Kyle Busch Motorsports Retains Flexco

For the Kyle Busch fan out there, I'm sure you'll be interested to know that his Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) has retained Flexco as an associate sponsor on their No. 18 Toyota Tundra in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team.

For fans, it's good to see that folks are seeing past last year's debacle with Kyle Busch and Ron Hornaday Jr..

But then again, KBM has Jason Leffler being the primary driver for the truck in 2012.  Leffler is a spitfire in his own way, so we'll see how the team fares!

Check out the press release below:

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MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 8, 2012) - Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) announces today that Flexco, the worldwide leader in the manufacturing of belt conveyer products, will return as a corporate partner for the 2012 season. The Illinois-based company will continue as a season-long associate sponsor on KBM's No. 18 Tundra in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, which will be driven primarily by veteran wheelman Jason Leffler.

Since becoming a KBM corporate partner in 2010, Flexco has achieved stronger customer partnerships by teaming with one of the most successful teams in all of NASCAR. In addition to logo placement on the No. 18 Tundra, the company's sales representatives have strengthened relationships with customers by providing behind-the-scenes access to Truck Series races. The global company also invited KBM team owner-driver Kyle Busch to personally meet with customers at one of the largest mining shows in North America, CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011.

"Flexco is pleased to once again partner with Kyle Busch Motorsports, one of the most exciting race teams in all of NASCAR. Our partnership with KBM allows Flexco to provide prospective and current customers an up-close, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience every aspect of a NASCAR race day," says Mike Stein, vice president of marketing for Flexco. "This experience is also a great way to get to know our customers on a more personal level, which in turn, enhances our business relationships."

"The success we've experienced at KBM the first two seasons wouldn't have been possible without Flexco's commitment to our truck program and we look forward to their continued support in 2012," said Busch. "Their sales representatives and guests are extended members of the No. 18 team - interacting and assisting our crew members from the time they arrive at the track until the celebration in Victory Lane is complete. They're all about it!"

About Flexco

Flexco provides the world's belt conveyor operators with efficient, safe products, services, and solutions for belt splicing, belt cleaning, belt tracking, spillage, slippage, and bulk material transfer. The company is based in Downers Grove, Illinois and operates subsidiaries in Australia, Chile, China, England, Germany, India, Mexico, Singapore, and South Africa. Flexco markets its broad line of products through a worldwide network of distributors, under the Flexco®, Clipper®, Alligator®, Novitool®, Mineline®, CoreTech™, and Tasman Warajay Technology™ brands. Learn more about Flexco at www.flexco.com.

About Kyle Busch Motorsports    

Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) has quickly established itself as one of the most successful teams in all of NASCAR, capturing the 2010 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Owner's Championship in its inaugural season and 16 Truck Series victories over its first two seasons. 2012 marks the team's debut in the NASCAR Nationwide Series with team owner and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star Kyle Busch sharing the driving duties behind the wheel of the No. 54 Monster Energy Camry with his brother Kurt, the 2004 Sprint Cup Series champion. Veteran driver Jason Leffler joins the KBM driver lineup and will be the primary pilot of the No. 18 Tundra in the Truck Series.

KBM prepares a fleet of race-winning Toyotas out of its 77,000-square-foot facility in Mooresville, N.C. Pending LEED certification, the facility's state-of-the art equipment and innovative green initiatives make it unmatched among its peers. Fans can stay up-to-date with all the latest KBM news online at www.KyleBuschMotorsports.com, by liking the team on Facebook (KyleBuschMS) and following the team on Twitter (@KBMteam).

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