Caleb Costner
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Caleb Costner and Costner Weaver Motorsports overcome adversity to race at home at Charlotte

Costner Weaver Motorsports May 25, 2023

DALLAS, N.C. — Caleb Costner and the Costner Weaver Motorsports team are returning to the ARCA Menards Series on Friday for the General Tire 150 at Charlotte Motor Speedway after showcasing an impressive top-10 run at Talladega Superspeedway last month.

In the closing laps at Talladega, Costner’s No. 93 Chevrolet suffered a blown right front tire, resulting in a hard impact into the Turns 3-4 wall. The damage was significant to the team’s only race car.

“After the crash, we weren’t sure at all if we’d even be able to make it to Charlotte with our car,” Costner said. “Yes, this will be the same car that we wrecked at Talladega. It’s our only car, and that’s the great story about our team and perseverance.

“As of now, we have no manufacturer alliance or big-time sponsor helping pay the bills. We are a small, grassroots team giving it everything we have to race on the big stage. So, for us to put all our resources together and get our car fixed and prepared for Charlotte tells us and should show the racing community that we mean business when we show up to the track.”

The race at Charlotte will be a special one for Costner, who grew up a mere 30 minutes from the track.

“When I think of Charlotte Motor Speedway, I think of my family and all the memories I’ve made here together with them,” Costner said. “This track is home to me. Charlotte has been a top priority for our team from the start to race at. To be able to come here and race is another dream come true.”

The Lickety Lew’s/Factory Canopies Chevrolet will sport a patriotic paint scheme for the Memorial Day weekend race.

“Even more exciting, we’ll be running a special patriotic throwback scheme to honor our heroes and Kevin Harvick for this race,” Costner said. “So it’ll be a special weekend all the way around. We’re looking forward to it.”

Friday’s General Tire 150 at Charlotte will broadcast live on FS1 starting at 6 p.m. ET. A radio broadcast will be available on MRN/SiriusXM (XM channel 391/online channel 981) and on ARCARacing.com.