Morgan is co-owner of Shepherd Racing Ventures, and serves as the team’s driver, as well as operations manager. Based at the team’s North Carolina facility, Morgan oversees all daily operations of the race team, including car preparation, engine building, testing and racing. He has amassed more than 500 career starts in the Nextel Cup Series, netting four wins and more than 130 top-ten finishes in his three decades of racing in NASCAR’s highest circuit.

Cindy is the owner of the #89 Shepherd Racing Ventures Chevrolet Impala and is Morgan Shepherd’s wife and personal assistant. She helps with Morgan’s scheduling, personal appearances, car entry paperwork and other duties associated with being car owner. Cindy accompanies Morgan to the track and appearances on a regular basis.

Gary Ravan joins the Shepherd Racing Ventures team as crew chief on Morgan Shepherd's #89 Nationwide Series entry for the 2010 race season. Ravan has been married for more than 36 years and has two sons. He will be charged with the preparation and setup of the team's Chevrolet Impalas and will oversee the crew at the track on race weekends.

Don serves as moderator of the team’s fan forum and assists with spreading the team’s message via the internet. A retired member of the armed forces and a former Late Model racer himself, Don competed against Coo Coo Marlin, Red Farmer and the Alabama gang as a driver in the 1960s. Don has been a personal friend of Morgan Shepherd for over 40 years and has assisted Morgan’s racing and charity efforts in many ways.

Charger is Morgan Shepherd’s dog and has been adopted by Shepherd Racing Ventures as its official racing mascot. The young male German Shepherd has accompanied Morgan to the track in the motor home and keeps guard over the race shop and guests when not racing.

Dave assists in generating funding for team by reaching out to potential sponsors throughout the season and constructing marketing proposals. Dave is also the creator of "Fans for Faith" sponsorship for the fans to sponsor and be guests of the team at the races. Dave is a Gulf-War veteran with 12 years of sales experience as a current sales representative for General Motors. Dave can be reached by cell at 740-352-2066 or by e-mail at packmcdermott@aol.com.

Emily's  primary responsibilities include scheduling and managing Morgan's public appearances, including concerts, speaking engagements and other scheduled venues, all accommodations for the crew and the team's liaison with NASCAR. She is also in charge of the team's sponsor/public relations effort.