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“Successful 400th Start at Iowa Leads Kimmel to Short-Track with Momentum”

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 14, 2010) – Frank Kimmel is ready to get back to his short-track racing roots at Mansfield Motorsports Park on Saturday, July 17 for the Tim Richmond Memorial 200. With only one previous ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards race at the half-mile oval, Kimmel will be on even footing with the rest of the drivers in the field, and he is looking forward to that challenge.

“Well I’m a little anxious about getting to Mansfield. We didn’t really run very well there last year, didn’t have a great car and struggled most of the day. We ended up losing the breaks, so it was a struggle for us. I really like Mansfield, I enjoy the race track, and it’s exactly for what I come from as far as short track racing. I’m actually looking forward to going back and changing our set up and trying to work up some things that will hopefully make us more competitive than last year.”

Kimmel has been on a roll as of late. In his last seven starts, Kimmel has earned six top-10 and three top-five finishes while climbing seven positions in the championship point standings.

Kimmel will first hit the track at Mansfield Motorsports Park at 2:30 p.m. EST on Saturday for the ARCA Racing Series practice, followed by Menards Pole Qualifying Presented by Ansell (All Positions / 2 laps) at 5:00 p.m., an autograph session at 6:00 p.m. and start of the Tim Richmond Memorial 200 (200 laps / 100 miles) at 8:00 p.m.

The race will be broadcast live on the BAS Racing Network. Live scoring and timing will be available during practice, qualifying and the Tim Richmond Memorial ARCA 200 on www.arcaracing.com.

Frank Kimmel and the No. 44 Ansell/Menards Fast Facts

Mansfield History: This is only the second occasion that the ARCA Racing Series has traveled to Mansfield Motorsports Park. In his first-career start at Mansfield, Kimmel earned a top-ten finish.

On a Roll: Frank Kimmel arrives at Mansfield Motorsports Park looking to continue his list of impressive finishes for the 2010 season. In his last seven starts, Kimmel has accumulated six top-ten and three top-five finishes. After capturing a sixth-place finish in last week’s Prairie Meadows 200 at Iowa Speedway, Kimmel gained another spot in the ARCA Racing Series points standings, moving him into fourth-place.

See You at Menards: Kimmel fans will have an opportunity to meet the driver of the No. 44 Ansell/Menards Ford Fusion this week. On Friday, July 16th, he will be at the Menards store in Ontario from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. EST. Fans will have the opportunity to have meet Frank Kimmel and view his No. 44 Ansell / Menards Ford Fusion.

In The Points: Kimmel’s sixth-place finish at Iowa moved him into the fourth-position in the championship standings, sitting only 120 markers behind the points leader.

Autographs: On Saturday, July 17th, Frank Kimmel will join the rest of the ARCA Racing Series drivers on the track at Mansfield Motorsports Park to sign autographs at 6:30 p.m. EST.

Track Fact: Besides Berlin Raceway, Mansfield Motorsports Park is tied with Toledo Speedway for the shortest track that the ARCA Racing Series will visit during the 2010 season – Mansfield is .5-mile paved oval.

Did you know?: Frank Kimmel may be busy traveling with the ARCA Racing series, but that doesn’t stop him from catching up with his favorite reality shows. Kimmel is actually a reality television “junkie” whose favorite shows include The Bachelor, Dancing with the Stars, Wipeout, True Beauty and even American Idol.

Chasing the Record Books: If you look at the ARCA Racing Series record books, there are not many lists that do not include the name Frank Kimmel. This season, Kimmel looks to break his own record of nine championships and win a record-setting 10th ARCA Racing Series Championship. His sights are also set on breaking the all-time ARCA win record. With 74 career ARCA victories, Frank is six wins shy of breaking the record held by Iggy Katona.

Follow Frank Kimmel: Want to know what happens when Kimmel is not behind the wheel of his Ansell/Menards Ford Fusion? Fans can logon to www.facebook.com/frankkimmelracing to follow him on Facebook and www.twitter.com/frankkimmel to follow him on Twitter.

Chassis Info

No. 44 Ansell / Menards Ford Fusion: Chassis No. 249. Crew Chief, Bill Kimmel Jr., has chosen to run chassis No. 249 at Mansfield Motorsports Park. Kimmel last drove this car to a fourth-place finish at Toledo Speedway earlier this year.

- Activ8 Communications Press Release