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Kevin Hamlin will Attempt to Make his First Sprint Cup Series Start at Kansas Speedway
Press ReleaseSeries race at Kansas Speedway in the Front Row Motorsports No. 37 Long John Silver’s Dodge. Bob Jenkins,
owner of the Front Row Motorsports entry, has given the thirty year old driver his first opportunity to
compete in motorsport’s top series for Sunday’s Price Chopper 400. The No. 37 Dodge Avenger is currently in
45th in owner points. Hamlin must qualify the Long John Silver’s Dodge in on time to make the race.
“For Mr. Jenkins to give me this opportunity is a dream come true. Front Row Motorsports has made huge
strides this year with the dedication that Jerry Freeze and the entire Front Row team has put towards it, and
hopefully we can get the car in the show. I look forward to working with Peter (Sospenzo) and appreciate the
confidence he has in me. I like Kansas, it’s where I got my first truck start in 2005,” noted Hamlin. He has two
previous starts at Kansas Speedway, both in 2005, in the Craftsman Truck Series and the Nationwide Series.
Crew Chief Peter Sospenzo is looking forward to working with Hamlin at Kansas and California, “We’re real
excited about Kevin being in the car for Kansas and California. We have to qualify in to race, but Kevin can do
it. He has experience in a truck and Nationwide car at Kansas, and his experience testing in the Cup car will
really be beneficial for his first time in a Cup race. Kevin’s a young guy with a lot of enthusiasm and he has a
great attitude.”
Hamlin is no stranger to Front Row Motorsports, he can be found during most Sprint Cup races spotting for
FRM’s John Andretti. Hamlin has also practiced and qualified the team’s Nationwide Series entry driven by
Tony Raines on non-companion race weekends when Raines had conflicts traveling between a Sprint Cup and
Nationwide track.
In addition to his duties with Front Row, the 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series has seen Hamlin start nine
races for six different teams, often for teams required to qualify on time to make the race. During the week
Hamlin is a test driver for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, putting in laps on various tracks and straight line testing
for the team’s Sprint Cup program. Hamlin was heavily involved in testing during the development of the Car
of Tomorrow.
Not only will Hamlin be attempting to start in his first Sprint Cup Series race, but the weekend will be a busy
one as he will be one of several drivers doing double duty in Kansas. He will also pilot the No. 52 Chevrolet in
the Nationwide Series race. The entry owned by Jimmy Means is 40th in owner points and will also require
Hamlin to qualify on time to enter the Kansas Lottery 300.
Qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Kansas Speedway will be broadcast on ESPN2 Friday beginning
at 4:30 p.m. ET. The Price Chopper 400 begins on ABC on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Qualifying for the NASCAR
Nationwide Series race will begin at 10 a.m., shown live on SPEED. The Kansas Lottery 300 will follow
beginning at 3 p.m. with live coverage on ESPN2.
For more information about Kevin Hamlin please click on www.kevinhamlin.com.
- Rising Star Management Group, Press Release
Article Tags: Kansas Speedway, Kevin Hamlin, NASCAR, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, No. 27 Long John Silver's Dodge Charger, NSCS, Price Chopper 400, Price Chopper 400 presented by Kraft Foods

