Spotter for Aric Almirola Shows He has What it Takes Behind the Wheel, Too

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 14, 2010) – The title chase in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series garage may be in full swing, but one driver on the No. 51 Billy Ballew Motorsports team has already won a championship. Tyler Green, spotter for Aric Almirola’s Zyclara by Graceway Tundra, claimed the 2010 Legend Car Pro division championship after a thrilling battle at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway (CMS) last Tuesday.

Green carried a 17 point lead in the championship standings over Travis Braden and Daniel Hemrick, who were tied for second-place, going into the series finale at CMS.  Green’s chances of being crowned champ appeared bleak when he qualified in 19^th-place for the feature, while Hemrick and Braden both lined up inside the top-five. Green made a dramatic dash through the field, though, finishing in fourth-place, only one spot behind Braden.  His effort earned him his first Legend Car Pro division championship.

“I’ve been racing Legend cars at Charlotte for four years and experienced nearly every kind of misfortune that you can imagine, as far as winning a title,” Green said. “To finally have everything go our way and win the championship feels awesome. 

“We had a really bad heat race. We started 19^th and the guys we needed to beat were starting in the top-five. I didn’t feel like there was much hope at that point. I figured whatever happens, happens.  It was only a 20 lap race. I’d just run as hard as I possibly could. Everything worked out, though.  I ended up getting by a lot of guys and finished fourth.  It was just what we needed.”

Tyler is part of the infamous Green family, which has become synonymous with NASCAR racing.  Tyler’s father, Mark, is a veteran of the Nationwide Series and currently drives for Jay Robinson Racing.  His uncles, David and Jeff, are former Nationwide Series champions. Mark is doing everything he can to help bring Tyler up through the ranks.

“It was awesome to be at Charlotte Motor Speedway with my dad. I drive a family-built racecar. To be able to run up front and contend for wins and win a championship is pretty special. Not only is it a bonding time for me and my family, but it helps my driving skills for the future.

“I’d love to take the next step.  Of course I’d love to race in NASCAR one day.  It’s expensive, though. There’s a big jump in cost after Legends and Late Models. Hopefully funding will come through one day and let me keep going.”