Mooresville, NC | 09-14-2005

After a disappointing run last week in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ event at Richmond International Raceway, Kyle Busch aims to recapture the momentum he carries while piloting the No. 15 Ditech.com Chevrolet Silverado for Billy Ballew Motorsports.  This weekend, Busch will take to the New Hampshire International Speedway for the running of the Sylvania 200 on Saturday afternoon.

“I am looking forward to running in the Craftsman Truck Series at New Hampshire,” said Busch. “I have never run there in a truck so it’s going to be a good learning experience for me. It will help me learn about the race track and what to expect for Sunday’s race. Racing for Billy Ballew is so much fun and even though we had a tough night last week in Richmond, we are hoping for a much better performance and this team is totally capable of that.”

Busch has two previous starts at NHIS, once earlier this year in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and n last year’s NASCAR Busch Series race, but will be making his first start in a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event.  Busch had an impressive run in his debut in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at NHIS back in July, qualifying seventh and finishing in fourth position.  The Billy Ballew Motorsports team qualified in the eighth position in this race last year, and was the most dominant truck until running out of gas with less than 10 laps to go, placing the No. 15 Chevrolet in 20th position in the final rundown.

Ditech.com also returns as the primary sponsor on the No. 15 Chevrolet Silverado.  Originally planned as a two-race deal with Busch at Bristol and Richmond, Ditech.com’s support has increased to include this weekend’s event at New Hampshire International Speedway.

Last week’s misfortune cost the team three spots in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Owners’ Points standings.  Billy Ballew Motorsports and the No. 15 team sit in ninth position, after being as high as fourth earlier this year.  With seven races remaining, the team remains optimistic about regaining those lost spots and finishing in the top-five, especially returning to Las Vegas Motor Speedway next weekend, where the team captured their first victory last year.