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Paul Menard

Avondale, Ariz.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series:  Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500

Sunday, November 15^th

3:00 PM Eastern TV – ABC

3:00 PM Eastern RADIO – MRN

3:00 PM Eastern RADIO – Sirius Satellite Radio – Channel 128

Paul Menard                No.   98 Johns Manville / Menards Ford

NASCAR Nationwide Series:  Able Body Labor 200

Saturday, November 14^th

4:30 PM Eastern TV – ESPN 2

4:30 PM Eastern RADIO – MRN

4:30 PM Eastern RADIO – Sirius Satellite Radio – Channel 128

Paul Menard                No.   98 Richmond / Menards Ford Fusion

YATES RACING – FAST FACTS

Paul Menard

• PAUL MENARD will make his sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start at Phoenix International Raceway this Sunday in the Checkers O’Reilly Auto Parts 500.
• QUALIFYING AT PHOENIX… Phoenix International Raceway is Menard’s second-best qualifying track, averaging a 16.4 starting position.  His best qualifying track is Kansas Speedway.
• LAPS RECORDED AT PHOENIX… Menard has completed 99.6% of the laps he has attempted in six Cup Series starts at Phoenix International Raceway (1,555 of 1,561 laps).
• JOHNS MANVILLE RETURNS HOOD…Long time sponsor, Johns Manville will return to the hood of the No. 98 Johns Manville / Menards Ford Fusion for this weekend’s race at Phoenix International Raceway.
• BACK TO NATIONWIDE IN PHOENIX…Menard will be behind the wheel of the No. 98 Richmond / Menards Ford Fusion this weekend in the Nationwide Series race at PIR.  In 14 NNS starts this season, Menard has recorded one top-five, four top-10 and 11 top-15 finishes.
• PREVIOUS NATIONWIDE STARTS…Menard has seven previous starts at Phoenix International Raceway in the Nationwide Series and has recorded four top-15 finishes.

Yates Racing – Track History

Current Yates Racing drivers in the NSCS at Phoenix International Raceway:

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

Paul Menard                         5                      0                      0                      0                      0

Totals                                  5                      0                      0                      0                      0

All-time Sprint Cup Series Records for Yates Racing at Phoenix International Raceway:

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

33                  3                      5                     12                    0

Yates Racing - Current Owner Points Standings

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series-              After 34 of 36

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

33.    Paul Menard           2818           3479         34               0             0                   0                0

Paul Menard – NSCS ADVANCE

Team:           No. 98 Johns Manville / Menards Ford Fusion

Crew Chief:   Larry Carter

Menard, Results at Phoenix International Raceway

Date             Event                               S       F         Laps         Led        Status

04/18/09     Subway Fresh Fit 500          28     11        312/312       0         Running

11/09/08     Checker/O’Reilly 500            9       26       310/313       0         Running

04/12/08     Subway Fresh Fit 500          14      21       312/312       0         Running

11/11/07     Checker Auto Parts 500       19      22       311/312       0         Running

04/21/07     Subway Fresh Fit 500          33      25       311/312       0         Running

Races    Wins   Top 5s       Top 10s       Led       Poles

Cumulative       5             0          0                 0             0            0

Menard on racing at Phoenix International Raceway:

“We had a great run going the last time we were at Phoenix.  We qualified really well that weekend, I think in the top 10, and then had a pretty good race going until we were hit on pit road.  We had to come in a couple times to fix the damage and lost all of our track position.  Prior to that, it was a great car.  I think our cars have been a lot faster over the last few months and I really enjoy racing at Phoenix.  I’m back in the Nationwide car this weekend, so that should help with additional laps around there before Sunday’s race.”

Crew Chief Larry Carter on racing at Phoenix International Raceway:

“Paul was really good at Phoenix in the spring, but had that mishap on pit road that put us all the way in the back.  Phoenix is one of those places where it’s tough to get back lost track position, especially when you have to restart all the way at the back of the field.  I know that we have a good car this weekend and would like to finish out the season on a great note.  Hopefully we can get it done this weekend in our No. 98 Johns Manville / Menards Ford Fusion.”

Paul Menard – NNS ADVANCE

Team:           No. 98 Richmond / Menards Ford Fusion

Crew Chief:   Matt Puccia

Menard, NNS Results at Phoenix International Raceway

Date             Event                    S       F         Laps         Led              Status

11/1/03        Bashas’ 200           28     22          181/181     0               Running

11/6/04        Bashas’ 200           22     14          205/205     0               Running

4/22/05        Bashas’ 200            2      15          200/200     0               Running

11/12/05      Bashas’ 200           11     13          200/200     0               Running

4/21/06        Bashas’ 200           23     17          206/206     2               Running

11/11/06      Arizona 200            7       37          166/203     0               Running

4/17/09        Bashas’ 200           3       14          203/203     0               Running

Races    Wins   Top 5s       Top 10s       Led        Poles

Cumulative       7             0          0                 0             0            0

Menard on racing at Phoenix International Raceway in the Nationwide Series:

“I’m glad to be back with Matt (Puccia) and all the guys on the No. 98 Richmond / Menards team for the final two races of the season.  It would be great to go out on a high note with these guys and look to build something going into next season.  Those guys in the Nationwide shop have given me such good Ford Fusions all season, and I’m looking to be back in one this weekend.  I’ve won out at Phoenix before in the Southwest Series and really enjoy racing at the track.”

Crew Chief Matt Puccia on racing at Phoenix International Raceway in the Nationwide Series:

“It’s been a few weeks since the No. 98 Richmond / Menards guys have been at the track and I know they are looking forward to getting back this weekend and next with Paul.  We’ve had some good runs and have learned quite a bit and are looking for a good run this weekend.  We didn’t have as good of run as I thought we would earlier this year, but it’s something to build on for this race.  We know what we need to do, we just need to go out there and get it done.”

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ABOUT RICHMOND:

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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.

- Yates Racing, Press Release