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MOORESVILLE, NC (03-11-10) – For the past month ARCA Series rookie Sean Corr has been preparing to take on yet another new track in his young racing career. After a successful first run at Daytona International Speedway, in the season opener for the ARCA Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards, Sean got ready for another challenge, Texas Motor Speedway.

Ready to go on Tuesday morning, Sean and the team arrived at the track bright and early. However, the track had other ideas with water seeping out of the racing surface from rain the previous day. Forced, ARCA officials had to cancel the morning test session, but beautiful skies and sun prevailed. This had all 21 teams at the test, including Empire Racing, preparing for an afternoon session. After hours of waiting, the track was declared good to go at 1 PM, and Sean got right out on to the speedway.

After running 9 sessions on track, 75 laps total, the #82 Ford Fusion of Empire Racing was 8th fast overall on the speed charts by the end of the day. Corr and the team had accomplished what they came to Texas to do, learn. Throughout the 9 runs, many adjustments were made to improve the cars handling and performance and help the team prepare for next months Rattlesnake 150 at the Speedway.

“Texas Motor Speedway is fast, exciting, and a challenge both physically and mentally.” said a satisfied Corr. “I’m glad we came and tested because it gives me an idea of what to expect out of the car and track next month.” Corr was extreamly happy with Empire Racing Chassis #1, and even noted it is one of his “favorite cars”.

The team will return to Texas in April for the Rattlesnake 150 at “The Great American Speedway” on Friday, April 16, a part of the Samsung Mobile 500 NASCAR doubleheader weekend. The race will be broadcast on SPEED Channel. For anyone interested in attending the race visit http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com or call (817) 215-8500 for tickets.

- Empire Racing Press Release