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TRUCKS: Buescher Returning To No. 31
Reigning Truck Series champion James Buescher will run the full series schedule in 2013, along with select Nationwide Series events...
Media Release  |  Posted January 03, 2013   Mooresville, NC
James Buescher won the 2012 Truck Series title for Turner Motorsports, now known as Turner Scott Motorsports. (Photo: LAT Photographic)
Turner Motorsports announced Thursday that 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion James Buescher will return to the seat of the No. 31 Chevrolet Silverado for the full 2013 Truck Series schedule.

Much like the 2012 season, Buescher will also continue to hone his skills by running select NASCAR Nationwide Series events. Buescher will aim to become the first back-to-back Truck Series champion. Buescher will drive a minimum of 15 races for new Turner Motorsports sponsor Rheem Manufacturing Company. Rheem says it is the only North American manufacturer that produces a comprehensive line of advanced, energy efficient heating, cooling and water heating solutions for homes and businesses throughout the world. Rheem is one of the few current NASCAR team sponsors that has visited victory lane in each of the NASCAR's national series, including the Daytona 500.

On the way to the 2012 Truck Series title, Buescher scored four wins, 10 top-fives and 14 top-10s to give Turner Motorsports its first NASCAR championship. In addition to Buescher's stellar Truck Series season, he also won the Nationwide season opener at Daytona.

"Last season was a dream come true for me," Buescher said. "I had always dreamed of winning a NASCAR championship. I am most excited about the opportunity to compete to become the first driver to win the NCWTS championship in back-to-back seasons. I look forward to working with the entire Turner Motorsports organization and Rheem on our quest to keep the NCWTS championship at Turner Motorsports."

"Everyone at Turner Motorsports is excited to have James return to Turner Motorsports and the seat of the No. 31 NCWTS ride," team owner Steve Turner said. "And, to have a company like Rheem with such a long standing relationship in the sport of NASCAR come on board is an honor. To have Rheem join us is just the icing on the cake."

"The Rheem family of quality brands is proud to continue our support of NASCAR by joining Turner Motorsports for the 2013 season," said Rheem President and CEO JR Jones. "The Rheem hallmarks of quality, innovation and consistent performance are the same qualities as those exhibited at Turner Motorsports. Championship performance built on professionals dedicated to delivering quality results is at the heart of Rheem; we believe that Steve Turner, his entire organization, James Buescher and the No. 31 team exemplify those same characteristics. We can't wait to see the famed red and black Rheem paint design competing for the 2013 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship."

In addition to Buescher returning to the Truck Series, 2012 champion crew chief Michael Shelton will return to his previous role as crew chief for Buescher and the No. 31 team in 2013.
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