Mark Gibson
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Mark Gibson is a race car driver and race team owner in the ARCA RE/MAX Series
. A three-time winner, Gibson drove the #59 Williams Brothers Lumber Company Chevy (sometimes Pontiac
) and is a former Rookie of the Year in ARCA. Gibson became part of the first two car team in the ARCA Bondo MAR/HYDE Series(now ARCA REMAX) when he teamed with brothers Mike and Joe Cooksey and Don Faurbach from Maurtco Motorsports. Gibson has stepped out of the driver seat to concentrate on developing new talent. Mark Gibson Racing has been working with Cunningham Motorsports since 2007 where Gibson serves as general manager. Mark Gibson has been instrumental in the development of Sprint Cup driver Ryan Newman
, Nationwide Series driver Justin Allgaier
and Camping World Truck Series driver Tayler Malsam
who drove for Mark in 2008. Mark Gibson is one of the most respected and talented stock car drivers on the dirt miles at Du quoin and Springfield, Illinois
and still occasionally will enter as a driver in those events to race against the likes of Tony Stewart
and Ken Schrader
.
He has also ran in NASCAR
on selected occasions, his last attempt being an unsuccessful bid in qualifying for the 1999
Daytona 500
. Gibson's brother Tony is currently the crew chief for Ryan Newman at Stewart Haas Racing in the Sprint Cup Series.
ARCA RE/MAX Series
-History:The series started as a local touring group. Led by John Marcum, the Midwest Association for Race Cars was formed with drivers like Iggy Katona and Nelson Stacy being early drivers.The series became a part of the Daytona Speedweeks in 1964...
. A three-time winner, Gibson drove the #59 Williams Brothers Lumber Company Chevy (sometimes Pontiac
Pontiac
Pontiac was an automobile brand that was established in 1926 as a companion make for General Motors' Oakland. Quickly overtaking its parent in popularity, it supplanted the Oakland brand entirely by 1933 and, for most of its life, became a companion make for Chevrolet. Pontiac was sold in the...
) and is a former Rookie of the Year in ARCA. Gibson became part of the first two car team in the ARCA Bondo MAR/HYDE Series(now ARCA REMAX) when he teamed with brothers Mike and Joe Cooksey and Don Faurbach from Maurtco Motorsports. Gibson has stepped out of the driver seat to concentrate on developing new talent. Mark Gibson Racing has been working with Cunningham Motorsports since 2007 where Gibson serves as general manager. Mark Gibson has been instrumental in the development of Sprint Cup driver Ryan Newman
Ryan Newman
Ryan Joseph Newman is a driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. He drives the #39 United States Army/Tornados/Haas Automation Chevrolet Impala for Stewart Haas Racing under crew chief Tony Gibson. Newman graduated from Purdue University in 2001 with a B.S. in vehicle structure engineering...
, Nationwide Series driver Justin Allgaier
Justin Allgaier
Justin Allgaier , is an American stock car driver. He drives the No. 31 Brandt Chevrolet Impala for Turner Motorsports in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. He was the 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series Champion and the 2009 Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year. Justin is nicknamed 'Little Gator'...
and Camping World Truck Series driver Tayler Malsam
Tayler Malsam
Tayler Malsam is an American race car driver in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.-Early career:...
who drove for Mark in 2008. Mark Gibson is one of the most respected and talented stock car drivers on the dirt miles at Du quoin and Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield is the third and current capital of the US state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 117,400 , making it the sixth most populated city in the state and the second most populated Illinois city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area...
and still occasionally will enter as a driver in those events to race against the likes of Tony Stewart
Tony Stewart
Anthony Wayne "Tony" Stewart is an American auto racing driver and owner. Throughout his racing career, Stewart has won titles in Indy cars and stock cars as well as midget, sprint and USAC Silver Crown cars, giving him the recognition of "one of the finest racers of his generation."Stewart...
and Ken Schrader
Ken Schrader
Kenneth Schrader is a second-generation race car driver. He currently races on local dirt and asphalt tracks around the country while driving part-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the ARCA Racing Series for his own Ken Schrader Racing. He also runs part time in the NASCAR Camping...
.
He has also ran in NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
on selected occasions, his last attempt being an unsuccessful bid in qualifying for the 1999
1999 Daytona 500
The 1999 Daytona 500 was held February 14, 1999 at Daytona International Speedway. Jeff Gordon won the pole. In winning the race as well, he became the first Daytona 500 pole sitter to win the race since Bill Elliott in 1987. This race is known for Gordon's daring three-wide pass on Rusty Wallace...
Daytona 500
Daytona 500
The Daytona 500 is a -long NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. It is one of four restrictor plate races on the Cup schedule....
. Gibson's brother Tony is currently the crew chief for Ryan Newman at Stewart Haas Racing in the Sprint Cup Series.