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Paul Menard

Race: Tech-Net Auto Service 300 – Charlotte Motor Speedway

Team: No. 98 Richmond/Menards Ford Fusion

Crew Chief: Matt Puccia

Chassis: 684 Last run in Texas where Menard finished 10th

Broadcast Information: 2:00 p.m. (EDT) ABC and MRN radio affiliates

FAST FACTS

● PAUL MENARD will make his seventh NASCAR Nationwide Series start
at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Saturday’s Tech-Net Auto Service 300.

● MENARD At Charlotte… In six starts at Charlotte, Menard has one
top-10 finish, which was third in 2005.

● LAPS…Menard has completed 99.6% of the laps he has attempted in
NNS competition in 2010.

● Menard has completed 1,168 of 1,173 (99.6%) of the laps he has
attempted in NNS competition at Charlotte.

● ON THE TRACK…The No. 98 team will carry the Richmond/Menards
paint scheme on its Ford Fusion for this weekend’s NNS Tech-Net Auto
Service 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

QUOTES

Paul Menard on racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway: “We are looking
forward to bouncing back at Charlotte this weekend. We’ve had strong
cars all year and we are looking to build on that success. We are
focused on running our Richmond/Menards Ford Focus up front and securing
a top five finish.

Crew chief Matt Puccia on racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway:

“Charlotte is a fast track with plenty of grip. Traditionally
track position is critical; you want to get the good clean air up front.
We will be focused on qualifying well and putting ourselves in the
position to have a strong finish.”

● REWIND, Heluva Good! 200… Paul Menard started the Heluva Good!
200 Nationwide Race in the 24th position on Saturday at Dover
International Speedway. Menard worked his Richmond/Menards Ford Fusion
up to 5th position half way into the race only to have a top ten finish
opportunity taken by a multi-car crash he was involved in on the 199th
lap at Dover, which sent Menard to the garage with his first unfinished
race of the season.

STATS

MENARD’S NNS RESULTS AT CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY:

Race Start Finish Laps Status

2004 – Carquest Auto Parts 300 24 19 200/200 RUNNING

2005 – Carquest Auto Parts 300 5 12 200/200 RUNNING

2005 – Dollar General 300 12 3 200/200 RUNNING

2006 – Carquest Auto Parts 300 21 24 198/200 RUNNING

2006 – Dollar General 300 6 13 201/203 RUNNING

2009 – Carquest Auto 300 20 21 169/170 RUNNING

MENARDS ON THE TRACK…

In addition to their partnership with Roush Fenway Racing and the No. 98 Ford Fusion NASCAR Nationwide Series
team, Menards is also affiliated with the racing ventures: Matt Crafton and Frank Kimmel, as well as the No. 98 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford Fusion entry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

ABOUT MENARDS …

Menards is well-known throughout the Midwest for
its complete selection of high-quality, name brand merchandise, tools
for any job, and state-of-the-art in-store computers to help guests
design their special projects. Menards carries the materials and tools
for all of your home improvement projects from just needing a light bulb
to building a new house! Plus, many Menards stores also carry name
brand appliances, pet products, lawn and garden supplies, and even
groceries as your one-stop shopping experience. As always, Menards is
known for its excellent guest service and the place to “Save Big
Money.” There is something for everyone at Menards from the beginning
do-it-yourselfer to the experienced contractor. For more information
and to find a store near you, please visit www.menards.com. For more
Menards Racing info, please visit www.menardsracing.com.

- Roush Fenway Racing Press Release