MBM Motorsports Overview
Motorsports Business Management LLC, operating as MBM Motorsports, Garage 66, Power Source, and sometimes known as Carl Long Motorsports, is an American professional stock car racing team founded in 2014 and based in Statesville, North Carolina. The team competes across the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series, and ARCA Menards Series East, and is owned by Carl Long. MBM fields multiple part-time car numbers, including the 13, 66, and 69, and has campaigned chassis from Ford, Chevrolet, and Toyota during its existence.
Since its founding, MBM Motorsports has competed in 469 total races across NASCAR’s national series and developmental tours without securing a race victory, pole position, or driver’s championship. The organization is widely recognized as an underdog operation that provides opportunities to part-time drivers, road course ringers, and emerging talent across the NASCAR ladder.
Founding and Organizational Origins
Before the 2014 Drive to Stop Diabetes 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway, Derek White and Carl Long created Motorsports Business Management to give lower-funded drivers a path into NASCAR’s national series. The operation began as a small partnership between the two founders, with the No. 13 car debuting in the Xfinity Series at Bristol. Early on, MBM ran a start-and-park model designed to generate enough purse and sponsor revenue to fund a more competitive primary entry.
The team’s early structure relied on used equipment, aging Toyota Camrys, and engine leases from larger organizations. By 2015, White and Long had expanded the operation into two full-time cars with the addition of the No. 40, joined by team owners Rick Ware and Curtis Key. A second start-and-park entry, the No. 72, was also fielded in the team’s first seasons to help finance the lead car. MBM also opened its Truck Series program in 2014 when Derek White drove the No. 82 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Growth Into NASCAR Competition
MBM’s first national series start came in the 2014 Drive to Stop Diabetes 300 at Bristol, with Matt Carter finishing 37th in the No. 13 after retiring with brake problems. Later that same year, the team made its Truck Series debut in the 2014 Ford EcoBoost 200 at Homestead with Derek White behind the wheel. Through 2015 and 2016, the team expanded its driver rotation and added the No. 40 and No. 72 entries to its Xfinity lineup while continuing to operate as a small, multi-car underdog program.
In 2016, co-owner Derek White was arrested on tobacco smuggling charges, leading to his indefinite suspension by NASCAR. Ownership of the team was transferred fully to the Long family, with Carl Long’s father, Horace, listed as the official owner on NASCAR paperwork. The transition allowed the organization to stabilize and lay the groundwork for a step up to NASCAR’s top tier.
MBM Motorsports Competitive Journey
MBM’s competitive progression moved from a single Xfinity Series entry in 2014 to a multi-series operation spanning the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series, and ARCA Menards Series East. Along the way, the team has accumulated 469 total race entries across the five series while remaining winless.
Early Seasons and Development (2014–2017)
The team’s first competitive years were defined by start-and-park entries, used equipment, and a steady rotation of part-time drivers. MBM’s best known early result came in 2016 when Israeli driver Alon Day finished 13th at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in the No. 40, becoming the first Israeli driver to compete in a NASCAR national series race. The team also fielded the final Dodge Charger in the Xfinity Series during this period before transitioning to other manufacturers.
In May 2017, Carl Long announced his intention to field a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series car, the No. 66 Chevrolet SS, at Kansas Speedway’s Go Bowling 400. The number was chosen as a tribute to Mark Thompson, while the green and yellow paint scheme echoed the No. 46 Long had driven in the Cup Series before his 2009 ban from the Cup garage. The team finished 31st in that debut event.
Breakthrough in NASCAR Cup Series (2017–Present)
MBM’s Cup Series program has centered on the No. 66 entry, with the team buying an HScott Motorsports car to launch the program. After Carl Long’s debut, Timmy Hill took over driving duties and posted the team’s best early finishes, including a 14th-place result in the 2017 Brantley Gilbert Big Machine Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis. In 2018, the team purchased a Richard Petty Motorsports car and entered the Daytona 500 with Mark Thompson, who finished 22nd for his best career Cup Series result.
From 2019 onward, the No. 66 became a part-time platform for a rotation of drivers, including Timmy Hill, Joey Gase, Chad Finchum, and David Starr. In 2020, Hill posted two top-20 Cup finishes at Bristol and Talladega, while in 2024 Josh Bilicki scored a 29th-place run at the Charlotte Roval for the team’s second-best result of that season. In January 2025, the Cup effort was rebranded as Garage 66, with Garrett Smithley running the No. 66 at the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. In 2026, Casey Mears made the Daytona 500 field in the No. 66 and finished 32nd, while Timmy Hill was later announced for the Darlington race in the same car.
Breakthrough in NASCAR Xfinity Series (2014–2025)
MBM has run a multi-car Xfinity Series program since 2014, peaking at 301 series starts. The No. 13 became a long-term entry, with Timmy Hill signing on to drive the car for the remainder of the 2016 season. In 2018, MBM took over the No. 35 from Go Green Racing with Joey Gase, who posted a best finish of 16th at Daytona before departing for Rick Ware Racing at season’s end.
The team’s best Xfinity results came in 2020, when Timmy Hill finished third at Daytona in the No. 66, and in 2022, when Hill finished second at Daytona in the No. 13 behind underdog winner Jeremy Clements. In 2024, MBM announced a switch of its primary Xfinity number, transferring owner points from the No. 66 to the No. 13 with the first race in the 13 coming at Indianapolis. B.J. McLeod finished 28th in that debut, while Armani Williams posted a 13th-place run in the No. 13 at the Hard Rock Bet 200 at Daytona. In 2025, MBM continued fielding the No. 66 as a part-time entry with drivers Tyler Tomassi and Mason Maggio.
Breakthrough in Craftsman Truck Series (2014, 2024–2026)
MBM first entered the Truck Series in 2014 with Derek White in the No. 82 at Homestead, where he finished 27th. The team returned to the series in 2024 with the No. 67 for Jeffrey Earnhardt at Charlotte, finishing 36th on track before being promoted to 35th after Corey Heim’s post-race disqualification.
In 2025, MBM fielded the No. 69 truck part-time for Tyler Tomassi and Derek White, with Tomassi’s first start coming at Pocono, where he finished 24th. Casey Mears made his Truck Series debut in the No. 69 at Martinsville later that year. In 2026, the team continued the No. 69 program with Tomassi, Derek White, Jonathan Shafer, and Dystany Spurlock, who made her Truck Series debut at Watkins Glen driving a No. 69 Toyota.
Modern Program and Current Direction (2024–Present)
MBM’s modern operation is built around Carl Long’s ownership and a multi-series part-time schedule. The team has campaigned Ford, Chevrolet, and Toyota chassis in recent seasons, with the Cup effort rebranded as Garage 66 in early 2025. In November 2024, the team announced it would attempt the 2025 Daytona 500 with an engine leased from Roush-Yates Engines, and the organization continues to field entries across the Cup, Xfinity, Truck, and ARCA ranks.
The team’s current driver rotation includes Casey Mears, Timmy Hill, Chad Finchum, Josh Bilicki, Tyler Tomassi, Derek White, Jonathan Shafer, and Dystany Spurlock. MBM has also expanded into the ARCA Menards Series East, with Spurlock announced as the driver of the No. 66 at Hickory in March 2026. The organization has continued to invest in shop infrastructure in Statesville while maintaining its identity as a developmental platform for underfunded talent.
Philosophy and Competitive Strengths
MBM Motorsports is built on the philosophy of providing opportunity, often fielding drivers and chassis combinations that larger teams have passed over. The team tends to excel in superspeedway-style races and at restrictor-plate tracks, where mechanical reliability and smart strategy can overcome a lack of outright speed. Its rotation of road course ringers and short-track specialists also allows the team to take advantage of events where experience and track knowledge can level the playing field.
Key Milestones and Major Moments
Key milestones in MBM’s history include its 2014 Xfinity debut at Bristol, the 2017 Cup Series debut with the No. 66 at Kansas, and the 2020 third-place Xfinity finish by Timmy Hill at Daytona. The team has also been a steady ladder operation, with Alon Day’s 2016 Mid-Ohio start as the first by an Israeli driver in a NASCAR national series race, and Dystany Spurlock’s 2026 ARCA Menards Series East debut at Hickory as a recent breakthrough moment.
MBM Motorsports Achievements and Results
Across 469 total race entries spanning the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series, ARCA Menards Series, and ARCA Menards Series East, MBM Motorsports has recorded zero wins, zero pole positions, and zero driver’s championships. The team’s results reflect its status as a long-running underdog operation rather than a victory-focused program.
Cup Series Achievements
In 144 Cup Series starts, MBM has not won a race, claimed a pole, or earned a championship. The team’s most notable Cup results include Mark Thompson’s 22nd-place finish in the 2018 Daytona 500, Timmy Hill’s 14th-place run in the 2017 Brickyard 400, and Casey Mears’ 32nd-place finish in the 2026 Daytona 500 in the No. 66.
Xfinity Series Achievements
MBM has made 301 Xfinity Series starts without a win, pole, or championship. The team’s best results include Timmy Hill’s third-place finish at Daytona in 2020 and his second-place run at Daytona in 2022, both in the No. 66 and No. 13 respectively. Alon Day’s 13th-place finish at Mid-Ohio in 2016 remains a benchmark for the team’s road course program.
Craftsman Truck Series Achievements
MBM has made 11 Truck Series starts across the No. 67, No. 69, and No. 82, recording no wins, poles, or championships. The team’s best known Truck result is Jeffrey Earnhardt’s promoted 35th-place finish at Charlotte in 2024, while Tyler Tomassi’s 24th-place run at Pocono in 2025 marked MBM’s first multi-race Truck Series program in the modern era.
ARCA Menards Series Achievements
MBM has entered 11 ARCA Menards Series races, primarily through the No. 66 with Derek White and Dystany Spurlock. The team has yet to record a win, pole, or championship, with its best result coming in Mark Thompson’s 2017 Daytona start where he finished 31st after a multi-car accident.
ARCA Menards Series East Achievements
MBM has entered the ARCA Menards Series East with two starts in the No. 66 for Dystany Spurlock. The team has no wins, poles, or championships in the series, with its program centered on driver development opportunities for emerging talent in 2026.
