Crew

Rich began helping Mark in the 1980s. After the passing of Mark’s father in 1993, Rich stepped into the role of crew chief. Rich lives in Quincy, IL with his wife Donna and works at Gem City Ford as the Parts Manager.

After racing himself in the early 1990s, Rick decided his talents would best be applied helping Mark rather than competing against him. Rick helps maintain the motors powering the Nelson Motorsports Burgtorf Racing #7B. Rick lives in Liberty, IL with his wife Tammy and owns and operates Ricks Transit Repair.

Dan began helping Mark in the mid 1980s. Dan’s primary responsibilities include keep the team organized at the track and serving as the Pit Steward at racing events. Dan lives in Quincy, IL with is wife Vicky and works with Mark in Blessing Hospital’s Operations Group.

Bernie has helped Mark since the late 1980s primarily in the area of body fabrication; Bernie lives in Quincy, IL with his wife Mary and works at Sharkey Transportation in their logistics/dispatch department.

Jeff has helped Mark since 1984; Jeff lives in Quincy, IL with his wife Theresa and owns and operates Summy Tire, a valued sponsor of the Nelson Motorsports Bugrtorf Racing #7B. At the track, Jeff’s primary duties involve prepping the team’s Hooiser Racing Tires.

“Robie” has helped Mark since the early 1990s; Mark lives in Quincy, IL with his wife Laurie, daughter Samantha and son Blake. He is the parts manager at the Prairie/Archway International Truck Dealership.

Andy has helped Mark since the early 1990s; Andy lives in Fowler, IL with his wife Tammy, son Ryan and daughter McKenzie. He owns and operates Mann Flooring.

Jerry has helped Mark since the early 2000s and primary assists by driving the race car hauler to and from the track. Jerry lives in Quincy, IL with his wife. He is retired after serving more than twenty years for the Quincy Fire Department.

Todd began helping Mark in 1994 while a senior in high school serving as a dedicated crew member that summer and for two summers thereafter. Throughout college and the years thereafter, Todd has helped Mark at the track when he is able to attend racing events. Today Todd owns the #7B driven by Mark, works on the race car when he is able to travel back to the Midwest and assists the team in marketing / business operations. Todd resides in New York City and works for Goldman Sachs as an investment banking associate.