Casey Mears will debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series next weekend, driving for MBM Motorsports, MBM announced Oct. 16.
Should he qualify, Mears’ start in the No. 69 will mark his 600th across all of NASCAR’s national series. His 599th is taking place in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway this weekend.
“It’s pretty special to come back to Martinsville for my 600th NASCAR start,” Mears said in a team release. “This sport has given me so many incredible experiences, and to make my Truck Series debut with MBM Motorsports and The Pit Stop Diecasts at such an iconic track is exciting. The Truck Series has always been on my list — it’s tough, exciting racing, and Martinsville is the perfect place to make it happen.”
Despite a NASCAR career that dates to 2001, Mears has never made a Truck start.
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“Having a driver like Casey in our truck is a huge moment for MBM Motorsports,” MBM owner Carl Long said. “Reaching 600 NASCAR starts is something very few drivers ever accomplish, and we’re honored he chose to do it with us. The experience and professionalism that Casey brings mean a lot to our program, and race fans are going to love seeing that No. 69 The Pit Stop Diecasts Ford on the track.”
In 2025, Mears, in his return to NASCAR, has made two Cup starts, with a third coming this weekend. His best finish, 29th, came with Garage 66 at Daytona International Speedway.
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