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| MBM Motorsports | |
|---|---|
| Name | MBM Motorsports |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Base | Cornelius, North Carolina |
| Owners | Carl Long (founder), Matt Tifft (former), Timmy Hill (driver/associate) |
| Series | NASCAR Xfinity Series, ARCA Menards Series East, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series |
| Drivers | Timmy Hill, B.J. McLeod, Mike Harmon, Josh Williams, Andy Lally, Tanner Berryhill |
MBM Motorsports MBM Motorsports is an American professional stock car racing team competing primarily in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with occasional entries in regional and national stock car events. The organization fields multiple car numbers for a rotating roster of drivers and is known for operating on modest budgets relative to Joe Gibbs Racing, Hendrick Motorsports, and Team Penske. MBM has earned attention through partnerships, driver development, and persistence in series that include ARCA Menards Series East and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
Founded in 2014 by veteran owner and crew chief Carl Long, the team emerged from the grassroots scene in New England and expanded to Charlotte, North Carolina to access NASCAR infrastructure. Early operations included entries in late model touring circuits and collaborations with independent teams such as JD Motorsports, Mike Harmon Racing, SS-Green Light Racing, Obaika Racing and Pellettieri Motorsports. Throughout the 2010s MBM navigated relationships with series organizers including NASCAR executives and officials from the National Motorsports Appeals Panel, negotiating entries, provisional rules, and owner points swaps with outfits like Roush Fenway Racing, Richard Childress Racing, and TriStar Motorsports. MBM’s trajectory intersected with drivers from feeder series such as ARCA Racing Series, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, and NASCAR K&N Pro Series East while competing for sponsorship amid marketplace players like Camping World, Monster Energy, and regional backers.
The ownership core began with Long and has included equity and managerial involvement from associates and drivers, reflecting models seen at B.J. McLeod Motorsports and privateer operations like Rette Jones Racing. Management has handled logistics with veteran crew chiefs and engineers recruited from teams such as Leavine Family Racing, Furniture Row Racing, and MB Motorsport's partner shops. The shop in Cornelius, North Carolina serves as the hub for chassis preparation, engine suppliers, and partnerships with vendors like ECR Engines and independent builders formerly connected to Richard Petty Motorsports and Tommy Baldwin Racing. Governance mixes owner directives, crew chief strategy, and driver input paralleling structures at Go Fas Racing and Spire Motorsports.
MBM fields entries primarily in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, supplementing with starts in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ARCA Menards Series East when strategic opportunities arise. The team has entered marquee events at tracks like Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, and Martinsville Speedway. MBM’s schedule decisions often mirror independent teams balancing full-season aspirations with selective marquee race entries similar to Obaika Racing and SS-Green Light Racing, while negotiating owner points and charter-like advantages conceptualized by NASCAR rulemakers.
MBM has employed a wide array of drivers and technical staff, including veteran racers Timmy Hill, B.J. McLeod, Mike Harmon, Andy Lally, Josh Williams and journeymen like Stephanie Moyer and Tanner Berryhill. Crew chiefs and engineers with backgrounds at Haas CNC Racing, Front Row Motorsports, and RCR have rotated through MBM’s shop. The team has collaborated with driver-managers and personalities from NASCAR broadcast circles and sports car disciplines, drawing talent from IMSA and SRO Motorsports Group alumni. MBM has also served as a landing spot for former development drivers associated with Joe Gibbs Racing’s pipeline and drivers transitioning from ARCA Racing Series.
MBM fields multiple car numbers across seasons, a practice mirrored by small teams like SS-Green Light Racing and MB Motorsports (truck team). Chassis and engines are prepared via partnerships with independent builders and occasionally purchased from larger organizations including inventories once belonging to Roush Fenway Racing and Richard Petty Motorsports. The technical program emphasizes resource sharing, tire and setup testing at venues such as Road America, Watkins Glen International, and Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and compliance with NASCAR technical directives issued by bodies like the NASCAR Competition department. Car number rotations enable MBM to manage owner points, entrant eligibility, and driver opportunities in alignment with practices at Beard Motorsports and Rick Ware Racing.
Operating with limited budgets, MBM pursues a blend of national and regional sponsorships including companies comparable to Camping World, Lucas Oil, Hoosier Racing Tire distributors, and auto-related vendors active in Motorsports Marketing. Partnerships have included alliances with engine builders, chassis shops, and helmet and fire-suit suppliers that also service outfits like Stewart-Haas Racing and Chip Ganassi Racing. The team leverages driver-affiliated sponsors, personal endorsements, and short-term race-by-race backers, a model seen at HMS Development and other independents. MBM has also coordinated with promotional entities tied to events at NASCAR Hall of Fame-adjacent activities and fan engagement programs.
While MBM has not consistently matched the championship results of Joe Gibbs Racing or Hendrick Motorsports, the team has achieved notable finishes and on-track milestones including top-20 and occasional top-15 results against full-time contenders. Performance highlights include competitive showings at superspeedways like Talladega Superspeedway and strategic runs at intermediate tracks, reflecting racecraft seen among independent teams such as JD Motorsports and MB Motorsports (truck team). MBM’s value lies in driver development, persistent entry into national touring series, and the capacity to field cars that compete respectably under constraints similar to peers like Mike Harmon Racing, Our Motorsports, and B.J. McLeod Motorsports.
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