Empire Racing Group VP and Competition Director Mike “Grumpy” Cheek confirmed that Empire Racing Group (ERG) has purchased the operating assets of Mason Mitchell Motorsports (MMM).

Mason Mitchell, the 2014 ARCA Racing Series Champion and owner of Mason Mitchell Motorsports, made the decision to cease operation and to sell the team’s assets last week.

The purchase of MMM will allow ERG to take its small, budding team to “the next level of performance” and remain strong in a very competitive industry within the ARCA racing series.

Cheek noted that ERG Owner John Corr made the decision to switch manufacturers over from Ford to Chevrolet. The change will help to strengthen ERG’s alliance with Richard Petty Motorsports, (RPM).

“Things work out for a reason,” Cheek said. “Since 2016, ERG has been partners with RPM as a development team, and with the purchase of MMM’s operating assets, it just makes good sense. Mitchell has some fast cars, and I am happy that now all our fleet will be Chevrolet.”

In addition to acquiring MMM’s operation assets, ERG has also hired some key personnel, starting with veteran crew chief Jeff McClure.