Humston to Drive Burch 'Banana Wagon' in 2009

From Mark Burch Motorsports

Mark Burch Motorsports prepares for a fresh and exciting 2009.

2009 will make its mark on our 16th year of competition in the wonderful arena of Sprint Car Racing. While many things have changed over the last decade and a half, many things have stayed the same. We have been through many highs and lows. There have been thrilling victories with crazed all night celebrations and perilous defeats followed by several hundreds of miles of silence. The common theme that runs through every season is our enduring commitment to the pursuit of excellence in our sport.

Although I have had many great influences in my life and racing career, none have been as prominent as my two heroes, Doug Wolfgang and Tim Engler. I could not start any kind of press release without giving thanks and praise to these two men. They have been totally unselfish and committed to the success of our team, year in and year out. I know that this year will be no different and I am looking forward to working with them as we constantly strive to refine our chassis and engine programs.

My wife Mari and kids, Parker – 7 and Sailor – 5, have given their unselfish love and support the whole way through. They make me a very lucky and blessed man to have them as part of our team.

Marvin Brees is a force to be reckoned with in any situation. He is a loyal friend and the hardest worker I have ever met in my life. His attention to detail in our shop and work ethic on the road are unsurpassed. Our team would be less than incomplete without his efforts. He tirelessly continues to prepare our equipment for the upcoming season. His fortitude is relentless and we would be nothing without him.

Don Droud Jr., Doug Wolfgang, Bruce Divis, Jake Peters, Billy Alley, Skip Jackson, Terry McCarl. That’s quite a list of talented drivers. Each and every one of them has played a significant role in building our team to what it is today. To each of them I am very grateful for their contributions and efforts. Thanks guys!

Now it is time to add a new name to the list….a young name to the list. After some brief trial runs in 2008, I am pleased to announce that Chad Humston, from Giltner, NE will be piloting the famed 1m Banana Wagon in 2009. I know that Chad is excited for the opportunity and we are all eager and looking forward to racing with him this year. It’s going to be great to have him as a part of this team.

This is a time where many teams are folding or scaling back. Here at Mark Burch Motorsports, we have worked hard to put ourselves in a position to be stronger than ever for the upcoming season. We have been fortunate to have great relationships with all of our marketing partners and manufacturers throughout the years. We will continue to represent them in a positive manner and gain them maximum exposure through our efforts.

If you would like to see some highlights of Chad in the Banana Wagon from 2008, you can find them on www.youtube.com. Here are the links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6A2PgmX9E8 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-lc4BtD3Rs

We are currently working on our schedule and plan on starting out in April. Of course it will be adjusted for family and business commitments but I urge you all to keep your eye out for the Banana Wagon at race track near you.