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“New Race Team Looks to Develop Drivers Representing Two of the Largest Countries in the World”

Charlotte, N.C. (Dec. 16, 2009) Starbeast Motorsports, a new race team seeking to bring the international community to the world of NASCAR, is excited to test Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan and Chinese driver Darryl O’Young at the ARCA Racing Series 3-day open test at Daytona International Speedway Dec. 18-20. The test, an essential step before exploring any future options in NASCAR, will serve as the drivers’ introduction to stock cars and ovals.

Although both drivers are new to stock cars, they are considered among the best drivers within their respective countries. Karthikeyan is the first and only Indian driver to compete in Formula 1 and currently runs in the Le Mans Series. O’Young, a Hong Kong resident, recently made Chinese motorsports history by representing his country competing in a full season of the FIA GT championship and the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Starbeast Motorsports has formed a strategic partnership with JTG Daugherty Racing, which has a proven track record with successfully marketing and developing foreign driver Marcos Ambrose to race in the premier NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. JTG Daugherty Racing will provide technical and marketing support for Starbeast Motorsports.

“Collaborating with such an experienced race team as JTG Daugherty Racing will help Starbeast Motorsports develop a successful NASCAR program,” stated Miguel Abaroa, Founder & CEO of Starbeast Motorsports. “The goal is to eventually bring stock car racing to the 2.5 billion potential Chinese and Indian fans. This is a first step.”

Andy Hillenburg will advise the drivers and assist the new team with the upcoming ARCA test.

- GMR Marketing Press Release