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NASCAR Trucks: Hunter named crew chief at Nessa Motorsports

1 January 2000

Posted By Terry Callahan
Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel

Nathan Hunter of Little Rock, AR. has been hired as crew chief for Nessa Motorsports. Nathan has an extensive background in oval track racing and has owned several teams in the past. He is also a local chassis builder and designer. He has worked for Richard Lasiter on his Busch Grand National Team.

Robert Taylor will be the Spotter and Clerical Manager, Robert has organized local racing events and he is also a pit steward at I-30 Speedway.

Art Rogers has been hired full time as the tire man. Art is an old friend who has been with Eddie on and off for about ten years. He has helped Eddie win several Championships in the past, " We really work good together"

Tim Provence who is Eddie Provence's older brother is going to be in charge of the Engine Department, developing and maintaining the engines they will run in 2000. Tim has also helped Eddie win several Championships in the past, and has built some of the cars that they won championships with. He really knows his stuff and is highly respected as an all around racecar builder and chassis man.

R. B. Wade who is a Journeyman Machinist will help with the engines and chassis setups, R. B. was the crew chief for Eddies sprint car team last year. He also helped with the Late Model last season.

Dickey Haynes Owner of CDH Trucking of East End, AR. who has helped sponsor the team in the past will be helping manage and oversee the team to insure their success in 2000 and beyond. Dickey owns four oval track teams himself so he knows first hand what it costs and what it takes to be successful.

Warren Raymond and Don Huffman owners of Gear Tech Plus in north Little Rock, AR. will be taking care of maintaining the transmissions and gears they will need. They are very knowledgeable and will be a big benefit to the team. Richard Weber of Racing Consultants in Jupiter Florida has been contracted to manage public relations, sponsorships and contracts. He is working extensively in securing sponsorships for 2000 and 2001.

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