Posted on 2/19/2017
• Gilliland Charges Back For Top-10 After Flat Derails Attempt At Repeat Win NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 19, 2017) – Fifteen-year-old Derek Kraus notched a third-place finish in his NASCAR K&N Pro Series East debut on Sunday, while an attempt by his Bill McAnally Racing teammate Todd Gilliland for a repeat win in the season opener at Florida’s New Smyrna Speedway was derailed by a flat tire. Gilliland was leading in the No. 16 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry when an apparent piece of debris cut his right front tire with less than 50 laps to go in the Jet Tools 150. Despite losing a lap and falling back to 23rd after a pit stop, Gilliland managed to charge back through the field to finish ninth. Kraus of Stratford, Wisconsin was making his first start with BMR, driving the No. 99 Carlyle Tools Toyota Camry. Although he started sixth on the grid, Kraus found himself losing ground after an early restart. “The guy in f ... read more
Posted on 2/7/2017
• Veteran Driver Seeks Another NASCAR K&N West Championship ROSEVILLE, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2017) – Bill McAnally Racing announced today that Chris Eggleston will be back in the No. 99 NAPA Filters/H20 Fire Protection Toyota Camry for 2017, as he contends for a second championship in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West. The Erie, Colorado driver is seeking another title to go with the one he won with BMR in 2015. “It’s great to have Chris back with us for another season,” said BMR President Bill McAnally. “He’s a fierce competitor and gets the job done. He’s become an integral part of the team and has taken on a leadership role as a series veteran. “He portrays the type of image that is important to BMR and serves as a role model to young drivers coming into the series,” McAnally said. “We look forward to more success with Chris as his career continues with BMR.” McAnally also expressed his gratitude to N ... read more