ken Smith)
- SS-Green Light Racingowner statistics at Racing-Reference (Steve Urvan)