Richmond, Va. – Danny O’Quinn Jr. enjoyed a great homecoming Sunday as he logged a solid Top 25 finish upon returning to his native Virginia.
O’Quinn, who grew up in Coeburn, Va., finished 24th at Richmond International Raceway in the rescheduled Emerson Radio 250, his first NASCAR Nationwide Series race of the year.
The series’ 2006 Raybestos Rookie of the Year started 42nd after qualifying was rained out on Friday and the field was set by car-owner points. That meant he would have to bring the No. 56 Barr-Nunn Transportation Inc. Chevy Monte Carlo SS from the back of the pack to have a shot at a good finish.
And that’s exactly what O’Quinn and the Mac Hill Motorsports crew did. With some key adjustments on pit road, the 56 team continued to improve their hot rod as the laps wound down at the ¾-mile oval.
“I think we had a good car, and it got better all night,” said Mac Hill team owner Jack McNelly.
McNelly also praised his driver, saying O’Quinn “did a heck of a job.”
O’Quinn said he was pleased with the finish but a little disappointed that he couldn’t take better advantage of track position, which became a key factor in the race.
However, he said, “We showed we had potential, I think.”
And O’Quinn thanked Pro Motor Engines and all of Mac Hill’s sponsors for their support. In addition to Barr-Nunn, Mac Hill had associate sponsorship at Richmond from two Fredericksburg, Va., area businesses: Crozier Environmental and Professional Image Advertising. Based in Locust Grove, Va., Crozier Environmental is a full-service heating and air-conditioning contractor; Professional Image Advertising is a marketing company headquartered in Fredericksburg.
“Without these folks, we simply couldn’t go racing,” he said. “So they always have my gratitude.”
The driver also welcomed Barr-Nunn representative Jim Pardoe and owner-operator Al Cremeans and his wife, Rachel, who attended the race and rooted him on. And he sent best wishes to Jordan Ridnour, one of his fans in Iowa, who has been battling illness for some time.
“It’s really humbling to have great folks like these supporting me,” O’Quinn said. “They’re what keep me going, keep me motivated.”
About Barr-Nunn Transportation
Barr-Nunn Transportation Inc. is a privately owned, dry van truckload carrier. Founded by Robert Sturgeon in 1982, Barr-Nunn has grown to a fleet of nearly 700 tractors and more than 1,700 trailers. By providing outstanding shipping service to manufacturers and users of paper products, plastic, rubber, building materials, appliances, hardware, castings, animal feeds, and a host of other products, Barr-Nunn has become a nationwide carrier. The company’s large customer base and ability to efficiently meet the needs of shippers across the country have made Barr-Nunn a stable operation—and one that is here to stay.
For more information, please see barr-nunn.com.
About Crozier Environmental
Crozier Environmental is concerned about the air you breathe in and around your home. Based in Locust Grove, Va., and serving customers in a wide area between Richmond and Washington, the company can take care of all your heating and air-conditioning needs as well as tackling mold remediation and cleaning your chimney and all the ducts in your dwelling.
About Professional Image Advertising
Based in Fredericksburg, Va., Professional Image Advertising produces signs of all types, banners, silk-screening, monogramming, decals, and car magnets and lettering. The company also designs brochures, Web sites and logos, and can print on any kind of promotional item. Its motto is, “We print on anything you can imagine.”
For more information, see proimageofamerica.com.
And for more information on Danny O’Quinn Jr. and Mac Hill Motorsports, visit dannyoquinn.com and machillmotorsports.com.
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