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Paul Menard

Martinsville, Va.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series:  TUMS Fast Relief 500

Sunday, October 25^th

1:00 PM Eastern TV – ABC

1:00 PM Eastern RADIO – MRN

1:00 PM Eastern RADIO – Sirius Satellite Radio – Channel 128

Paul Menard                No.   98 Schrock / Menards Ford

YATES RACING – FAST FACTS

Paul Menard

• PAUL MENARD will make his fifth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start at Martinsville Speedway this Sunday in the TUMS Fast Relief 500.
• MENARD AT MARTINSVILLE… In his four previous starts, Menard’s best finish at the .526-mile speedway is 16^th place.
• MARTINSVILLE AT THE TOP… Martinsville Speedway is Menard’s second best finishing track on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit. Atlanta Motor Speedway ranks first.
• AVERAGES… Menard has an average start of 33.8 and an average finish of 23.0 in Cup Series competition at Martinsville Speedway.
• SCHROCK RETURNS TO THE HOOD…The No. 98 team will unload the Schrock / Menards Ford Fusion for this weekend’s TUMS Fast Relief 500.  Schrock delivers a complete cabinet solution for the smart shopper, seeking a great looking and highly functional room design.  BEAUTIFUL ON THE OUTSIDE, SMART ON THE INSIDE.

Yates Racing – Track History

Current Yates Racing drivers in the NSCS at Martinsville Speedway:

Driver                                Starts                Wins               Top-5’s            Top-10’s             Poles

Paul Menard                         4                      0                      0                      0                      0

Totals                                  4                      0                      0                      0                      0

All-time Sprint Cup Series Records for Yates Racing at Martinsville Speedway:

Starts            Wins               Top-5’s            Top-10’s            Poles

67                  2                     14                     27                    1

Yates Racing - Current Point Standings

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series-              After 31 of 36

Place    Driver                   Points         Behind     Starts         Poles       Wins           Top-5’s       Top-10’s

32.    Paul Menard           2611           3312         31               0             0                   0                0

Paul Menard – NSCS ADVANCE

Team:           No. 98 Schrock / Menards Ford Fusion

Crew Chief:   Larry Carter

Menard, Results at Martinsville Speedway

Date             Event                              S      F    Laps         Led              Status

3/28/09         Goody’s 500                   38    25   498/500      0                Running

10/19/08       Tums QuikPak 500           27    27   500/504      0                Running

3/30/08         Goody’s 500                   35    16   500/500      0                Running

10/21/07       Subway 500                    35    24   505/506      0                Running

Races    Wins   Top 5s       Top 10s       Led       Poles

Cumulative       4             0          0                 0             0            0

Menard on racing at Martinsville Speedway:

“I’ve always enjoyed racing at Martinsville.  In our first race of the season at Martinsville, qualifying was rained out and we had to start the race near the back.  Larry (Carter) and all the guys have done a good job with focusing on qualifying lately to help us get better track position to start the race.  At Martinsville it’s imperative that you get a good starting position.  If not, you are already behind the 8-ball and have the leaders on your bumper just a few laps into the race.

“We tested our No. 98 Schrock / Menards Ford Fusion at Little Rock last week and are looking forward to a good run this weekend.”

Crew Chief Larry Carter on racing at Martinsville Speedway:

“We’ve worked really hard on our qualifying efforts.  I think every crew chief in the garage will tell you that you having track position, especially at Martinsville is key to having a good race.  We have to get in there on Friday, have a good practice and qualifying and I think it will be a good weekend overall the for the No. 98 Menards team.”

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ABOUT MENARDS
Well-known as the place to “Save Big Money,” Menards is a family-owned home improvement retailer with 252 hometown hardware stores in 12 Midwestern states.  Menards carries all the tools, materials and supplies for all your home improvement needs from just needing a light bulb to building a new house.  Most Menards stores also carry name brand appliances, pet products, lawn and garden supplies and even groceries as your one-stop shopping experience.  There is something for everyone at Menards from the beginning do-it-yourselfer to the experienced contractor.  The company’s strength and success can be seen in the well-stocked and maintained stores, the lowest prices in the area and the way guests are always treated like family in a hometown hardware store atmosphere.

ABOUT YATES RACING
Yates Racing currently operates three motorsports teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Formerly known as Robert Yates Racing, the team is owned by Doug Yates, who took the reins after his father, Robert Yates, retired following the 2007 season. In 2008, Doug partnered with Max Jones; a former road racer and long-time race team championship General Manager. During Yates Racing’s 21-year tenure in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series, the organization has earned a total of 57 wins, 49 poles, 270 top-five finishes, 433 top-ten finishes, and a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. In 2009, Hall of Fame Racing has teamed up with Yates Racing to field the No. 96 Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

Sponsorship opportunities are available; please contact Jon Sands with Yates Racing at 704-720-4621 or visit www.yatesracing.com.

For More Information Please Visit:

www.yatesracing.com

www.menardsracing.com

- Yates Racing Press Release