Hmiel takes over #32 in Busch series

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Braun Racing announced Wednesday it had hired Shane Hmiel as the new driver of its No. 32 TrimSpa Dodge, starting this weekend in the Aaron's 312 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Hmeil, who has signed with Braun Racing through 2005, will immediately take over the seat vacated when driver David Stremme signed this week with FitzBradshaw Racing.

"I talked to Armando (Fitz) in Memphis and we decided it was best to start focusing on both of our programs for next year," said Todd Braun, owner of Braun Racing. "David Stremme has done an excellent job driving the TrimSpa Dodge this season, and we wish him all the best with his new team and sponsor."

TrimSpa has signed with Braun Racing for three more years. Braun Racing will also switch manufacturers from Dodge to Chevrolet and run Dale Earnhardt Inc. engines in its cars.

Todd Lohse will resume crew chief duties for the team, but a manufacturer swap will not be completed until later in the season.

Hmiel will continue to compete in the Craftsman Truck Series this season in the No. 15 Chevy, with added sponsorship from TrimSpa. He has a win and two top fives this season in that series.

"I am very thankful for the opportunity to step into such a competitive Busch ride," said Hmiel. "TrimSpa and I both have a strong commitment to winning, which makes this a perfect match."
 
I think Shane will make one helluva driver when he learns to save a little for the end.
 
Yeah, I see a lot there too.

I always liked his dad too...at least back when Steve was with Roush(where he still should be ).

All Shane has to do is keep his head straight and learn some patience and he should go far. :cheers:
 
Originally posted by 97forever@Oct 28 2004, 08:05 AM
May be a good shot for Shane. Just not sure what Stremme was thinking.
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What Stremme was thinking? LOL My guess is " what the heck is going to happen to me?"
#1 If you recall 3 weeks ago during a truck race the announcers said Shane wouldn't be back in the #15 truck next year (Kerry Earndhart would) he was going to the #32 Trimspa car. Then Last week at Martinsville the #15 truck had Trimspa on it as a sponser.
I was a little shocked when I watched NBS24/7 and heard Todd crying like a baby cause no one told him. But the fact is he had already made other plans and had contracts signed which would've put David out of a ride.
#2 David Stremme was under contract to Chip Gannasi Racing, not Todd Braun. Therefore I guess Chip calls the shots and not David. :D
 
I'm happy for Shane, and I hope he does well in that car.
 
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