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Joliet, Ill (August 28, 2009) – Engine problems onboard the No. 19 ElectrifyingCareers.com Toyota prevented Alli Owens from showing her true potential in the Ansell Cut Protection 150 at Chicagoland Speedway Friday night. Owens was without full power for the entire race and nursed her D’Hondt Motorsports entry to a 19th-place finish.

Owens started the race from the 23rd position. Shortly after the green flag waved, Owens reported a problem with the power plant of her Toyota. “I felt a miss in the engine,” said Owens. “When I pressed the gas, there was a hesitation in the motor and then it would flutter. There was also a slight vibration.”

The No. 19 crew raised the hood of Owens’ car during the team’s first pit stop, but the team couldn’t find the culprit. The problem persisted throughout the remainder of the race. Owens battled hard, but didn’t have the horsepower needed to compete with the leaders. She still completed the race in 19th-place.

“Our car handled great,” commented Owens. “It’s too bad our motor was having problems. If we had full power, we would have been a force to reckon with. Even without our engine running 100%, we still finished in the top-20.”

“We haven’t had any motor problems all season, but it got the best of us today,” said team owner Eddie D’Hondt. “It’s rare that we have something go wrong. Our motors are top notch and have been a big reason for our success this season. Unfortunately it happened on day when we had one of our best handling cars. Hopefully that’s the last of our engine issues for this season.”

About ElectrifyingCareers.com

The web site, jointly developed by NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) and IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers), is aimed at getting young people charged up about careers in the electrical industry. With sections geared toward students, parents and guidance counselors, the site offers descriptions of nearly 60 different electrical jobs, provides information on educational and training options and includes video testimonials from successful young people in the electrical trade. The site received a Gold Award in the 2006 Best of the Web Awards competition sponsored by Building Design + Construction.

ElectrifyingCareers.com is for students, anyone considering a career change, career counselors or parents who want to investigate opportunities for others, experienced electricians, or anyone else who would like to learn how an electrical apprenticeship can open the doors for a variety of different careers.

This Week’s Electrifying Job Description: Facilities Electrician

The Facilities Electrician, also known as a Maintenance Electrician or On-Site Electrician, is responsible for maintaining the electrical systems within a building or industrial facility. This person might work for an electrical contractor building owner or a tenant. Like the Service Technician, this person this person needs a broad range of capabilities from problem identification and solution to component installation across a broad range of electrical and low energy systems.

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