B.J. McLeod Motorsports looks for more success on home turf at Charlotte

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On the heels of the team’s career best finish in their most recent race at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway two weeks ago, B.J. McLeod Motorsports (BJMM) is feeling refreshed competing in their backyard in Saturday afternoon’s Hisense 4K TV 300 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway.

In the Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega, BJMM driver Jeff Green started shotgun on the field and drafted from last to first before setting for 10th, a huge accomplishment for the underbudgeted team.

Utilizing the two-week break to focus on Charlotte and their hefty upcoming stretch of NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS) races, the Mooresville, N.C.-based team is ready to do work on their hometown turf.

“The finish at Talladega was a huge momentum boost for us,” said team principal and driver B.J. McLeod. “We’ve had a season with some ups and downs, but to see Jeff guide our car from the back to the lead and contend for a strong finish puts a lot of the hiccups in perspective.

“I’m really proud of everyone for their hard work and dedication. We know a top-10 finish is rare in a series that is so competitive, but the performance was a good boost to go back home, regroup and focus on the future races. On the non-restrictor plate tracks, our team is definitely capable of top-20 finishes and that’s our goal.”

For Saturday’s race, McLeod will drive the No. 8 Chevrolet, while Green slips in the team’s flagship No. 78 Chevrolet.

David Starr, who recorded his second straight top-20 performance at Talladega will complete the BJMM trio in Saturday’s 200-lap race.

McLeod, a native of Wauchula, Fla. will make his fifth career-start at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway. In his four prior starts at the 1.5-mile oval, he earned a track-best of 25th last May.

Green, the 2000 XFINITY Series champion has 30 career starts near the Queen City with two wins, six top-five and 10 top-10 finishes. 

Starr, the Houston, Tex. native is set for his ninth career XFINITY Series showing at Charlotte. In 2014, he earned a track-best finish of 20th after starting 33rd.

For Charlotte, B.J. McLeod Motorsports is proud to welcome the additional support of Mellorinas Catering, ICE-FROST and @CouchCrewChief who will serve as associate marketing partners for the team’s 43rd career XFINITY Series race.

BJMM PR

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