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Scott Jr expands ownership role at Turner Motorsports

Team has new name: Turner Scott Motorsports! Harry Scott Jr., longtime minority owner, has increased his ownership with Steve Turner and is now a full partner. The team is finalizing their 2013 plans.

James Buescher, Turner Motorsports Chevrolet

James Buescher, Turner Motorsports Chevrolet

Eric Gilbert

MOORESVILLE, N.C. - It was announced today that Harry Scott Jr., longtime minority owner of Turner Motorsports, will expand his involvement with the team, partnering with Steve Turner as co-owner of the newly rebranded Turner Scott Motorsports.

Scott began his involvement with the team as both a minority owner and sponsor in 2009, first partnering with Braun Racing, which was later acquired by Turner Motorsports.

Scott's decision to increase his stake in the racing organization was driven by his desire to be more involved in the operations of the team.

In addition to sharing the duties of overseeing the organization, Scott will manage the team's marketing, public relations and business development efforts, while Turner will manage the competition side of the multi-series team.

"Harry [Scott Jr.] becoming a co-owner is very positive for this organization as a whole," said Turner. "This team has grown and accomplished so much in the last few years, and it is still continuing to grow.

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion driver James Buescher, Turner Motorsports Chevrolet
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion driver James Buescher, Turner Motorsports Chevrolet

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Harry has been committed to our racing program, its drivers and our sponsors for several years, and he is a vital part of our organization.

He is passionate about our sport and our employees, and has proven himself as a very successful businessman, so putting him in charge of our marketing and business efforts is a natural and perfect fit.

We have always considered him to be an integral part of the Turner Motorsports family, and this is an opportunity for him to formally take over some of the reins as we continue to build this organization into one of the most successful teams in NASCAR.

I am very optimistic that Turner Scott Motorsports will build upon our solid base and achieve continued success."

The organization, which captured the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) championship in 2012 with James Buescher behind the wheel of the No. 31, has already announced that Buescher, Miguel Paludo and Jeb Burton will all pilot trucks under the Turner Scott Motorsports banner in 2013.

In addition to the NCWTS championship, Turner Scott Motorsports tallied seven wins and five pole awards in the Truck Series in 2012.

In the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS), the team scored three wins and three pole awards last season. Details regarding the team's driver and sponsor lineup for the 2013 NNS program are forthcoming.

"I am very excited to be taking on this new role within the organization," said Scott.

"As a Carolina native, NASCAR racing is something that has always been in my blood, and my passion for the sport has only grown since I began my involvement with Steve Turner a few years ago.

He has built a very strong organization with incredibly talented people in place, and I can't thank him enough for the opportunity to be a co-owner of this team.

This race team has already experienced so much early success at many different levels, and a lot of that has to do with the fact that everyone here is committed to working together toward a common goal.

We are fortunate to have some of the best sponsors, partners and team members in the sport, and I look forward to continuing those relationships, as well as building new ones. I foresee a very bright future for Turner Scott Motorsports."

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