TOM PIERSON JOINS BERNER’S XPS SUMMIT RACING TEAM AS CREW CHIEF

Pete Berner and the Summit Racing Equipment Team are proud to announce that Tom Pierson will be joining the team in the role of Crew Chief for the 2013 season. Pete Berner served as his own interim Crew Chief for the 2012 season, and while he both enjoyed playing double duty and saw success in the Extreme Pro Stock ranks, he realizes that the expertise Pierson brings will add tremendous value to the Summit team.

“Tom and I have been friends for a long time,” told Berner. “He will be a fantastic addition to our team. Already in our first test session he helped me regain my focus, which is huge in terms of getting back to the winner’s circle. His confidence level and enthusiasm replenishes my own which was something I was lacking. In the short time we’ve worked together, he has already boosted the team spirit. Needless to say, I’m very excited to have Tom coming on board as Crew Chief.”

In their recent test session, Team Summit also tested new parts from Braswell Carburetors and Aeromotive. Berner seemed very pleased with the results. “Dave [Braswell] and Steve Matusek at Aeromotive sent us some new parts to try out, and we were very pleased with the results. We immediately found the new combinations to be quicker. I can’t wait to see what all it will do.

“With great companies like Summit, Braswell, Hoosier, RJ Race Cars, Ram, Penske, and Aeromotive, and now one of the best in the business joining us as Crew Chief, I’m confident we have the right combination to get back on top. There’s one thing for sure, with Tom’s enthusiasm we will definitely have more fun finding our way there.”

Pierson is also looking forward to his new role in the XPS ranks: “I’m excited to work with another Championship caliber team. Testing went well and we worked great together. The team morale is high and everyone is looking forward to getting to the first event and seeing what we can accomplish in Extreme Pro Stock.”

Pierson, Berner and team will head to South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga. for their next test session, February 25-27. Berner is hopeful for producing top numbers.

“We’re excited to get this team back to the track for another test session,” added Berner. “The first race is approaching fast and we want to be out in front right from the start. We produced good results at our first test session this year. Now we’re looking to refine our tune up and get dialed in.”