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PAUL MENARD

Race: Bubba Burger 250 – Richmond International Raceway

Team: No. 98 Richmond/Menards Ford Fusion

Crew Chief: Matt Puccia

Chassis: RK-687

Broadcast Information: 7:00 p.m. (EDT) ESPN2 and MRN radio affiliates

FAST FACTS

- PAUL MENARD will make his ninth NASCAR Nationwide Series start at Richmond International Raceway in Friday’s Bubba Burger 250.

- MENARD AT RICHMOND… In eight starts at Richmond, Menard has two top-five finishes and three top-10 finishes. His best finish came in 2005 where he finished second.

- LAPS… Menard has completed all (100%) of the laps he has attempted in NNS competition in 2010.

- Menard has completed 1840 of 2008 (91.6%) of the laps he has attempted in NNS competition at Richmond.

- ON THE TRACK… The No. 98 team will carry the Richmond/Menards paint scheme on its Ford Fusion for this weekend’s NNS Bubba Burger 250 at Richmond.

QUOTES

Paul Menard on racing at Richmond International Raceway:

“I know Matt Puccia has come up with a solid setup and race strategy. We have been fast and competitive all year, so I expect our Richmond/Menards Ford Fusion to be very competitive from the outset of the race. As long as we stay out of trouble and have solid pit stops, a strong finish is inevitable.”

Crew chief Matt Puccia on racing at Richmond International Raceway:

“The key to running well at Richmond is handling and track position. If we can qualify up front and run well at the top and be able to pass on the bottom we will be in good shape. Paul has been the model of consistency all year, so we are confident this team will be in contention this weekend.”

- Roush Fenway Racing Press Release