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PAUL MENARD

Race: U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway

Team: No. 98 MasterCraft / Menards Ford Fusion

Crew Chief: Matt Puccia

Chassis: RK 699 which is a new chassis

Broadcast Information: Saturday, July 31, 2010 – 7:30 p.m. (ET) ESPN and MRN radio affiliates

FAST FACTS

- PAUL MENARD will make his 21st start of the season in the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Iowa Speedway in Saturday’s U.S. Cellular 250.

MENARD at Iowa Speedway …Menard has not raced a Nationwide Car in Iowa.

- LAPS…Menard has completed 98.6% of the laps he has attempted in NNS competition in 2010.

- ON THE TRACK…The No. 98 team will carry the MasterCraft/Menards paint scheme on its Ford Fusion for this weekend’s U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway.

Paul Menard

Paul Menard on racing at Iowa Speedway:

“I am looking forward to racing at Iowa. I have never run there but my Roush Fenway Racing teammates had success there in the inaugural race in 2009, so I am leaning on them for guidance. Our ultimate goal is too run upfront and be in contention when the checkered flag falls.”

Crew chief Matt Puccia on racing at Iowa Speedway:

“We have had fast cars over the past several weeks and have been able to secure a top five and top ten finish and we expect the same at Iowa. Brian Ickler will be setting up the car for Paul and we will be focusing on our race trim for this fast track.”

REWIND, CLERMONT, Ind…

Paul Menard rolled off the grid in the Kroger 200 Nationwide Race in the fourth position on Saturday night at O’Reilly Raceway Park. Menard had a solid car right from the start. Running the first 75 green flag laps in the top five, Menard’s feedback to crew chief Matt Puccia was that the car was pushing in the center and was just a little loose off. The crew would only make minor adjustment during the night during fast pit stops that kept Menard in contention during the race. Menard’s Richmond/Menards Ford Fusion became tight center and slowed the car down a bit. Menard and the leaders all stayed out for the green-white-checkered finish where the veteran driver slipped two positions to take the checkered flag in the ninth position.

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.