"The current state of the economy gives us an opportunity to be more competitive against larger teams than ever before," Randy MacDonald, the team's owner said. "This year, our focus is different."
"With the move to our new Mooresville location, we're now closer to suppliers and those we lean on for technical support. New equipment has been purchased and I'm committed to having Michael in the car full time, just as he is committed to turning our team into a serious contender this season."
In addition to signing McDowell, the team announced Patrick Donahue will become crew chief of the No. 81 Dodge. Donahue was the crew chief for McDowell in the ARCA Series in 2007 when McDowell scored Rookie of the Year honors on after a four-win, nine-pole season. In 2008, Donahue served as crew chief for Scott Speed, who earned four wins and six poles in his first full season of Stock Car racing in ARCA.
Even with all the changes and high hopes however, the team is still on the lookout for new sponsors.
"MacDonald Motorsports is a perfectly positioned to deliver exceptional marketing value," MacDonald said. "This team provides a great opportunity for companies interested in NASCAR that do not have large advertising or marketing budgets."
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